Student Announce August 20, 2024

Dear Students,

We are thrilled to have you arrive on campus and  look forward to seeing you at the many events planned for you at our unparalleled  Week of Welcome!  We want to ensure you have a smooth move-in so are providing some updates to help you prepare for the move-in. 

We want to provide you with timely information about final portions of construction activity and road work taking place around campus. These efforts are part of our ongoing commitment to improving our facilities and infrastructure, ensuring you a safer and more beautiful environment to enjoy. 

Important Information:

• Traffic Adjustment and Pattern for move-in: our improvements are nearing completion on the campus loop in front of EJ Brown. Unfortunately, this requires us to keep a section of the campus’ circular loop road near Peet Hall closed temporarily.  Those accessing building Peet, Braddon, Shults, or Burdick should use Upper College Drive from the Hillcrest Drive intersection.   Those accessing the entire MacKenzie complex, Maingate complex, or Townhouses should use the Lower College Drive (lower loop).   
• Automotive Families (Project Car): Rather than contend turning around with a trailer in tow, we recommend that anyone towing a project car drop their car off first (and your tools!) at the Applied Technology campus, then leave their trailer in Parking Lot #4, across from University Police (see map link below) on the Alfred Campus, while you move in.
• Parking and unloading: Residential Assistants (R.A.’s) and/or University Police Officers will be able to point you to the best unloading zone.  Specific parking areas may be limited due to construction.
• Bus Stops: the stop formerly located at Shults Hall, will be temporarily relocated to Parking Lot #38 (slightly downhill to Pioneer Center), to allow for the ACES shuttle to turn around easier.
• Pedestrian Safety: While walking around campus, please be mindful of signage and barricades directing pedestrian traffic. These measures are in place to protect you and ensure smooth navigation around the construction areas.

Our progress is noticeable with a new concrete walkway along the center spine of our campus and sections of newly paved roads that have all new infrastructure underneath.  We are entering a final stretch and appreciate your understanding and patience as we complete these necessary improvements. Should you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to our support staff!

Alfred State Parking Map (Interactive): https://www.alfredstate.edu/admissions/visit-us/campus-map

Once again, thank you and we look forward to welcoming you soon!

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 

The Alfred State sport management program has a partnership with the Buffalo Bills allowing students to work in guest relations scanning tickets, greeting guests, ushering, overseeing suite seating and more for the 24-25 NFL season. This is a paid position and transportation to and from Buffalo is provided for most home games. This year, we are offering limited spots to any interested faculty/staff/students outside of the sport management program. Any students serious about this opportunity should reach out to Professor Tony Aquilina at aquilia@alfredstate.edu by the end of the day Thursday 8/22 for more information. 

The bus shelter from outside of Shults Hall has been temporarily relocated to the front of Parking Lot 38, due to construction. 

Parking lot 38 is the lot directly to the left of Pioneer Center, if you are facing the front of the building. 

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Students should pick up parking passes Tuesday through Friday from 10am-3pm. University Police will have a staff member on the front porch handing out the hang tags. Returning students who are not coming in until the weekend can pick the passes up anytime over the first week of classes. All vehicles will need to have the passes displayed on rearview mirrors by Monday September 2nd. 

If you have not registered your vehicle yet, please do so online in BannerWeb and select:
Student Services & Financial Aid:
•    Registration
•    Bill Processing/Adjustments
•    Pay/Process Bill
•    Select Term
•    Your billing information will appear and under "Adjustable Fees" you will enter your vehicle information (license plate number and state along with vehicle make, model, color, year).

If you are not able to register online, you may pay the vehicle registration fee in person at Student Records & Financial Services located in the Agriculture Science Building Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. You will then have to bring your receipt to the University Police Department and fill out your vehicle information and pick up your hang tag at that time.
 

How to Take and Pass the New York State Notary Examination Training

Date/Time: October 4, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Alfred State campus, Central Dining Hall, Allegany Room
Cost: $125 includes required course textbook (book will be provided at training)

CSEA employees – please note: you may use a tuition benefit voucher to pay for the training course and then you can use the Certification & Licensure Examination Fee Reimbursement benefit to be reimbursed for the cost of the exam. Please contact extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu for a form to fill out.

This practical seminar helps prepare participants to successfully pass the NYS official notary examination. Four sample examinations and answer keys are provided to every participant as a self-study aid for review after the seminar. Attendance at this seminar is a MUST for every state notary examinee to properly prepare for the duties, authority and responsibility of holding a NYS notary commission.

Trainer: Alfred E. Piombino is the leading New York and national notary law and practice expert. He has personally prepared tens of thousands of people from across New York to pass the official examination. Piombino is the author of nine books, including Notary Public Handbook: A Guide for New York, Fourth Edition, court expert witness and is listed in Who's Who in American Law.

Registration Link:  https://banner.alfredstate.edu/pls/prod/zwskcenc.P_SelectCourse

Contact extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu with questions!

Looking for an opportunity to connect with students? This Friday the Office of Student Engagement will be hosting their second annual Staff vs Student Softball Game, from 3pm-5pm, at the softball diamond, above parking lot 20! (All equipment is provided) This will be a great opportunity to build rapport with our student body, as well as have some Welcome Week fun! If you are interested, please reach out to Steven Edwards at edwards@alfredstate.edu as soon as possible! 

