Welcome to the professional staff at Buffalo State College!
As you begin your professional career in a new job, it’s sometimes overwhelming
to understand all the rules and requirements. “Seasoned” professionals are here to
help you. Happy to provide information, answer your questions, and direct you to
the proper person or office to sign up for a retirement plan or obtain a parking
sticker. We understand just how confusing and isolated it can be.
This handbook is available on the Professional Staff Caucus website at
http://www.buffalostate.edu/psc/& Professional Staff Development website
http://www.buffalostate.edu/professionaldevelopment/index.xml. In compiling the
handbook, the committee did not attempt to be all-inclusive; instead, they collected
websites, addresses and phone numbers as resources for a new professional. This
online version is meant to be a starting point for new employees and mentors.
Take advantage of the mentoring support system available to assist you. Join us at
the Professional Staff Caucus meetings (listed on the website), read our newsletter
(Chronicle), and enjoy the company of your fellow professionals at social events.
Congratulations on your new position and welcome to our campus community.
Sincerely,
Valerie Anastasi
Carole Schaus
Co-chairs, Professional Staff Caucus Handbook/Mentor Committee
The PSC Handbook and Mentoring committee created this handbook in 19992000. The members were:
Valerie Anastasi
Colleen Meeks
Tina Sutherland
Kelley Aures
Carole Schaus
Lillian Zhu
Don Blundell
Elizabeth Stevens
Marcy Zulawski
*Special thanks to Maurine Baker-Stein for her conceptual work.
Revised August 2011
Revised August 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Topic
Appointment Types
Banking
Child Care
College Relations
Campus Technology
Copying Services
Credit Union
Direct Deposit
Directory Information
Dining On Campus
Disability Services
Emergency Contact Information
Employee Assistance Program
Environmental Health and Safety
Equity and Diversity
First Aid and Accident Reporting
Furniture Needs
Health Insurance
Homepage of Buffalo State College
Human Resource Forms
Identification Card
Information Technology Assistance/Training
Keys
Leave Policies
Library Services
Meeting Space/Room Reservations
Multimedia Equipment and Assistance
Parking
Performance Program
Professional Staff Caucus (PSC)
Retirement Programs
Senate
Transportation Services
Tuition Assistance
Union (UUP)
Wellness
Work Order Requests
Please note that the campus telephone prefix is 878
APPOINTMENT TYPES
http://www.suny.edu/Board_of_Trustees/PDF/Policies.pdf
Temporary Appointment
Temporary appointments are ordinarily given only when service is to be part-time, voluntary, or
anticipated to be for a period of one year or less, or when an employee's initial appointment is
made to a position vacated by a professional employee who is serving a probationary
appointment in another position. A temporary appointment is also appropriate whenever an
employee on an approved leave vacates a position. This type of appointment may be terminated
at any time.
Term Appointment
A term appointment is given for a specified period of not more than three years. It automatically
expires at the end of that period unless terminated earlier because of resignation, retirement or
termination. A term appointment cannot be offered to a new employee without completing a
search or search waiver approved by Equity & Campus Diversity. Further employment of a parttime employee beyond six consecutive semesters in a professional title shall be a term
appointment.
Permanent Appointment
Permanent appointments are granted by the Chancellor after recommendation by the President.
Professional employees are eligible for permanent appointment upon completion of seven years
of full-time professional service at the college, the last two years of which are in the same
professional title. Note: Some professional employees are not eligible for permanent
appointment, but are eligible for five-year term appointments.
BANKING
There are Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) located in the Campbell Student Union for use by
all faculty, staff, and students. Buffalo State College is also a member of the Morton R. Lane
Federal Credit Union, which has a branch on campus located in the Classroom Building (see
Credit Union for details). Off-campus banking services near the college include ATMs at Tops
and Wegmans supermarkets, along with numerous banks including First Niagara, M&T, and Key
Bank.
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CHILD CARE
Child Care Center
Buckham Hall, C-Wing
x 5335
http://www.buffalostate.edu/childcarecenter/
The Buffalo State College Child Care Center is a non-profit, on-site child care center located at
Buffalo State College. The Center is licensed by the New York State Office of Children and
Family Services, and is accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs,
which is a division of the National Association for Education of Young Children.
The Center is funded through parent fees, Buffalo State College, SUNY, the United Students'
Government of Buffalo State College,and Family Benefits Committee.
