Would you like to nominate a colleague for the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, Professional Service, Scholarship and Creative Activities, Librarianship, or Faculty Service?  Please think about it and nominate someone who demonstrates excellence and has not been a previous award recipient in that category. We strongly encourage the nominator to assist the nominee in putting together their packets for consideration.  Information regarding SUNY guidelines, packet organizational guidelines, and rating sheets for each category are available to be viewed by going to: O:\TRC\Chancellor Awards.

Please CLICK HERE to read the eligibility criteria for each award category.

Submit your nominating letter by October 3 to:
Chancellor’s Award Committee
Attn: Margherita Rossi
Titchener 211-A
email: rossi_m@sunybroome.edu

Any questions please contact:
Margherita Rossi  at ext. 5228 or rossi_m@sunybroome.edu

If you are emailing the nomination form, please put “Chancellor’s Award Nomination” in the subject line.

Professional Development Assistance Program (PDAP) applications are now being accepted for funding professional development activities taking place before January 16, 2009.  Review of applications will begin on October 15 and will continue until all fall 2008 funds are allocated.  

Applications and additional information can be found in the Professional Development public folder in Outlook.  Completed applications should be sent to Rhoda Neal, W-107, mail stop 55.

Contact a member of the Professional Development Committee with any questions:

Jeff Jurik, Steve Call, Paula Fitch, Cindy Mowry, Sue Maier, Julie Martin, Rhoda Neal, or Cindy Stevens

There is no academic programming scheduled for next week.

Introducing...
Faculty/Staff Fridays!

The Campus Shop would like to show our gratitude for all of the hard work done by BCC faculty and staff by offering a day of savings.

First Friday of Every Month
Starting this Friday, October 3

Faculty and staff will receive 15% off all regularly priced clothing and gift items.

Be sure to check it out!

Do you have a student position available in your office? Is it funded with College/County work study funding and NOT Federal work study funding? If so, perhaps you are interested in publicizing the position to our F-1 student population. There are over 80 F-1 students that may be interested in working for you. 

Immigration regulations do not allow F-1 students to find off-campus employment without special authorization, which can be difficult to obtain.  On-campus work is their only opportunity to work! On-campus work allows them to earn supplemental income while building a connection to the college campus.

Students have a variety of skills and various levels of English ability. 

If you have a position, please contact Beverly Plowucha at ext. 5001 or plowucha_b@sunybroome.edu. Position details and contact information will be posted to the F-1 students.  The students can then contact you directly for an application and interview.  If you provide a detailed job description, we can find the best qualified student for your office.

Influenza (flu) season is approaching! Protect yourself with a flu shot!
CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against this serious disease.

The flu vaccine will be administered to BCC faculty and staff at the Student Health Services office every Tuesday during the month of October, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12-12:30 for lunch). No appointment is necessary.

For more information, please contact Peg Smith at ext. 5180.

The Medical Laboratory Technology and Medical Assisting Clubs are sponsoring a blood drive:

Thursday October 9
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Please rise to the challenge by not only encouraging your students to donate, but also by setting an appointment to donate yourself. There will be recruiting tables set up in the Student Center and the Business Building Lobby on October 6, 7, and 8 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Or, to schedule an appointment, please call Natascha Franco in the MLT/MA Department Office at ext. 5211.

By donating blood, you can actually help save the lives of up to three people! Currently only about 5% of the eligible population donates blood, but in order to meet the growing needs of our community, this number needs to increase. We're asking you to take advantage of this opportunity to give the “Gift of Life.”

In order to reach our blood drive participation goal this year, it is crucial that we have the support of the entire campus community, family, and frieds. It is not enough to rely solely on the donations of our students, especially considering the blood shortages our region has faced recently.

Some donors may be able to “Double Their Donation" by being Double Red Donors.  Check out this link to see if you are eligible: http://www.donatebloodnow.org/SponsorDrive/doublered.asp

Thank you so much for your support and donation!

The annual BCC Transfer Day is scheduled for Thursday, November 6, 2008, in the Baldwin Gymnasium from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.  The purpose of this program is to give our students an opportunity to meet with admissions representatives from four-year institutions, inquire about the admissions process, and to gather the needed transfer admissions information. Approximately 50 colleges and universities will be in attendance. Please share this information with your students over the next few weeks.

Contact Joe Spence of Counseling Services with any questions at ext. 5210 or spence_j@sunybroome.edu.

Women’s Soccer
The BCC women traveled to Alfred State College and came home with a 1-1 tie.   Neither Alfred nor Broome were able to score in the overtime to break the tie.  Holly Mazursky scored for BCC on an assist from Tori Matt.  The Hornets then traveled to Hudson Valley CC where they posted a 5-1 win over their nationally ranked opponent.  Hudson Valley is ranked at number two in NJCAA Division III women’s soccer in the nation; Broome is number one. Callie Karl led BCC with two goals.  Broome is 11-0-1.
  
