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Students participating in one of Dickinson's 3+2 engineering linkage programs will attend Dickinson for three years and then the engineering program for two years. Upon successful completion of the fifth year of school, students will earn two Bachelor of Science degrees: one from Dickinson and one from the engineering school.
Students will be admitted via the linkage agreements with Columbia University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute or Case Western Reserve when they meet the following criteria:
An overall Grade Point Average of 3.3 or higher (for Columbia) or 3.0 or higher (for RPI and Case) Three letters of recommendation: one from a science professor and one from a mathematics professor, one from the program liaison. Completion of required prerequisite courses by the end of the junior year at Dickinson Completion of all Dickinson major and distribution requirements by the end of the junior year at Dickinson
* At the discretion of the Dickinson faculty in the department of your major, 1-2 courses from Columbia may be allowed to transfer back to Dickinson to count as the senior seminar course(s) for your major.
Please note that Dickinson College financial aid does not extend to the student's time at the engineering school. Check with the engineering school for their current financial aid policy.
Intent to participate in the 3+2 program must be expressed to the program liaison early on in your time at Dickinson.
Program Liaisons:
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Case Western Reserve: Hans Pfister
Columbia University: Laura Kilko
Regular advising appointments are highly encouraged.
All materials must be submitted to the program liaison by January 30 of your junior year.
Applications are available on the Columbia University web site beginning December 1.
Applications are available on the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Case Western Reserve web sites year round.
The following engineering majors are available at Columbia:
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Physics
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Earth & Environmental Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering & Management Systems
- Engineering Mechanics
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Operations Research
Several pre-requisite courses are required to be eligible for the 3+2 linkage with Columbia University. They are listed below. Each engineering major also has additional pre-requisites. A minimum "B" grade must be earned in all pre-requisite courses. Please contact Laura Kilko for more information.
- Calculus I, II, III, IV - Fulfilled by taking MATH 170, MATH 171, MATH 270
- Mechanics & Thermodynamics - Fulfilled by taking PHYS 131
- Electricity, Magnetism and Optics - Fulfilled by taking PHYS 132
- General Chemistry - Fulfilled by taking CHEM 131 or 141
- Lab Requirement - Fulfilled by taking any Div III lab course
- Intro. to Computer Science & C++, Python, JAVA or MATLAB - Fulfilled by taking, COMP 131 or 132
- 27 non-technical credit hours - Fulfilled by taking 7 additional Humanities or Social Science courses
- Principles of Economics - Fulfilled by taking ECON 111 & ECON 112
- English Composition - Fulfilled by completing the First-Year Seminar
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute & Case Western Reserve The following engineering majors are available:
- Aeronautical Engineering (RPI)
- Biomedical Engineering (RPI, Case)
- Chemical Engineering (RPI, Case)
- Civil Engineering (RPI, Case)
- Computer Engineering (Case)
- Electric Power Engineering (RPI)
- Electrical Engineering (RPI, Case)
- Engineering Science (RPI)
- Environmental Engineering (RPI)
- Fluid and Thermal Sciences (Case)
- Management Engineering (RPI)
- Mechanical Engineering (RPI, Case)
- Metallurgy and Materials Science (RPI, Case)
- Nuclear Engineering (RPI)
- Polymer Science (Case)
- System and Control Engineering (Case)
Several pre-requisite courses are required to be eligible for the linkages with RPI and Case Western. They are listed below. Each engineering major may also have additional pre-requisites. Please contact Hans Pfister for more information.
- Calculus I, II, III - Fulfilled by taking MATH 170, MATH 171, MATH 270
- Differential Equations - Fulfilled by taking MATH 271
- Mechanics - Fulfilled by taking PHYS 131
- Electricity and Magnetism - Fulfilled by taking PHYS 132
- Relativity and Quantum Physics - Fulfilled by taking PHYS 212
- States of Matter, Atomic and Molecular Structure, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium and Kinetics - Fulfilled by taking CHEM 141
- Chemistry Lab - Fulfilled by taking CHEM 241
- >One course in the use of computers for numerical analysis - Fulfilled by taking COMP 131
- Six to 12 courses in the humanities and social sciences, depending on the engineering school - These are normally satisfied by the regular Dickinson distribution requirements


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In Borneo Malaysia, Kubah National Park sits as a little known gem. Visited mostly by hot, water seeking tourists for its waterfall, the park boasts an impressive number of nocturnal frogs. For those keen on unique wildlife experience or lover of frogs, this park is a must visit spot.
Chris did a bunch of research and we learned that we could stay overnight in the park hostel. We got ourselves ready and hopped on a bus with the plan to stay for two nights.
If you are a quiet, respectful and self-reliant traveler or wildlife enthusiast, this place is for you! Atop a very steep 1 km hill, lays a frog pond. Every evening dozens of species of frogs make their way down to the pond. The different frog calls fill the night air as each evening this orchestra ensues.
So many times people hear frogs, but they don't actually get to see them. The ribbits and croaking calls come from deep within some reeds or undetected in a marshy bog. At Kubah, the frogs slowly emerge from the dense forest and are on display to show their beauty. They might just be sitting on a leaf or tree for a while, calling, and then eventually jump or fly down another 10 feet and repeat as they make their way to the water.
Even if you may have never considered yourself a frog lover before, I can't help but wonder if your opinion will be altered after taking a look at these species below. Some of these frogs we could identify and some we are just not sure of.
