Paws with a Cause-Animal Assistant Interventions in Education
Presented by: Krista Vince Garland, Associate Professor, Exceptional Education Department
The concept of including animal assisted interventions (AAI) into school and classrooms has become more widely accepted as avenues to promote positive school climate, increase student and teachers’ social/emotional well-being, and to promote student learning. Robust research outcomes are emerging that indicate correlations between AAI and positive educational learner experiences. Presenters will guide participants in knowledge on the similarities and distinct differences between emotional support animals, service dogs, and therapy dogs. Typical roles within school settings for each of these groups of animals will be described. Information on current vernacular will be reviewed and resources will be provided to assist individuals in contacting recognized AAI organizations that adhere to quality standards of practice at the professional level. A practical outline of enhanced, safe, and effective AAI activities will be shared with participants.
Facilitated by: Andy Binder, Director of Operations for the Performing Art Center
Need a break? Join Performing Arts Center Director, Andy Binder, as he hosts a virtual Zoom trivia contest for Buffalo State faculty and staff. Questions will cover a wide variety of topics, including geography, pop culture, history, science, and random facts. This program is coordinated by the Professional Development Center as part of our Employee Campus Connections, Health, and Wellness Series.
Developing Your Faculty Biography Page
Presented by: Chris Parana, James Gerland & Melissa Meehan, web administration director, Marketing and Communications
The Marketing and Communications Office and Computer Information Systems are pleased to present a relaxed working session to help faculty showcase their hard work on the college website. Buffalo State's faculty biography pages (found on department sites) offer a personalized showcase for faculty members' education, research interests, and accomplishments and are geared to the wide audience of prospective students, the campus community, other institutions, and the public. In this session, learn how to access, develop, and maintain your faculty biography webpage using Drupal, the college’s content management system. We'll cover the fundamentals of how to edit your faculty biography page, as well as what types of information might be included and how to best present that information. Accessibility and multimedia will be addressed during this session as well.
Presented by: Linda Carignan-Everts, WNY EAP Coordinator
Have you been sitting at your desk all morning? Working from home provides the flexibility to be more active, but it’s up to you to make it happen. This fast-paced seminar will incorporate ways to increase your activity throughout your workday. The first tip will be to stand up during the workday, so to add some fun to the seminar, participants will be encouraged to stand instead of sitting.
Presented by: Kristen Helling, Student Resource Coordinator, Dean of Students Office
Kristen Helling was lucky enough to be able to attend RISE Toronto in March right before the boarder shut down. In this session we will chat about what was learned, best practices in personal development and share the most inspiring and tactical advice for living a more vibrant life - starting right where you're at. Imagine being able to start your day with gratitude! Every. Single. Day. PDF’s of conference handouts will be provided to registered participants.
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