COLLEGE RELATIONS
College Relations Office
Cleveland Hall, Room 307
x 4201
http://collegerelations.buffalostate.edu/
The College Relations Office produces publications for a wide variety of audiences—alumni and
friends as well as faculty, staff, and prospective students. These publications are used for
undergraduate and graduate student recruitment efforts, internal communication, and institutional
advancement efforts.
Examples include 1300 Elmwood magazine, the Daily Bulletin, and viewbooks, annual reports,
invitations, brochures, and other custom publications.
College Relations is responsible for the official Buffalo State web site and works closely with
campus to provide general web support, promotion via the main site, official web
templates, and product-specific training (templates, Urchin, etc.).
Buffalo State uses a web-based content management system (CMS) to house the main site, key
custom subsites, academic department sites, and administrative office sites. The CMS includes
campuswide access to 12 unique templates designed specifically for academic
departments/programs and administrative offices. Campus use of the college's web template
system for new web sites is strongly encouraged.
Communication Vehicles
The Daily Bulletin
http://wwwd.buffalostate.edu/dailybulletin/
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The Daily Bulletin is a weekly newsletter of official campus announcements that is published
most Thursdays during the academic year. Each issue is posted online and employees receive
email notification when new issues are available. Anyone wishing to receive a hard copy of the
Bulletin should send a written request to the College Relations Office. Guidelines for
submissions to the publication are available in each issue.
1300 Elmwood
http://1300elmwood.buffalostate.edu/
1300 Elmwood is Buffalo State's magazine for alumni and friends of the college and is produced by the
Buffalo State College Relations Office
COMPUTING AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
http://www.buffalostate.edu/cts/newfaculty.xml.
Accounts
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ANGEL Learning management system
Banner Official system of record, used for online registration/grading
Degree Navigator Student audit system
E-mail Accessible from your campus computer (Outlook or Entourage), or web
browser (Outlook Web Access)
Please Note Your department is responsible for contacting the Computing Help Desk to request
your accounts. You may want to check with your department secretary to ensure that your
accounts have been requested. A representative from the Help Desk will contact you and assist
you with logging in.
Computer access
Your department will provide a campus computer for you to use, which will include the standard
campus software and access to a printer (either an individual desk printer or shared network
printer). Contact your department if you have special software needs. You will use your Buffalo
State username to login to campus computers.
Help Desk:
General Information:
Web Page:
Twin Rise, Room 202
Twin Rise, Room 208
http://bscinter.buffalostate.edu/
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x 4357 (HELP)
x 4611
COPYING SERVICES
Copy Center/Quick Copy
Hours of operation:
Cleveland Hall, Room 111
x 4509
Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm
Campus Services operates the Copy Center, which is located in the basement of Grover
Cleveland Hall. The Copy Center’s primary function is to provide services to Buffalo State
offices for official state business only. As an added convenience, the Copy Center also provides
high volume (20 copy minimum) personal copy services for a fee. Services available include
color photocopying, binding, transparencies, and lamination. A current list of prices and services
is available upon request at the center.
CREDIT UNION
Morton R. Lane Federal Credit Union Classroom Building, Room 105
Hours: Mon & Fri, 8 –12:00; Thurs, 1:30 – 4:00
837-2007
https://www.mortonlanedirect.com/
The Morton R. Lane State University Federal Credit Union is a non-profit financial institution
that provides its members with a variety of banking services. Employees may use either the
campus office or any of the 3 additional branches: Headquarters – Englewood Avenue;
Downtown – Roswell Park Hospital; Amherst – UB North campus. To obtain quick cash at BSC,
there is a Credit Union ATM located in the Student Union. The Credit Union also offers a
Member Access Touch-Tone Teller (MATT) for 24-hour account access. Services offered
include savings and checking accounts, payroll deduction, direct deposit and Visa Cards. Other
options include children’s accounts, loans, money orders, IRAs, traveler's checks, a Holiday
Club, and discounted tickets for local movie theaters and theme parks.
DIRECT DEPOSIT
Payroll Office
Cleveland Hall, Room 408
x 4124
http://www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr/forms.asp
All employees of Buffalo State can enjoy the convenience of direct deposit. The necessary
forms can be picked up in the Payroll Office or downloaded from the Buffalo State Human
Resource Management web page.
