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Archery team solidifies standing at East Regional Championships

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REMINDER!

Calling all UUP faculty and staff!  
It is that time of year that Faculty Senate has created a survey so you can evaluate our Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Carrie Cokely. 

Your feedback is invaluable and will help shape efforts to enhance three key areas: leadership, management, and shared governance and curricula!  
The survey contains questions in each of these areas, along with the opportunity to provide comments.

Your constructive feedback is essential for fostering growth and improvement.  
Be a part of positive change and support on campus through your participation in the evaluation.   
Your voice matters.

You received an email providing access to the evaluation through BallotBox. 
The evaluation will be available until 15 April 2026 at noon.

The Department of Civil Service has announced the following upcoming civil service examinations: 

When filing your online application, please be advised that technical assistance is available Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Please be advised that you will need a personal NY.gov ID to apply for Department of Civil Service examinations. If you do not have a personal NY.gov ID, please create an account

Open-Competitive Examination Announcements

21-026020, Maintenance Supervisor 1 (Motor Equipment)

Promotion and Transition Examination Announcements

31-455020, Associate Capital Program Analyst    

31-435020, Coordinator Equipment Operator Instruction

31-453020, Correction Lieutenant

31-454020, Correction Lieutenant (Spanish Language)   

31-450020, Employees Retirement System Examiner 3

31-451020, Employees Retirement System Examiner 4

31-452020, Employees Retirement System Examiner 5

31-448020, Laboratory Specialist 2 (Biology)         

31-449020, Laboratory Specialist 2 (Chemistry)

31-497020, Maintenance Supervisor 1 (Motor Equipment)

31-442020, Real Estate Officer 1     

31-443020, Real Estate Officer 1     

31-444020, Real Estate Officer 1

31-445020, Real Estate Officer 1     

31-446020, Real Property Analyst 2

31-447020, Real Property Analyst 3

31-439020, Registered Nurse Supervisor 1 (Medical Care)

31-441020, Registered Nurse Supervisor 2 (Medical Care)

31-436020, Senior Transportation Analyst

31-434020, Supervising Equipment Operator Instructor

31-432020, University Police Officer 3        

Students can begin picking up their graduation packet on April 6 at the Alfred Campus Store or Wellsville Campus Store during regular store hours. Students that would like to attend commencement and have not paid the commencement fee can pay the $60 fee at time of pick up.  Bachelor students will need to purchase an academic hood from the Campus Store (additional $30).  If you are an online student or not on campus this semester, please call the Alfred Campus Store, 607-587-4020, to have your graduation package shipped to you (shipping charges will apply).

Join us for our annual Employee Recognition Luncheon on Thursday, May 14th, beginning at noon in the Orvis Gym! This is a time to come together to recognize the incredible dedication, hard work, and accomplishments that make our campus community so special. We hope you will enjoy a relaxing afternoon with a delicious lunch, great company, and a chance to reflect on all that has been accomplished together.

We will be celebrating milestone years of service, honoring retirements, and recognizing some truly outstanding colleagues whose contributions make a lasting impact.

We hope to see you there!

Get Ready for Buffalo Bills Hiring Day! 🏈

Are you planning to attend the Buffalo Bills Hiring Day? We’ve got you covered!

The Career Development Center will be available for drop-in resume reviews and interview advice to help you feel confident and prepared.

Details:
Location: EJ Brown Hall, Room 318
Date: Thursday, April 16
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Whether you want feedback on your resume, tips for standing out in interviews, or just a confidence boost before the big day on Friday (4/17), stop by and connect with us.

Feel free to drop in and say hello—we’re here to help you succeed!

Alfred State Nutrition Courses present: A Stearns Chicken BBQ!

Proceeds will help support Alfred State's On-Campus Community Needs Hub.

When & Where

Wednesday April 22nd 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - outside EJ Brown room 119

Thursday April 23rd 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - outside EJ Brown room 119

Purchase with the link or QR code

https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=0606d4df-8630-4d18-a100-9af1bdc6e548&envId=p-D_WOO5xec0WcWhjUfydE0w&zone=usa

Treat yourself (and others) while supporting a great cause! Pi Rho Zeta Fraternity is hosting a DoubleGood Popcorn fundraiser, and you won’t want to miss it.

🛍️ Shop here: https://popup.doublegood.com/s/jlk95j57

Choose from a variety of delicious popcorn bags and bundles—perfect for:
• Gifts 🎁 (Mother’s Day is right around the corner!)
• Snacks at home 🍿

💙 All proceeds go toward:
• Fraternity home improvements
• Creating scholarship opportunities
• Supporting emergency loan funds for students in need

⏰ Fundraiser Dates:
April 13th – April 17th (ends at 12:00 PM)

Don’t wait—this fundraiser only runs for a limited time. Grab some popcorn and make a difference!

