<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><span id="m_4549957338133294961m_1575907621503050062m_6582254913833849988gmail-docs-internal-guid-18edc1be-7fff-cf16-5792-2a0e0667c3fd" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:10pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(102,102,102);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Academic Affairs Newsletter: Nov/Dec 2024</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:10pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">To:</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">  </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14.6667px">    </span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt">Academic Affairs Faculty and Staff  </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:10pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">From:</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">        </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Marcus Tye, Provost & SVPAA</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">We are closing on the end of the semester, our final stretch for our students and one another and a hectic time, so I’ll try to keep my comments under 1,000 words (not including the many highlights sent in from our community, below the fold!).</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(255,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">ABOVE-THE-FOLD</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1spZ6hf2c414VrBDviEKu8ZHyIOYlVdOTMkefeiRpNR0/edit?gid=0#gid=0" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) and Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) visioning task force</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> has met and is looking at how we can leverage resources to better support program development (including graduate, and online) while continuing the current work of the CTE and TEL. I asked the task force to consider models at other universities for how these are organized, if we should reorganize, and if so, what would be the best skill set for the one hire (to replace the former full-time CTE director) especially with an eye to future program development. The taskforce hopes to reach recommendations in early February. The link has the taskforce membership, areas selected after consultation with faculty senate leadership and provost’s cabinet. We’ve approved a Spring 2025 trial of a CTE faculty fellow focused on humanities, at the suggestion of Interim Director of CTE Dr. Kelly Theisen.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Per SUNY Administration requirements, Chief Academic Officers (CAO) have to submit a </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Credit for Prior Learning policy</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> by December 31. I called a small taskforce that forwarded recommendations in October to the Academic Policies Committee, which has sent their recommendation to the Faculty Senate for a December vote.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">A new policy from the Academic Policies Committee </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">encouraging all faculty to have a syllabus online in Brightspace, for in-person and online courses, </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">is moving forward to the Faculty Senate. I do hope this best practice will be fully adopted by everyone.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">I took the </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Equity Advocates</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> training and was truly impressed with the depth of our DEI training. I encourage you to take this if you haven’t yet.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">We are doing well as an institution. </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Retention rates at regional comprehensive universities for all students were 74.5% in 2023-24 (Clearinghouse Research Center), ours was 82.4%. First year fall to sophomore fall retention was 68.2% at RCUs in 2023-23 nationally, and ours was 72.8%. We clearly have more to do and Kylie King has a new data analyst to help assist with insights that we in Academic Affairs can use. Our non-residential students have some of the greatest needs for support, and thinking of them as you develop student engagement events (such as async/streaming) can help with belongingness for those who do not live on campus and may see less of our supportive community. Earlier this month I attended the fall SUNY CAO meeting; we are doing very well fiscally and in enrollment compared to most of the comprehensives, and far better than many private non-profit institutions of a similar size. Much to be grateful for!</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">If you are thinking of a new academic program please consult with your Chair and Dean. The Dean can ask me to </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">outreach for professional market analysis to SUNY system administration</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">. Neither Marketing nor Admissions on campus has access to market research tools at the moment due to the expense of these.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">I’ve shifted to a bimonthly format for the newsletter (two a semester) to be mindful of your time and my bandwidth limits!</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The Faculty Senate is conducting a study on service study; I will be very </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">attentive to the results of this senate created and led initiative</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">I’ve added a section in the lengthy highlights below on new programs underway. I truly hope we can collaborate across departments and Schools to maximize resources, possibly</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> sharing teaching across divisions where appropriate and cross-listing courses, in addition to true multi-disciplinary programs and certificates</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">. This will only help support each other and enhance enrollment.