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DIRECTORY INFORMATION
Faculty and Staff Directory http://www.buffalostate.edu/findpeople.xml
Human Resource Management
Cleveland Hall, Room 112
x 3042
Campus Operator: x 4000
The Faculty and Staff Directory can be obtained in hard copy from Human Resource
Management or it can be accessed online. The Campus Operator also provides directory
information at extension 4000. In order to update directory information, employees should
submit an Employee Personal Data Form or the Change/Add Form available in the directory.
DINING ON CAMPUS
Dining Services
Campus House
http://www.buffalostate.edu/campushouse/
Established in 2001, Campus House has been developed as a "teaching laboratory" for our
students as well as a social club for the Buffalo State community. Members can stop by for lunch
or coffee, watch hospitality students at work in the open, state-of-the-art kitchen, or reserve
space for business or social occasions.
Campus House is a comfortable, quiet, and affordable spot on campus for lunch and
socializing—designed especially for faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the college. Campus
House offers fine dining and relaxed meeting spaces for club members.
http://www.dineoncampus.com/bsc/
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Campbell Student Union
M - Th, 7:30 am - 8 pm; Sat & Sun, 11 am - 7 pm
Eight different venues in the Student Union offer a wide variety of food choices, including meat
and vegetables, deli sandwiches, salads, soups, burgers, pizza, bagels and bakery items.
http://www.dineoncampus.com/bsc/show.cfm?cmd=facultyStaff
 Social Hall Dining Commons
Hours: Sun. – Th, 5 pm - 8 pm
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Located in the Student Union, the Social Hall offers an all-you-can-eat format including a salad
bar, traditional meat and potatoes, Italian entrées, deli, soup, dessert, and a full line of beverages.
DISABILITY SERVICES
South Wing 120
x 4500
http://www.buffalostate.edu/disabilityservices/
The Disability Services Office coordinates appropriate accommodations to provide students with
disabilities access to academic programs and services. Services are provided according to documented
individual needs.
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
University Police
Chase Hall
x 6333
http://police.buffalostate.edu/
University Police provides a 24 hour patrol service that operates 7 days a week. Their services
also include escort shuttles, a Motorist Assist Program, and 25 blue light emergency phones.
Campus Operator
x 4000
Contact the Campus Operator for general information and phone numbers. Employees can also
access the above website for an online search of faculty & staff.
Emergency/Snow Closings
x 5000
Related Leave Guidelines:
Call the above extension 24 hours a day for weather-related closing updates. Do not call
University Police or other campus offices for this information. It is advised that all employees
review the leave guidelines for emergency snow closings on campus.
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EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Human Resource Management
Cleveland Hall, Room 403
EAP Confidential Voice Mail: x 6699
x 4822
http://www.buffalostate.edu/eap/index.xml
The Employee Assistance Program helps state employees and their families cope with a wide
variety of personal problems which in some cases impair job performance. EAP is not a
counseling service, but rather a confidential information, assessment and referral service.
Depending upon the nature of an employee’s concerns, referrals are made to programs, services
or agencies within the community for appropriate assistance. Employees interested in the EAP
can leave a message on the program’s confidential voice mail line or contact the Human
Resources Office for the names of the current EAP coordinators. Written information is also
available online and in the hallway outside of the Human Resource Management office .
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
Campus Services
DeWitt Clinton Center
x 6112
http://www.buffalostate.edu/environmentalhealth/index.xml
Buffalo State College must comply with all NY State Environmental Health and Safety
Regulations. All employees are required to perform their duties utilizing safe work practices as
stipulated under these regulations. It is Campus Services policy that no one is required to do a
task he or she feels is unsafe. It is imperative for employees who deem a task unsafe to
immediately speak with their supervisor. Any employee with questions or concerns pertaining to
health or safety issues should first consult with their supervisor and then the Director of
Environmental Health and Safety.
EQUITY and DIVERSITY
Office of Equity and Campus Diversity
Cleveland Hall, Room 415
x 6210
http://equity.buffalostate.edu/
The mission of the Office of Equity and Campus Diversity is to ensure that the college
community understands and complies with both federal and state laws with respect to equal
opportunity and affirmative action. The primary goal of the office is to assist the college in the
creation of a nurturing and intellectually vital environment for a diverse population of students,
faculty, and staff. Buffalo State is committed to the need for proper and respectful treatment of
all members of the College community. Every member of the college community shares the
responsibility for addressing incidents of discrimination or harassment. Contact the Office of
Equity and Campus Diversity for assistance, grievance procedures, and campus policies on the
following: Sexual Harassment, Consensual Sexual and Amorous Relations, Sexual Orientation,
Individuals with Disabilities, and Exams on Religious Holidays.
