Erie County Employee Education Program

SEMESTER HANDBOOK

Summer 2017

ECEEP Jeffrey Bloomberg, M.F.A., M.Ed. Research Coordinator/ECEEP Coordinator Collaborative Research Initiative Institute for Community Health Promotion Office of Sponsored Programs, SUNY Buffalo State Bacon Hall 103/114 1300 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222 Voice: 878-3551 Fax: 878-4806 Email: bloombjs@buffalostate.edu

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Contents Student Guidelines: ECDSS Employee Education Program 2 Course Limit 3 ECEEP Program Eligibility 3 Textbooks 4 Orientation for New and Transfer Students 4 Billing/Finances 4 Financial Aid 5 Tuition Refunds 5 Parking Regulations and Student Parking Permits 6 Student Guidelines: SUNY Buffalo State 7 Academic Advisement 8 Academic Probation 8 Intellectual Foundations Requirements 9 Registration Dates and Times 10 Online Course Withdrawal 11 Leaves of Absence 12 Banner Registration 13 Class Schedule Information 13 Student Directory Information 14 Change of Name/Address/Phone Number 14 Mandatory Immunizations 15 Buffalo State Identification Cards 15 Student Transit Pass 15 Butler Library Hours 16 Holidays/Vacation Dates 16 Emergency/Weather Closing Information 16 Buff State Alert System 16 Graduation 16 Commencement 17 ECEEP Programs of Study B.S. Business Administration 19 B.S. Social Work 20 Master of Public Administration 21 Buffalo State Graduate Thesis Completion Policy 22 Adult Education Assistance 23 Helpful Website Addresses 26 Academic and Student Support Services/Phone Numbers 27

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Student Guidelines ECDSS Employee

Education Program

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Course Limit All students (Undergraduate and Graduate Levels) enrolled in the Erie County DSS-Employee Education Program are restricted to six academic credits (two courses) for both Fall and Spring semesters, and three credits (one course) for Summer Session. Please note that this course limit is subject to change by the ECEEP Coordinator each semester, before registration begins. Only courses within your major and the electives recommended by your academic advisor are paid for by the program. Students can petition the ECEEP Coordinator (Jeff Bloomberg) in writing to provide a justification to register for more than six academic credits only if the additional credits will result in the actual conferral of an academic degree. The petition will be reviewed by ECDSS/Human Resources Administration personnel prior to a decision being rendered. Students applying for the (two course limit) waiver must document their need for additional course requests. Please obtain and send us an official written justification from the Buffalo State departmental academic advisor, graduate studies or undergraduate studies, in order to qualify for the waiver. ECEEP Program Eligibility Participants in the Erie County Employee Education Program need to actively pursue their degree in order to maintain their program eligibility. Undergraduate and graduate students who do not register for at least one out of three semesters in a twelve-month period will not be considered Active program students, and their eligibility will be discontinued. However, this will not preclude discontinued students from future participation. Should a student decide to return to the program, the student may re-enter by reapplying to the county for continued program eligibility. For more information, contact Jeff Bloomberg (bloombjs@buffalostate.edu) at 878-3551.

Note: If at some point you are no longer employed by Erie County DSS, you must immediately contact Jeff Bloomberg at the e-mail address or the telephone number shown above, to be removed from our student roster.

Textbooks Books will be available at the reception area located in the left-hand corner of the Barnes and Noble Bookstore at BSC in the Student Union. The ECEEP Program pays for books required for courses, but does not pay for extraordinary supplies, such as computers, software programs, calculators, cameras, etc. even if these supplies are required in the class to receive credit.

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You must pick-up your books in person and should present your BSC ID card at that time. You may begin picking up your textbooks in the bookstore starting on the first day of classes (May 30, 2017) and thereafter at any time the bookstore is open. No requests for textbooks will be honored prior to this date. All textbooks must be picked up by June 9, 2017. No requests for textbooks will be honored after that date. Students should visit the bookstore’s website to view their current hours of operation at: http://buffalostate.bncollege.com If you drop a course, the textbooks for that course must be returned to the bookstore as soon as possible. Although your books are prepackaged by the bookstore, you are personally responsible for making sure that you have all required books for your courses. Ask your professors, check your syllabi, and check your bag of books before leaving the store. After the semester deadline date to pick up your texts has passed, you will be personally responsible for acquiring and paying for any books and materials that you want or need, and you will not be reimbursed. If you need additional information regarding textbook distribution for this semester, contact Kathy Hanaka at 878-5509. Orientation for New and Transfer Students Attendance at the SUNY Buffalo State orientation session is a mandatory college requirement that cannot be waived by the ECEEP program. Fees will vary based upon semester and academic level and must be paid in advance by the student. Billing/Finances Because of the college billing process, we cannot prevent the initial semester “tuition and fees” bills from being sent directly to you. Because you are a participant of a group payment program, you should disregard the first two tuition and fee “eBills” that you receive at the beginning of each semester. If you receive additional eBills that warn of late fees or registration cancellation, immediately contact Jeff Bloomberg (bloombjs@buffalostate.edu) or 878-3551. Financial Aid All current students or new student applicants are required by ECDSS to apply for financial aid. Please complete the FAFSA form available on the SUNY Buffalo State web site and then forward a copy of your FAFSA confirmation page to the ECEEP office. If you are