The Student Senate Treasurer Training is scheduled for Tuesday, August 27th at 7:00 PM in SLC 310 (Small Event Space). Please arrive up to 15 minutes early to sign in.

For more information and to RSVP, please visit here.

Attendance Requirements:

• This training is mandatory for all Senate-funded clubs.
• Each organization must send their Club Treasurer and one additional Executive Board member to receive the THREE incentive points for this event.
• If the Club Treasurer is unavailable, the organization must still send two members to receive the incentive points. The Club Treasurer can arrange a separate training session with the Director of Finance & Operations, Tyler Ribble, to gain access to club funds.
• Members may represent more than one organization, but must sign in for each.

Recommendations:

• Club Advisors and professionals overseeing budgets funded by the Student Senate are encouraged to attend.

Important Note:

• Failure to attend will result in the organization's budget being frozen until proper training is completed. Incentive points cannot be earned through a substitute training session.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun and excitement at our First Responder Casino Night on September 11, 2024. This special event honors the brave men and women who serve our community, and promises a night filled with thrilling games, great company, and the chance to win fantastic prizes!

Event Details:

• Date: September 11, 2024
• Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Location: Student Leadership Center - 3rd Floor
• Theme: First Responder Tribute

Games and Activities:

• Black Jack: Try your luck at the classic card game with professional dealers.
• Texas Hold'em: Show off your poker face and compete in our high-stakes tournament.
• Bingo: Enjoy a fast-paced and fun game with lots of chances to win.
• And More: Additional casino games and activities await, ensuring there's something for everyone!

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!

We’re excited to welcome our incoming students at the annual New Student Convocation (NSC) taking place this year on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, at 11 a.m. in Orvis gymnasium. We ask all faculty and staff to join us for New Student Convocation and in our tradition of making the Alfred State “A” with the incoming class. This year we are unable to provide faculty and staff shirts, but we do ask you to wear the prior white New Student Convocation shirt from 2022. If you do not have it any longer or are new faculty/staff, please wear a white shirt.

Immediately following the NSC, faculty/staff and the students will walk up to the stadium together to proceed in taking the picture and enjoying lunch together during the Activities Fair from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Faculty and staff lunch tickets will be provided to those who participate and will be distributed as you enter the stadium.

We look forward to seeing you all there and giving the incoming class a warm welcome to Alfred State College. If you have any questions regarding New Student Convocation, please reach out to Calsey Bump, Bumpce@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.

Are you still packing to return for the semester? Have you realised you might own too many clothes and shoes? Well, don't forget to pack some extra high heels to donate!! Grab them from your closet, or your mom's closet (ask for permission first) and bring them back to Alfred! Pi Nu Epsilon will hold a heel drive, collecting high heels that we will use for our Domestic Violence Awareness week. After this, the shoes will be donated to ACCORD so women in need can access formal shoes for job interviews and events.

We will start collecting donations from the 26th of August in front of our Leadership Suite, located at SLC 307. If you have any questions, please contact Bee Williams at williara@alfredstate.edu.

Pi Nu Epsilon cannot wait for Week of Welcome and to see all your faces again for the Fall 2024 semester.

The Office of Student Engagement is hiring for Peer Coaches! We have very limited positions available as we finalize our team, but if you're looking to leave an impact on our first-year students, please reach out to the Assistant Director of First-Year Engagement, Calsey Bump, at bumpce@alfredstate.edu for more details.

Peer Coaches play an integral part in the onboarding and retention process. They assist in helping new students feel welcome and become acclimated to campus throughout their first semester. Peer Coaches are responsible for: 

• Encouraging new student participation in programs and activities throughout the semester. 
• Acquainting new students with Alfred State College  
• Serving as positive representatives of ASC to new students. 
• Answering questions about academic and social aspects of campus life. 
• Preparing and facilitating weekly activities for your Peer Coach group. 
• Working closely and professionally with fellow Peer Coaches, campus professionals, and first year students in the peer coach group.  

We hope you have interest in this awarding position!

You can view 2024's Week of Welcome brochure to understand what to expect for mandatory events this week! Schedule of Events 

As for co-curricular events, we're excited to host over 100 optional events this week! Please download CORQ to know what is happening on campus. There are many diverse options to choose from and you do not want to miss any opportunities. Plan each day's journey ahead of time and stay connected.

University Police would like to welcome back all our students. We also want to make our students aware that due to construction, the road closed from Peet Hall to Orvis student parking lot 22 has been temporarily designated a Faculty Staff lot. It will remain a Faculty Staff lot until the roadway opens. University Police thanks you for your patience during these final few weeks of road construction.

Looking to get more involved on campus with a leadership position AND have your housing paid for? The Office of Residential Services & Student Engagement are now accepting applications for the Residential Programmer position for the academic year 2024-2025. This collaborative position works to build community within our first-year residence halls by planning weekly events, posting monthly informational flyers, taking residents to events, and more. 

Apply today!

For more information, please contact Assistant Director of First Year Engagement, Calsey Bump, at bumpce@alfredstate.edu.