FIRST AID NEEDS & ACCIDENT REPORTING
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University Police
Chase Hall
x 6333
http://police.buffalostate.edu/
First Aid Needs
Emergency health needs on campus should be phoned directly to University Police, who will
then dispatch an ambulance, if necessary, and provide on-site assistance until emergency medical
technicians arrive. The Buffalo Police Department does operate a 911 emergency system, but
University Police suggests that phoning them directly will enable the most efficient response.
Please note that according to campus policy, The Weigel Health Center can treat registered
Buffalo State College students only.
Accident Reporting
An Employee Personal Injury/Illness Form must be completed and submitted to Human
Resources. This is often the responsibility of the employee’s supervisor, but can be initiated by
the employee. The necessary form can be downloaded from the HRM web page:
http://www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr/forms.asp
FURNITURE NEEDS
Campus Services: Surplus and Inventory
DeWitt Clinton Center
x 3181
The college stores surplus furniture that can be viewed by employees and requested for use in
their offices. If you wish to add furniture to your office or have particular items removed, contact
Surplus and Inventory to make arrangements.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Human Resource Management
Cleveland Hall, Room 410
x 4821
http://www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr/benefits.asp
Employees must choose a health insurance carrier within 30 days of beginning employment.
Printed information on providers is provided by Human Resource Management or it can be
accessed on the office’s web site. Provider choices include Community Blue, Empire Plan,
Univera Healthcare, and Independent Health. Information is also available on dental plans,
vision care, prescription drug plans, COBRA coverage, and Medicare.
HOMEPAGE OF BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE
www.buffalostate.edu
CAMPUS IDENTIFICATION CARD
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E.H. Butler Library
Room 108
x 5152
http://library.buffalostate.edu/bengalcard
The campus identification card, or SUNYCARD, is a multi-purpose photo ID card issued to all
students, staff and faculty. Each card has an identification number assigned to the individual
cardholder. It serves as identification for use of services and facilities on campus, such as library
borrowing privileges. The card also has the following uses: long distance calling, meal payment,
vending debit, and bank debit card purposes. The cards are available in Butler Library by
showing a valid photo ID. Cards are free of charge, but there is a $10.00 replacement fee.
Present your card at the college bookstore to obtain a validation sticker and your card can be
used for a 10% discount at the Barnes & Noble bookstore (Niagara Falls Blvd location only).
You may also use it at certain Performing Arts Center events for a faculty/staff ticket discount.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
ASSISTANCE/TRAINING
Faculty And Staff Technology Development Center (FAST)
x 3289
Butler Library, Third Floor
http://library.buffalostate.edu/facultystaff
FAST works with faculty and staff to promote the use of information technologies to enhance
instruction and program services. Services offered include computer instruction, web
consultation and development, resource books on software programs and web creation,
equipment loans, and a Faculty/Staff Workroom where employees can use a color scanner, color
printer, a digital camera and a variety of PCs. The Center is composed of both faculty and staff
from multiple departments who also work on grants, special projects, and connect employees
with technology resources and assistance.
KEYS
Campus Services
DeWitt Clinton Center
x 6111
Each employee’s supervisor will identify which keys are to be issued by completing a Key Card
for each key requested. It will be signed by the supervisor and returned to Campus Services.
There is normally a two-day waiting period for key requests. Employees must sign for their keys
and pick them up in person. There is no charge for keys when issued; however, there is a fee for
key replacement and for keys that are not turned in upon termination of employment. Employees
are personally responsible for the use or loss of their keys. Please protect them at all times.
LEAVE POLICIES
Human Resource Management
Cleveland Hall, Room 403
10
x 5102
http://www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr/leavedonate.asp
Employees should know both department and SUNY policies regarding use of any leave time:
LEAVE ACCRUALS
An employee must be on the payroll on or before the 15th of the month to accrue leave time for
that month. At the end of the month, each employee will receive a form for reporting attendance
for that month. It will contain such information as the employee’s line number, name, ssn,
department and office location, FTE (1.00 for full-time staff), and beginning accrual date, which
is the first official day of work on campus, in most cases. Employees must update the time they
have used in the last month for vacation, sick, and compensation purposes. Please check this
information every month to make sure it is correct.