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notified that you will be receiving a grant or an award, please contact Jeff Bloomberg (bloombjs@buffalostate.edu) or 878-3551. You are not required by our program to incur student loan debt to pay tuition. If you accept student loans, it is your sole responsibility for the payment of that debt. Tuition Refunds Students who receive financial aid (grants/awards) or have dropped or withdrawn from classes are responsible for the return of any refund checks for the classes involved. Refunds are based on the date that withdrawal notices are received by the Registrar. Non-attendance does not constitute official withdrawal. Fees are not refundable once classes start. The last dates of summer session to drop without financial penalty are:

First two days of Session A First week of Session I Second day of Session B First week of Session II Second day of Session C

After these dates, full liability for tuition and fees is incurred (see the “Tuition Refunds” section of the college website or catalog). Students who either drop or withdraw from classes are responsible for the return of any refunded tuition and fees for the classes involved. If you receive any checks in the mail from SUNY Buffalo State, you must contact Jeff Bloomberg immediately (bloombjs@buffalostate.edu) or 878-3551 for further instructions. 1. Mail the check within five (5) working days of the date you received it to:

Jeffrey Bloomberg, ECEEP Coordinator SUNY Buffalo State Bacon Hall 103 1300 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, New York 14222

2. It is very important to return all textbooks to Jeff Bloomberg at the address shown above so that the ECEEP program will not be charged for them.

Parking Regulations and Student Parking Permits

Parking permits are valid for both the fall and spring semesters, but are not valid during the Summer Session. Permits are required for every Erie County student who will park on campus regardless of the time of the day or the week that you will be on campus. The deadline to obtain a summer parking permit will be posted on the Parking Services website.

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Requests after this date will not be covered by your employer, and any fees incurred are your responsibility. Parking permits are issued online through the Parking Services Office. We have copied the information below for you and have provided the link to the parking permit application. Please note that if you apply for your permit before the deadline each semester, it will be billed to your student account and ECEEP will pay as we have done in the past. If you apply after the deadline, you will have to pay with a debit or credit card and submit the receipt to our office for reimbursement. If you have questions about the parking procedure, you should contact the Parking Services Office at 878-3041. Also, just a reminder that the contract only pays for one (1) permit per student for the academic year. PARKING REGULATIONS ARE STRICTLY ENFORCED AND VIOLATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO STIFF FINES AND TOWING AT THE STUDENT’S EXPENSE! If you will be getting a new vehicle, you must remove and retain your campus parking permit before turning in your old vehicle, or a $35.00 replacement fee will be charged to you. Parking Services has gone green! Applications for faculty, staff, and student parking permits are now accepted online. Parking rules and regulations may be found at: suny.buffalostate.edu/parking

STUDENTS: You will be able to log onto the system with your campus username and password. All permits requested by students will be billed to your student account. Permits can be sent via US Mail to the student's address of record or picked up in the Parking Services office, Chase 126 during regular business hours. A valid ID must be shown when picking up the parking permit. After the deadline date, all permits will be required to be paid by debit or credit card at the time of the request.

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Student Guidelines

SUNY Buffalo State

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Academic Advisement Undergraduate Students All matriculated Erie County Employee Education Program undergraduate students who intend to register for courses this semester: it is strongly recommended that students keep a course advisement folder prior to registrations. To have your folder reviewed, you must arrange an appointment with your advisor. Please remember that only courses within your major and the electives recommended by your academic advisor are paid for under the program. Graduate Students Graduate students are responsible for their own course registrations and for obtaining advisement. We do recommend that you contact your advisor for assistance with course selection. If you have any other academic questions, please contact your advisor. Academic Probation Undergraduate Students Students whose cumulative GPA falls below a 2.0 are automatically classified as on “academic probation.” The cumulative GPA is determined at the end of each semester and is included on the term grade report. Students on probation have until the completion of the next regular semester to raise the cumulative GPA to a 2.0 or higher. Failure to do so by that time may result in dismissal from the College and from ECEEP.