This week’s BONUS class on Tuesday, April 14th is REV+FLOW! It’s strength, toning, balance, and flexibility with functional mobility moves! Bring your sneakers and a water bottle! Yoga mats and light hand weights are provided! Join us in Shults Hall studio at 6 pm following Line Dancing at 5 pm.

Wellness Wednesday group fitness classes meet this week. REV+FLOW at 5 pm and REFIT at 6 pm.

Contact Lynn Hayes at HayesLC@alfredstate.edu for more information.

Please excuse the following Surveying students from April 13-16, 2026 as they will be attending the NSPS Competition in Washington, D.C. with Professor Carlson & Professor Ford - Ava Bruehwiler, Lucas Bowen, Joseph Mariotti, Kirk Mohawk, Joseph Randolph, Erin Gregorie, Jolynn Merry, Matthew Pawlicki, Gavin Stearns, William Schwiebert 

We encourage our campus community to support the many initiatives our incredible students are spearheading throughout April as part of our Civic Leadership Spring into Action Campaign.  Initiatives are already underway and you can find a list of some of the offerings linked here. 

In addition to the linked list we are aware of other potential volunteer needs in the community that are not yet filled, so if you are a club, organization or department interested in providing service this month please reach out to Cyan Corwine in the Center for Civic Leadership so we can help connect you with community partners in need.  Also, if you have a service project or fundraiser that you are leading that is not on the press release, please send Cyan the details (Name/date/purpose of event, club/org sponsoring it, primary contact details) and we can add it to the online link!

In addition to the publicized event, Criminal Justice Club (SLC 411) are partnering once again with UP and Civic Leadership to bring back the Food-for-Fine-Forgiveness program throughout the month of April. Students can drop off $10 of non-perishable food in exchange for one parking fine reduction to either of these leadership suites during the month of April. Only one fine reduction per person. Food benefits wider campus community.

These are just some of the amazing ways our students are leading the way with service this Global Volunteer Month. Please get out and support them in their efforts as we Spring into Action and nurture our caring community! Again, if you have another event that you would like to lead during the month or if you want help partnering with someone in wider community to fulfill service, please do not hesitate to reach out to Cyan Corwine (corwincy@alfredstate.edu) 

*UPDATED - MATH 3001 - Topics in Mathematics: Intro to Linear Algebra is not approved for Critical Thinking.

Courses Approved as Acceptable for Critical Thinking, a General Education Requirement

The following course has been approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs as acceptable for General Education requirements under the Critical Thinking Core Competency effective fall 2024.

• APSY 1033 -  Crisis Intervention
• MATH 1113 - Statistical Concepts
• MATH 1143 - Liberal Arts Math
• PHYS 1044 - College Physics
• SOCI 1183 - Contemporary Social Problems

The Records Office will update the listing on the portal.  The complete listing of courses acceptable for General Education can be found here https://portal.alfredstate.edu/registration/Pages/default.aspx on the portal pages under Academic Resources / Additional Academic Info / Resources.

Alfred State Culinary Arts Southern BBQ Drive-Thru Dinner

April 22: 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm (or sold out)

Cost - $15.00 (cash or check only!)

Dinner includes

Smoked Turkey Breast,

Smoked Sausage,

Macaroni & Cheese, 

Southern Style Green Beans,

Corn Bread, and Peach Cobbler

DRIVE THRU PICK UP ONLY!

AT CULINARY BUILDING GARAGE

There will also be a bake sale to include pies, brownies, cookies and cookie sandwiches.

Proceeds from the dinner benefit the students in the Culinary Arts programs.

This is to replace the 3-choice sit-down dinner that has been cancelled.

Explore your retirement options and learn how to plan for a secure financial future with these upcoming webinars:

• NYS & Local Retirement System (Pension) – Wed, Apr 8 | 12 PM
  Learn the basics of your NYSLRS pension and how it can help secure your financial future.
  🔗 Register Here
• NYS Teachers’ Retirement System – Tue, Apr 14 | 12 PM
  Understand NYSTRS benefits, key retirement milestones, and strategies to maximize your pension.
  🔗 Register Here
• Pre-Retirement Planning – Thu, Apr 16 | 12 PM
  Explore important considerations for retirement, including income sources, asset consolidation, and longevity planning.
  🔗 Register Here
• Enrollment & 457(b) Basics – Tue, Apr 21 | 12 PM & 4 PM
  Discover the benefits of joining the NYS Deferred Compensation Plan and learn how a 457(b) differs from a 403(b).
  🔗 Register 12 PM | Register 4 PM

Questions? Contact NYSDCP:

• AE Connect: 1-844-867-8197 (9am–4:30pm)
• Helpline: 1-800-422-8463 (8am–11pm)
• Schedule a call: Book Here
• Website: www.nysdcp.com

Program Exit (PSLO) Surveys are being sent to students who are expected to complete their programs this spring from those departments/programs that participate in this college-wide assessment activity. These surveys ask students how well they think their programs prepared them to succeed in each of the expected student learning outcomes.  These surveys are the main indirect assessment activity that most programs use and they are very important to our academic assessment plan.

