Are you interested in adding video content to your online courses, but concerned about the development time to ensure that your content meets accessibility guidelines? This webinar will show instructors a systematic approach for scripting, recording, and publishing video content on YouTube that...
The evaluation of innovative teaching pedagogies often necessitates using additional or different criteria and protocols. Explore several evaluation tools, each designed to help evaluate a specific innovative teaching strategy. Discuss how these tools can be used or modified to best fit teaching...
These labs will be devoted to answering questions and assisting faculty in teaching with Smart Technologies interactive white boards and in creating instructional activities using the boards. They provide an opportunity for individual assistance on a drop-in basis. Bring your questions and a...
R is a powerful open-source statistical program that requires no license or fee. The use of R in scientific research has undergone exponential growth during the last decade, and in many fields it is the default statistical package. This workshop provides a beginning introduction to R that is...
Overview of the new Degree Works Audit System.
Buffalo State is engaging in an effort to promote accessibility of instructional materials in classes, including face-to-face, online, and hybrid. This hands-on session will focus on how to use Microsoft Office Word effectively to create accessible content. Presented by Sue McMillen.
Buffalo State is engaging in an effort to promote accessibility of course materials in classes, including face-to-face, online and hybrid. This hands-on session will focus on how to use Microsoft Office Word effectively to create accessible content.
Stress can sometimes be beneficial — sharpening your senses and providing the adrenaline rush you need to conquer deadlines. But it can also be harmful. Dr. Michael F. Roizen says… “Stress is the greatest ager of your body in general, especially the nagging, unfinished-tasks kinds of stress...
Consider creating a teaching portfolio as part of your promotion and tenure process. Teaching portfolios are one way to document both growth in teaching and changes in course content and pedagogy. Sample portfolios from a variety of academic areas will be available. Presented by Sue McMillen....
Buffalo State is engaging in an effort to promote accessibility of course materials in classes, including face-to-face, online and hybrid. This hands-on session will focus on how to use Microsoft Office Word effectively to create accessible content.
This presentation elaborates methods for using Blackboard in conjunction with a flipped strategy to deliver instructional materials online, reserving face-to-face classroom time for hands-on practice and application. Students in flipped classrooms theoretically get more time applying concepts...
This talk will focus on our varying reactions to change in the workplace. How to cope and thrive during these turbulent times involves having tools and strategies. If you have some strategies or if you need some assistance with strategies, come and share your thoughts.
Snacks and drinks...
A person shows up at your front desk… Yelling, crying, upset, frustrated, tearful, angry, overwhelmed, pushy, aggravated, annoyed, demanding, obnoxious, smelly, drunk, disoriented… what do you do? This two hour video will offer information and suggestions for handling difficult situations.
The Elementary Education & Reading Department is accepting applications for its third International PDS study abroad program in Santiago, Chile. This three-week trip, held June 7-29, 2014, is an opportunity for students to study Chilean history and culture through an ...
All are invited to attend a presentation and open dialogue with representatives from Autism Services, Inc. on February 6 (4:00 - 6:00 pm) and February 7 (10:00 am - 12:00 noon).
Discover the characteristics of people on the Autism Spectrum...
Dr. Andrea Nikischer, assistant professor of adult education, will share her research on Friday, February 7, from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. in Butler 210.
Dr. Nikischer will discuss her research investigating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), high school, “opportunity...
Education and Outreach at Perimeter Institute
Dr. Damian Pope & Kevin Donkers
Located in Waterloo, Ontario, Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics is a research organization devoted to fundamental physics. The Institute is an independent, non-profit, research institute...
Tuesday Talks are monthly brown bag discussions focused on issues in the workplace. Each month a new topic is presented with focus on the impact of self and Buffalo State. Join us to share your opinions and to connect with others who are interested in the topics. All sessions are Tuesdays...
The Counseling Center is now offering QPR training. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer -- three simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. People trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and...
The Poetry Slam in the lower level of the Student Union will take place during Bengal Pause to showcase Equity and Campus Diversity's monthly theme, Black History Month, Civil Rights: Inspiration, Tolerance & Equality.
An "Open Mike" will give faculty, staff and...
Many of our students are facing economic, academic and social pressures. These conditions often compromise students' academic achievement affecting their ability to stay in school. A variety of outreach activities to students, faculty, and staff are taking place. Learn how to identify,...
EVERGREEN will be collecting eyeglasses and sunglasses during the month of February. There are drop boxes located at the information desks in the Student Union and the Library. Glasses can also be sent through the campus mail to: EVERGREEN, Moore Hall 124. By donating your glasses you are...
Clicker Training
The Faculty Development Center in collaboration with Turning Technologies’ Michael Howley will present an information session on the use of clicker technology for classroom and other uses. The program is open to all faculty and staff.
Tuesday Talks are monthly brown bag discussions focused on issues in the workplace. Each month a new topic is presented with focus on the impact of self and Buffalo State. Join us to share your opinions and to connect with others who are interested in the topics. All sessions are Tuesdays...
Putting the “ING” into teachING and learnING. The Faculty Interest Group on Student Centered Learning invites participants to join a discussion on rethinking activities, assignments and assessments. Associate Professor of Theater, Ann Emo, will lead this session by introducing ways students can...
Do you experience life in blocks of seven, with each day’s events and obligations mapped out on your calendar? Do you feel like you start planning for next week even while you’re working to get through this Wednesday? When life is flying by at warp speed, it’s a big clue that you’re caught up in...
Before the review process, researchers must be sure that their project is, in fact, research with human participants as defined by the federal government. In order to qualify as research with human participants, the following must be true: (1) The participants must be living. Thus, oral...
Michelle Bae-Dimitriadis, assistant professor of art education, will share her research.
Public pedagogy offers an alternative for understanding ethnic youth communities and cultures in relation to media and identity politics. In this presentation, Dr. Bae will explore the digital media...
In this workshop, we will use a solution-focused approach to assess and improve our skill and satisfaction level with grading student writing. Participants will learn which strategies do and do not work well, and they will leave with a packet of additional strategies and resources including:...
This session will introduce Buffalo State faculty to E. H. Butler Library's Scholarly Communication services. Scholarly communication is, "the system through which research and other scholarly writings are created, evaluated for quality, disseminated, and preserved for future use," (...
We all forget things like what a (;) is for! Never fear. We are here to remind you. Check out the next workshop in our academic workshop series: Bengal Basics: On your way to an A!
Presenter: Emily Rose Barry. Please call 878-4041 to reserve your seat.
College students interested in careers in public relations or advertising are invited to attend Communications Career Day. The annual event is organized by the Buffalo Niagara chapter of the Public Relations Society of America and the Advertising Club of Buffalo, with assistance from the...
The cost is $15, including breakfast. To register for the event, visit http://www.advertisingclubofbuffalo.com/student-saturdays-2014/.
Many of our students are facing economic, academic and social pressures. These conditions often compromise students’ academic achievement affecting their ability to stay in school.
Kognito At-Risk for University and College Faculty is an online, interactive gatekeeper training simulation...
Tuesday Talks are monthly brown bag discussions focused on issues in the workplace. Each month a new topic is presented with focus on the impact of self and Buffalo State. Join us to share your opinions and to connect with others who are interested in the topics. All sessions are Tuesdays...
Find out how to sort your teaching materials and assessments in ways that make the best of face-to-face vs. online instructional contexts.
Promotional writing is the art of getting people interested in doing something they might not otherwise have considered. Promotional writing can be two words or two hundred, but its objective is always to get the reader to do something: attend a lecture, select a nominee, visit an exhibition,...
Employee engagement and campus culture!
Employees who, “quit but stay,” are not giving their talents, creativity, energy, or passion to their jobs and are exacting an immeasurable tax on the organization. There are many reasons for disengagement, but one of the greatest is a lack of...
Dr. Robert Warren, assistant professor of biology, will share his research.