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Academic Advisement</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> and Director </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Elizabeth Bernat </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">have been doing enhanced outreach to hundreds of students with holds as well as those with no holds who hadn’t registered on schedule, with intensive follow-up for support resources where appropriate and individual outreach. This has resulted in substantial increases in registrations.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Learning Center</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> has been continuing </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">professional STEM tutoring</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">, this is now funded internally after a pilot with one-time monies were exhausted.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">I have been consulting with the President’s cabinet and Provost’s cabinet on areas/divisions/teams to be included on the </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">2025 Strategic Plan Committee</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> and the </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">2025 Guiding Academic Plan Committee</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">, and to inquire as to who we might approach to join. Open nominations should occur early in spring semester (both for people and for areas) with a clear timeline for work throughout calendar year 2025. Separately, Kylie King is leading the Accountability Partners on an analysis of our current strategic plan, which will occur concurrently with development of our next strategic plan. The Guiding Academic Plan committee may best be a subset of the strategic planning committee with a bolstered faculty presence given the centrality of the faculty in our academic mission and future; I welcome backchannel thoughts on all of the above.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">We have so many fantastic artistic, musical, theatrical, academic, scholarly and other events across our many programs, departments, Centers and Institutes. Our web team needs advance notice for updating your web page, I do hope you’ll </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">use Cardinal Link and update events in time to publicize these events </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">in addition to listing on the digest. ITS is exploring platforms that may better allow students and others to subscribe to programming that may be of interest to them.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Provost’s </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ed0pf-ftWMil_3ZKMqAmqRAsRIVcLPc0a2vUTdfgVuY/edit?usp=sharing" style="font-size:11pt;text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Academic Council</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> is now meeting monthly and our discussions include how to expand </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">support for graduate programs and graduate program policies</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">, and </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">cross-team cross-division approaches for boosting retention and student success</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">. Please take a look at the link for membership: this long-standing Provost’s resource works alongside shared governance to draw together a smaller group of engaged colleagues to bolster collaborations and share information.</span><br></p></li></ul><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li style="margin-left:15px"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Academic Affairs is </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">working with Faculty-Senate Executive on bolstering support for development of graduate studies policies</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">.</span><br></li><li style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><p role="presentation" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">My best wishes to all for a happy and peaceful holiday season—I hope to extend these wishes to you in person </span><span style="font-size:11pt;background-color:rgb(255,255,0);font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">when we see each other at Commencement on Saturday, December 14, 10am!</span></p></li></ul><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.8;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Kind regards – Marcus</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Marcus Tye, PhD  </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">[he,him]</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Provost & SVPAA</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"></p><hr><p></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:center;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">A small subset of the many accomplishments and announcements from our community:</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(255,0,0);font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">STUDENT AND RECENT ALUMNI RECOGNITION, ACCOMPLISHMENTS</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="border:medium;display:inline-block;overflow:hidden;width:288px;height:384px"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcKiuBbK7x2Zap2EBjYnMkOtkXN_JiNfJLR3p5NxmXOzhodWv_1I6LNEK9CbL5Lm71TtWuTIjNY0nt7VnHXYsfn5M7KS6PAG9_TTGznFAMjF9uzoLEviYcyon3rZZIDJvoovVcEEcZnnTI2D4Jd1ki1kxBY?key=g4DR_BHAN7CUXOOEGpcWPA" width="288" height="384" style="outline:0px;margin-left:0px;margin-top:0px"></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Pictured from left: Amanuel Adefris, Biruk Assefa, Rida Saleem, Jana Bar, Lucero Rojo, Dr. Nancy Church (Faculty Advisor), Mrudangi Trivedi, Michael Kodysh, Arshita Pandey.