HOLIDAYS
A calendar year or college year employee is eligible to observe the following days prescribed by
law as holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lincoln’s Birthday,
Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day,
Veteran’s Day, Election Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. A part-time employee who
is employed on a fee-for-service, per diem, or hourly basis, whose professional obligation is less
than a day of work per week, is not be considered an eligible employee for purposes of holiday
leave.
OVERTIME
No member of the Professional staff (with the exception of non-exempt employees under the Fair
Labor Standards Act) is eligible for payment of overtime. Thus, for example, additional
payment for evening or weekend service is not possible. If such service is required by the Chief
Administrative Officer, it should be officially recognized by compensatory time off at a later
date.
EXTENDED LEAVES
There are a variety of leaves available to eligible College employees: Sabbatical, FMLA
(Family/Medical Leave Act) Workers Compensation, Leave Without Pay, Sick, Maternity, Child
Care, Jury Duty, and Title F (other circumstances). The college also has a Leave Donation
program and specific steps that must be taken upon returning from a leave. Employees and
supervisors should contact Human Resource Management with any questions prior to completing
the necessary forms.
LIBRARY SERVICES
E.H. Butler Library
x 6131
http://library.buffalostate.edu/
Located in the center of campus with seating for more than 1200 patrons, E.H. Butler Library is
an ideal place for both the serious researcher and the casual reader. The library houses a
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collection of nearly one half million books, 2000 periodical subscriptions, and an extensive
collection of audiovisual items, microforms, and electronic resources. Professional staff should
feel free to borrow books, watch videos, attend meetings, view exhibits, take classes, or have a
cup of coffee at the café.
Some services that professional staff may be interested in accessing include the online catalog
(SHERLOCK), data bases such as Books in Print, LEXIS-NEXIS, and FirstSearch,
complimentary color laser printing from computers, hands-on computer training workshops, and
free photocopying of non-circulating library materials. Please view the library’s web page for
further details on these services and other offerings.
MEETING SPACE/ROOM RESERVATIONS
Events Management Office
Cleveland Hall, Room 112
x 6114
The Events Management Office will assist employees in using college facilities for special
events, conferences, and meetings. The office will also assist with coordinating the logistical
details of space/room requirements, parking, catering, and equipment needs. Rooms available for
reserve include classrooms (Classroom Building, Bacon Hall, Communication Center) and
conference rooms such as the Margaret Grant Lounge.
Student Union
Student Union Information Center
x 6511
To reserve a room you must complete a Student Union Reservation Form at the Student Union
Information Center. Rooms are available to accommodate 18 to 688 people.
Computer Space
CyberQuad: Butler Library
x 3361
Contact Training and Consulting in the Butler library to reserve one of three computer-equipped
rooms in CyberQuad. Arrangements for computer training can also be made by contacting the
Faculty And Staff Technology Development Center (see Information Technology for details).
Other Meeting Space Available
Cleveland 318
Cleveland 506
Cleveland 519
Twin Rise 102
Twin Rise 104
Twin Rise 201
Institutional Advancement
Finance and Management
Academic Affairs
Academic Standards (no tables)
Academic Standards
Continuing Education
x 4324
x 4311
x 5901
x 5222
x 5222
x 5907
MULTIMEDIA EQUIPMENT and ASSISTANCE
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Instructional Resources Center
Bulger Communications Center, Room 100
x 4104
http://www.buffalostate.edu/offices/ir/
Instructional Resources provides total media support to the faculty, staff, and students at Buffalo
State College. The Center provides media support for courses, scholarly activities, and research.
Specific services available include audio-visual duplication, production, repair, and equipment
loan; instructional supplies such as film transparencies, pens, video tape, and audio tape; material
production such as copy slides, original graphics, computer graphics, and photography; satellite
videoconferences, off-satellite recordings and TV distribution of tapes; TV repair; and broadcast
quality studio productions. Services are heavily used on campus, so please contact the center at
the earliest convenience.
PARKING
Parking Permits & Registration
Student Accounts Office
Cleveland Hall, Room 304
x 4121
http://www.buffalostate.edu/parkingservices/
Staff members can obtain parking permits by paying a small fee. Permits are valid for one school
year and are renewed before the fall semester begins. Permits must be properly displayed at all
times. A campus map indicating the lots designated for faculty/staff use will be provided at the
time of registration. One day temporary permits are available for staff who have registered for a
parking permit. Guest or visitor permits can also be obtained through individual departments in
advance of arrival. Now available registration on-line.