Men’s Soccer
The men lost 0-2 at nationally ranked Hudson Valley CC. BCC is 4-5-1.
 
Volleyball
BCC posted a 25-13, 25-12, 25-17 shutout over visiting Elmira College JV.   Skylar Gray had five aces and Rachel Brennan 11 kills for the Hornets.   The team then lost 15-25, 21-25, 17-25 at Adirondack CC.  Stephanie Ostrum had seven kills and Skylar Gray five aces for BCC, which is now 4-9.

Immediate full-time temporary opening through August 31, 2009 for creative and motivated individual with excellent marketing abilities to join the Admissions Office.  The Staff Assistant must have excellent oral and written communication skills and enjoy working as part of a recruitment team marketing BCC in a variety of venues.  

Responsibilities:  Coordinates and implements placement testing for all incoming students including establishing testing schedules, registering students for testing, administering and scoring tests, disseminating test results to advisors, admissions departments, and students.  Represents the college at high schools, college fairs, and information programs; interviews prospective students and families discussing curriculum, student life and academic support services.  Coordinates individual and group campus visitations.  Assists in the implementation of the Dual Enrollment program with area high schools and on-campus academic departments.  Some evening and weekend work required.  

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.  Additional training and education desirable.  One year experience working in a higher education institution desired.  Human services, marketing, or additional experience with any responsibilities of the position preferred.  Familiarity with computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet applications and experience with an information system for data entry and inquiry.

Salary based on annual minimum of $30,364 with anticipated start as soon as possible.  Submissions accepted until position filled.  For full consideration application materials must be received by Friday, October 10, 2008.  Send letter of interest, resume and the name, address and phone number of three references to:  Elizabeth A. Wood, Human Resources Officer, Broome Community College, P.O. Box 1017, Binghamton, New York 13902.  BCC specifically invites and encourages applications from women and minorities.  AA/EOE

Come hear jazz from the 1940's to today, including music performed by the Big Bands of the past.  Ensemble members are BCC students and alumni as well as other members of the local community.

November 5, 2008
7 - 8:30 p.m.
Phelps Mansion, 191 Court St., Binghamton, next to the Broome County Library
Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased at the door. Part of the proceeds will support the Phelps Mansion Museum Scholarship at BCC for a student focusing on the arts.

The concert will be in the ballroom of this 1870 mansion, built for local Binghamton entrepreneur Sherman D. Phelps, and designed by noted local architect Issac G. Perry, who also designed the New York State Capitol in Albany, among many other buildings.

For more information, please contact Michael Kinney at ext. 5323 or kinney_m@sunybroome.edu.

Ralph E. Hall, Chairman of the Board of Directors of KNOW Theatre and BCC adjunct faculty member, would like to congratulate two BCC students, Marty Murray and Tino de Angelo, for their work in the KNOW City Production of The Glass Menagerie. Marty is featured in the production and Tino wrote an origianl composition for the piece.

Johnson City 7th graders are selling the 2009 Enjoy the City books to help offset the costs of their class trip. If you are interested in purchasing one, they are $20.

Please contact Carla Michalak to order your copy today!
ext. 5447
michalak_c@sunybroome.edu

17" cubic refrigerator/bottom freezer - $250 or best offer

2 end tables and a coffee table - all 3 have glass tops, great condition, $400 or best offer

Dining room table with 4 chairs - center leaf…butcher block table top, $200.
 
Anyone interested please call Robin Fox at ext. 5348, 237-0903, 651-3932, or fox_r@sunybroome.edu.

Maureen Hankin, Chair of the Dental Hygiene Department, is selling raffle tickets for:

Danielle House 1st Annual November Fest Fun Raiser

$20,000 IN CASH PRIZES:
1st Prize: $10,000
2nd Prize: $3,000
3rd – 5th Prizes: $1,000
6th – 9th Prizes: $500
10th – 29th Prizes: $100

Tickets are $100 each.  (You can buy a ticket with your friends.)You need not be present to win.

Two adults per ticket will be admitted to the party and drawing on November 7, 2008. The event will be held at Terra Cotta, 81 State Street, Binghamton, NY, 6 – 9 p.m. Additional party tickets can be purchased at the door for $10 each.

Only 400 tickets will be sold. If less than 400 tickets are sold by 5 p.m. on November 7, prizes equal to 50% of the net tickets sales will be awarded.

Contact Maureen at ext. 5393 or hankin_m@sunybroome.edu for tickets and more information.

For sale:  All issues of Fine Woodworking magazine, from 1 to 200, in very good to excellent condition.  $480

Call Glenn Modrak at ext. 5365 or 775-2035.

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