2008 Woodie Awards
Plattsburgh State is near launching a new computerized alert system designed to notify the entire campus of emergency situations in approximately 30 seconds. The system will send text and voice messages to subscriber's phones and fax machines. (1) comment
The education department is implementing dramatic changes in hopes of reaching national accreditation. Students and professors are excited about changes to the program and look forward to future development. (1) comment
Students, especially those who live off-campus, have been having more and more difficulty finding on-campus parking in recent years. Still, there have been few solutions offered to solve the problem. (0) comments
An increase in tuition at SUNY schools is likely to occur as early as 2008. Some recommend tuition be increased by a small rate each year and used to fund improvements to campuses and hiring new faculty. (0) comments
A low amount of asbestos was found in Hartman Theatre and is currently being removed. The project is expected to be completed by mid-October and those involved do not believe anyone to be at risk of health problems. (0) comments
Those enrolled in the ROTC program have started classes at Plattsburgh State, despite mixed feelings about their presence on-campus. Courses for ROTC members include Introduction to ROTC, U.S. Army Leadership & Training in Small Organizations and Team Development. (1) comment
There have been a number of recent break-ins and thefts from locked vehicles parked in Lot 18 behind Wilson Hall. The incidents are currently under investigation. (0) comments
A number of problems with the roof of Banks Hall, including holes, leaks and foul odors, has resulted in much-needed renovation to the roof. (0) comments
A storage building next to Banks Hall is set to be demolished, one part of a much larger plan to renovate several buildings on-campus. (0) comments