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AU's Universal Design for Learning Task Force is pleased to share weekly tips to help faculty and staff provide an inclusive learning environment for all students, regardless of differences that may impact learning. This week's tip is:
Headings in Microsoft Programs
Formatted headings should be used to identify and organize content in a document, spreadsheet, or slideshow. Headings help users have a clear understanding of the content, and they make the document more navigable for those using screen readers. It is important to use the formatting headings (heading 1, heading 2, etc.) instead of simply using bold text, as screen readers do not recognize bold text as a heading.
Link: Improving Accessibility with Heading Styles
Submitted by: Meghanne Freivald
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ITS is pleased to announce that we will be migrating to a new platform for telephony on October 12th, 2026 (academic mini-break). This new platform is designed to work with a headset and your computer (desktop or laptop). As part of this project we will be providing everyone with a headset. The current desk phones will not be compatible with this new platform. This initiative supports our efforts to reduce equipment costs and aligns our communications environment with a more efficient operating model.
Under this new approach, we are encouraging departments and employees to move to telephone headsets. We believe headsets provide more comfort, flexibility, and usability while also being significantly less expensive than traditional handsets.
For locations or individuals that require a physical telephone handset, supervisors and budget managers should submit a brief business justification explaining the operational need to [email protected]. Each handset will carry an additional cost of $30 to the division.
ITS will provide additional details regarding the transition process, timelines, and planning requirements in the coming weeks.
This change will allow us to modernize aging equipment while managing costs and provisioning resources more effectively across the institution.
Submitted by: Gary Roberts
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Just as a quick reminder, if you plan to travel abroad with students in the coming year - this can be for conferences, sports team trips, research or any other reason - please make sure to reach out to the Global Education office before you discuss the trip with students.
There is a proposal process, the office runs a health and safety review and there is health and safety paperwork for the students and faculty to fill out as well so please make sure to reach out early so we have time to get everything around!
Submitted by: Laura Johnson
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Get ready for some spooky fun! We're excited to invite all departments to participate in this year's Faculty & Staff Halloween Competition!
Each department is encouraged to:
-Coordinate costumes among team members
-Welcome students who will be trick-or-treating across campus
A starter supply of candy will be provided to participating departments. Departments are encouraged to supplement the provided candy with additional candy as needed for their trick-or-treaters.
During the event, students will vote for their favorite department, and the winning team will receive a special prize!
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
If your department would like to join in the fun, please have one representative complete the participation form by Friday, October 9, 2026.
Please note: There will be no late submissions after October 9. This deadline is necessary so we can finalize the campus map for our trick-or-treaters.
Participation is completely optional! We hope to see you there!
Link: Halloween Competition � Participation Survey
Submitted by: Christine Harris
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Dear Alfred University Community,
At Alfred University, we are committed to maintaining a campus environment in which every member of our community is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. When concerns are raised through Title IX, Human Resources, or other institutional processes, we have an obligation to take those concerns seriously and to address them through appropriate, established processes and procedures.
During an investigation, it is especially important that members of our community refrain from gossip, speculation, or sharing unverified information about the people or circumstances involved.
Investigations involving Title IX or Human Resources matters can be deeply personal and, at times, difficult for everyone involved. Gossip can cause significant harm. Repeating rumors or discussing allegations as though they are established facts can damage reputations, increase distress for those involved, interfere with a fair process, and discourage individuals from coming forward when they have legitimate concerns.
It is important to remember that an allegation is not a finding. Investigations are conducted so that investigators can gather information, consider the relevant evidence, and reach conclusions through a fair and established process. Allowing speculation or rumor to substitute for that process undermines the integrity of the process itself.
We ask all members of the Alfred University community to exercise particular care when discussing matters that may be under investigation:
* Do not spread rumors or unverified information.
* Do not speculate publicly about who may be involved or what may have occurred.
* Do not share confidential information, investigative materials, or personal details with others who do not have a legitimate need to know.
* Do not pressure, intimidate, or attempt to influence individuals who may participate in an investigation.
* If you have information relevant to a matter, provide it through the appropriate University process rather than through informal discussion by contacting the Title IX Coordinator ([email protected]).
At the same time, we want to be clear that asking our community to avoid gossip does not mean that individuals should remain silent about harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct, retaliation, or other concerns. Nor does this email serve as a curtail of anyone's first amendment rights.
Our shared responsibility is to create a culture in which concerns can be raised without fear, investigations can proceed without interference, and all individuals are treated with dignity while the facts are being established.
Sincerely,
Michelle Carroll
Title IX and Compliance Coordinator
[email protected]
Deb Drain
Chief Human Resources Officer
[email protected]
Submitted by: Michelle Carroll
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Are you planning to teach a course Spring Semester 2027 that is cross-listed with any of the following four academic programs: Social Justice Studies, Africana Studies, or Women's and Gender Studies? If so, please contact Janet McClain with this information.
If you are planning to teach a course that is cross-listed with WGST or that you would like to have cross-listed with WGST, please contact Meredith Field ([email protected]) by September 30th.
For Social Justice Studies please contact Beth Johnson ([email protected]) by October 2nd.
Thank you for your help with this!
Submitted by: Janet McClain
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Thinking about graduate or professional school? Alfred University now has even more pathways to help you get there.
New partnerships with Syracuse University and the University at Buffalo create graduate opportunities in a wide range of fields, including art therapy, forensic science, health sciences, museum studies, business, artificial intelligence, public health, communications, education, and more. Some pathways include benefits such as early assurance, streamlined admission, reserved seats, application fee waivers, or graduate tuition scholarships.
And these are in addition to Alfred's existing partnerships in areas such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, law, nursing, sustainability, and chiropractic.
Whatever your major, there may be a pathway that fits your interests and plans after Alfred. Take a look at the attached summary to explore the programs, eligibility requirements, and benefits available to Alfred students.
Attachment: Academic Partnerships - New and Existing Pathways
Submitted by: Jean Cardinale
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Did you know Alfred University holds a TEDx event? If you're interested in being a speaker at the next TEDx event, applications are open now! The theme for TEDxAlfred 2027 is "Uncharted Territory."
Reach out to [email protected] to submit an application!
Submitted by: TEDx Alfred
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