Whereas most climate change research investigates big impacts at large scales, Dr. Warren examines big questions at small scales by looking for signals in the little things below the trees. Warren demonstrates how...
In this discussion, Drs. Ann Colley and Kimberly Blessing will share their experiences and expertise with associate professors (new and old) who are considering applying for promotion to full professor within the next several years. The group will examine DOPS policies as well as the ways...
Find out the latest guidelines and web-based platforms for promoting student involvement in online coursework.
Dr. Jennifer Ryan, Dr. Peter Ramos, and Dr. Ann Colley talk about recent and upcoming sabbatical projects and how to plan, how to readjust after returning to teaching, unexpected developments, etc.
A question and answer session will follow.
Tuesday Talks are monthly brown bag discussions focused on issues in the workplace. Each month a new topic is presented with focus on the impact of self and Buffalo State. Join us to share your opinions and to connect with others who are interested in the topics. All sessions are Tuesdays...
Readers see writing as a reflection of how you think! The academic style of writing requires clarity and conciseness. Knowing the guidelines to write more clearly and concisely, will keep it direct and logical. Increase your writing power and communicate effectively with these tips for...
Learning how to talk about expectations in a way that solves problems requires accountability. In this session we will explore the dynamics on a different level. The data from the research shows when people see accountability as, “someone else’s job,” they waste time, resources, and morale. ...
Clickers provide faculty a means to elicit immediate feedback during class periods as a well a way to expand classroom activities. In this presentation, Bill White will lead faculty in a hands-on workshop that explores the use of clickers in classrooms and beyond.
To register:...
Rude, obnoxious, defensive, demanding, and arrogant. Ever notice how difficult people and conflict can be in your life? In the video "From Chaos to Calm," Dr. Crawford explains the underlying causes of conflict; how simple disagreements can so quickly turn into a vicious cycle; how you can tap...
Open Educational Resources (OERs) are part of a growing trend in education, but they can be difficult to define and identify.This event is part of a series designed to develop a better understanding of OER. The series is being hosted by the Faculty Development Center, Instructional Resources,...
Facilitator: Jeannita McKnight
United University Professions (UUP) faculty have a wide-range of employee benefits available. Do you know all of them? You might be surprised what you don’t know. Join Jeannita McKnight, employee benefits administrator, for this informative presentation on...
Discover the digital resources available in the E.H. Butler Library and beyond that assist faculty to create and maintain a web presence for teaching and scholarship.
To register: http://bscintra...
Performance management tips! This round table discussion is designed for supervisors to gather information and ideas about how to make this process less stressful and more engaging.
To register: ...
Join fellow faculty in a discussion of pedagogical implications for teaching with technology as well as a brainstorming session on current and future technological needs at the College.
To register: ...
Performance management can build relationships while ensuring high levels of work performance. The forms guide the process for supervisors to help employees to achieve their performance targets. This is an interactive session.
To register: ...
Each year Buffalo State hosts up to 20 international visiting scholars who research, teach courses, and expand the viewpoints in our courses. Join Dr. Robert Summers and Michelle Eisenstein as they introduce the many benefits of hosting visiting scholars. This presentation examines the many...
Sabbatical requests for fall 2015 and spring 2016 are due to deans no later than October 24, 2014. Join faculty who have recently submitted successful proposals in a panel discussion that offers tips and advice on creating effective documents that promise success and which are ultimately...
Become familiar with the system and explore ways to leverage and promote more authentic relationships between supervisor and employee.
To register: http://bscintra.buffalostate....
Open Educational Resources (OERs) are part of a growing trend in education, but they can be difficult to define and identify. This event is part of a series designed to develop a better understanding of OER. The series is being hosted by the Faculty Development Center, Instructional Resources,...
Clickers provide faculty a means to elicit immediate feedback during class periods as well as a way to expand classroom activities. In this presentation, Bill White will lead faculty in a hands-on workshop that explores the use of clickers in classrooms and beyond.
To register:...
Discover the digital resources available in E. H. Butler Library and beyond that assist faculty to create and maintain a web presence for teaching and scholarship.
To register: http://bscintra.buffalostate...
The Idea Lab's mission is to constructively share ideas, insights, and experiences that will facilitate Buffalo State College's mission and advance creativity, collaboration, and research within our campus community and beyond!
At Buffalo State, exceptional and innovative work is...
This is a practical, down-to-earth guide to dealing with those situations and people that seem to drive you crazy! You will learn a model for becoming more influential in creating your experience of life so that stress stops becoming a problem and instead, becomes a valuable signal. Discover how...
Form edited volumes to single- and co-authored works, SUNY Press is committed to finding and publishing qualifying manuscripts from a broad range of fields. In this presentation, James Peltz, co-director of SUNY Press, will talk to faculty about publishing opportunities and processes. Bring...
Open educational resources (OERs) are part of a growing trend in education, but they can be difficult to locate and identify. This workshop, part of a series called Understanding OER...
Open Educational Resources (OERs) are part of a growing trend in education, but they can be difficult to define and identify. This event is part of a series designed to develop a better understanding of OER. The series is being hosted by the Faculty Development Center, Instructional Resources,...
Conflict is something we live with every day. We face it on our morning commute before we start our work day. It is present in most of our interpersonal interactions. Sometimes we are aware of it and other times we barely notice that it’s there. Each of us also has a unique response to conflict...
Performance programs serve as guide post to the job which is done in collaboration between the supervisor and employee. Effective goal setting can clarify direction and create alignment around standards and targets for performance. SMART goals will be discussed.
To register: ...
Join fellow faculty members as they discuss their roads to continuing appointment (tenure) and promotion. This panel discussion offers valuable insights into the renewal and tenure process. Ample opportunity for questions and answers follow short introduction comments.
To register:...
Provost Ponton will offer welcoming remarks at 12:30 p.m. A buffet lunch will be provided for all participants and attendees. Faculty, staff, and students are welcome and encouraged to attend this excellent opportunity to network with Buffalo State faculty and staff members and to identify...
Join fellow faculty in a discussion about the role of scholarship on campus. Participants will share their thoughts on what constitutes both scholarship and creativity at a comprehensive college.
To register:...
Team-Based Learning is a special form of in-class collaborative learning using a specific sequence of individual work, group work with immediate feedback, and applying material to a specific problem. This process shifts the learning paradigm, students move from passive to active learners,...
Please tell students to join us for an evening of dining, etiquette, and networking for the new professionals. Manners Matter is a “mocktail” party with appetizers that will teach students how to mingle with employers and make positive first impressions, followed by a five-course gourmet dinner...
Tickets are $15 each, are nonrefundable, and must be purchased in advance at the Bengal Card Office, Butler Library 108, by Tuesday, November 4. Dining Dollars and Bengal Bucks may be used.
This interactive session will review best practices for providing feedback, while immersing individuals into real life scenarios drawn from real life situations we encounter on our campus. Union concerns will be addressed by the Labor Relations Specialist!
To register: ...
This workshop will introduce participants to universal design for learning (UDL). Knowing that diversity is the norm and not the exception, UDL considers the needs of the broadest possible range of users from the initial phases of course development. Attendees will become familiar with UDL best...
Clickers provide faculty a means to elicit immediate feedback during class periods as well as a way to expand classroom activities. In this presentation, Bill White will lead faculty in a hands-on workshop that explores the use of clickers in classrooms and beyond
To register: ...
In the fall of 2013, teaching faculty at SUNY Buffalo State completed a 40-item survey that measured their perceptions of college students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Independent sample t-test and ANOVA analyses measured false and reasonable beliefs related to ADHD. ...
Leaders have numerous challenges they must overcome in their workplace. They could be anything from building acceptance for challenging revenue or performance objectives, to addressing a teamwork issue or conflict, leading an initiative, or increasing employee motivation during difficult times....
Successful leadership is often dependent on striking the right balance between focusing on tasks and focusing on relationships. Many leaders often lost sight of this balance, resulting in lower levels of employee engagement, job satisfaction, and retention. Leaders who seek to improve their...
