November 2014 - sadivision@lists.qc.cuny.edu

[SADivision 0148] 2014 Student Experience Survey
by Jennifer Jarvis 24 Nov '14

24 Nov '14

Sharing: Dear Colleagues: The results of the 2014 CUNY-wide Undergraduate Student Experience Survey are now available at the OIRA website at the link below. The tabulations show the results for each college in a format that facilitates comparison among colleges. The survey results include information on socioeconomic background, household composition, perceptions of class size, use of time, access to technology, course availability, satisfaction with student services, work activity, and transfer. The results are based on responses from more than 22,000 students. Each IR director will receive the data for his or her college next week. Note also that results from earlier student experience surveys are also available at the same site. Since many of the same questions have been asked over the years, some trend analysis is possible, though caution is necessary because of some changes in question wording, response formats, and sampling methodology. http://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/ira/ir/surveys/student/SES… .

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[SADivision 0147] Winter Is Coming: Sign Up for CUNY Alert Now
by Jennifer Jarvis 20 Nov '14

20 Nov '14

[QC Banner] From Bill Keller, Vice President for Finance and Administration: The cold snap we are experiencing means that winter is on its way, including snowstorms that may lead to the canceling of classes and closing of the campus. To keep up with what is happening at the college, make sure you are signed up for CUNY Alert. CUNY Alert allows you to receive text, email, and voice alerts concerning weather-related closings and other emergencies on campus. You can choose to receive voice and text messages on your office or personal phone, as well as receive email alerts via your office or home email address. You may include up to five phone numbers and five email addresses. CUNY Alert will be used only for emergency notifications. To sign up, go to http://www.cuny.edu/news/alert.html<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001kZtQVyLHD73AMuymQTcrwO024NL0Jccg3qyUc8x24NoA…>. If you are already registered, please note that your account has been migrated to CUNYfirst, where you may review and modify your contact information at any time. Employees who do not have CUNYfirst accounts--for example, Research Foundation employees--may sign up as Guest Users. Don't wait for that first snowstorm: Sign up for CUNY Alert today. [City University of New York logo] This mail was sent by an automated process. Do not reply to this mail, which cannot accept replies. At the bottom of this email, you will see Constant Contact language that offers the option of using "SafeUnsubscribe" to remove yourself from the email list. We strongly advise you not to unsubscribe because QCmailers may contain critical, timely information you need, such as WebAttendance and WebGrade information for faculty; Human Resources announcements for faculty and staff; and announcements from the Registrar or Bursar for students. This information may not be communicated in any other way but through the QCmailer. Forward email<http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?llr=hb4e4idab&m=1103033957415&ea=…> Queens College, CUNY | 65-30 Kissena Blvd | Flushing | NY | 11367

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[SADivision 0146] Flu shot available for QC faculty and staff- Thursday, 11/20 from 10am to 2pm at Frese Hall 310
by Jennifer Jarvis 13 Nov '14

13 Nov '14

It's no too late! Get your Flu Shot! The Flu Vaccine will be available for Queens College employees on Thursday, November 20th at Frese Hall Rm.310 between the hours of 10am-2pm. Most insurances will be accepted (including GHI). Bring your insurance card. For those without health insurance the cost will be $31.99. Please call Health Services at 7-2760 to reserve your shot.

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[SADivision 0145] Reaffirmation of Commitment to Diversity/Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
by Jennifer Jarvis 05 Nov '14

05 Nov '14

Having trouble viewing this email? Click here <http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?ca=98317802-9970-4af7-a370-c…> [QC Banner] >From President Félix V. Matos Rodríguez: The City University of New York and Queens College are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work and learning environment; and I write to strongly reaffirm Queens College's commitment, and my own commitment, to the principles of affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity. It is the policy of The City University of New York and Queens College to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and provide benefits to employees and to admit and provide services for students without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, legally registered domestic partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, alienage, citizenship, military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic violence. Sexual harassment, a form of sex discrimination, is also prohibited. Most recently, unemployment status was added as a protected category. The City University of New York as a public university system adheres to federal, state, and city laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action including, among others, Section 1324b of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA); Executive Order 11246, as amended; Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended; Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended; the Equal Pay Act of 1963; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the New York State Human Rights Law; and the New York City Human Rights Law. The "protected classes," as delineated in Executive Order 11246: (i.e. Black, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian/Alaskan Native and Women), were expanded on December 9, 1976 by the Chancellor of The City University of New York to include Italian-Americans. The U.S. Office of Management and Budget further expanded these protected classes in 2006 to include two or more races (not Hispanic or Latino) and replaced Asian/Pacific Islander with Asian (not Hispanic or Latino) and Native Hawaiian (not Hispanic or Latino). Black was renamed as Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino), and Hispanic was renamed Hispanic or Latino. I have assigned the responsibility for the implementation and monitoring of our compliance program to the Chief Diversity Officer, Cynthia W. Rountree, Esq., who will also serve as the 504/ADA Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator. The vice presidents, deans, directors, managers, and supervisors share responsibility for ensuring our compliance with these policies and laws. The Office of Compliance and Diversity Programs is located in Kiely Hall 147, and the telephone number is 718-997-5888. I look forward to your energetic involvement in the affirmative/diversity programs, and thank you for your assistance and support as we continue in our efforts. [City University of New York logo]

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[SADivision 0144] Password Change Frequency for CUNYfirst.
by Jennifer Jarvis 01 Nov '14

01 Nov '14

[CUNYfirst-Alert] In June 2014, the CUNY IT Security Procedures were revised to extend password change frequency from every 90 days to at least every 180 days. CUNYfirst’s password change policy has now been revised to reflect this change. CUNYfirst users are now prompted to change their passwords every 180 days. Please inform your user community of this change, where necessary.

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