Parking Complaints & Problems
University Police
Chase Hall, Room 110
x 6014
Chase Hall, Room 126
x 3041
Parking Tickets
Traffic Office
PERFORMANCE PROGRAM
Human Resource Management
Cleveland Hall, Room 410
x 4822
http://www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr/pepds/index.htm
Within 30 days of a new employee’s date of hire, a performance program must be developed by
the supervisor in consultation with the employee. The program should detail the primary duties
and responsibilities of the employee during the coming year. It should also list objectives to be
achieved and criteria to be used in evaluating performance effectiveness. Current employees,
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whether permanent, management confidential, or term appointment, need to have the program
renewed on a yearly basis. Contact Human Resources or view the related web page for detailed
information regarding the evaluation process.
PROFESSIONAL STAFF CAUCUS (PSC)
PSC Website:
http://www.buffalostate.edu/psc/
The Professional Staff Caucus is the official assembly of the professional staff at Buffalo State
College. The organization provides an arena for open discussion of professional staff concerns.
PSC organizes and conducts elections, which require professional staff representation. All
Professional Staff have a contractual right to attend PSC and Union (UUP) meetings on campus
and are encouraged to do so. PSC gives recognition to the professional staff for their efforts,
achievements & accomplishments. The Chronicle is the official newsletter of the Professional
Staff Caucus.
Purpose of PSC
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to unite those designated as “Professional Employee” as defined by the Policies of the Board
of Trustees for the State University of New York (current edition);
to provide an open forum for discussion of issues relevant to the Professional employee;
provide a single structure wherein all Professional employees are recognized;
elect and/or select Professional employees as requested for representation to/on other
committees and organizations.
Relationship to United University Professionals (UUP)
www.uupinfo.org
UUP is the union that represents faculty and professionals on 29 State University of New York
campuses, including Buffalo State. UUP is affiliated with the New York State United Teachers
and the American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO. It also represents SUNY faculty and
professionals at the bargaining table and works to protect their interests. Many UUP members
are also members of PSC, and vice versa. Although PSC and UUP often have similar interests
and concerns, the two groups are not affiliated.
PSC Chronicle
http://www.buffalostate.edu/psc/
The PSC Chronicle is the official communication vehicle of the Professional
Staff Caucus. It is available online and can also be mailed in hard copy form to your office. The
Chronicle is published 2-3 times a semester and contains minutes from executive board and
membership meetings, general announcements from the PSC chair, and special committee
reports. The current PSC executive board membership and contact information is available in the
publication. Submissions are encouraged and can be emailed after accessing the publication
online at its website or at the PSC website.
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RETIREMENT PROGRAMS
Benefits Office, HRM
Cleveland Hall, Room 410
x 4821
http://www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr/benefits.asp#retirement
Retirement Plan
Within 30 days of appointment, each employee must choose one of the three plans.
 The Optional Retirement Program
 The New York State Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
 The New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS)
Certain qualifications are required if choosing ERS and TRS. Employees can choose from the
following carriers to invest their money with their chosen plan:
 TIAA-CREF (1-800-842-2776)
www.tiaa-cref.org
 Metropolitan (1-800-MET-SUNY)
www.metlife.com
 VALIC (1-800-44-VALIC)
www.valic.com
 Aetna (1-800-766-4636)
www.aetna.com
Supplemental Retirement Plan (SRA)
The Supplemental Retirement Plan is a voluntary tax deferred savings program. There are
annual maximum limits set by the IRS which Human Resource Management can assist
employees in determining. Payroll deductions for SRAs are not subject to federal and state tax,
but are subject to Social Security and Medicare tax. The carriers for SRA include the four
institutions available for the Mandatory Retirement Plan, but are not limited to these alone.
Alternate funding vehicles can be obtained by contacting the UUP Member Benefits Department
at 1-800-887-3863.
SENATE
College Senate
Cleveland Hall, Room 211
x 5139
http://www.buffalostate.edu/collegesenate/x7.xml
The College Senate is the principle deliberative and advisory body of the College, established in
the by-laws of the College as “...the official agency through which the faculty and students
engage in the governance of the College.” The college Senate is intended to serve as:
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1. A forum in which representatives of faculty, staff, students and administration interact;
2. The agent of the college community which holds the administration, through the office of the
President, accountable for actions taken and decisions made;
3. An advocate for that system of governance which has been agreed to by the various
constituencies of the College and approved in the College by-laws by the eligible voting
faculty, the President, the College Council, the Chancellor and the SUNY Board of Trustees;
4. The organization structure through which faculty, staff, students, and administration will be
involved in issues of concern to the College.