Tuesday Talks are monthly brown-bag discussions focused on issues in the workplace. This month's discussion is, "Can We Create a Leadership Culture of Innovation?" Join us to share your opinions and to connect with others who are interested in discussing this issue.
The underlying principle of StrengthsQuest is that focusing on strengths, rather than concentrating on improving weaknesses is the key to SUCCESS. I’m looking for individuals that are interested in finding out their strength or talent. StrengthsQuest is a 30-minute online assessment to...
A faculty development workshop, Coverage vs. Exploratory Models of Pedagogy, is slowly approaching. Join this interactive presentation to learn about the differences between coverage and exploratory models of teaching. Participants will engage in dialog about pedagogical practices that lead to...
The Higher Education Administration Department is pleased to announce a three-part series, "Social Media in Higher Education: Implementation and Impact–A Conversation with Paul Gordon Brown," on February 12 and 13.
Please e-mail Vince Masci, clerk 1 in the College Senate Office, with questions. Please note that the College Senate will soon debut its new website. The redesigned site will be more user friendly, with easily accessible curricular forms and...
Are you left out of social gatherings with colleagues? Have you been interrupted or intimidated by your supervisor or colleagues, or been sabotaged or made to look foolish?
A VitalSmarts webinar, "Crucial Skills for Confronting the Workplace Bully."
Buffalo State will welcome eight guests from Universidad Mayor in Santiago, Chile, for three weeks this month as part of an ongoing Professional Development Schools (PDS) partnership and student exchange program.
Please join us in welcoming our guests and learning about education in...
This workshop is part of a series and will address questions such as:
• What are Open Educational Resources (OER) and how are they used in a classroom?
• Can these tools help improve your teaching and your students’ learning?
• What are the different types of Creative...
Join this interactive presentation to learn more about the Community of Inquiry model for online education. The COI framework for online teaching offers faculty the opportunity to create online education courses that are built on a balanced approach to content, online pedagogy, and social...
This workshop is part of a series and will address questions such as:
• Where can I find high quality subject-specific OER to use in my General Education, Social Sciences, Computer Sciences, or Arts and Humanities courses?
• Can OER help improve your teaching and your students’...
Are your course assessments measuring achievement of your student learning outcomes? Are they helping students develop critical thinking skills that they can transfer to the real world? This workshop will address the concept of using backward design to link assessments to course objectives,...
Because of popular demand, the Professional Development Office will repeat the workshop Crucial Skills for Confronting the Workplace Bully.
Are you left out of social gatherings with colleagues? Have you been interrupted or intimidated by your supervisor or colleagues, or been sabotaged...
Employees who “quit but stay” are not giving their talents, creativity, energy, or passion to their jobs and are exacting an immeasurable tax on the organization. There are many reasons for disengagement, but one of the greatest is a lack of feeling trusted. When employees fail to meet...
Transform from student to professional and stand out among the competition! TARGET executives will share their expert opinions on your professional presence, including how to introduce yourself, tips to write effective resumes and ace your interviews, and how to roll out your professional swag...
Please join The Residence Life Office and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated in our networking event, Koffee and Konversation. Koffee and Konversation is an event where professionals on campus in collaboration with student entrepreneurs and local business owners can give students...
Please join us for the faculty development workshop "The A's and B's of File Management". As promotion and tenure materials grow, a nagging question is what to do with them. In this session, we will discuss file management strategies in preparation for reviews for renewal and continuing...
Please join us for the professional development workshop "Creativity in the Workplace".
How can we look at problems with an open mind, flex our creative muscles, and develop an aptitude for thinking out of the box? Learn some techniques that will get you unstuck, fill you with new ideas,...
This workshop, "Interacting with Your Online Students," includes a discussion of the various types of interaction within the online learning environment. We will also discuss the importance of interaction and its impact on student motivation, participation, and success in online (and blended)...
Beth Bouloukos, Ph.D, senior acquisitions editor at SUNY Press, will discuss publishing opportunities and processes. From edited volumes to single and coauthored works, SUNY Press is committed to finding and publishing quality manuscripts from a broad range of fields. Bring ideas and questions...
The first meeting of a new Start-up Discussion and Networking group for faculty and staff.
Tuesday, May 12th, Ottilie Woodruff will present a workshop on how readers can see writing as a reflection of how you think! The academic style of writing requires clarity and conciseness. Knowing the guidelines to write more clearly and concisely, will keep it direct and logical. Increase...
The 2015 Pedagogical Institute is sponsored by the Professional Development Center, Universty College, and the support from the Buffalo State College Senate.
The kick...
The 2015 Pedagogical Institute is sponsored by the Professional Development Center, National Coalition Building Institute, University College and with support of the Buffalo...
The 2015 Pedagogical Institute is sponsored by the Professional Development Center, National Coalition Building Institute, University College and with support of the...
The 2015 Pedagogical Institute is sponsored by the Professional Development Center, the National Coalition Building Institute, and University College with support from the...
The 2015 Pedagogical Institute is sponsored by the Professional Development Center, the National Coalition Building Institute, and University College with support from the...
The 2015 Pedagogical Institute is sponsored by the Professional Development Center, the National Coalition Building Institute, and University College with support from the...
The 2015 Pedagogical Institute is sponsored by the Professional Development Center, the National Coalition Building Institute, and University College with support from the...
The 2015 Pedagogical Institute is sponsored by the Professional Development Center, the National Coalition Building Institute, and University College with support from the...
The 2015 Pedagogical Institute is sponsored by Professional Development Center, the National Coalition Building Institute, and University College with support from the...
The 2015 Pedagogical Institute is sponsored by the Professional Development Center, the National Coalition Building Institute, and University College with support from the College Senate.
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The 2015 Pedagogical Institute is sponsored by the Professional Development Center, the National Coalition Building Institute, and University College with support from the College Senate.
All faculty will find this...
The 2015 Pedagogical Institute is sponsored by the Professional Development Center, the National Coalition Building Institute, and University College with support from the College Senate.
After participating in John Draeger's study on metacognition, or thinking about our teaching, I...
The 2015 Pedagogical Institute is sponsored by the Professional Development Center, the National Coalition Building Institute, and University College with support from the College Senate.
This presentation brings together previous work on academic rigor (Draeger, del Prado Hill, Hunter,...
The 2015 Pedagogical Institute is sponsored by the Professional Development Center, the National Coalition Building Institute, and University College with support from the College Senate.
Faculty teaching courses with high enrollments of first -year students bring certain expectations to...
The 2015 Pedagogical Institute is sponsored by the Professional Development Center, the National Coalition Building Institute, and University College with support from the...
On behalf of University College and the Professional Development Center with the participation of the Buffalo State College Senate, we invite you to participate in the 2015 SUNY Buffalo State Pedagogical Institute—Engagement, Inclusion, and Success, May 18–22.
We offer an array of helpful...
The Professional Development Office and the Change Leadership Collaborative are pleased to announce the upcoming workshop in the Leading Edge Series entitled Leading and Supporting Change. This topic has...
Register through the Change Leadership Collaborative portal, create a username and password to register.
If you are employed by Buffalo State, then your charge is free.
If you work outside of the college, then please follow the prompts to the paypal account.
This free webinar, “Communication Skills for Collaboration,” will be offered on Thursday, June 18, from noon to 1:00 p.m. To register, go to the NYS-Balance homepage, enter username: nys, and password: balance. If you are not available at this time,...
New Buffalo State hires will meet colleagues during a continental breakfast and then meet Katherine Conway-Turner, Buffalo State's president, and Melanie Perreault, the college’s new provost and vice president for academic affairs. Following this short session, the college deans will provide a...
New Buffalo State hires will meet colleagues during a continental breakfast. We will then take a good bit of time during the day to discuss teaching practices and the implications of research on the learning styles of twenty-first-century college students.
Please contact...
Collaborative learning is defined as a learning environment in which two or more people are engaged in an attempt to acquire new knowledge or skills.