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Several SUNY Plattsburgh students and faculty advisor, Dr. Nancy Church, recently attended the </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization (CEO) </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">conference in Tampa, FL. </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Mrudangi Trivedi was among the top 100 finalists in the business pitch competition.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Church states SUNY Plattsburgh has a very active chapter with three field trips, two guest speakers, and a fundraiser this semester. The club will hold its annual Business Plan Poster Competition on Thursday, November 14, at 6pm in the Cardinal Lounge, with $500 in prize money and four local businesspeople as judges</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="border:medium;display:inline-block;overflow:hidden;width:384px;height:315px"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXch-_Rw1sOy3C0wZQj0uxgdzBOxd-2E4qQ1kz4UOWeYpNvKEO_bIesdDYb1diLI5_6gZO6W92btpOh86OvMOLmHnj3hMOTUN-i8GbHOvK9L1kagSbKv_xA0Jdpv1jBbQSXbguWy?key=g4DR_BHAN7CUXOOEGpcWPA" width="384" height="315" style="outline:0px;margin-left:0px;margin-top:0px"></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Six students from the Music Arts Management program have been invited to attend the NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) conference in January as Lamond GenNext Award recipients.  The NAMM show is the largest gathering of music forces of all kinds: brands, industry leaders, cutting-edge products, social media influencers, music production professionals, and of course music education. The NAMM show is more than just an event, it's an immersive experience that will ignite new ideas, and strengthen your place in the industry through networking opportunities and hands-on experience </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Lamond GenNext Awards are highly competitive scholarships, with rigorous guidelines.  They include a cash stipend as well as free admission to the NAMM show and to NAMM U sessions and events. The six students are: Gio Choi, Isabella Lambert, Sebastian Kuhn, Alex Rudnick, Luke Gerhardt and Ngozi Permaul. The students will attend the conference in Los Angeles, in January 2025, with faculty supervisor and Department Chair Karen Becker. </span></p><br><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(255,0,0);font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">THE CENTER FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE (CTE)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><br></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">From Interim Director CTE and Assistant Professor Dr. Kelly Theisen: There has been a frustrating amount of change in the teaching world starting even before the pandemic and continuing today. It's important to recognize this is not the fault of faculty or students, but the result of changes to society and K-12 instruction during the pandemic. To continue capitalizing on the Black Solidarity Day energy and charge: to be the change we wish to see, I hope you will consider </span><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r7TPhB79q6zyV7B4gANKGw0ZoJ3LCIqV/view?usp=sharing" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">adding more structure</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> to your course(s). One way to show we care about our students, especially our underrepresented students, is to use effective teaching methods that are backed up by research, and adding structure to your course improves student outcomes and reduces equity gaps. There are lots of ways to add structure to a course, so you can choose one (or several) that works best for your course and your unique teaching style. Feel free to reach out to the Interim Director for more assistance with course planning as well (</span><a href="mailto:cte@plattsburgh.edu" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">cte@plattsburgh.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">).</span></p><br><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(255,0,0);font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">FACULTY & PROGRAM / DEPT. RECOGNITION, GRANTS AWARDED</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Dr. Monica Ciobanu's </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">(Criminal Justice) co-edited book (with Dr. Mihaela Serban from Ramapo College, NJ) titled </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);font-style:italic;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Between the Memory and the Post-Memory of Romanian Communism: Fluid Memories</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> was accepted for publication by Routledge Press and will be out in print in Spring 2025. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Dr. Rajesh Sunasee</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> (Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry): Book Chapter titled "Hydrogels Modification", Part 1, Chapter 6 of the book "Natural and Synthetic Hydrogels: Rational Design, Synthesis & Biomedical Applications", Ed by R. Narain, Nov 2024, Elsevier, ISBN: 9780443161681. "Hydrogels are three-dimensional networks of cross-linked polymers or particles that contain a large amount of water. They have received tremendous attention for applications in biomedicines, which has led to significant progress in the design and engineering of the hydrogels to meet the needs for such applications. Readership includes upper level undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, and professors teaching fundamental and applied aspects of hydrogels."