Graduate Students All graduate students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale). A student is automatically placed on probation if the GPA falls below 3.0. Matriculated full-time students are given one semester, and matriculated part-time students are given 9 credit hours to achieve a 3.0 GPA, provided total credit hours do not exceed the degree program by more than 6. Failure to achieve a 3.0 GPA within the specified time results in academic dismissal and may result in dismissal from ECEEP. In addition, failure to maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA during each semester of academic probation results in academic dismissal. A student who has been academically dismissed must wait one full year from the time of dismissal before applying for readmission. A student may be readmitted to the college only once after an academic dismissal. If readmitted, the student is automatically returned to academic probation if his or her cumulative GPA is below 3.0. The student then has one full-time semester or 9 credits of part-time study to achieve a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and must maintain a minimum of 3.0 GPA during each semester of academic probation. Failure to do so results in final academic dismissal.

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Intellectual Foundations (General Education Curriculum) About Intellectual Foundations

The Intellectual Foundations Program promotes an understanding of the continuity of human history, the depth of inherited knowledge, the validity of diverse modes of inquiry, the value of artistic expression and the richness of our collective experience. The purpose of the Intellectual Foundations Program is to develop the skills and habits of the mind required for a life of intellectual curiosity and civic engagement.

New and transfer undergraduates entering Buffalo State College during the summer 2014 or fall 2014 and later must complete the Intellectual Foundations 2014 program. An AA/AS does not waive IF 2014 requirements for transfer students. The core is already reduced with the one CORE SUNY minimum General Education Transcript Addendum (GETA) approved class.

Intellectual Foundations 2014 (IF 14)

Basic Written and Oral Communication 6 Credits

CWP 101 (3): must earn a minimum grade of C

CWP 102 (3): must earn a minimum grade of C

Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning 3 Credits

Select one course from this area

*Can satisfy major/minor requirements

Cognate Foundations 12 Credits

Select one course from each area

Arts (3)

Humanities (3)

Natural Science (3)

Social Science (3)

*Courses must be outside of the primary major prefix

Foundations of Civilizations 9 Credits

Select one course from each area

American History (3)

Western Civilization (3)

Non-Western Civilization (3)

*Can satisfy major/minor requirements

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Diversity 3 Credits

Select one course from this area

*Can satisfy major/minor requirements

Global Engagement 0-6 Credits

Select option(s)

Intellectual Skills and Competencies 0 Credits

Writing Across the Curriculum (Infused)

Critical Thinking (Infused)

Information Management (Infused)

Total Maximum Number of Credits 33-39

For more information, please visit the Intellectual Foundations website below: http://intellectualfoundations.buffalostate.edu/

Registration Dates and Times Advance Registration If you are a matriculated undergraduate student and do not participate in registration, you will be assigned to the last day “Final registration” and you will be personally responsible for the $40.00 late registration fee. Erie County will not pay this fee and it cannot be waived. Advance Registration Dates (Registration for continuing students)

April 5, 2017 to May 16, 2017 You can begin registering at 6:00 AM on your assigned day. Banner is available to students 24/7 (except for scheduled maintenance)

Please note that dates, course listings and other information concerning Registration are subject to change without notice. Visit the Banner home page or the Registrar’s website: http://registrar.buffalostate.edu to obtain the most up-to-date information.

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Final Registration Dates* (Graduate, Non-matriculated and late registration students)

May 31, 2017 Session A

June 4, 2017 Sessions I & II

June 27, 2017 Session B

July 25, 2017 Session C

Late Registration (with late fees)* *If you register for the first time during Late Registration or the Drop/Add period, you will be personally responsible for paying the late fee that will be assessed. Drop/Add Period* (All students)

Session A: May 31 Session B: June 27 Session C: July 25 Session I: June 4 Session II: June 4

(*Books will be available 48 hours after Drop/Add.) Late Course Additions If you attempt to register for a course within your major and find that it is closed, you must request permission from the instructor or department chairperson to enroll in that section. It is your responsibility to contact the instructor and to register in Banner. Please be sure that you identify yourself as an Erie County Employee Education Program student. If you add a course after the Drop/Add period you must immediately notify Jeff Bloomberg (bloombjs@buffalostate.edu) or 878-3551. Online Course Withdrawal After the Drop/Add period you may only “officially withdraw” from a class. This action will result in a “W” being entered on your official college record. Students must withdraw from courses online in Banner. To withdraw from a course, sign on to Banner. Your click path is: Student—Registration—Add or Drop Classes—Select Term. The new course withdrawal option will first appear on the Add or Drop Classes screen after the drop/add period is over. NON-ATTENDANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFICIAL WITHDRAWAL!