Recent research suggests that collaborative learning engages students by providing the opportunity to share ideas and co-construct...
Do you want to know the real purpose of the performance-management process? This is the first of a four-part series to help supervisors empower, establish trust, set boundaries, and create accountability for those they supervise.
...
Applying for History Graduate Programs?
Interested in going to graduate school in history? Unsure if graduate school is for you? The Department of History and Social Studies Education is conducting a workshop on the graduate school experience. Topics include how to find a graduate...
Delivering feedback is critical to PEPDS. Will discuss how to address performance issues and not get in trouble with the union. Union representation will be onsite.
If your research project involves human participants, but you’re not sure how to proceed, attend the Institutional Review Board (IRB) workshop on October 22. Before the review process, researchers must be sure that their project is, in fact, research with human participants as defined by the...
Teaching Commons, an ongoing roundtable discussion of 21st century pedagogical practices, offers faculty and staff the chance to share teaching successes and discuss ways to avoid common challenges. In this first commons, Bill White will lead discussion on valuing diversity within coursework....
Writing a grant proposal requires planning, time, and dedication. Carol Darstein, Director of Pre-award and Contract Services, will be offering faculty and staff the opportunity to learn about various aspects related to this task. Although the presentation will include some specific information...
Have you graded your midterm exams, papers, or projects and found that a lot of students are failing? If so, this discussion will help you find the answers too many of the questions you might be asking.
If you ask any employee in any organization what they think about their meeting, they are likely to say that they are a waste of time. Whether it is a staff meeting, a project team, or a committee meeting, there is a need for someone to manage the process in order to have group members fully...
If you ask any employee in any organization what they think about meetings, they are likely to say that they are a waste of time. Whether it is a staff,- project-team-, or committee-meeting, there is a need for someone to manage the process in order to have group members fully engaged and to...
Join fellow teacher education faculty members as they discuss their roads to continuing appointment (tenure) and promotion during this panel discussion. This panel will offer valuable insights into the renewal and tenure process that are unique to teach education faculty. Ample opportunity for...
Join fellow teacher education faculty members as they discuss their roads to continuing appointment (tenure) and promotion during this panel discussion. This panel will offer valuable insights into the...
What are authentic assessments and how can they help students to develop real world skills? In this workshop, we will discuss the characteristics and benefits of authentic assessments, explore examples of authentic assessments, and share an authentic assessment checklist that can be used to...
This full-day class will analyze four primary communication styles and how they impact your interactions at work. It will provide strategies for getting your message heard, presenting ideas, and gathering information from those with differing styles of communication.
The underlying principle of StrengthsQuest is that focusing on strengths, rather than concentrating on improving weaknesses is the key to success. I’m looking for individuals that are interested in finding out their strength or talent. StrengthsQuest is a 30-minute online assessment to identify...
There are many tips and tricks to work faster in Microsoft Outlook. Uncover those secrets and instantly add time to your day. Presenter is Leasa Rochester-Mills.
Light snacks provided. Register ...
This is a practical, down-to-earth guide to dealing with those situations and people that seem to drive you crazy! You will learn a model for becoming more influential in creating your experience of life so that stress stops becoming a problem and instead, becomes a valuable signal. Discover how...
What separates a successful leader from a mediocre one? In this course, you will earn what successful twenty first-century leaders look like, and how you can adopt their inclusive leadership style. Using research, best practices, and stories from great leaders and everyday people; you will...
Academic freedom, tailored course content, and affordability for students—these are important issues for so many faculty members today. Join your colleagues and Lumen Learning to find out how open educational resources (OER) can address all these issues and more.
This practical workshop...
English Language Learners (ELLs) make up an increasing percentage of Buffalo State's student population. These learners bring rich histories to the classroom and offer opportunities for faculty to explore content from numerous perspectives. At the same time, ELLs have challenges that native...
Just-In-Time teaching offers faculty the chance to increase learning during classroom time and to encourage students to prepare for class. Join fellow faculty in an exploration of how Just-In-Time teaching can help create learning environments that enhance the classroom experiences of everyone...
A person shows up at your front desk..yelling, crying, upset, frustrated, tearful, angry, overwhelmed, pushy, aggravated, annoyed, demanding, obnoxious, smelly, drunk, disoriented...what did you do? This two hour video will offer information and suggestions for handling difficult situations....
Social media tools are prevalent throughout the Internet, and even in Blackboard. This workshop will take a look at the current social media environment, the different types of media, and to discuss how these can be integrated into teaching and learning.
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Specified Module: Creative Problem Solving
Join faculty in a roundtable discussion about how to help students read textbooks and other materials. This is a hands-on conversation where faculty will share their ideas and help others understand the benefits of scaffolding, pre-reading assignments, and guided interactions with texts.
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Our ability to work more effectively with others may be as simple as understanding their personality and what drives them to do things they do. This workshop will introduce participants to the DISC personality Profile, a tool not only to learn about yourself, but more importantly to learn about...
Do you ever struggle to manage your work and the rest of your life? You are not alone.
This course is designed for those leading teams as well as for individuals who want to manage their own careers with flexible options. Men and women all over the world are trying to figure out how to...
Discussion boards offer students the chance to interact with others in online classes. In this collaborative workshop and discussion, faculty will bring examples of their discussion board activities as well as their approaches to make discussion boards more interactive and educational.
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Module theme: Psychological Type and Thinking Styles
• Explore ways to enhance leadership effectiveness through observation, reflection, and understanding of psychological type.
• Identify the impact of diverse individual style preferences when engaged in solving complex challenges...
In this workshop, participants will learn to facilitate meetings for successful outcomes.
Register Here.
The supervisor's job is to establish goals and lead a team of people to achieve them. A supervisor's leadership requires stepping up with new and creative ideas, increasing productivity, and establishing credibility and respect from employees. Supervisory skills help a persona manage employees...
Team teachings is both and art and a science. In this discussion, seasoned team-teaching veterans will share their successes and offer advice on how to avoid the pitfalls and surround team-teaching.
Register...
Do you want to know what the real purpose of performance management ? This presentation is the first of a 4 part series to help supervisors empower, establish trust, set boundaries and create accountability for those that supervise.
(Other parts, Performance Planning and Development,...
Active Learning calls upon students to be active participants in their own educational journeys. Join faculty in the basic elements of Active Learning and discover how these activities can improve learning, motivation, and attendance.
Register...
Active Learning calls upon students to be active participants in their own educational journeys. Join faculty in the basic elements of Active Learning and discover how these activities can improve learning, motivation, and attendance.
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Join fellow teacher education faculty members as they discuss their roads to continuing appointment (tenure) and promotion during this panel discussion. This panel will offer valuable insights into the renewal and tenure process that are unique to teach education faculty. Ample opportunity for...
This presentation will discuss strategies for successful academic publishing. This includes: How to build an active research agenda and professional network; How to generate publications and new research from past projects; How to successfully acquire book contracts; How to navigate academic...
Ethical leadership is the critical appropriation and embodiment of traditions that have shaped the character and shared meanings of people. Ethical leaders are leaders whose character has been shaped by wisdom, practices of particular traditions; often more than one. Yet they tend to be...
Employees who "quit but stay" are not giving their talents, creativity, energy, or passion to their jobs and are exacting an immeasurable tax on the organization. There are many reasons for disengagement, but one of the greatest is a lack of feeling trusted. When employees fail to meet...
Interdisciplinary studies are an important avenue for helping students prepare for the rigors of the 21 Century economy. Join faculty in a discussion about the ways and benefits of collaborating across disciplines to ensure that students'' perspective on critical issues are well-informed and...
Performance Management can build relationships while ensuring high levels of work performance. The forms should summarize expectations, and align objectives of the employee and supervisor. In this interactive session, participants will apply knowledge and tools to PEPDS forms, with greater...
Clickers provide faculty a means to illicit immediate feedback during class. In this presentation, Dr. Bill White will introduce clicker technology and help faculty create activities that enliven classrooms and enhance feedback loops.
