Student Announce August 12, 2024

We are excited to invite you to the Student Clubs & Organizations Leadership Conference 2024, a premier event designed to empower student leaders with essential skills, foster Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices, and prepare your organization for a successful academic year.

Event Details:

• Date & Time: September 8th, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Location: Student Leadership Center
• Event Information & RSVP: Conference Details & Registration

Important Information:

• RSVP Deadline: September 4th
• RSVP Requirement: Attendance must be verified through RSVP to ensure proper planning and food arrangements.
• Incentive for Clubs & Organizations: Clubs & organizations with Student Senate funding must send two members to earn 5 incentive points for the event.

Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your leadership journey and prepare for a productive academic year. We look forward to seeing you there!

Greetings Pioneers!

We’re excited to welcome our incoming students to Alfred State College and host an interactive and engaging Week of Welcome (WOW)! 

During WOW, we are asking for clubs/organizations, athletic teams, and faculty/staff to assist with new student move-in during the following dates and times. If you are available and willing to volunteer your time please submit this survey by Wednesday, August 14 at 4 p.m.

Students, please note that if you would like to volunteer and need to move to campus early, you must submit the Move-In Date Change Request form on eRezLife. 

• Monday, August 19 (Only students who did not attend an Orientation will move-in – smaller population, spots are limited)
  • 12 p.m.- 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, August 20 (School of Arts and Sciences [SAS] and School of Architecture, Management, and Engineering Technology [SAMET] – students in these schools of study move-in)
  • 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• Wednesday, August 21 (School of Applied Technology [SAT] students move in)
  • 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Survey link: https://forms.office.com/r/jM59f8kg3w

Our infrastructure projects on the Alfred campus have made great progress. Areas and roads that are now open, along with some locations still in progress, are included on the 2024 Fall Construction Update web page. Additional updates and more detailed information to help students and faculty navigate the campus for a successful beginning of the fall semester will continue to be released.

B.E.A.T Buzz Newsletter - Bridging Education and Technology

This edition features: 

• Team Spotlights
• Professional Development Week Sessions Information - August 2024 PDW sessions: C.I.T.E
• AI Grant Opportunity from C.I.T.E. 
• OASAS Scholarship Update
• Micro Credentials Program
• Prior Learning Assessment Update
• Student Technologies Education Program
• Online Orientation for Fall 2024 Students

Click on the link to the video and newsletter page here: B.E.A.T Buzz Newsletter 

Week of Welcome Checklist Items

The countdown to Week of Welcome is on! We have over 100+ events planned another year in a row, and we are excited that your clubs & organizations are actively involved. To confirm everything is all set, please ensure the following checklist items are completed, if it pertains to your event(s). 

• If there are purchasing/budgetary needs, please reach out to Tyler Ribble, ribblet@alfredstate.edu.
• If you need catering at your event, ensure it is requested. To do so, please email catering@alfredstate.edu if you haven’t already.
• If you need to request equipment for an event, please contact the Coordinator of Campus Recreation at Brooke Scianna, sciannbl@alfredstate.edu
• For any set up needs, please email shuttak@alfredstate.edu 
• All events must be tracked for attendance! 
  • At the conclusion of each event, please fill out an Excel sheet with the attendee’s student ID numbers, title of event, and club/organization that hosted it. 
  • Email the final Excel document to studentengagement@alfredstate.edu by Sunday, August 25 at 9 p.m. 
  • You will need to bring an electronic device to your event(s) to collect student information or you can bring a sign-in sheet and pens to then upload their information to the Excel after.
• We have made event flyers and will have them all posted to Pioneer Link for event promotion.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Week of Welcome, please contact Calsey Bump, bumpce@alfredstate.edu or Steven Edwards, edwards@alfredstate.edu. 

Thank you for your participation and collaboration in the Week of Welcome. 

Sincerely, 

The Office of Student Engagement 

Interested in Intramurals? Get a jump start on sign-ups by signing up early using IMLeagues! Make an account using your Alfred State Email and choose the sports you want to play in the Fall! Intramurals and IMLeagues is free to all Alfred State students. You can sign up with friends as a team or as an individual (free agent). All team names must be school appropriate.

Flag Football Sign-Ups: https://www.imleagues.com/spa/league/15832fa276d948f7be7cf0b71ad43928/home#leaguename 

Soccer Sign-Ups: https://www.imleagues.com/spa/league/47a3849be11247a58ea679a3b76f4dd4/home#leaguename 

Volleyball Sign-Ups: https://www.imleagues.com/spa/league/e46fbd9b94134d93b6c5efaa441b0901/home#leaguename 

Dodgeball Sign-Ups: https://www.imleagues.com/spa/league/ca94b5d0430643bcbceff63f70fa8d0c/home#leaguename 

Intramurals sports are played in a league fashion. Games will be scheduled weekly and at the end of the league, the winning team receives Intramural Champions Shirts!

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the Coordinator of Campus Recreation (Brooke Scianna) at SciannBL@alfredstate.edu. 

Refunding for the Fall semester will begin September 20th. If students are expecting a refund and need books or supplies now, they can add funds to CSA (Campus Spending Account). CSA can be added to the semester bill and used at the Campus Store by the next business day. Please view our How To Video, or CSA Instructions guide for more information. Please contact the Student Records and Financial Services office with any questions on how to use CSA.