The composition of the body is as follows: The President of the college (non-voting); the Provost
(non-voting); 9 at-large members of the faculty and professional staff; 6 members of the
professional staff; 6 members from each of the faculties; 1 member from the library; 12 students;
State University Senators; and 2 non-voting members appointed by the College President.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
University Police
Chase Hall, Room 100
x 6333
http://police.buffalostate.edu/
The office of University Police provides services free of charge to assist faculty, staff, students
and visitors when traveling on campus. There are 25 Blue Light phones on campus that can be
used to contact University Police for emergencies or to request any of the transportation services:
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Escort Shuttle Van
x 3041
The Escort Van follows a set route along campus roadways and through parking lots that
takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. A map outlining the van’s predetermined route
is available from University Police. Riders should wait at the Blue Light phones that have
been designated along the route or clearly signal the driver to stop when a ride is needed.
Hours: Fri - Mon, 3 pm to 4 am; Tues -Thurs, 4 pm - 4 am, every day classes are in session
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MAP (Motorist Assist Program)
x 6612
The Motorist Assist Program operates a van equipped with jumper cables and other tools to
assist drivers who are stranded on campus due to vehicle trouble during the week, only.
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10:30 am-10:30 pm; Friday 10:30 am to 3:30 pm.
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Walking Escorts
x 3041
Escorts are available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week for assistance on campus grounds only.
During the day, University Police officers will escort and trained Public Safety Aides will
escort during the evening and night hours. The aides are easily identified by their red PSA
jacket and cap as well as their ID tag.
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TUITION ASSISTANCE
Human Resource Management
Cleveland Hall, Room 410
x 4821
If you are interested in registering for a course, you must first apply and be accepted for admission.
Tuition for courses offered by SUNY campuses may be waived for college employees under the
two available programs listed below. Further information, tuition guidelines, and applications are
available from Human Resource Management.

SUNY B-140W Application for Tuition Assistance
http://www.buffalostate.edu/offices/hr/tuition_b140w.asp

Employees are eligible after completing six months of employment prior to receiving tuition
assistance. Current policy allows waiver of 50% of SUNY in-state undergraduate or graduate
tuition (maximum 2 courses per semester and 15 credit hours per academic year).

UUP Space Available Waiver Program
100% tuition is waived for one course per semester provided space is available. Obtain
tuition guidelines prior to registering for course work.
UNION
United University Professions (UUP) Classroom Building, Room 104
x 5732
www.uupinfo.org
What is UUP?
United University Professions (UUP) is the union that represents faculty and professionals on
State University of New York campuses. UUP is affiliated with the New York State United
Teachers and the American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO. There are approximately 800 job
titles included in the bargaining unit, and UUP reflects the diversity of the State University.
UUP represents SUNY faculty and professional staff at the bargaining table and works to protect
their interests by:
 Achieving improvements in salary, benefits, working conditions & retirement programs.
 Providing funding for professional growth and development through leaves, awards,
conferences and other grant programs.
 Obtaining state resources for the State University through legislative and political action.
 Seeking to enhance and preserve the quality of the university.
What is an agency shop?
BSC in an agency shop in which the union serves as the agent for and receives dues and
assessments from all employees in the bargaining unit regardless of union membership. There
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are no voting privileges for contract or union officers.
Why join UUP?
By signing a membership application and joining UUP, you have the right to vote on the contract
and choose the union leaders on your campus, as well as your representatives at the state and
national levels. Contact the BSC UUP office for a membership form and further information.
What is the difference between UUP and CSEA?
CSEA (Civil Service Employees Association) represents classified personnel at the state, county,
and local levels. It is the largest public employees union in New York with 77,000 members.
UUP represents faculty and professional staff on State University of New York campuses.
WORK ORDER REQUESTS
Campus Services
Website:
DeWitt Clinton Center
x 6111
http://www.buffalostate.edu/campusservices/x543.xml
Work orders may be placed by either calling, emailing, or sending a memo to Campus Services.
Requests range from light bulb replacements to office painting. Work orders are assigned and
completed by priority.
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