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If you have not completed all the appropriate withdrawal procedures by the date listed below, you will receive an “E” grade (failure) for the course. Session A: Session I: Session B: Session II: Session C: June 15 June 28 July 13 July 19 August 4 Please be responsible and be sure to drop or withdraw from your class in Banner as soon as possible. If you do not, Erie County will still have to pay for a portion or all of your tuition and fees, and you could be dropped from the ECEEP active participant roster. Leaves of Absence Undergraduate Students If you are a matriculated student and do not register for at least one course during either the Spring or Fall semesters, you will be required to submit a college Leave of Absence form. An application for leave of absence must be obtained from, and signed by, the chairperson of your department. Undeclared students should contact Academic Advisement at 878-5336 to obtain a Leave of Absence form. Failure to complete this process may prevent you from being eligible to register for course work in subsequent semesters. If you need to file for a non-medical Leave of Absence for the Summer semester, you must do so by:

Session A: Session I: Session B: Session C/Session II: June 22 July 13 July 20 August 10 Students who are on a Leave of Absence are provided with a date of return to the college as part of the Leave of Absence process. If you fail to reactivate your status by that semester, you will be terminated. Students who have been terminated must reapply for admission through the Admissions Office, and must meet any new college requirements that may be in effect at that time. While on leave, you will continue to receive notices to register. You may reactivate your student status by registering for classes for the semester you wish to return. For more information, contact the Registrar’s Office at 878-4811. Graduate Students Matriculated students who wish to leave the college for personal or financial reasons may be granted leaves of absence of two full years (four fall/spring semesters) beyond the semester in which they were last registered. A leave will not be granted to study at another college or university. The Graduate Application for Leave of Absence form can be obtained in the Graduate School Office, Cleveland Hall 204, by phone (716) 878-5601, or by emailing the Graduate School at gradoffc@buffalostate.edu.

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If withdrawing, or if the leave should extend beyond two years, the student will need to reapply for admission into his/her desired program. To avoid receiving failing grades, students must also officially withdraw from classes in Banner. To withdraw without penalty after the 10th week, students need to file a petition with the Academic Appeals Committee. Banner Registration Registration for all courses at SUNY Buffalo State is internet-based through Banner, which is the SUNY Buffalo State student information and registration system. In order to register for Summer 2017 classes, you will need to know your Banner ID and PIN (Personal Identification Number and Password). To find your Banner PIN, use the “Lookup Banner ID” link from the Banner login page:

http://banner.buffalostate.edu If you do not know your Banner pin, please contact the RITE Support Desk at 878-4357, or visit them in person at the E.H. Butler Library. You must present a valid Buffalo State ID card for any account-related issues when visiting the Support Desk, which is located on the lower level of the lobby, next to the Information Commons. If you do not have a Buffalo State ID card, please go to Butler Library and obtain one. DAY TO REGISTER: From the Banner system, you will receive an assigned day to begin registering for Summer Session classes. Starting on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, students may see their registration start date in Banner under “Registration Status.” Registration dates will run from April 5 through July 25, 2017.

HOLDS: A hold will prevent you from registering. Any holds should be resolved before registration begins. You must remove the hold with the office that placed it. Class Schedule Information Up-to-date course listings are available at:

http://registrar.buffalostate.edu This site will be updated every week. Students can also search for classes by using the links in Banner.

Summer classes begin on Tuesday, May 30, 2017

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Student Directory Information SUNY Buffalo State will produce a student directory listing all undergraduate and graduate students. The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of students will be included in this directory. Any student wishing to be unlisted and thereby withhold publication of his/her name, address and telephone number in the directory, must report to the Dean of Students Office (CU 306), present valid I.D, and complete a withholding form by September 15, 2017. A withholding form must be completed each academic year. Contact the Office of the Dean of Students at 878-4618 for more information or to arrange an evening appointment. Change of Name/Address/Phone Number It is important to keep the college informed of any changes in personal information so that records can be kept current. Follow the procedures described below to record changes. Undergraduate Students 1. Contact the Registrar’s Office at 878-4811 to request an Address/Phone Number/E-mail

Change Form be sent to you, or pick up this form from the Moot Hall lobby. Complete and return the form so that you continue to receive all official correspondence of the college—including your registration information.

