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Spring Fling 2013
Binghamton University students and community members enjoy Spring Fling 2013, along the Lois B. DeFleur Walkway, Harpur Quad and Peace Quad on May 4.
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News Briefs
Professional vacancies in athletics| April 23, 2013
Professional vacancy in Student Accounts| April 23, 2013
Coping with tragedy| April 19, 2013
April has an unfortunate history of tragedy in the United States -- from Columbine to Oklahoma City to Virginia Tech to the mass murders at Binghamton’s American Civic Association. New events like those that occurred this week in Boston and West Texas can sometimes trigger old feelings of anxiety and fear from our past experiences.
Sudden traumatic incidents affect everyone differently based on age, individual experiences and personalities. It is normal to want to talk about and share our thoughts and experiences with others. The Binghamton University Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to listen and provide support in a completely confidential and non-judgmental setting for those who simply want to talk, as well as for those who may be more deeply affected. EAP can be reached at 777-6655/6650 or via e-mail at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). For additional information on coping with trauma and talking to children about tragedy, click on the EAP news and information link.
Did You Know?: HR news bulletin online| April 19, 2013
Employee Benefits would like to remind employees of helpful, important benefit information you may not be aware of. Take a moment to review our news bulletin.
‘Chenango Room After Hours’| April 18, 2013
Enjoy a relaxing, lounge-style atmosphere for cold beverages and delicious appetizer selections at the Chenango Room from 5-9 p.m. Mondays–Thursdays. For more information, including the menu, visit the Sodexo website.
Are you a perfectionist? Paid research participants needed!| April 18, 2013
Do you do routine activities until they feel 'just right' or things are 'just so'? Do you have to do things in a certain way? Does "tHis' bother you? Call about the "Just So Study" at Binghamton University that will study how individuals who spend a lot of time getting things perfect or just right think, feel and behave. Earn $10/hour for about 1½ hours of interviewing, questionnaires and completing simple tasks. Participants must be 18 or older to participate. Call 607-777-5006 and ask for the Just So Study for more information. For more information regarding your rights as a research participant, you may contact the Human Subjects Research Review office at 607-777-3818.
Smoking Policy reminder| April 18, 2013
Reminder to the campus community that the University Smoking Policy states that smoking is prohibited within 25 feet of air intake vents and trash cans and is prohibited within 25 feet of the entrance to any building on campus or from operable windows in a building. For more details, see the Managaement Procedure on smoking.
Faculty drop-in hours| April 17, 2013
Wondering how to incorporate a community component into your course? Not sure how to construct a syllabus for your service-¬learning class? Interested in engaging with the community in some way, but not sure how to start? Need a sounding board to help you explore/develop a project in the community? Center for Civic Engagement Director Allison Alden and Community Engagement Coordinator Christie Zwahlen will be available to assist you from 9-11 a.m. every Thursday, in the CCE office, LS-G548.
No appointment necessary. If these times are not convenient, e-mail Alden at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or Zwahlen at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) directly to set a meeting time.
Reminder: First day of fall 2013 semester classes is Aug. 26| April 16, 2013
The University Academic Calendar for fall 2013 was updated in early 2012. The first day of classes for the fall 2013 semester is Monday, Aug. 26. No classes will be held from Aug. 31 through Sept. 8, in observance of the Labor Day and Rosh Hashanah holidays. Classes will resume Monday, Sept. 9. The complete academic calendar is available online.
Professional vacancies| April 16, 2013
RF position vacancy announcement| April 15, 2013
The Research Foundation is seeking an assistant small business advisor (part time). Working from the Binghamton, N.Y. office, this position will provide operations assistance to the current staff of small business advisors in SBDC’s Binghamton and Oneonta offices. This operations assistance will include, but not be limited to, assisting with updating client files utilizing SBDC and Community Service Society of NY (CSS) online applications, following up with clients, sending out information packets to clients and reporting on client activity. This position will also assist in planning, scheduling and facilitating training presentations across the Southern Tier. To view all position duties and requirements, visit the website.
Safety tip from Environmental Health and Safety| April 15, 2013
Fire safety awareness isn't just for your work environment. Talk to your children and other members of your household about an escape plan. Work together to designate a meeting place outside the house in the event of an emergency. Everyone should know not to call for help from a home phone in case of fire or smoke, instead go to a neighbor’s house or use a cell phone from your established outdoor meeting point. Have an evacuation plan and kit ready and don't forget to include your pets. For more information, contact Environmental Health and Safety at 777-2211.
CCPA founding dean to retire| April 12, 2013
Patricia Wallace Ingraham, founding dean of the College of Community and Public Affairs, has announced she will retire from her position, effective June 12, 2013.