</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Center for Neurobehavioral Health:</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> One of the 6 Center for Neurobehavioral Health (Center) programs, Nexus, that serve the North Country Community, received a new 5-year contract totaling $461,469 (Contract Term: 01/01/2025 – 12/31/2029). The project directors for the Nexus program are Dr. Laci Charette, Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the School Psychology MA/CAS program and Dr. Suzannah Chatlos, Assistant Professor of Psychology. This is a renewal of the prior 5-year contract that totaled $375,729 (Contract Term: 01/01/2020-12/31/2024). Nexus is a social competence program for children with autism spectrum disorders, ages 5 to 16 years. The program meets on weekends during fall and spring semesters, and on weekdays during the summer, at the Center located in Sibley Hall. Since academic year 2015-2016, the program has provided 366 experiential opportunities for SUNY Plattsburgh students. As always, the Center appreciates the hard work of Michael Simpson, Director, Sponsored Research and Programs, Yvonne Lott, Associate Director/Human Resource Coordinator, and their staff in supporting the Center programs. And we thank the President's Office, Administration and Finance, and Academic Affairs for their continued support of Center programs.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Dr. Disa Seymour</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">, Assistant Professor in the Department of Nursing, has been selected for an inaugural Nursing Simulation Fellowship by SUNY Administration. Congratulations!</span></p><br><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(255,0,0);font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">SUNY PLATTSBURGH AT QUEENSBURY</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">SUNY Plattsburgh at </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Queensbury has a 31% increase in enrollment</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> for Fall 2024 from Fall 2023, including Plattsburgh Online (PON) programs that have historically been in person at Queensbury and the MSW! The new HDFR program is doing well and 26% of students have a minor. A full enrollment report is </span><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uxrBGGr37BQZJTBTGDa1RlKXTPBoivjp/view?usp=sharing" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">here</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">.</span></p><br><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(255,0,0);font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">STAFF RECOGNITION / ACCOMPLISHMENTS</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(255,0,0);font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="border:medium;display:inline-block;overflow:hidden;width:192px;height:192px"><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfGUUCT2V-3yR3kEbsbsoUtv5sbU-uYX14QxtZ63WcTL5oTENpyFrkdfkyCb5WDELQgielhQcAH2fJgGWy4Q4BoDEG2A-tSqM6FWSV0XArMVRAg7jc3RzrC9rk7One921bV0u6BVg?key=g4DR_BHAN7CUXOOEGpcWPA" width="192" height="192" style="outline:0px;margin-left:0px;margin-top:0px"></span></span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Sara Schaff Awarded a New York State Council on the Arts Support for Artists Grant</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Sara Schaff (Assistant Professor in English) received a Support for Artists grant from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support her creative work. Sponsored by Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts, this award will fund the completion of Sara’s novel </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-style:italic;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The Devil Is a Gentleman</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">. Through New York State’s continued investment in arts and culture, NYSCA has awarded $82 million this year to 509 artists and 1,497 organizations across the state.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">“As the unparalleled leader of arts and culture, New York’s creativity and innovation inspires the</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">world,” Governor Hochul said. “Our continued investment in our dynamic creative sector will further boost tourism, strengthen our local economies and continue New York’s success as a rich and vibrant place to live, work and visit.”</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Executive Director of NYSCA Erika Mallin said, “Artists are our changemakers, our thought leaders and one of our greatest resources for a brighter future. On behalf of the Council, congratulations to Sara Schaff and all our FY 2025 grantees. We are proud to support the critical work that you do.”</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-style:italic;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">About the New York State Council on the Arts</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The mission of the New York State Council on the Arts is to foster and advance the full breadth of New York State’s arts, culture, and creativity for all. To support the ongoing recovery of the arts across New York State, the Council on the Arts will award $162 million in FY2025, serving organizations and artists across all 10 of the state’s regions. The Council on the Arts further advances New York's creative culture by convening leaders in the field and providing organizational and professional development opportunities and informational resources.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Created by Governor Nelson Rockefeller in 1960 and continued with the support of Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature, the Council is an agency that is part of the Executive Branch. For more information on NYSCA, please visit <a href="http://arts.ny.gov/" target="_blank">arts.ny.gov</a>, and follow NYSCA's Facebook page, on X @NYSCArts and Instagram @NYSCouncilontheArts.