2. In addition, to update our office, you MUST contact Jeff Bloomberg

(bloombjs@buffalostate.edu), ECEEP Office, Bacon Hall 103, 878-3551. It is your responsibility to ensure that your program records are current and that you receive the ECEEP Handbook each semester.

Graduate Students 1. Contact The Graduate School, GC 204, at 878-5601 and request that an Address/Phone

Number/E-mail Change Form be sent to you, or pick up the form at their office. You should complete the form and return it accordingly so that you continue to receive all official correspondence of the college—including your registration information.

2. In addition, you MUST contact Jeff Bloomberg (bloombjs@buffalostate.edu), ECEEP Office, Bacon Hall 103 or 878-3551, to ensure that your program records are current and that you receive the ECEEP Handbook each semester.

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Mandatory Immunizations Please remember that you must comply with the new immunization regulations if you were born on January 1, 1957 or later. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this regulation, please call the Weigel Health Center at 878-6711. To avoid any confusion as to your birth date (which could result in class registration cancellations) and to supply necessary emergency information, Weigel Health Center requests that you contact them to set up a student health file. There is also a health requirement concerning meningitis that students must be in compliance with to register for classes. To submit your information, fill out the form at:

http://weigel.buffalostate.edu/meningitis. Please Note: If you are an evening student taking more than 12 credit hours per semester, you must also complete the online student health insurance waiver to avoid being charged the mandatory student health insurance fee. For more details and information, please go to their website:

http://weigel.buffalostate.edu Then click on the “Insurance Information” link on the left hand side of the page. Buffalo State Identification Cards Student identification cards are required in order to use a number of college facilities, including the college library. New students may obtain a Buffalo State Bengal Card at the Butler Library Information Commons. Call 878-6303 for additional information. Be sure to bring along a valid picture ID card. Student Transit Passes The NFTA Buffalo State Student Transit Pass program provides undergraduate students with unlimited access to the NFTA Metro Bus and Rail System, including the campus circulator shuttles, during the Spring and Fall semesters only. Details regarding the routes and schedules may be found at the NFTA website:

http://metro.nfta.com/Programs/

A Student Transit Pass, along with a current Buffalo State photo ID card, is required to use any of their services. NFTA transit passes are free but they must be obtained from the E.H. Butler Library Information Commons. Passes cannot be obtained from the ECEEP office.

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Butler Library Hours The regular library reference hours are shown below:

Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday 12:00 Noon – 7:00 PM

*The second and third floors will close 30 minutes before the library closes. Patrons may check out books at the front desk until 15 minutes before closing. At that time, incoming doors are locked and photocopy services cease. Call 878-6302 for a recording listing current library hours. Holidays/Vacation Dates Butler Library and their Study Quad area may be open limited hours or closed on the following dates. Call 878-6302 for their current hours or you may visit their website at: http://www.buffalostate.edu/library/hours.

Monday, May 29, 2017: Memorial Day

Tuesday, July 4, 2017: Independence Day

Monday, September 4, 2017 Labor Day

Emergency/Weather Closing Information In the event of a possible school closing, the college recommends that you listen to announcements made on local radio and television stations. If you are not satisfied by these reports, you may telephone 878-5000 for SUNY Buffalo State closing information. Buff State Alert System Students, faculty, and staff are strongly encouraged to sign up for Buff State Alert, a service that sends emergency messages via text, voice, or e-mail. This free service connects students with the most up-to-date information concerning weather-related campus closings, on-campus crises, and other need-to-know info at https://buffstatealert.buffalostate.edu. Graduation Failure to make application by the deadline date may prevent your name from appearing on the commencement program and create undue delay in the granting of your degree. All students MUST fill out an application form in order to attend the May commencement ceremony.

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Undergraduate Students Deadline Students expecting to qualify for a degree in August must file an application with the Registrar’s Office, Moot Hall, (878-4811) by June 2, 2017. Graduate Students Deadline Students expecting to qualify for a degree in August must file an application with The Graduate School, Cleveland Hall 204, (878-5601) by June 1, 2017. Please notify Jeff Bloomberg (bloombjs@buffalostate.edu) or 878-3551 as soon as your graduation application has been approved, so we can update your records. Commencement The commencement ceremony is held each year at the end of the Spring Semester. All degree requirements must be completed before students may participate. If you have any questions about the ceremony, contact the Institutional Advancement Office at 878-4324.

