Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Friendly Mister President
Skip Sullivan our
new president is one of the friendliest men I know. He is very approachable,
easy to talk to, and makes you feel like you are no different than anyone else.
The other night I went to the breast cancer volleyball game and had the
pleasure of sitting next to the president. The game was a very enjoyable
experience. In my opinion, a president that is involved in the campus
community, shows school spirit by participating in multiple campus events such
as sports, and gets to know the students, is a dedicated individual. Attending
a college where the president is so involved helps make the whole college
experience worthwhile because I feel that I am a part of the Alfred State
community.
A Look into the Food between State and AU
I am an Alfred State student but this year I am also
an AU student too because I take a class and have a job in the main dining hall
on campus. I have always heard that the food at AU was terrible. I noticed that
this concept is not that far off. When I work as a checker I noticed that
several AU students commented on my take out Alfred State lunch from the
Terrace. They said that my lunch looked a lot better that the lunch they were
going to have. I honestly think it’s sad to think about that my lunch looks
better than theirs even if it’s just dino nuggets and cottage cheese. The Terrace
at least lets us see what the food specials will be for the day before you go
inside. AU students have no idea what food they will be served for that day. I
have tasted the AU food during my dinner shift that I work and I agree that the
food can be terrible but it is not terrible all the time. I may complain about
the Terrace food sometimes but really I will take the Terrace food over AU food
any day.
The Terrace has a tendency to buy food premade but
everything at AU is cooked fresh and homemade daily. This is interesting but at
least you know that the food served doesn’t have as much salt, and grease that
Alfred State has in it. AU offers more vegetarian options for their students.
AU doesn’t have garbage cans in the dining hall as State does but they compost
their food they cook and students throw away. I wish that Alfred State has a
much eco-consciousness as AU. I would rather have no garbage cans and compost
all the food we throw away every day. It’s such a big waste all the food state
throws away on a daily basis. Another difference between AU and State is the
food is a lot fancier at AU. I expected this to be true anyway but it’s really
interesting how weird it’s. For example when I eat dinner during my break I
wanted to eat some soup. I walk over to the soup and it says vegetable. I like
vegetable so I was like ok. I thought it was going to be like the vegetable
soap you get in Wegmans. I was totally wrong. It was weird vegetable. I didn’t
really know what was in it exactly but it didn’t meet my expectations at all. I
think often when I see the food being served for dinner do you ever make food
that is not high end?
History in the Making the President’s Inauguration
Alfred
State’s Voices started the festivities with prelude music with a special
rendition of New York New York Alfred style. Then the clubs and organizations
of the college started the recessional holding signs that said what their
passions were. Then the recessional had faculty/staff, colleges/universities in
the surrounding area, and bag pipers. The Alfred Men’s Faculty Quartet sung the
national anthem. Skip was inaugurated as the 12th president. President
Sullivan remarked “This day is not about me it’s about the students”.
Pioneering Passions was the common theme of the inauguration. Alfred State
students have been involved in helping to build homes in New Orleans, disaster
relief in Haiti, a new library in Sio, and orphanage for the Angels of
Honduras.
“Just as the pioneers did not know what they
would face when they took their families west, they knew that opportunities
awaited them. Many of our student’s face that same uncertainty but know that
passion is the vehicle that will drive their success and education is the GPS that
will guide those passions” Skip remarked. Many students have moved west to
Alfred facing some if the same uncertainties that the pioneering forefathers
and pioneering families once did. Alfred State faculty and staff are here to
make sure that students reach their destination in their wagon of life. The
president encouraged students not to lose their pioneering spirit, try
something different and outside of their comfort zone. “While passion may fade
from time to time, find and invest in those things for which you have passion.
Do the things that you love” Sullivan said.
“As president of
Alfred State, I view it as my responsibility to help you grow. It is my
responsibility to create an environment that is safe and that fosters both the
pioneer and the passion inside of you. Today, I want to pay tribute to our
students; our past, present, and future students. You are the reason I am here
today.
After the
inauguration ended the students were dismissed by the president. The students
then lined up from the top of the library steps to the Student Leadership Building
to cheer and led everyone to the reception. The reception showcased the students
and the accomplishments of clubs. There was lots of food, the band played, and
everyone got to personally congratulate the president if they wanted to. Alfred
State Voices serenated the president with songs and he liked it so much he even
chimed in. During a brief interview he said that he is excited with the turnout
of the inauguration and looking forward to things happening in Alfred. Students
can look forward to the college expanding more with more programs, degrees, and
dorms.