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Clickers provide faculty a means to illicit immediate feedback during class. In this presentation, Dr. Bill White will introduce clicker technology and help faculty create activities that enliven classrooms and enhance feedback loops.
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If performance programs are done correctly they should serve as a guide as a guidepost, confirm that the job is being done well, is part of a collaborative process. Effective goal setting establishes standards and targets for performances. SMART goals will be discussed.
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Highlighting the impact of scholarly and creative works is an important part of the renewal, tenure, and promotion process. In this workshop, join fellow faculty in a discussion of the various metrics available to demonstrate the importance of publications, presentations, and creative endeavors...
Leaders have numerous challenges they must overcome in their workplace. They could be anything from building acceptance for challenging revenue or performance objectives, to addressing a teamwork issue or conflict, leading an initiative, or increasing employee motivation during difficult times....
The Youth Voices Speaker Series showcases the work young people have conducted in English classrooms throughout Western New York. The series seeks to reclaim space for the voices of youth and their English teachers, and to reposition English...
What does it take to inspire others, promote a novel idea, or even have a difficult conversation? How do you know that the message you are intending to send is what is being received? How can you position yourself as a leader through inclusive communication? Join Catalyst experts to explore this...
The English Education Student Association's Alumni Speaker Series invites recent graduates back to campus to share their experiences student teaching and the work they have engaged in since graduation.
Here we will practice delivering feedback, which is critical to PEPDS. Will discuss how to address performance issues and not get in trouble with the union. Union representation will be onsite.
(Part 4 of 4 Series: Keys to Personnel Management, Performance Planning and Development, Focus...
Readers see writing as a reflection of how you think! The academic style of writing requires clarity and conciseness. Knowing the guidelines to write more clearly and concisely, will keep it direct and logical. Increase your writing power and communicate effectively with these tips for...
Effective communication is the power to speak your truth and get what you want while communicating a credible and self-assured professional image. From negotiating workload to giving honest feedback, this workshop will provide you will the tools you need to take on many types of difficult...
In today’s world, teams are more important than ever. Successful organizations depend on teams to get things done. Leaders are no longer able to realize their goals and overcome complex challenges without relying on teams to achieve their objectives.
But teams don’t just come together by...
The campus community is invited to attend presentations from the inaugural class of Fostering Innovation in Teaching with Technology (FITT) scholars.
The FITT Academy is a weeklong intensive hands-on faculty development event jointly sponsored by Resources for Information, Technology, and...
Join your faculty and staff colleagues from across campus in a week-long workshop on research for publication. The series includes presentations on identifying pertinent research topics, finding print and online resources, using statistics for a purpose, and determining where to send finished...
Join your faculty and staff colleagues from across campus in a week-long workshop on research for publication. The series includes presentations on identifying pertinent research topics, finding print and online resources, using statistics for a purpose, and determining where to send finished...
Join your faculty and staff colleagues from across campus in a week-long workshop on research for publication. The series includes presentations on identifying pertinent research topics, finding print and online resources, using statistics for a purpose, and determining where to send finished...
Join your faculty and staff colleagues from across campus in a week-long workshop on research for publication. The series includes presentations on identifying pertinent research topics, finding print and online resources, using statistics for a purpose, and determining where to send finished...
The Professional Development Office will host New Employee Onboarding. All new faculty and staff are welcome to attend.
To RSVP, contact Lauren Turner at (716) 878-3841.
Topics discussed will focus on technology, campus policy, and...
The Professional Development Office will host New Employee Onboarding. All new faculty and staff are welcome to attend.
To RSVP, contact Lauren Turner at (716) 878-3841.
Topics discussed will focus on technology, campus policy, and...
This workshop will introduce new and returning faculty to the services available to them through Butler Library. Attendees will learn how to request library materials, how to schedule a library instruction session, how to contact your liaison, etc. This class will be taught by Butler Library...
Participate in strategies designed to help your students reflect on and comprehend what they read. Discuss and reflect on approaches to encourage students to complete readings before coming to class. Bring your suggestions and questions to share with your colleagues. Note: This workshop will not...
Participate in strategies designed to help your students reflect on and comprehend what they read. Discuss and reflect on approaches to encourage students to complete readings before coming to class. Bring your suggestions and questions to share with your colleagues. Note: This workshop will not...
This workshop will introduce new and returning faculty to the services available to them through Butler Library. Attendees will learn how to request library materials, how to schedule a library instruction session, how to contact your liaison, etc. This class will be taught by Butler Library...
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning is dedicated to the ongoing and systematic and investigation of student learning. What do you want to be learning about student learning? What techniques might you want to try? Come learn how to study student learning and help them learn more effectively...
The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning is dedicated to the ongoing and systematic and investigation of student learning. What do you want to be learning about student learning? What techniques might you want to try? Come learn how to study student learning and help them learn more effectively...
This workshop will introduce new and returning faculty to the services available to them through Butler Library. Attendees will learn how to request library materials, how to schedule a library instruction session, how to contact your liaison, etc. This class will be taught by Butler Library...
Come have coffee and a scholarly conversation about the importance and facilitation of general education. Each session will focus on a particular scholarly article. This session will focus on Robert Zai's "Reframing General Education" (2015;...
This workshop will introduce new and returning faculty to the services available to them through Butler Library. Attendees will learn how to request library materials, how to schedule a library instruction session, how to contact your liaison, etc. This class will be taught by Butler Library...
Come join a scholarly conversation about the importance of High Impact Practices (e.g., problem-based learning, service learning, undergraduate research, first year seminars). Each session will focus on a particular article. This session we will be reading Kilgo, Sheets, and Pascarella (2014) "...
Experience a variety of proven active learning strategies as you learn how to include active learning opportunities in your teaching. Participate in active learning during direct instruction to identify common obstacles and suggestions for overcoming them. Examine related research and resources...
Join us for a scholarly conversation about the importance of High Impact Practices (e.g., problem-based learning, service learning, undergraduate research, first year seminar). Each session will focus on a particular scholarly article. This session we will review Kilgo, Sheets, and Pascarella (...
Each fall semester the PDS Consortium holds its Annual Retreat, bringing together school teachers and administrators, campus faculty and staff, and teacher candidates for lively discussions on selected topics. In addition, teacher candidates share their current research through workshops and...
Based on her year-long SoTL research project, How Student Learning Outcomes Shape Attitudes in Teaching and Learning, Professor Ann Emo is offering a workshop designed to assist in the construction of meaningful Student Learning Outcomes. Participants will discuss SLO's as inspiration for the...
This workshop will introduce new and returning faculty to the services available to them through Butler Library. Attendees will learn how to request library materials, how to schedule a library instruction session, how to contact your liaison, etc. This class will be taught by Butler Library...
The Anthropology Department has taught ANT 100 Human Origins as a flipped course for four semesters and to 600 students. In this workshop, Melanie Mayberry will share how the Anthropology faculty flipped the course, the changes they have made over the four semesters, and advice they have for...
Come have coffee and scholarly conversation about the importance and facilitation of general education.
The Buffalo State Teacher Education Council and the School of Education are pleased to invite campus and community members to a community forum and discussion, The Future of Public Education, on October 12 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
This forum will be led by Sean Ryan, New York...
If your research project involves human participants, but you're not sure how to proceed, attend this Institutional Review Board (IRB) workshop. Before the review process, researchers must be sure that their project is, in fact, research with human participants as defined by the federal...
Colleges and Universities have complex personnel structures, political agendas, and decentralized goals, which can present challenges when attempting to make effective decisions. The practice of “reframing” enables campus constituents to view a situation through four different lenses to better...
Come join a scholarly conversation about the importance High Impact Practices (e.g., problem-based learning, service learning, undergraduate research, first year seminars).
English Language Acquisition Support in the Regular Classroom
This workshop will help you understand what type of support is needed for the Second Language Learner in a regular classroom setting. We will focus on lesson planning, teaching and assessment strategies for all...