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ECEEP Programs of Study

B.S. Business Administration

B.S. Social Work

Master of Public Administration

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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, B.S. About the Program The bachelor of science degree in business administration prepares students for leadership roles in management and marketing in both domestic and international business, and public and nonprofit organizations. During the first two years of the program, students acquire a foundation in accounting, economics, and computers, as well as in the arts, humanities, and social and natural sciences. The last two years are devoted to upper-division courses in management, marketing, human resources, law, finance, production and operations management, and a capstone course in business strategy. Upon acceptance into the program, students will be required to choose and complete a 15-hour concentration in one of the following areas: management, marketing, or international business.

About the Business Department 302 Chase Hall 1300 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, NY 14222 Phone: (716) 878-4239 Fax: (716) 878-3009 http://business.buffalostate.edu/

Admission Requirements Transfer students are accepted into the program on a competitive basis. No freshmen are accepted directly into the program. Students interested in business as a major may be admitted as a pre-business major (0424) until completion of entrance requirements. Prior to acceptance into the program, students will be required to attain competency in mathematics and English composition, and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.

Transfer students must take all concentration courses, the six hours of upper-division business elective courses, BUS 430, and BUS 460 at Buffalo State. Transfer courses with D or less will not be accepted into the major.

Program Requirements Intellectual Foundations Requirements 33-39 cr

Total Required Credit Hours in Business 60 cr

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SOCIAL WORK, B.S. About the Program The social work program prepares students for social work practice at the first professional level. Consistent with accreditation standards, the social work courses cover the following areas: human behavior and the social environment, social welfare policy and services, intervention methods, research, values and ethics, diversity, social and economic justice, populations at risk, and field instruction.

Social work is an upper-division major that builds on a liberal arts base. Academic evaluation includes GPA, class performance, and conduct that is ethical and professional. Interested students should contact the department for specific information on these academic standards.

About the Social Work Department C115 Classroom Building 1300 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, NY 14222 Phone: (716) 878-5705 Fax: (716) 878-3240 http://socialwork.buffalostate.edu/

Admission Requirements At the time of application, students are required to have:

1. Completed 45 credit hours 2. Attained a minimum GPA of 2.5. 3. Successfully completed the SUNY Buffalo State required College Writing (CWP101/102), Intro to Statistics (Math 311), in addition to Human Biology (BIO101). 4. Progress toward completing the liberal arts foundation (a recommended course in each of the following areas: sociology, psychology, political science, anthropology, economics, history, philosophy, literature, and the arts). However, at a minimum, must have a course in SOC and PSYCH.

*Evening courses are available.

*Evening and weekend field education is NOT available.

*The Social Work program is designed to begin in the fall semester. The program may accept a student in the spring semester. During that semester, the student prepares for the Social Work major fall start by completing college required or social work major prerequisite courses.

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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT, MPA About the Program This program prepares individuals for positions of leadership and management in public and nonprofit organizations. The program provides students with an advanced course of graduate study concentrating on the conceptual, technical, professional education, and skills required for administrative and leadership positions in governmental offices and nonprofit organizations.

The program blends three essential components of training to prepare graduates for a career in the public or nonprofit sector:

1. In-depth knowledge of the public and non-profit sectors.

2. Professional or craft knowledge in the administration of governmental and non-profit organizations.

3. Exposure of students to the world of practice by means of a project or practicum.

Totaling 36 credit hours, the M.P.A. program includes six required core courses (18 credit hours), two tracks sharing the common core (15 credit hours each), one in Public Administration and one in Nonprofit Administration, and 3 credit hours of a project.

About Public Administration Classroom Building B218 1300 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, NY 14222 Phone: (716) 878-6116 Fax: (716) 878-3369 http://publicadministration.buffalostate.edu/

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale), or a master's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale).

Applicants who hold a bachelor's degree but do not meet either of the above criteria may be considered for admission if they attain a minimum quantitative and verbal score of 152 on

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the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or complete 6 credit hours of 500-level coursework at the college as an accepted pre-major student with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5.

Two letters of reference, with at least one attesting to academic abilities.

A letter of intent describing the applicant's educational objectives, background in statistics and/or methodology, interest in the MPA program, career goals and the choice of track (public administration or nonprofit) in which to concentrate.

In addition, all applicants should review the Admission to a Graduate Program section in the Graduate Catalog.