Alfred State
College is proud to welcome Skip Sullivan to the Alfred family. Since he
arrived on campus he has been involved with student’s right from the start
going to sporting events, going to dinners, and getting to know them on a
personal level. “I am passionate about being student-centered. I am passionate
about being a pioneer, and I am passionate about Alfred State.”
Little Angels of Alfred
Little
Angels of Alfred
By
Lynnette Lockwood
In
Honduras, 40% of newborn babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) die
on a daily basis from preventable deaths. These deaths are caused by infections
due to the lack of adequate sanitation. 56% of the babies die daily waiting for space to become available
in the NICU. The Little Angels of
Honduras Club is an organization that was formed recently that strives to
reduce the infant mortality rate in Honduras by assisting with the provision of
optimal conditions for pregnancy, birth, and newborn care. The strategy that
the organization follows has four parts: provide, support, engage, and
construct. Provide is assisting with immediate needs in hospitals. Support is
national education and policy change about the issue. Engage is reducing the
number of high-risk teenage pregnancies. Construct involves building a new
maternal and infant care hospital. The vision of this organization is to give
generations of parents the gift of hope and the ability to take their babies
home.
Alfred
State College Little Angels of Honduras Club was started by Ashley Ebel. Ashley
is a civic engagement advocate. The club is being
sponsored by Kyle Jordan and Christian Perry. Christian is a graduate of Alfred
State and the design team manager for the Little Angels organization. Ebel
described her personal experiences and how this influenced her to start the
Little Angels Club,
I actually
met the co-founder, Christian Perry through EPLP. For blue level I had to
go to a few different speeches on campus and
only a few of us showed up to
Christian's.
I felt a connection because I had volunteered internationally and that is
how
he started all of this. I also had a connection with it because both of my
younger
sisters
were born premature and it was crazy for me to think if they had been born in
Honduras
they wouldn't be here today. I really want to make more people aware of
the
problems and help this new organization grows so that they can continue to do
the
work they do and expand to making a difference in another area.
The Little Angels of Honduras Club wants
to raise money, sell t-shirts, let people know about their cause, have supply
drives, and eventually have mission trips to Honduras. Supply drives would
include simple things such as antibacterial gel, soap, newborn hats, gloves,
baby clothes, bottles, diapers, and wipes.
Welcome Class of 2014
Hello, I
am Lynnette Lockwood, the Associate Editor of Tor Echo, and I want to
officially welcome you to Alfred State SUNY College of Technology. Alfred State
is a wonderful place to learn, grow, find your true passion, and discover who
you really are and what makes you truly happy. Make sure that you take full
advantage of the opportunities offered here at Alfred. Get involved in clubs
and organizations on campus and off campus. AU is across the street and they
will accept Alfred State students with open arms. You are invited to
participate in any club/organization AU has and any events. Alfred State
students can take classes at AU for free as long as you take at least 12
credits and maintain a 2.0 GPA. We have over 90 clubs and organizations and I
am sure you can find something that you want to do. Go out there make new
friends, and talk to people. Have fun but don’t forget to study. One of the
biggest challenges is finding a proper balance between clubs and study time.
Burn out can occur and that is not healthy.
Be wary
of the freshman 15. It’s not a rumor; it’s 100% true. There are many food
places around campus. The healthiest option and the most variety is the Terrace.
Try to limit your contact to Friendly’s, Taco Bell, Evergreen, and 10 Elm. If
you want to stay in shape and not gain as much weight, take walks around
campus, use the Mind Spa, or join the health and wellness club.
Everyone
here at Alfred State is very welcoming and willing to help in any way. If you
need help finding your way, feeling overwhelmed, don’t be afraid to ask any
upperclassman, faculty or staff for help. Savor your time here at Alfred State
because it will fly by. Don’t just sit on the sidelines. You’re your experience
memorable and leave behind your fingerprints on Alfred State.