Join the Professional Development Schools Consortium (PDS) at the 2016 Teacher Tailgate - an open house gathering...
Service-Learning and other high-impact practices have demonstrated benefits for college students from many backgrounds. Incorporating successful service-learning activities can lead to increased student success and graduation. This interactive session for faculty will focus on strategies for...
Come join a scholarly conversation about the importance High Impact Practices (e.g., problem-based learning, service learning, undergraduate research, first year seminars).
Come to the Burchfield Penney Art Center to explore how art can be the catalyst to promote student engagement and apply disciplinary learning in new ways. As faculty participants tour the gallery, we will being a conversation about a variety of evidence-based teaching practices.
Employees from three generations are working together across the country and struggling to understand how to effectively collaborate, communicate and accomplish tasks. Baby boomer, Generation X and Millennial employees each have a unique and important set of skills that can be utilized to create...
Employees from three generations are working together across the country and struggling to understand how to effectively collaborate, communicate, and accomplish tasks. Baby Boomer, Generation X, and Millennial employees each have a unique and important set of skills that can be utilized to...
Come to the Burchfield Penney Art Center to explore how art can be the catalyst to promote student engagement and apply disciplinary learning in new ways. As faculty participants tour the gallery, we will being a conversation about a variety of evidence-based teaching practices.
Come have coffee and scholarly conversation about the importance and facilitation of general education.
The WNY Children's Book Expo, founded by Monkey See, Monkey Do...Children's Bookstore, features international, national, and local authors and illustrators of children's literature. The Expo includes break-out sessions with the authors, author book...
Program leaders of the International Professional Development School (IPDS) Germany program will provide two information sessions for students interested in a teach and study abroad service-learning opportunity in Germany to be completed in June/July 2017.
Information Sessions:
Program leaders of the International Professional Development School (IPDS) Germany program will provide two information sessions for students interested in a teach and study abroad service-learning opportunity in Germany to be completed in June/July 2017.
Information Sessions:
...Co-teaching as a service delivery model has been utilized in P-12 settings to build inclusive classrooms and to meet the needs of all learners. This presentation will explore the value of co-teaching in the college setting. Two faculty-one from Special Education and one from Elementary Education...
Facilitated by Andrea G Harden, SHPR, SHRM-SCP
Human Resources Consultant and Trainer
Long believed to be held only bigots, this interactive session will explore the stereotypes and biases in each of us. Sometimes we know that we have them. However, many times we don’t. So if...
Come join a scholarly conversation about the importance High Impact Practices (e.g., problem-based learning, service learning, undergraduate research, first year seminars).
Do you ever feel like you could be working more efficiently and wonder why tasks are taking longer than you expected? Learning how to control distractions, organize information to complete tasks, and create a workflow process that enhances productivity can help employees to maximize the...
Come join a scholarly conversation about the importance High Impact Practices (e.g., problem-based learning, service learning, undergraduate research, first year seminars).
Come join a community of scholars trying to carve out time to write. Bring your favorite writing implements (e.g., pen, paper, laptop) and indulge in two hours of unstructured and uninterrupted time for focus on scholarship.
This session is available every Friday from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Could a conversation (or avoiding one) be keeping you from getting the results you need? Whatever the issue—from poor productivity or declining quality to lack of teamwork or strained relationships—it’s likely that you’re experiencing the effects of a poorly held crucial conversation.
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Colleges and Universities throughout the country are experiencing rapid changes in student demographics, enrollment trends, compliance mandates, and academic offerings. These shifts in the higher education landscape inevitably require institutions to examine and change their processes,...
Come have coffee and scholarly conversation about the importance high-impact practices. This session will focus on Finley and McNair (2013) “Assessing Underserved Students’ Engagement in High-Impact Practices.”
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With rapidly changing demographics in postsecondary settings and the countries evolving polarized social climate, it is more important than ever to deconstruct professional dialogue through a social justice lens. Students and professionals need to have safe spaces to critically reflect and be...
Composition instructors have a wide variety of writing strategies at their disposal, but do they decide which strategy is appropriate for a given situation? This session explores some ways metacognition can aid in the selection and application of teaching and learning strategies, especially...
Each semester approximately 1000 Buffalo State College students are notified that they have either lost their financial aid eligibility or are given a warning that they could lose their financial aid eligibility if their academic standing does not improve. Faculty and staff who advise can help...
With rapidly changing demographics in postsecondary settings and the countries evolving polarized social climate, it is more important than ever to deconstruct professional dialogue through a social justice lens. Students and professionals need to have safe spaces to critically reflect and be...
Are you interested in discussing academic standards? Are you worried about declining academic standards? Are you worried about students who seem increasingly ill-prepared for college work? This workshop presents a model of academic rigor that promotes actively engaging students in meaningful...
If your research project involves human participants, but you’re not sure how to proceed, attend this IRB workshop. Before the review process, researchers must be sure that their project is in fact, research with human participants as defined by federal government. On our campus, we will review...
Come have coffee and scholarly conversation about the importance high-impact practices. This session will focus on Kilgo and Pascarella(2016) “Does independent research with a faculty member enhance four-year graduation and graduate/professional degree plans? Convergent results with different...
This workshop offers techniques for increasing student engagement. In particular, we share how we helped students make short, simple videos as projects in our physics courses using iPads. We will demonstrate basic techniques for making videos on iPad: from planning to production (animating and...
In this workshop, faculty will learn best practices of creating, licensing, and sharing open educational resources.
Part of Butler Library and Instructional Design and Training's “Understanding OER” workshop series. Faculty who attend all three workshops will earn an “ALMI OER Champion”...
This workshop will introduce new and returning faculty to the services available to them through Butler Library. Attendees will learn how to request library materials, how to schedule a library instruction session, how to contact your liaison, etc. This class will be taught by Butler Library...
Presented by Kimberly Kline and Amy Wilson
First-year students are coming to college with greater levels of anxiety and stress, which ultimately impacts academic success. This workshop will provide brief insights from a pilot-study conducted at Buffalo State examining the impact of...
Are you interested in discussing academic standards? Are you worried about declining academic standards? Are you worried about students who seem increasingly ill-prepared for college work? This workshop presents a model of academic rigor that promotes actively engaging students in meaningful...
Wherever you are in your academic career, understanding scholarly impact can help you decide where to publish; helps you see the impact of your publications; and helps you explain the importance of scholarship to your students. This session will provide a solid overview of scholarly impact to...
In this workshops, participants will learn how to find and evaluate high-quality, appropriate open educational resources for their courses. This workshop will also provide guidance on incorporating OER into Blackboard.
Part of Butler Library and Instructional Design and Training's “...
Come have coffee, light breakfast and scholarly conversation about the importance of high-impact practices. This session we will focus on Lardner, E., & Malnarich, G. (2008). A new era in learning-community work: Why the pedagogy of intentional integration matters. Change: The Magazine of...
Come have coffee, light breakfast and scholarly conversation about the importance of high-impact practices. This session we will focus on Lardner, E., & Malnarich, G. (2008). A new era in learning-community work: Why the pedagogy of intentional integration matters. Change: The Magazine of...
Presented By: Jonathan Hulbert – Director of Leadership and Organizational Development, Professional Development Department
Student workers can be vital to the success, operations, and productivity of many departments, but at times their skills and perspectives are underutilized. Also,...
Facilitated by Dr. Larry Maheady
The relationship between active student engagement (e.g., asking and answering questions, writing, discussing, and debating) in class and learning is one of the most robust and consistent empirical findings in educational research over the past four...
This workshop will introduce new and returning faculty to the services available to them through Butler Library. Attendees will learn how to request library materials, how to schedule a library instruction session, how to contact your liaison, etc. This class will be taught by Butler Library...
Presented By: Robert Delprino Ph.D. - Professor, Psychology Department
Most workplaces are inherently stressful. As an employee you cannot always control the situations and people that at times seem to be carriers of stress. But you can control how you respond to those stressors and...