</span></p><br><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(255,0,0);font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">NEW PROGRAMS IN DEVELOPMENT / UNDERWAY (some have yet to hit SUNY)</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Microcredential: Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">New Certificate Program: Online Certificate in Becoming a Social Media Influencer</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Degree Revision: Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), M.S.T. (Online)</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Degree Revision: Special Education - Birth to Grade 12, M.S.Ed.</span></p><br><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(255,0,0);font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">ANNOUNCEMENTS / POLICY UPDATES FROM AA TEAM</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">A New, Semester-long Professional Development Opportunity from Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) premieres over the January Break</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Over the Winter break, TEL will debut a new workshop entitled "Humanizing Your Online Course." This 4-month workshop kicks off on Monday, January 13 with an hour-long synchronous Zoom session, and three monthly, asynchronous modules from February through April. Participants will explore how to lay a foundational tone of inclusivity and warmth from Week 0, utilize digital tools to foster instructor and social presence, and design activities that build a thriving community of learners. The aim is to transform the online educational space into one where students feel valued, connected, and motivated to engage with the course content and their peers. Whether this is your first time teaching online, or your fiftieth, you're encouraged to participate and share your experiences with co-participants throughout the semester. For more information and to register, visit </span><a href="https://facweb.plattsburgh.edu/workshops/" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">the TEL workshop Web page.</span></a></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Conversations in Disciplines (CID) program for 2025-2026</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">SUNY Administration is restarting the Conversations in Disciplines (CID) program for 2025-2026 academic year with Conversations on student success, or research and scholarship. The deadline is Friday, January 31, 2025 and guidelines are at:  </span><a href="http://www.suny.edu/cid/" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">www.suny.edu/cid/</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> - note that a single faculty Lead Project Director is needed, to ensure coordination. If you are interested in this, please reach out to Sue Bartlett by </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">December 1</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> to let her know of your interest, and she will then share the names of all interested faculty with each other so that the interested faculty can themselves arrange a meeting, select a director, and coordinate an application. The proposal goes directly from faculty to SUNY and I am happy to consult should the faculty group want my input; my only request is that you keep me informed of what you submit.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Student Success Dashboard Update</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The Office of Institutional Effectiveness is excited to share a number of newly available </span><a href="https://plattsburgh.successdashboard.org/" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Student Success Dashboards</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">! The Equity Gaps Dashboard now includes pages about </span><a href="https://plattsburgh.successdashboard.org/equity-gaps/achievement-gaps-gpa" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Course GPA Equity Gaps</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">, </span><a href="https://plattsburgh.successdashboard.org/equity-gaps/earning-junior-status" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Equity Gaps in Achieving Junior Status</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">, and a summary of potential </span><a href="https://plattsburgh.successdashboard.org/equity-gaps/actions" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Actions to Take</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">. The new Plattsburgh by the Numbers Dashboard provides information about </span><a href="https://plattsburgh.successdashboard.org/by-the-numbers/historical-grad-rates" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Historical Persistence and Graduation Rates</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> as well as general information about </span><a href="https://plattsburgh.successdashboard.org/by-the-numbers/equity-gaps" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Equity Gaps</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">. With any questions about the dashboard pages, or to schedule individual or group sessions to learn more about how to use this tool, contact OIE (</span><a href="mailto:OIE@plattsburgh.edu" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">OIE@plattsburgh.edu</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(31,31,31);font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">).</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">A note from Information Technology Services</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Banner Oracle Linux7 to Oracle Linux8 Upgrade</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">After nearly a year of work which involved upgrading/rewriting almost 1000 programs and completely replacing other backend Banner solutions, the upgrade to our entire Banner technology stack was completed on October 30th. The upgrade was completed prior to the 12/31/24 deadline which will enable us to receive and implement future banner updates for business functions like financial aid. This upgrade would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of the IT professionals in our Computer Information Systems department. Banner 8 to Banner 9 application upgrades are in process.