Buffalo State Graduate Thesis Completion Policy Graduate students who have 24 or more earned hours and who do not complete their capstone requirement by the end of the term in which they have registered will receive an In Progress (IP) grade on their transcript. The student can extend the project for 4 semesters, not including summers. This is done through a Request for Continuation Form submitted to the original master’s project instructor. After four semesters a further continuation is charged at the rate of one graduate credit hour tuition. Once a student has (a) earned 24 or more graduate hours, (b) registered for at least 1 graduate capstone requirement credit and received an IP (In Progress) grade, and (c) not completed the capstone requirement within two years, the student must register for 722 Thesis/Project Extended—non-credit-bearing but billable for 1 credit at existing graduate tuition rates, until the thesis or project has been completed.* If the student does not register for the 722 course, he or she will become a non-matriculated student and will have to reapply for admission to the Graduate School and pay all other appropriate fees. 722 courses will receive a grade of NR. Once a student has completed the thesis or project, that grade will be changed to the appropriate grade. *Please note: This fee will not be covered by the Erie County Employee Education Program.

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Adult Education Assistance Compiled by: Lori L. Till, Ed.D., Associate Professor

• Academic Skills Center

South Wing-310/330 878-4104 Fax: 878-3473 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm – call for appointment

• Academic Standards Office Twin Rise-100 878-5222 Fax: 878-4037 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm – call for an appointment

• Academic Support Programs South Wing-310B 878-5303 Fax: 878-3473 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm – call for appointment

• Admissions Office Moot Hall-110 878-4017 Fax: 878-6100 Hours: Mon.-Wed.-Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm /Thurs. 8:30am-6:00pm

• Barnes & Noble Book Store Campbell Student Union 878-5509 Fax: 878-3063 Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-7:00pm / Friday: 8:30am-3:30pm

• Burchfield Penny Art Center BPAC 878-6011 Fax: 878-6003 Hours: Tues.-Wed.-Fri.:10:00am -5:00pm /Thurs. 10:00 am-9:00pm Sunday 1:00 pm-5:00pm Admission: SUNY Buffalo State Students with ID - FREE

• Butler Library E.H. Bengal ID Office BUTL-108 878-5152 Circulation & ID Cards: Lower Lobby 878-6303 Equipment Loan: BUTL-157A 878-6237 Information Commons: BUTL-180 878-6236 Reference Services: Lower Lobby 878-6300 Research Help 24/7 Hours: Monday-Saturday: 7:00am-1:00am / Sunday: 11:00am-11:00pm Study Quads often available: 24/7

• Career Development Center Cleveland Hall-306 878-5811 Fax: 878-3152 Hours: Mon.-Wed.-Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm / Thurs. 8:30am-6:00pm

• Counseling Center Weigel Health Center-219 (2nd floor) 878-4436 Fax: 878-3003 Care Line: Counseling services during business hours 878-6889 Crisis Services: 24 hr. helpline after 5:00pm 834-3131 Hours: Mon.-Wed. & Fri.-8:30am-5:00pm / Thursday: 8:30am-6:00pm

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• Campus Dining Services Campbell Student Union- 223 878-4218 Fax: 878-3663 878-3486 Hours: Multiple venues: Student Union - Monday-Saturday: 7:00am-10:00pm Library - Monday-Friday: 8:00am-8:00pm Science Bldg. - Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-7:00pm

• College Writing Program South Wing-130 878-5451 Fax: 878-4037 Hours: Vary each semester

• Disabilities Services Office South Wing-120 878-4500 Fax: 878-3804 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm/Thurs. 5:00-6:00pm (by appointment)

• Educational Opportunity Program South Wing-710 878-4225 Fax: 878-4080 Hours: Mon.-Tues.: 9:00am-5:00pm / Wed.-Thurs.: 9:00am-6:00pm Friday: 9:00am-4:00pm

• Financial Aid Moot Hall-230 878-4902 Fax: 878-4903 Hours: Mon.-Tues.-Wed.-Fri. 8:30am-5:00pm/Thurs. 8:30am-6:00pm

• Graduate School Cleveland Hall-204 878-5601 Fax: 878-5630 Hours: Mon.-Wed.: 8:15am-5:00pm / Thurs.: 8:15am-6:00pm Friday: 8:15am-4:30pm

• Office of Student Life Campbell Student Union-400 878-4631 Fax: 878-6511 Student Union Information Desk Hours: Mon.-Tues.-Wed.: 8:30am-5:00pm / Thurs.: 8:30am-6:00pm Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm

• Orientation & New Student Programs Porter Hall-14 878-5336 Fax: 878-3821 Hours: Mon.-Tues.-Wed.-Fri.: 8:30am-5:00pm / Thurs.: 8:30am-6:00pm

