| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 45.57 |
| Liaison | Steven Sypniewski |
| Submission Date | Jan. 24, 2025 |
SUNY Buffalo State
PRE-4: Reporting Methodologies
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
N/A |
Sarah
Reid Campus Planner Campus Planning |
Narrative outlining the data collection process used in the preparation of this report:
The STARS lead personnel reviewed the criteria and identified areas across campus that they felt could provide the data in each credit. Each person received a letter from the President requesting they participate in the STARS process. An initial meeting was held, and a presentation was given using the suggested power point in the resources tab.
After the initial meeting, each participant received a specific email about their credit and the technical manual section pertaining to their credit(s) were attached. They were asked to respond by one of the following:
- providing the information.
- stating the credit was not attainable and/or data not available.
- Suggest another individual/department that could provide the information.
Once the information was received, the individuals leading the process reviewed and entered the information with a few exceptions where the person gathering the information also entered the information.
List of personnel who led the reporting process:
Sarah Reid, AIA - Campus Planner
Steve Sypniewski - Asst. Campus Planner and Aboretum Manager
List of additional personnel who contributed to the reporting process:
Glen Bucello - Chartwells Resident District Manager
Elizabeth Ching-Bush - Interim Dean of Students
Kristin Fields - Director of Continuing Professional Studies
Dr. Lisa Morrison-Fronckowiak - Chief Diversity Officer
Yves Gachette - Director of Institutional Research
Brandon Gilliland - Director of Financial Aid
Dr. Scott Goodman - Interim AVP Academic Affairs
Jeff Hammer - Sr. Director of Environmental Health and Safety
Mike Lewis - Interim AVP of Administrative Operations
David Loreto - Executive Director of Admissions
Kristy Mediak - Director of Accounts Payable & Procurement Services
Laura Rao - Director of Civic and Community Engagement
Jim Thor - Interim Vice President of Financial Operations
Jamie Warnes - AVP of Human Resource Management
Brian Wittmer - Design and Construction Manager
Were students involved in the data collection process?:
Narrative outlining how students were involved in the data collection process:
Description of the internal data quality controls used in the preparation of this report:
The technical manual sections pertaining to each credit were sent to each participant. This explained the information needed and how to gather it. They were asked to use Fall 2023 data for enrollment and FY 23-24 (7/1/2023-6/30/2024) as the base year for any data.
We relied on the participant to provide the data as they were the expert. Most credits had supporting documentation that were URL links and/or attached documents. Any calculations provided were reviewed where possible.
Were any independent audits or external assurance processes used in the preparation of this report?:
Narrative outlining the independent audits or external assurance processes used in the preparation of this report:
Notes about the information provided for this credit:
Additional documentation for this credit:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.