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">University Faculty Senate Plenary Meeting Oct 24-26th</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">SUNY Plattsburgh hosted the Fall University Faculty Senate Plenary meeting.  ITS coordinated with Campus Facilities to design a setup with most services hidden to enhance the visual layout of the meeting spaces.  ITS staff were tasked to “run” all technical aspects (microphones, speakers/sound, video switching, Zoom, broadcasting presenter materials, and connectivity) of this major event.  A full complement of high tech setups were completed in the Warren Ballroom, ACC meeting rooms, and Myers Hall.  Feedback received by all accounts was an extremely successful event. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Zoom Phone System Migration</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">ITS is building out procedures to migrate campus phone services to Zoom Voice.  A soft launch for </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">the migration has been completed for the Branch Campus at Queensbury, Accessibility Resource Office, Career Development Center, </span><a href="https://www.plattsburgh.edu/academics/schools/ehhs/hdfr/index.html" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Human Development & Family Relations</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">, Information Technology Services, Human Resources, Payroll, and Emergency Manageme</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">nt.  ITS is currently planning to migrate phone services for offices relocating as part of </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">the Clinton Community College relocation.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Clinton Relocation in progress</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">ITS completed an assessment of existing IT conditions for all spaces involved with the Clinton relocation.  The condition reports were shared with local teams, Clinton Community, and SUCF.  We also continue coordination with Campus Facilities to document and track the movement for all the campus relocations over the next 3-5 months.  ITS also developed and distributed an IT shared services bundle to Clinton Community College for consideration.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Information Security</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Our annual campus Information Security Penetration Test is scheduled from November 7th-December 19th.  The SUNY Security Operations Center (SOC) will be performing these tests to ultimately assess our campus security infrastructure and defenses.  We are also actively working through the process to renew our Breach insurance, assess the new SUNY Information Security Policy, and attend engagements for the new Payment Card Industry (PCI) 4.0 compliance standards.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(255,0,0);font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">A FEW IMPORTANT DEADLINES IN NEXT 2 MONTHS</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The Final Week of the semester is December 7-13, 2024</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">It is required that classes meet or have other substantive activity during this week to comply with NYS educational mandates, Middle States accreditation requirements, SUNY policy, and the U.S. Department of Education definition of credit hours. Faculty who administer a synchronous final exam should do so in accordance with the </span><a href="https://www.plattsburgh.edu/about/offices-divisions/registrar/final-exam-schedule.html" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Final Week exam schedule</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">. Faculty offering coursework in an asynchronous format must provide some type of exam or other class activity during the Final Week in order to comply with the definition of credit hours. Keep in mind that students should be provided with adequate time to prepare for any culminating assessments; thus, final exams and projects should not be due to faculty prior to exam week. </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The deadline for entering final grades is noon on Wednesday, December 18, 2024</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">. To allow processing of final grades, it is critical that grades be submitted </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">prior</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> to this deadline.  For students who will receive an incomplete, the entire course roster of grades must be submitted including “Incomplete” where appropriate and completion of an </span><a href="https://www.plattsburgh.edu/_documents/registrar/fillable-incomplete-work-form-04-2020-ada.pdf" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Incomplete Grade Form</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">. Leaving a grade blank in anticipation of a student submitting work shortly after deadlines, is not compliant with policies.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">SUNY Undergraduate Research Conference (SURC) 2025 is Monday April 25 at Binghamton, </span><a href="https://cpd.suny.edu/surc/" style="text-decoration-line:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">abstracts due January 13</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Please join us for the joy of celebrating our students and our efforts at Commencement on Saturday, December 14, 10am!</span></p></span></div></div></div></div></div>
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