Facilitated by Reva Fish, Bethany Delecki-Earns, and Mary Todd
In fall 2016, a team of faculty carried out a campus-wide study to examine the effects of using growth mindset strategies in classrooms with first-year students. They will present the study design and preliminary findings. A...
Come have coffee, light breakfast and scholarly conversation about the importance of high-impact practices.
This session we will discuss Billing, D. (2007). Teaching for transfer of core/key skills in higher education: Cognitive skills. Higher education, 53(4), 483-516.
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Facilitated by Aimee Woznick
The claim that college students today are less prepared than ever before is a platitude that reaches beyond the Ivory Tower into the popular imagination. It is true that many students seeking a degree are, by some measures, academically underprepared for the...
Come have coffee, light breakfast and scholarly conversation about the importance of high-impact practices.
This session we will discuss Helle, L., Tynjälä, P., & Olkinuora, E. (2006). Project-based learning in post-secondary education–theory, practice and rubber sling shots....
Wherever you are in your academic career, understanding scholarly impact can help you decide where to publish; helps you see the impact of your publications; and helps you explain the importance of scholarship to your students. This session will provide a solid overview of scholarly impact to...
Presented By: Bruce Bryski Ph.D., Associate Professor, Communication Department
This workshop explores the importance of communicating effectively in groups and teams, specifically focusing on the workplace environment. Participants will view, analyze, and discuss segments of the...
Buffalo State faculty are breaking ground with initiatives in affordability and open educational resources. Join your colleagues for Butler Library’s and SUNY OER Services’ free, upcoming workshop, Unlock Your Course.
OER have numerous benefits, including increasing student engagement and...
Join us for a panel presentation and discussion about student development theories that can be used to better understand your students and improve your teaching practice. Panelists will explore theories from the disciplines of higher education and student affairs administration, adult education...
Presented By: Jonathan Hulbert, Director of Leadership and Organizational Development, Professional Development Department
Meetings can sometimes feel unproductive, inefficient, boring, and unorganized. However, meeting leaders can use effective facilitation skills, an actionable agenda,...
Citation managers make your research easier by organizing and managing your citations and articles. Keep track of your own research, or help students organize and cite their research for their own projects. This session will be taught by Butler Library faculty. Register here: ...
Come have coffee, light breakfast and scholarly conversation about the importance of high-impact practices.
This session, we will discuss Pepper, C. (2010). ‘There’s a lot of learning going on but NOT much teaching!’: student perceptions of Problem‐Based Learning in science. Higher...
Facilitated by, Dr. Larry Maheady
The relationship between active student engagement (e.g., asking and answering questions, writing, discussing, and debating) in class and learning is one of the most robust and consistent empirical findings in educational research over the past four...
Come join a community of scholars trying to carve out time to write. Bring your favorite writing
implements (e.g., pen, paper, laptop) and indulge for two hours of unstructured and uninterrupted
time for focus on scholarship. Complimentary refreshments available.
Come have coffee, light breakfast and scholarly conversation about the importance of high-impact practices.
This session we will discuss Tempelaar, D. T., Wosnitza, M., Volet, S., Rienties, B., Giesbers, B., & Gijselaers, W. H. (2013). The role of self-and social directed goals in a...
We'd like to celebrate the cap of a great year for Professional Development. Those who have come to our conversations, workshops and trainings, please join us as we commemorate a glowing year.
Refreshments available.
This workshop will introduce new and returning faculty to the services available to them through E. H. Butler Library. Attendees will learn how to request library materials, how to schedule a library instruction session, how to contact your liaison, etc. This class will be taught by library...
Do you ever feel like you could be working more efficiently and wonder why tasks are taking longer than you expected? Learning how to control distractions, organize information to complete tasks, and create a workflow process that enhances productivity can help employees to maximize the...
Please join us for the professional development workshop, "Quick Tips for Wellness at Work" presented by Dr. Leah Panek-Shirley, assistant professor, and Katie Manis, lecturer, from the Health, Nutrition, and Dietetics Department.
Wellness at...
All staff, faculty, and administrators are invited to de-stress and stay active with colleagues by participating in a running and walking group. We encourage employees at any fitness level to join us as multiple running/walking groups will be offered to accommodate the distance or pace you...
This workshop will introduce new and returning faculty to the services available to them through E. H. Butler Library. Attendees will learn how to request library materials, how to schedule a library instruction session, how to contact your liaison, etc. This class will be taught by Butler...
Join the professional development workshop, "Go at Your Own Pace: Buffalo State College Running and Walking Group."
All staff, faculty, and administrators are invited to de-stress and stay active with colleagues by participating in a running and walking group. We encourage employees at...
The Open House will allow students interested in further pursuing their education to learn about admission requirements and the application process, explore financial aid options, meet our faculty, and attend a student panel.
For more information...
Please join us for the professional development opportunity, "Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce."
Employees from three generations are working together within organizations and are challenged with how to effectively collaborate, communicate, and accomplish tasks. Baby Boomer,...
Citation managers make your research easier by organizing and managing your citations and articles. Keep track of your own research, or help students organize and cite their research for their own projects. This session will be taught by E. H. Butler Library faculty.
Please join us for the Professional Development Opportunity, "Facilitating and Structuring Effective Meetings."
Meetings can sometimes feel unproductive, inefficient, boring, and unorganized. However, meeting leaders can use effective facilitation skills, an actionable agenda, role...
Join the professional development workshop,"The Times are Changing: Strategies to Personally Manage Transitions at Work."
Organizational change can be coupled with feelings of excitement, fear of the unknown, resistance, ambivalence, anxiety, and many other emotions. However, as an...
Please join us for the Professional Development Opportunity, "Managing Student Workers Part 1: Supervising as a Coach."
Student workers can be vital to the success, operations, and productivity of many departments, but at times their skills and perspectives are underutilized. Supervising...
Wherever you are in your academic career, understanding scholarly impact can help you decide where to publish; helps you see the impact of your publications; and helps you explain the importance of scholarship to your students. This session will provide a solid overview of scholarly impact to...
This workshop invites faculty, librarians, instructional designers, administrators, and other campus stakeholders to explore the possibilities of Open Educational Resources (OER) more deeply.
The panel discussion “Diverse Organizations: Supporting Future Leaders” will take place Tuesday, November 14, during Bengal Pause (12:15–1:30 p.m.) in Bulger Communication Center West.
The panel will feature professionals highlighting the important roles that diverse organizations play...
Professional development workshop, "Facilitating Change for a Department, Committee, Program, Process, or Initiative."
Colleges and universities throughout the country are experiencing rapid changes in student demographics, enrollment trends, compliance mandates, and academic offerings....
Professional development opportunity, "Polarity Management: Overcoming Paradoxical Challenges at Work and in Life," presented by Melissa J. Miszkiewicz, Director of RITE Strategic Partnerships.
What if the problem you are trying to solve is really a polarity? Polarities are dilemmas or...
Professional development workshop, "Retooling Customer Service Practices."
Do you ever wonder what customer service practices you currently use that are effective, could be improved, created, or reinvented? During this session, participants will work together to evaluate the effectiveness...
Exercise class. Bring a towel and water. Bring a yoga mat if you have one.
Weigel Wellness Center asks that you talk with your personal physician or come to the Weigel Wellness Center (students only) to be seen before starting any exercise program. If you make an appointment here, we will...
Please join us for the Professional Development Center's workshop, "Facilitating and Structuring Effective Meetings."
Meetings can sometimes feel unproductive, inefficient, boring, and unorganized. However, meeting leaders can use effective facilitation skills, an actionable agenda, role...
"Purposeful Networking: Creating Valuable Professional Connections," presented by Scott Burns.
You may be creative, thoughtful and work well within a team setting, but others often seem to have the edge when it comes to networking and making beneficial professional connections. This...
"Rethinking Productivity: Methods for Managing Time and Tasks."
