�The program will expose the students to some of the problems University Police Officers face every day and at the same time will expose the officers to some of our student-athletes,� Ford said. �This is one of those things that only good can come from.�
According to Wiley, both the players and the officers are excited about this opportunity and so far, approximately 60 players have volunteered to participate in the program. He added that special planning will be used to ensure that the program will not interfere with the players� academic schedules. University Police officers assigned to Quad Liaison duties will coordinate the department�s efforts. The program took effect after spring break.
The EPC recommendation came after approval of the proposal in January of the University�s
Intercollegiate Athletics Advisory Board.
Proponents of the issue have said that the move to Division I would provide national visibility to the
athletic program, consistent with the national reputation of Albany�s academic and research program; and
that it would assist in student recruitment and development. They also point out that Albany�s transition
from NCAA Division III to Division II athletics has gone smoothly academically and athletically in the
past two years.
Little opposition has been expressed at IAAB and EPC open hearings on the matter. In this issue (page 4),
however, professor of mathematics Edward Thomas argues against the wisdom of the proposal.
In addition, the Senate sponsors the Richard J. Roth Journalism Fellowship, for applicants in pursuit of
journalism/public relations careers; and the Richard A. Wiebe Public Service Fellowship.
For application forms and more information, contact the campus liaison officer, Joseph F. Zimmerman of
the Graduate School of Public Affairs, at 442-5378 or 439-9440. E-mail address is:
[email protected].
The first visit of a candidate is today, April 2, when Samuel Gorovitz, professor of philosophy at Syracuse
University, meets the faculty at an open reception/forum from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Terrace Lounge of
the Campus Center. A similar reception/forum will occur on the Downtown Campus from 3 to 4 p.m. in the
Rudolph Room in the basement of Husted Hall. Along with meeting with President Hitchcock and touring
the campus, Gorovitz will be in Albany from April 1-3.
The same schedule will apply to the next candidate, Daniel M. Fogel, professor of English, vice provost for
academic affairs and dean of the Graduate School at Louisiana State University on Thursday, April 3. His
entire Albany visit runs April 2-4.
The following week will host the interview of Judy L. Genshaft, the current Interim Vice President for
Academic Affairs, a post she has held since 1995 after serving three years as dean of the School of
Education. A professor of psychology, she will interview from April 9-11.
The fourth candidate scheduled for interviews is Risa Palm, professor of geography and dean of the
College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Oregon. She will be in Oregon April 13-15.
Times and locations for faculty receptions/fora for the final two visits were not finalized at Update press
time.
Senate to Discuss Division I on April 7
The Executive Committee of the Senate has received a recommendation from its Educational Policy
Council (EPC) to move the University�s athletic competition from its current National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA) Div. II level to NCAA Division I. Faculty will be invited to attend the Senate meeting
on Monday, April 7.
Graduate/Post-Graduate Fellowships
The New York State Senate is again offering graduate/post-graduate fellowships for 1996-97, designed to
provide talented individuals with an intimate knowledge of New York State Government. Applicants must
be U.S. citizens enrolled full-time in pursuance of an advanced degree. Each fellow receives a stipend of
$22,575 and is eligible for certain benefits and options.
Final Four Candidates for Academic Affairs
The search for the position of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs has narrowed to four
candidates, according to Frank Thompson, dean of the Graduate School of Public Affairs and chair of the
search committee for the post.