• McNair Scholars Program SCIE-253 878-3411 Fax: 878-4524

• Parking Services Chase Hall-126 878-304 Fax: 878-3384 Hours: Mon.-Tues.-Wed.-Fri.: 8:30am-5:00pm / Thurs.: 8:30am-6:00pm

• Performing Arts Center Rockwell Hall-210 878-3599 Fax: 878-4234

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• Registrar’s Office Moot Hall-210 878-4907 Fax: 878-3419 Hours: Mon.-Tues.-Wed.-Fri.: 8:30am-5:00pm / Thurs.: 8:30am-6:00pm

• Residence Life Campbell Student Union-222 878-3506/3000 Fax: 878-6000

• Service Learning Office Cleveland Hall-306 878-3152/878-5811 Fax: 878-3003 Hours: Mon.-Tues.-Wed.: 8:30am-5:00pm /Thurs.: 8:30am-6:00pm Friday: 8:30am-4:15pm

• Student Accounts Office Moot Hall-260 878-4121/4301 Fax: 878-4063 Hours: Mon.-Tues.-Wed.-Fri.: 8:30am-5:00pm / Thursday: 8:30am-6:00pm

• Student Life Office Campbell Student Union-400 878-6511 Fax: 878-5600 Student Union Information Desk See: Office of Student Life

• United Students Government Campbell Student Union-402/416 878-6701 Fax: 878-6600

• University College Twin Rise-100 878-5906 Fax: 878-4037 Hours: Mon.-Thurs.: 8:30am-5:00pm / Fri.: 8:30am-4:30pm

• University Police Chase Hall-119 878-6612 Fax: 878-3135

Emergency: 878-6333

• Weigel Health Center Weigel 878-6711 Fax: 878-6727 Medical Services: Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-6:00pm / Fri.:8:30am-5:00pm Pharmacy: Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-8:00pm / Fri.: 8:30am-5:00pm

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HELPFUL WEBSITE ADDRESSES

Academic Calendar http://suny.buffalostate.edu/academic-calendar Academic Departments http://suny.buffalostate.edu/departments Advisement, Policies, Support http://academicsupport.buffalostate.edu/academic-advisement-center Banner http://bscbanner.buffalostate.edu/ Buffalo State http://suny.buffalostate.edu/ Campus Maps including parking maps and information http://suny.buffalostate.edu/campus#maps Course Listings http://registrar.buffalostate.edu/courses Deadline Calendar by semester; Fall, January, Spring, and Summer http://registrar.buffalostate.edu/courses Degree Works http://registrar.buffalostate.edu/degree-works Graduate Catalog http://catalog.buffalostate.edu/graduate/ Refund & Liability Schedule http://studentaccounts.buffalostate.edu/refunds-and-financial-liability Undergraduate Catalog http://catalog.buffalostate.edu/undergraduate/ Veterans and Military Services http://continuingstudies.buffalostate.edu/veteran-and-military-services

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Academic and Student Support Services/Phone Numbers

Academic Skills Center* 878-4041 Academic Standards* 878-5222 Academic Advisement Center* 878-5223 Banner Help Line 878-4357 Barnes & Noble Bookstore (Kathy Hanaka) 878-5509 Business Department 878-4239 Career Development Center* 878-5811 ICHP/Collaborative Research Initiative 878-4853 ICHP/Center for Development of Human Services 876-7600 Commuter Services* 878-5533 Computer Information Systems Department 878-5528 RITE Support Desk 878-4357 Counseling Center* 878-4436 Dean of Students* 878-4618 ECEEP Office – Jeffrey Bloomberg

878-4853 878-3551

Jeanne Vargo 878-5503 Educational Opportunity Program* 878-4225 Educational Foundations Department 878-4303 Emergency/Snow Closing Information Line 878-5000 Financial Aid* 878-4902 The Graduate School* 878-5601 Public Administration Program (MPA) Dr. Laurie Buonanno 878-5037 Institutional Advancement Office 878-4324 International Education* 878-4620 Student Life Office* 878-4631 Public Safety* 878-6333 Registrar’s Office* School of the Professions

878-4811 878-4698

Social Work Department 878-5705 Special Programs* 878-4328 Student Accounts* 878-4121 Student Life Office* 878-4631 Student Union* 878-4631 Parking Services Office* 878-3041 University College 878-5906 Weigel Health Center* (Immunizations) 878-6711 *Offices designated by an asterisk are open until 6:00 p.m. on Thursdays whenever classes are in session.