News Briefs

Human Resources reminds supervisors of “permanent” UUP professionals that evaluations should be completed for May 2012 to May 2013, and a new performance program issued for May 2013 to May 2014. Professionals with “term” or “temporary” appointments have individual evaluative cycles. The appropriate forms may be found on the Human Resources website.

Students take a short break from studying for finals at Binghamton...the fourth annual Library Flash Rave!

HeartCode BLS is an interactive self-directed learning program which completes all cognitive requirements for the American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course.
• Part I: Cognitive Portion: successfully complete the Part I cognitive portion of the program including two patient scenarios and multiple choice exams online.
• Part II: Skills Portion: once you have completed the Part I portion, you must successfully complete the skills portion using a voice-assisted manikin system. Contact Patricia Reuther, coordinator of the Decker School of Nursing’s Innovative Practice Center, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to schedule a time that to complete Part II in the lab. Course fee is $60, with a 10 percent discount for Binghamton University alumni ($54).

To register, call 607-777-6857 or register online.

Launched May 3, the new B-Engaged website (created by the merger of the B-Involved and PAWS websites) makes it easy for students to connect with student organizations, explore opportunities to get involved on campus, record their participation in co-curricular and extracurricular activities and create an Involvement Transcript. SA-chartered groups can use B-Engaged to advertise events, record volunteer hours, process forms and hold elections. Faculty and staff can also use B-Engaged to promote department events, host an application process for awards or student employment and assign workshop outcomes.

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Donald Nieman has announced the appointment of Michael McGoff as senior vice provost.

“Michael has been an invaluable resource for Binghamton University for 45 years,” said Nieman. “In this new capacity, the Division of Academic Affairs will be able to draw on his experience, strategic-thinking abilities and dedication to Binghamton University to make the Road Map a resounding success.”

In addition to his current duties, McGoff will assume important new responsibilities as senior vice provost, providing oversight and coordination for planning, benchmarking, implementation and assessment of the 24 Road Map projects assigned to the Division of Academic Affairs. Working closely with the provost and vice provosts, he will provide leadership for incorporating Road Map strategic priorities, the faculty hiring plan, the transdisciplinary areas of excellence and the division’s ongoing strategic initiatives into a plan that will guide the University’s academic mission for the next five years.

“I’m delighted that Michael is assuming this new role and will use his strong problem-solving and strategic-thinking skills to help us become the premier public university,” said President Harvey Stenger.

For more information on the appointment, visit Inside on the Web.

The Research Division announces the appointment of Donald “Don” Miller as Director of Grants Financial Management in the office of Sponsored Funds Administration, effective today, May 13. Miller comes from the Research Foundation Central Office with more than 23 years of experience in the fiscal, grants and audit areas of research administration.

Disabled parking spaces are available only for those with designated disabled parking plates or tags. Temporary parking by contractors, state and service vehicles or others is not permitted. Unauthorized vehicles will be ticketed and or towed.

Peter Knuepfer, associate professor of geological sciences and director of the Environmental Studies Program, has been elected to a two-year term as president of the University Faculty Senate – a full-time commitment that also places him on the SUNY Board of Trustees as a non-voting member. His duties officially begin July 1. In his new role, Knuepfer will have to step aside from advocacy for Binghamton University and the University Centers and become an advocate for all 32 SUNY campuses. For more on his appointment, visit Inside.

Vice President for Student Affairs Brian Rose announces the appointment of Garrett Fitzgerald as associate director for Alcohol and Other Drug Programs and Services.

Fitzgerald, currently a counselor at Keystone College in Pennsylvania, where he is responsible for alcohol and other drug prevention and counseling, has also served as AOD counselor and prevention coordinator at Marywood University. In addition to screening efforts, counseling and risk-reduction initiatives, he has been responsible for implementing and co-writing state-funded prevention grants at both schools.

“In his role, Garrett will provide guidance to our community as we look for strategies to address the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol,” said Rose. “He will also work to develop effective interventions that support our students so they can reach their full potential.”

Fitzgerald holds a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Marywood and served as a co-advisor to Marywood’s BACCHUS affiliated peer education group. He has been actively involved in the Scranton area’s Take Back the Night program as both a student and a professional.

"I look forward to joining the Binghamton University community and the opportunity to work with its students and staff to further promote campus health and encourage personal risk reduction," Fitzgerald said.

Fitzgerald will begin his duties July 8.

The Campus Pre-School & Early Childhood Center (CPS & ECC) at Binghamton University is now accepting applications for positions on its Board of Directors. CPS & ECC is a not-for-profit corporation providing educational experiences and developmentally appropriate, affordable, high quality care for young children in a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment while contributing to the well being of individuals and families associated with Binghamton University and the surrounding community.

For more information, go online or contact Shanise N. Kent at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 607-777-6594.

The campus is reminded to send details of campus events to the Information Booth so staff there can direct visitors easily and appropriately to your events.

Send information to Linda Birdsall at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

• Four honorary degrees will be award at the Doctoral Hooding. Ceremony on May 17. Story.
• Faculty Senate addresses tentative contract. Story.

The Watson School Office of Industrial Outreach will offer continuing education courses for professional engineers that comply with the requirements of the NYS Office of Professions for continuing education, including the requirement for immediate interaction with an instructor/presenter. Discounted fees are available for members of the New York State Society of Professional Engineers (NYSSPE). The next course − Risk Management − will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, at the ITC.

This course is approved for 6 PDHs and participants will be given a certificate of completion at its conclusion. For more information and to register, visit http://www.binghamton.edu/watson/professional-development/programs/professional-engineering/index.html.

The Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB) training offered by the Systems Science and Industrial Engineering (SSIE) Department at the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science at Binghamton University is being offered via distance learning from May 20-June 17. This short course is designed for students or industry professionals that have some coursework background in probability and statistics and/or quality control* (*prerequisite statistics instruction also offered for those who do not have current knowledge/education.)

This course is open to all current Binghamton University students as well as alumni, non-Binghamton University students, and members of industry, non-profit and government agencies. Save money. Register by Wednesday, May 15 at http://www2.binghamton.edu/watson/professional-development/programs/leansixsigma/greenbelt.html.