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Check out the latest news from Alfred State!

McLean awarded the Student Advocate Award

Honors Convocation Photo Gallery is now available

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Contact Paul Welker - welkerpm@alfredstate.edu if you have a story idea!

If you are posting pictures on your social media make sure to tag @AlfredState or ask us to collaborate with your posts!

The Marketing Communications Office is excited to let the college community know about new videos that have been developed and are available to faculty and staff to help in recruitment of future Pioneers.

Check them out on our YouTube page - https://www.youtube.com/@AlfredStateCollege

Five of the latest video releases:
Pioneer PROfiles: Ashleigh Bair
Vet Tech Provides Care to Community Animals
Alfred State 41st Annual Honors Convocation - May 4, 2025
Alfred Cup Recap and Alfred Cup Full Press Conference
Hot Dog Day Recap

Dear Faculty and Staff,

We’re currently in the process of building a strong and dynamic team of student ambassadors for the Alfred State Admissions Office—and we’d love your input.

If you know any students who stand out as charismatic, hardworking, loyal, and passionate about Alfred State, please consider sending their names my way. We’re looking for individuals who not only represent the spirit of A-State but who can also confidently and authentically share that enthusiasm with prospective students and their families. As part of the Student Ambassador Program, students can serve as either Student Tour Guides or Student Callers.

Ideal candidates should be dependable, personable, and proud to be part of the Alfred State community. Your insight and recommendations will be incredibly valuable in helping us identify students who embody these qualities.

Please feel free to email me directly with your suggestions (padlom@alfredstate.edu). Thank you in advance for your support in helping us build an exceptional team!

Best regards,
Mike Padlo

If you attended a recent Open House or Admitted Student Day, you may have seen our eye-catching new table banners featuring Big Blue. The Admissions Office is planning to place another order soon — if you’re using an older banner and would like a fresh new look, reach out to Stephanie LaFever at lafevesm@alfredstate.edu by Friday, May 23 in order to join our bulk order.

Final pricing will depend on the total quantity ordered — the more we order, the lower the cost per piece.

The Center for Civic Leadership offers big congratulations to our soon to be graduates and wants to remind any who are concluding their journey with Alfred State to double check your voter registration status and make sure you update it to properly reflect where you wish to be registered to vote. As a reminder, we have  Voter Registration  resources available to all students in your portal. If you are not sure if you are registered to vote, you can also use our online resources to Check your Registration Status, Research your Ballot, or Find your Polling Place.  People tend to pay attention to national elections and forget about what is happening on a local level. We encourage all you eligible voters, to get registered and stay engaged in your local communities.  

To all students, we wish you a safe, enjoyable, and fulfilling summer!

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Stir the Pot(in a good way)!

Faculty and staff who are marching at Commencement should plan to line up in the end zone nearest the main entrance no later than 12:30 on Saturday, May 10.  The faculty marshals, Dr. Ruthanne Ashworth and Jarrad Childs, will be there to assist.   

To ensure we have enough seating, please be sure to RSVP by May 9th to John Garippa garippj@alfredstate.edu.   

Commencement will be held on May 10, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Pioneer Stadium.  All faculty and staff are invited to attend and march in the procession.  Academic regalia is required for those that choose to march.  

To ensure we have enough seating, please RSVP with John Garippa: garippj@alfredstate.edu or Joann Bloxsom: bloxsojf@alfredstate.edu by Friday, May 9.  

UUP Local chapter election results have been certified and posted.  On behalf of the Alfred chapter, our executive board appreciates everyone who put their name in the hat to help!  We will welcome all new leaders soon, but you can find results for all chapters here:

https://uupinfo.org/elections/

Bylaws ballots have also been sent out to members, for the purpose of approving the proposed chapter bylaws changes.  The effort was undertaken to "do what we say and say what we do" so that bylaws would more accurately reflect current obligations of our chapter leadership.  Feel free to ask questions of any UUP leader, but remember that you can also find information at:

https://uuphost.org/alfred/bylaws/

Only UUP MEMBERS may take part in chapter elections and votes.  UUP membership makes good things happen! A higher proportion of membership adds to our negotiating leverage for improving our work lives and benefitting SUNY as a whole. Membership is NOT automatic; check your pay stub and if you’re not already a member, you can sign up at http://uupinfo.org/join

Faculty can enter final grades for the Spring semester in BannerWeb from 10 a.m. Monday, May 5th until 11 a.m.  Wednesday, May 14th.  Web grading will be unavailable after that time. 