The surveys will open on April 14 and will run through mid-May to give graduating students ample time to complete the survey.  Students will receive an email to their Alfred State email address from Bridget Jacobs, Alfred State College-Surveys at Surveys@alfredstate.edu and most of them will also see a pop-up box in myLearning encouraging them to "Please Complete Your Course Evaluations and Surveys".  Students graduating from multiple programs, or those in programs administering more than one version of the exit survey will receive multiple surveys based on their program(s). Please direct any questions about the survey to Bridget Jacobs, Director of Assessment at jacobsbm@alfredstate.edu, or to your school's Academic Support Assistant, dean or department chair administrative assistant.

To maintain high response rates, please encourage graduating students to access and complete the survey. If students do not find the survey in MyLearning, please ask them to look in their Alfred State email for an email asking them how well they think their program prepared them to succeed so they can access the survey from there. Thank you!

Pi Rho Zeta, in partnership with the American Red Cross, will be hosting a Blood Drive on campus from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Donating blood is a simple way to make a life-saving impact—every donation helps patients in need.

📅 Event Details:

• Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Appointments: Encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome while availability lasts

In the week leading up to the drive, Pi Rho Zeta will be tabling in the Student Leadership Center to help students sign up for appointments and answer any questions.

📩 Questions? Contact:
Philanthropy Chairman John Volpe
volpeja2@alfredstate.edu

🔗 Sign up or learn more:
https://pioneerlink.alfredstate.edu/event/11954970

🎡 Step Right Up to the Carnival Lunch! 🎡

When: Friday, April 17th

• The Terrace (Alfred): 11 AM – 2 PM
• The Rig (Wellsville): 11 AM – 1 PM

Featured Menu Items:

• Classic Treats: Cotton Candy, Snow Cones, & Caramel Apples 🍎
• Savory Bites: Stuffed Burgers on Croissant Buns, Walking Tacos, & Fried Alligator Bites 🌮
• Fair Sweets: Fried Oreos, Fried Dough, & our signature Chicken & Waffle "Freak Shakes" 🥤

Don't miss the fun—see you there!

If you’re interested in using financial aid to help pay for your summer classes, be sure to complete the 2026–2027 FAFSA and the Summer Aid Application. Once your application is reviewed, your eligibility details will be sent to your Alfred State email.

How to Apply for Summer Aid

Step 1: Complete the 2026–2027 FAFSA at StudentAid.gov.

Step 2: Register for Summer and Fall courses

Step 3: Go to my.AlfredState.edu/finances and go to the Cost & Aid Requirements card. Select Alfred State Student Forms.

• First-time user? You may need to set up your account before proceeding.
• After your account is set up, click Manage Request at the top of the page and select Summer Aid Application.

Important: The Summer Aid Application will only appear once you have completed the 2026–2027 FAFSA.

⚠️ Important Reminder About Federal Loan Changes

Before applying for summer aid, please review updates to federal loan options for 2026–2027:
👉 Types of Loans | Alfred State

💳 Check Your Summer Bill

Visit my.AlfredState.edu/finances to view your summer bill and ensure your balance is paid by the due date to avoid any delays.

If you have questions, please contact the Student Records and Financial Services Office.

Open Educational Resource (OER) Summer Intensive  

Join the OER movement and participate in the workshop to develop free or low-cost openly licensed learning materials for one of your courses or on a specific topic of interest.

• The OER Intensive will be held in-person on the Alfred campus from June 8-11, 2026.
• Funding for each project is $1,000.
• Maximum number of seats: 5
• Click here to apply.

Course Refresh (Re-design) Summer Institute 

This award will support faculty initiatives to refresh (re-design) one or more aspects of their existing course, to address specific observed learning challenges or enhance specific course outcomes. 

• Examples objectives: Address High DFW rates [applications in this category will be prioritized], improve success rates, enhance Inclusivity, enhance student engagement, advance information/AI literacy.
• Example re-design strategies: Assessment re-design, adopting student-centered pedagogies, incorporating high impact practices, Example improving course organization, or AI-infusion. 

To participate in the Course Refresh Institute this Summer, please submit a proposal to re-design or re-imagine one or more aspects of your course. 

• The Course refresh intensive will be held in-person on the Alfred campus from June 15-18, 2026.
• Funding for each project is $1,000.
• Maximum number of seats: 5
• Click here to apply.

For both projects, please submit applications by April 15 at 11:59 p.m. Decisions will be announced by April 30, 2026. 

