News Briefs

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.

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.

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.

People experiencing difficulty may show signs that they need help. Is someone you know exhibiting personality or behavioral changes such as a lack of interest or engagement with others or signs of aggression? If so, and you’re concerned about the student, the Students of Concern (SOC) Committee may be the right place for you to turn.

The SOC Committee can:
• help to coordinate the University response to students who demonstrate violence, threats to self or others, or are significantly disruptive.
• develop action plans intended to support student and community safety, prevent violence, support student development and maintain a campus environment conducive to learning.
• consult with faculty, staff and students involved in or affected by a student's behavior, and other individuals as appropriate.
The committee’s goal is to foster early identification of concerns about students. Early review of problematic situations can reduce the impact to a student and/or the classroom, social or living environment.
To speak with a member of the Students of Concern Committee, contact the Dean of Students Office at 607-777-2804 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
If you’re unsure about bringing a person to the attention of the SOC Committee, contact the case manager, Beth Riley, for more information at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 777-2804. When consulting with the case manager only those with a need-to-know will be brought into the circle of information. Consulting with the case manager does not mean the student of concern's situation is automatically brought to the SOC Committee.
For additional information on the Students of Concern Committee and case management at Binghamton University, visit
http://www2.binghamton.edu/dean-of-students/case_manager/071712-1-1.html#concern.

Human Resources reminds all faculty, staff and all GSEU graduate student employees of the right of nursing mothers to express breast milk in the workplace for up to 3 years after childbirth.

If you are unable to make local arrangements with your department or require the use of a refrigerator, contact Sara DeClemente-Hammoud in the Office of Human Resources for assistance at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger has released his quarterly report for the months of January through March 2013. Learn about Binghamton University’s activities and initiatives in his report and those of the vice presidents for academic affairs, administration, external affairs, student affairs, research and the director of athletics. The complete report can be found online.

Interpersonal Violence Prevention Coordinator Jessica Krohn reminds campus that the IVP program exists to provide victim-centered information, referrals and advocacy to students, living on and off campus, who have questions about or have been a victim of interpersonal violence. Interpersonal violence includes harassment (in person and online), stalking, bullying, relationship and/or dating violence, sexual coercion, assault and rape. Krohn can answer questions, provide referrals for University and community resources and serve as an advocate for students who have experienced interpersonal violence.

Students interested in Krohn’s assistance, or who have questions, can contact her directly or be referred from an outside party or department. Krohn can be reached at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), 607-777-3062 or in person at C4-120, Dickinson side. To schedule an appointment or check her availability, visit http://meetme.so/jessicakrohn.

Interpersonal Violence Prevention uses a multi-systemic and collaborative approach with the Binghamton University community. Contact graduate assistant Haley Murphy at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) if you would like to be added to the IVPC-A listserv, where you will be kept up-to-date on IVP news, programming, upcoming events and ways you can help promote safety across the University community.

As the fraternity and sorority system on campus seeks to improve and grow, the Greek Life Review Team is looking for partners who can talk about their own experiences as a member of a fraternity or sorority -- and use them to mentor students.

If you or others you know were involved in a fraternity or sorority while in college, e-mail Shana Kantor at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or Lina Begdache at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to let us know what organization you belonged to.

Assistant to Director of the Confucius Institute

Faculty who have funding to receive summer salary from their sponsored project administered through the Research Foundation need to contact Tom Popielarski in the RF HR/Payroll Office to insure all forms are completed.

He can be reached at 777-4264 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Registration is open for the 2013 SUNY Critical Issues in Higher Education Conference, Oct. 29-30, in New York City. This year’s conference is titled “Building a Smarter University: Big Data, Innovation and Ingenuity.” The conference will examine how the big data movement could help build smarter universities – improving the student learning experience, enhancing the research enterprise, supporting effective community outreach, strengthening the education pipeline and advancing the university infrastructure. To learn more about the conference and to register, visit the SUNY website.

Individual counseling sessions with a TIAA-CREF representative have been scheduled for May 7, 8, and 15, and June 5, 6, and 11. Space is limited, so call to schedule an appointment as soon as possible. Call 800-732-8353 or 866-843-5640.

New Student Programs announces the Summer 2013 Orientation dates for new incoming students. Students and family members will register for an Orientation date from the list below online, beginning May 6 (the link to the online registration system will not be available until May 6).

Transfer Orientation:
June 24 (Harpur, Watson, CCPA, Decker)
June 26 (Harpur, SOM, Watson)
Orientation Summer 2013 dates
Freshman Orientation:
June 28 (Harpur, SOM, CCPA, Decker)
July 8-9 (Harpur, SSS)
July 11-12 (Professional)
July 15-16 (Harpur, BAP)
July 18-19 (Harpur)
July 22-23 (Harpur, BAP)
July 25-26 (Harpur)
July 29-30 (Professional)
August Orientation:
August 21-22
If you have any questions, e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 777-4986 or 777-2878.

How do you know your instructional efforts are worthwhile? Teaching in any discipline can be considered an experiment. With a bit of thought and planning, you can discover what is best for student learning, how to replicate the successes of others in your field, even publish practical discoveries from your own teaching. The 15th spring conference of the Institute for Student-Centered Learning will explore how teaching can be informed by research and how to integrate your own scholarship into your courses. Join us from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, and from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, May 22.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided both days. All Binghamton University faculty and instructors of record are welcome, including repeat participants. To register, e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) by May 14.