• For financial aid purposes, a last date of attendance must be entered for all students receiving an “F” grade.
• Every student who appears on a class roster must have a grade posted before the deadline. This includes students who have withdrawn, taken a leave of absence, or who were suspended. 
• Students who were passing at the time they left should receive a “G” grade; students who were failing should receive an “H” grade. 
• Grade changes made after 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 14 must be submitted to Student Records and Financial Services on a Grade Change Form. 

Please contact Student Records and Financial Services with any questions

Our TIAA Retirement Program Consultant Ed Haspett will be conducting one-on-one counseling sessions on the Alfred Campus on Monday, May 12th, from 10:00 to 4:00. No matter where you are in life—just getting started or planning for retirement—a session with Ed can help you create a plan for your goals.

TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT with Ed please call TIAA at 800-732-8353, or go to the TIAA Website.  The TIAA scheduling site requires a few clicks.  Be sure you select the location of State University of NY, Residency is NY, click a reason to meet, and then meet at my employer’s site.  Meetings will be held in the HR Conference Room in Huntington.

Purchase Order Submissions (Paper or Pioneer Purchasing) – due Monday, May 12
     Example: I have quotes and want to place an order.

•    Submit Purchase Order Requests to Procurement or submit requisition in Pioneer Purchasing.
•    When an order is placed near year end, it may not be received until the new fiscal year and will be paid from your 2025-26 budget. 
•    Contact Cindy x3918 with questions.

Payment Submissions for Merchandise Received (Paper or Pioneer Purchasing) – due Monday, June 16
     Example: I have an invoice for something we have already received and need it paid.

•    Submit Payment Requests (Merchandise Received) to Accounts Payable or submit requisition in Pioneer Purchasing.
•    Merchandise received after June 30 from 2024-25 Purchase Orders - will be paid from 2025-26 funds.
•    Contact Kate x3919 with questions.

Outstanding Travel Reimbursements – due Monday, May 12
     Example: I traveled and am due reimbursement but haven’t submitted a travel voucher yet.

•    Submit Vouchers, supporting documentation and all receipts (taped to blank sheets of paper) to Travel.
•    The college is not required to reimburse vouchers submitted 30 days or more after the trip concludes.
•    All travel vouchers and net card logs must be completed within 30 days of your return and submitted to Travel if a state travel/net card is used. This pertains to zero reimbursement vouchers as well.
•    You may be personally liable for any charges on your travel or net card if you have not submitted vouchers/net card logs after travel along with all receipts within 30 days of your last day of travel. 
•    Contact Denise x3921 with questions, trip updates, changes, or cancellations.  

Procurement Cards

Due at the end of the billing statement (no more than two weeks from the end of the billing cycle, firm)
•     You are responsible for reconciling your statement (even if you are leaving for the summer). 
•    Contact Cindy x3918 to make accommodations for certifying your May statement (which will be available in June)
•    NOTE: cards will NOT be turned off. All June statement transactions will fall to the current year, while anything on the July statement will be charged against the new fiscal year. We suggest avoiding credit card transactions from the end of June through July 6, if possible.

Get ready to celebrate YOU at our annual Employee Recognition Luncheon in the Orvis Gym starting at noon on Thursday, May 15.

Join us as we honor the incredible dedication, hard work, and accomplishments of our amazing team. Enjoy a delicious lunch and great company! We'll be recognizing milestone years of service, retirements, and presenting special awards to some truly outstanding colleagues. 

Let’s come together to celebrate our campus community — we can’t wait to see you there!