Case Model 2 Vesid
ACCES-VR, formerly known as VESID, is part of the New York State Education Department and works with students, families and school districts to coordinate appropriate services for students with disabilities who are graduating high school and entering adult vocational rehabilitation and related services. This is the crucial part of ACCES-VR; to enable students to achieve the maximum success in post-school activities such as employment, college, independent living, and community participation. Students will be referred to ACCES-VR when the school, student and parents mutually agree that the student's disability will interfere with their ability to work in the community. The services are based on the individual student’s needs, preferences, potential, abilities and interests. These activities include instruction, community experiences, and development of employment, living skills and functional vocational evaluation. The transition services include service planning and the applicant is teamed up with a counselor/case manager who contributes knowledge of rehabilitation services and outcomes; is the broker consultant, planner, and coordinator, while setting goals (Vocational Rehabilitation: VR).
If a candidate’s employment objective requires college training, ACCES-VR can provide tuition assistance, fees, books and required materials, partial room and board and related support for consumers who meet eligibility based on their economic need. ACCES-VR consumers must establish an individualized plan for employment (IPE) with an employment objective requiring college training to qualify for assistance. In all instances students and families must first access traditional financial aid such as the New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), federal PELL grants and/or Veterans college aid prior to relying on ACCES-VR sponsorship. At virtually every college campus throughout New York State, there are disability related resources available to assist students with disabilities with full access and accommodations (Vocational Rehabilitation: VR).
Another service offered by ACCES-VR is independent Living Centers which provide an array of services that assist clients to live fully integrated and self-directed lives. They assist with all aspects of living, learning and earning while providing a set of core services, which focus on promoting self-help, equal access, peer role modeling, personal growth, and empowerment. These services help meet the needs of the individual and the community. The core services are peer counseling, and independent living skills training which teaches life skills, budgeting, meal preparation, arranging transportation, personal assistance services, job seeking, and self-advocacy (Vocational Rehabilitation: VR).
Individual and Systems Advocacy addresses access to equal opportunities in social, economic, educational, and legal rights. Other services include housing assistance, acquiring and maintaining appropriate benefits and entitlements, communication barrier consultation, learning how to use, repair, and maintain equipment, registering to vote, in-service training, workshops/seminars on disability issues, and disability laws (Vocational Rehabilitation: VR).
ACCES-VR has a role-based case management model. Role-based case management focuses on the roles the case manager performs. The case manager is a broker. Role-based is an integrated care model. The goal is to meet all the needs of the client which includes intake interviews, data gathering, planning, linking the client to services, coordinating and delivering services, referral, and evaluation (Woodside, McClam, 2013).
What appeals to me about this program is that the case manager assumes many roles, the eligibility is clear, and when people refer to the organization I understand the services that the organization offers. I like the close relationship that they build with the client. What I do not like about this program is they are limited to the services they provide and the client must seek other organizations to receive additional help in areas that they may need. I can see myself working for this organization. I recognize the significance of being a case manager and assisting others to problem solve their situations and I can see myself being a case manager. The multicultural case management issues this organization faces are dealing with various types of disabilities and coordinating with other agencies to provide services that their client may need.
The Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) is a very good organization that helps people with disabilities gain access to employment and independent living services.
Community Fair Success
On
September 11th, 2014 Alfred State hosted the 2nd annual Community Involvement in the Student
Leadership Center. There were approximately 25 community-based
organizations from Alfred and surrounding areas. Some of the organizations that
were involved were Alfred Box of Books Library, Alfred Community Garden,
Allegany Arc, Allegany County Youth Court, Almond Library, Children and Youth
Learning Initiative, Hornell Family YMCA, and Turning Point Catholic Charities
just to name a few. This fair is important to the college students because it
offers the students a chance to become involved in civic engagement
opportunities. The fair helps students connect with organizations that need
volunteers, networking opportunities for internships and future employment. The
students were even able to swipe their id card to add the event to their Co-Curricular Transcript to show
to future employers.
A Look Into School Spirit
School spirit is a term that you often hear at
pep rallies, and it is a concept that has been instilled in us
for generations, but school spirit
is much more. It can be demonstrated
in a variety of ways. School spirit is having high enthusiasm about an
institution, expressing a positive attitude, regular attendance at school
related activities, supporting their sports, wearing school colors such as team
clothing and face paint, and being involved in extracurricular activities. School
spirit is often ongoing even after leaving the institution.
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