A public policy expert and formerly distinguished professor of public administration at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Ingraham has been dean of CCPA since August 2006. She received her doctorate in political science/policy science from Binghamton University in 1979 and taught in the University’s political science department. She also holds a master’s degree from Michigan State University and a bachelor’s degree from Macalester College.
"Academia has been a critical part of most of my life and I have loved the students, the learning, the colleagues and the opportunities,” said Ingraham. “Creating and growing CCPA has been one of the most remarkable of those opportunities and I have enjoyed it more than I can tell you."
Under Ingraham’s leadership, CCPA has strengthened its departments in human development, public administration and social work, and added a department in student affairs administration. CCPA has also developed a number of international partnerships, gained recent approval to offer a PhD in community and public affairs, developed a program in sustainable communities, collaborated with the Public Service Learning Community in Hinman College, move into the University Downtown Center (twice!) and created a new "community" for its students.
“As founding dean of CCPA, Pat has transformed a promising idea into reality by working with her faculty colleagues to build a very strong school in a short time” said Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Donald Nieman. “Her fellow deans and I will miss working with her, even as we wish her the best for a happy, fulfilling and well-deserved retirement."
During the next several weeks, Nieman will identify a senior faculty member to serve as interim dean of CCPA while the University begins a national search for a new dean. He has asked for nominations for interim dean.
A public policy expert and formerly distinguished professor of public administration at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Ingraham has been dean of CCPA since August 2006. She received her doctorate in political science/policy science from Binghamton University in 1979 and taught in the University’s political science department. She also holds a master’s degree from Michigan State University and a bachelor’s degree from Macalester College.
"Academia has been a critical part of most of my life and I have loved the students, the learning, the colleagues and the opportunities,” said Ingraham. “Creating and growing CCPA has been one of the most remarkable of those opportunities and I have enjoyed it more than I can tell you."
Under Ingraham’s leadership, CCPA has strengthened its departments in human development, public administration and social work, and added a department in student affairs administration. CCPA has also developed a number of international partnerships, gained recent approval to offer a PhD in community and public affairs, developed a program in sustainable communities, collaborated with the Public Service Learning Community in Hinman College, move into the University Downtown Center (twice!) and created a new "community" for its students.
“As founding dean of CCPA, Pat has transformed a promising idea into reality by working with her faculty colleagues to build a very strong school in a short time” said Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Donald Nieman. “Her fellow deans and I will miss working with her, even as we wish her the best for a happy, fulfilling and well-deserved retirement."
During the next several weeks, Nieman will identify a senior faculty member to serve as interim dean of CCPA while the University begins a national search for a new dean. He has asked for nominations for interim dean.
Marcia Craner, VP for external affairs, to step down| April 10, 2013
Vice President for External Affairs Marcia Craner has announced her resignation to pursue a new path with Binghamton University, effective June 30, 2013.
“Binghamton University has benefited from Marcia’s contributions and we are grateful for her dedication over the past 30 years,” said Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger. “Our goal now is to continue our tradition of commitment to developing friends and support for the University and to maintain our fundraising momentum.”
Craner will begin teaching for the College of Community and Public Affairs in spring 2014, sharing her 35 years of professional experience with students who plan to enter the fields of philanthropy and not-for-profit management.
“These careers offer myriad opportunities to qualified practitioners, and I’m excited about the role I will play in helping our students make a difference and succeed,” said Craner.
“Binghamton University has benefited from Marcia’s contributions and we are grateful for her dedication over the past 30 years,” said Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger. “Our goal now is to continue our tradition of commitment to developing friends and support for the University and to maintain our fundraising momentum.”
Craner will begin teaching for the College of Community and Public Affairs in spring 2014, sharing her 35 years of professional experience with students who plan to enter the fields of philanthropy and not-for-profit management.
“These careers offer myriad opportunities to qualified practitioners, and I’m excited about the role I will play in helping our students make a difference and succeed,” said Craner.
Leadership Development Program to be piloted| April 10, 2013
Two cohorts of 20 people each will be selected to participate in a fall 2013 pilot program to develop and support those who are in supervisory positions at Binghamton University. The Leadership Development Program for Supervisors will provide training that will help academic and professional supervisors increase their effectiveness and promote better performance among staff.
The course, offered in three half-day classroom sessions conducted by the Center for Leadership Studies, and accompanied by online modules, will cover 10 core competencies for supervisors. Each participant will also be assigned a mentor. Participants will be nominated for the program, or can self-nominate. Supervisors will be receiving a brochure with program details via campus mail and more information on the program and how to nominate someone for participation is also available on the Web at http://www2.binghamton.edu/uctd/leadership/index.html.