Email CITE@alfredstate.edu with questions.  

Spring is a season of momentum at Alfred State. Students are putting ideas into action and gaining hands-on experiences that extend beyond the classroom.

The Pioneer Fund provides flexible support for opportunities that directly enhance the student experience. From initiatives like the Great Race to the Community Garden, these programs help students build confidence, leadership skills, and real-world experience.

As members of the Alfred State community, you see this impact every day. If you’re able, consider making a gift to support these meaningful opportunities for our students.

Make your spring gift today and help our Pioneers grow.

Thank you for all you do to support Alfred State students, inside and outside the classroom.

The Buffalo Bills will be on campus Friday, April 17 from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM in EJ Brown Hall, Room 315 conducting on-site interviews for Guest Experience (Ticket Greeter) positions for the 2025–2026 season.

💼Why apply?

• Paid opportunity
• Open to all Alfred State students, staff & faculty
• Travel provided to most in-semester home games
• On-the-spot job offers (pending background check)

✅ How to Prepare (Required Steps)

1. Apply in advance (required):
   All students—new and returning—must apply online before April 17:

   *You will not be considered if you have not applied before 4/17
   👉CLICK HERE TO APPLY

• In the “Referred By” section, type: Alfred State Student

2. Bring your resume on 4/17 
   Have a printed copy ready for your interview.

3. Attend the event
Stop by EJ Brown Hall, Room 315 on 4/17 anytime between 11 AM – 3 PM for your interview.

🎯 What to Expect

• Interviews conducted on-site
• Qualified candidates may receive immediate offers
• Offer letters will be available to sign at the event

Don’t miss this chance to work with an NFL organization and gain real-world experience while representing Alfred State! 

*Due to NFL policy, this opportunity is unfortunately not available for NCAA football student-athletes across all divisions 

Contact Professor Aquilina with questions at aquilia@alfredstate.edu

Help us evaluate the effectiveness of Pioneer Link/QORQ by filling out this quick survey!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxF1IHaLHhjHUmHWM2fVss2w6tMHEEttOaDxc3oSDtTdXW2w/viewform?usp=publish-editor

The SUNY B-140 Tuition Assistance Program provides partial tuition waivers for career-related, credit-bearing SUNY courses.

• Eligibility: Must be employed at least six months and on payroll for the entire course.
• Bargaining Unit Benefits: If you have a unit-specific tuition benefit, you must use it first before applying for the B-140.
• Course Limit: Only covers a second course per semester/summer session.
• Waiver Amount: Depends on available funds and application volume.

Application Priority:

1. Courses related to your job at Alfred State
2. Courses that support a degree related to the College mission
3. Courses for personal development

Coverage:

• Alfred State Courses: Up to 100% tuition funded.
• Other SUNY Campuses: Up to 50% tuition funded.
• Fees: Employees pay all non-tuition fees.

Part-Time Employees:

• Half-Time or More: Same benefits as full-time employees.
• Less Than Half-Time: 50% of full-time benefit.

To apply, complete the B140 Application  form and send it to Marci Johnson in Human Resources by April 15, 2026. 

School of Applied Technology and Automotive Trades Department is pleased to offer a 2017 Chevy Cruze for sale. 

Open for sealed bids: Rebuilt and road-ready vehicle from Alfred State College’s Automotive Wreck-Rebuild Program sponsored by The Educational Foundation of Alfred. 

Minimum bid starts at $6,000

• 2017 Black Chevy Cruze LS Sedan 
• 83,000 miles
• Cloth interior clean and well maintained
• 1.4L engine with a 6-speed manual transmission (Stick Shift/Standard)
• Fully repaired, inspected, and cleared for road use.

Vehicle highlights: power windows/locks, cruise control, MyLink Bluetooth audio system.  New battery, new brake pads and rotors, 2 sets of rims and tires (15” steel and 16” aluminum).

This car drives, feels, and looks like a new vehicle with a much lower price tag! Restoration done right-no hidden issues.

A hand delivered or mailed sealed bid will be accepted until April 17th, 2026, before 12:00 pm (noon) to:

Alfred State College

Zero Energy Home

School of Applied Technology

2530 River Road Wellsville, NY 14895

Attn: Jennifer Graves

          Questions, inquiries, or to schedule a viewing can be directed to Sarah Moline 607-587-3104. 

Calling all Alfred State alumni on campus! Registration for Alumni Reunion 2026 is LIVE! Join us as we celebrate Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, Distinguished Alumni, Outstanding Young Alumni, and milestone reunion classes: 1966, 1976, 2001, and 2016.

Reconnect with former classmates, colleagues, and fellow Pioneers for a weekend of celebration, networking, and campus pride.

View the full schedule and register HERE

We hope to see many of our faculty and staff alumni back on campus this June! 💙💛