Do you ever feel like you could be working more efficiently and wonder why tasks are taking longer than expected? Learning how to control distractions, organize information to complete tasks, and create a workflow process...
In response to the most recent school shooting, this community forum will feature a panel of faculty and staff experts who will
explore the complexities of school violence, mental health and gun control from their disciplines’ perspectives. A question and response discussion with the...
Organizational change can be coupled with feelings of excitement, fear of the unknown, resistance, ambivalence, anxiety, and many more emotions; however, as individuals identify their style for dealing with change, what changes they can or cannot control, and their purpose within a change effort...
Professional Development workshop, "Crucial Confrontations," presented by Dr. Rita Zientek.
How do you respond to someone who fails to meet deadlines, follow through on promises, or exhibits inappropriate behavior? We all face situations when someone doesn’t meet our expectations. The...
Student workers can be vital to the success, operations, and productivity of many departments, but at times their skills and perspectives are underutilized. Also, meaningful on-campus employment experiences can assist students in developing career...
Please join us for the Professional Development Opportunity, "Learning About Learning in the Workplace and Beyond," presented by Dr. John D. Draeger. Breakfast will be provided and is sponsored by the United University Professions Buffalo State Chapter.
This workshop will focus on...
Professional development workshop "Facilitating Change for a Department, Committee, Program, Process, or Initiative."
Colleges and universities throughout the country are experiencing rapid changes in student demographics, enrollment trends, compliance mandates, and academic offerings....
It can be challenging to deliver outstanding customer service when you encounter a difficult customer, run into a problem that seems unsolvable, or have to rely on another person or unit to help ensure that the customer is satisfied. During this session, participants will use case studies to...
Professional development workshop "Managing the Polarities of Organizational Change," presented by Melissa Miszkiewicz, director of RITE strategic partnerships.
As a college or university changes, issues and systems can quickly increase in complexity, which can lead to change resistance....
Learning takes place on many levels, in many environments, and through the efforts of many individuals. Students learn and grow by studying in classrooms, practicing in their homes, contributing in local communities and even spending time abroad. The Buffalo State School of Education is...
"Introvert Thinkers: Understanding the Power of Introverts in the Workplace," presented by Rebecca Catalano, professional development assistant.
Generally, people who are more introverted solve problems or generate better ideas while quietly reflecting. They ignite energy by having plenty...
The annual English Education Spring Banquet is an opportunity to celebrate and recognize the many individuals who work to encourage and support the meaningful teaching of English language arts throughout our region and across the country.
We are excited to announce that Julie Gorlewski,...
Tickets are $25 and include a buffet featuring beer-braised pot roast, chicken, 6-cheese bowtie pasta, smashed potatoes, grilled vegetables, salad, dessert (courtesy of DiCamillo Bakery), and coffee. A cash bar will be open throughout the event.
Tickets can be purchased online.
Service-Learning Faculty Fellows will acquire an in-depth understanding of community engagement pedagogies and their use in service-learning courses during this intensive two-day training program facilitated by nationally recognized experts, and will be supported through the process of...
Hello, runners, walkers, and sitters. We are getting ready for the JP Morgan Corporate Challenge.
Last year's Buffalo State team had so much fun, we decided to do it again! The $37 challenge registration fee includes a Corporate Challenge T-...
You may register for the Buffalo State College team online. Registration closes Tuesday, May 30.
The NYS Master Teacher Program and SUNY Buffalo State are proud to present Mentoring Pre-service Teachers, a one-day “intensive” workshop, with Cassie Goldman. Goldman will first describe her own journey from teaching students to teaching and leading other in- and pre-service...
Dr. Caryl Loney-McFarlane's presentation on "Inclusivity/Exclusivity: Diversity in Higher Education."
From community colleges to the most elite institutions to the largest public universities, higher education is leading the nation’s focus on...
Dr. Caryl Loney-McFarlane, Diversity and Inclusion Staff Fellow at Princeton University and an Independent Higher Education Diversity Consultant, presents “Implicit Bias and Inclusive Pedagogies Impact on Student Success.”
Experience a dialogue about how implicit bias can influence the...
Dr. Caryl Loney-McFarlane, Diversity and Inclusion Staff Fellow at Princeton University and an independent higher education diversity consultant, presents “Supporting a Diverse Student Population.”
Dr. McFarlane will facilitate a discussion concerning the supports offered for diverse...
Professional development opportunity: “Design Thinking for Improving Services, A Crash Course,” presented by Melissa Miszkiewicz, Director, RITE Strategic Partnerships.
Do you have a service or process that needs improvement? Try putting it through the Design Thinking framework. Design...
Professional development opportunity, “Rethinking Productivity Using Campus Technology: Methods for Managing Time and Tasks,” presented by Todd Benzin, Educational Technology Specialist, and Jonathan Hulbert, Director for Leadership and Organizational Development.
Do you ever feel like...
Please join us for the professional development opportunity, “The Art of Storytelling,” presented by Dr. Aaron Daniel Annas, assistant professor, Communication Department.
Ever wonder what makes a “good”...
Conference includes industry presenters, guided roundtable work-groups, networking opportunities, and breakfast/lunch/snacks.
Data strategy and governance is essential within all levels of organizations. Data abundance brings benefits for data-driven decision-making, and also poses...
Special pricing for Alumni and Non-profit administrators
Blane Harding, a consultant with the National Academic Advising Association, will...
The Career Development Center (CDC) welcomes all students and alumni to attend the Greater Western New York Law Fair. Talk one-on-one with recruiters from over 70 law schools about the application process, admission requirements, and financial aid...
Buffalo State is marking the Great American Smoke out by educating the campus community about our tobacco-free policy and encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking by that day. By doing so, smokers will be taking an important step towards...
The Men of Merit Leadership Conference is an annual event and the 2019 theme is "Paving the Way." This conference brings attendees together to discuss contemporary topics and to hear from influential speakers in an open atmosphere that encourages dialogue and analysis. Throughout the day there...
Booty Barre and Pound Class *Monday Classes Alternate*
Booty Barre: Strengthen and lengthen the muscles with small, isometric movements set to the beat of the music. You will improve posture and core strength, and tone every muscle.
Pound Fitness: A combo of cardio and weight...
Cultural Cafe is an event series that brings together international and domestic members of the Buffalo State community over conversation, culture, and coffee. Meet new people and find common ground with other globally minded members of the community in a casual, relaxed atmosphere.
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Connect with M&T professionals in this first Diversity Dialogue of the semester. This event will be centered around discussing you, and your future success. Get a chance to meet with M&T representatives from the Latino Resource Group (HOLA!) and African American Resource Group (AARG),...
Student-workers can be vital to the success, operations, and productivity of many departments, but at times their skills and perspectives are underutilized. Supervising student workers using strengths-based coaching strategies provide opportunities for students to develop career competencies and...
Lori E. Miller, the owner of Developing Professionals, a company that provides training, consulting, and coaching services to organizations in leadership and professional development, will faciliate this discussion. She has conducted hundreds of...
Student workers can be vital to the success, operations, and productivity of many departments, but at times their skills and perspectives are underutilized. Also, meaningful on-campus employment experiences can assist students in developing career competencies and increase their likelihood of...
Please join us for the professional development opportunity, “When Helping Hurts… Secondary Traumatic Stress and Student Affairs."
If supporting a student through trauma has left you with lasting negative feelings, thoughts, or behaviors, you may be suffering from Secondary Traumatic...
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED.
Program leaders of the (new!!) International Professional Development Schools (IPDS) Costa Rica program will provide two information sessions for students interested in a 2½-week teach-and-study-away...
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED.
Program leaders of the (new!!) International Professional Development Schools (IPDS) Costa Rica program will provide two information sessions for students interested in a 2½-week teach-and-study-away...
College Senate Vacancies: Call for Nominations April 13 – April 17, 2020
Two (2) At-Large College Senate positions will become vacant on August 31, 2020. At-Large Senators represent the entirety of the college. All full-time faculty and professional staff are eligible to seek these At-...