This is why we loved the frogs of Kubah National Park:
The Eyes
Hello looking into those big beautiful eyes!
The bulging eyes of most frogs allow them to see in front, to the side and partially to the back.
When a frog swallows it's food, it blinks and pushes it's eyes down into the roof of it's mouth. This helps push the food down it's throat.
The Feet
The feet! Look at these amazing, gripping feet!
So in Kubah National Park there is an estimated 55+ species of frogs in just this park alone. We are pretty sure this was the Harlequin Flying Frog, but we are not frog id experts as there can be a lot of variation so if you can confirm some of these species, please do so in the comments!
It is just amazing how they can hang on.
Many frog feet have little 'sticky pads' on their toes. A mucus is secreted from the toes that enables them to grip to a variety of surfaces.
The delicate membranes just amazed me.
The color
I just loved this red frog. Each frog was so unique both in appearance and body structure.
We believe this green frog was the copper cheeked frog or also called the white lipped frog.
Interesting fact to help you win your next game of trivia: a group of frogs is called an army.
We believe this frog from Kubah National Park was either the File Eared Tree Frog, or also called the Borneo Eared Tree Frog.
The Wow Factor
Just plain and simple, these frogs are like 'wow.' Look at those little feet above!
I thought it was note worthy how the frogs didn't fear us. They had no reason to think we were a threat and they just did their thing. This one just hopped onto our tripod, called for a little while and then hopped down. I think there is a life metaphor here!
At no other time have I been able to closely study the features of so many different frogs like this. Sure, while in Costa Rica we got to have great sightings of the red eyed tree frog, but only in Kubah National Park have we seen this many frogs, this close up.
Each frog has a call that is unique to their species.
Because they are so cool!
Yep, frogs just moved up a notch in my book.
I certainly came to appreciate our little frog friends a lot more after spending a couple nights with them up in the forest. This was the living room of the forest hostel.
Above shows the kitchen area where there was a nice stream running out the back – nature's music!
I hope you enjoy looking at these frogs. Had we realized just how cool and easy this park was to visit, we would have chosen to stay a third night. Kubah National Park is a nocturnal photographers dream park. I certainly hope this post has awed you just a little bit with our leaping friends beauty.
Ways anyone can help frogs anywhere they are in the world:
Frogs are very sensitive to pollution – Do not use any chemicals on your lawns or toxic fertilizers on your lawn. Ask if your place of work is using chemical fertilizers, if they are, ask them to stop. Sometimes all it takes is one person to make a request and a change can happen.
Stay on hiking trails – it makes a big difference in reducing erosion and not destroying small habitats you might not even realize you are walking on
Continue your education – before moving to Vermont I didn't even know what vernal pools were. (Do you?) Basically what happens is every spring, as the snow is melting, scattered throughout forests, pools of water will remain a little while longer than anywhere else. By the time summer comes and if you were hiking through the forest, you'd have no idea they were there. But these pools play a critical role in helping frogs and other animals have enough habit and food sources so they can move about through the forest, look for mates, keep genetic diversity high and thus keep species alive. If these vernal pools are not recognized and the habitat gets developed, frogs and other animal habits become drastically reduced, inbreeding occurs and the species will eventually die out. All this back knowledge then becomes a lot more meaningful when perhaps in your town, there's a vote or debate about whether or not vernal pool mapping should be included in a town's budget. (Um, yep, it should.)
If you go:
In Kuching, we stayed at Marco Polos and loved our stay there. We also checked out the facilities and heard from other travelers they enjoyed their stay at Singgahsana Lodge.
I tried to book online here for the park and was unsuccessful. So I just called up the office (+6) 082 248088 and made the booking no problem. They have hostel rooms which are very affordable at 15 MYR per bed, per night. Or you can rent forest lodges which do cost more.
TIP: If you are a couple or single traveler even, request Room 3 as it only has two beds in it! Then for 30 MYR you have your own room – score!
At the time of our visit it did not seem like it was very busy to stay over night, so maybe you'll have the place to yourselves anyway!
Entrance fee for non-Malaysian: 20 MYR pp
Unlike some of the other parks that have canteens, you have to bring all your own food. This was not a huge deal as we just did instant noodles, crackers and granola for the morning and brought snacks. They have a fridge, stove and sink.
You can boil all your drinking water there with the kettle. We did this and had no problems.
Looking for another great park near by? Please check out this post: Bako National Park – Home of Proboscis Monkeys. We based out of Kuching to go to this park too.
So what do you think? Did your love of frogs just jump up?
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We like to wait until we have a price, release date and allocation information before accepting pre-orders. We don't yet know when these will be announced, but we're hoping it will be sometime this summer.
I've read reports that it will be left up to third party publishers when it comes to limiting the playing of used games on PS4. What are your thoughts on the impact this will have on your used game market?
There has been a lot of speculation on this topic. Console manufacturers understand that recent surveys indicate 60+ percent of video game consumers would be less likely to purchase a new console that did not play pre-owned games. Also, used games generate more than $1 billion of trade credit annually, 70 percent of which is credited towards purchasing new games and new hardware. We are committed to supporting the gaming community with the widest offering of hardware and software in all formats as the industry evolves. Given that there are more than 100 million current generation systems in the U.S. alone, that market will remain alive for some time to come.
Sony also plans on using Gaikai to stream its catalog, over time, of PS1, PS2 and PS3 games directly to consumers. How might this impact the used game industry?
I think consumers will want to see and try this future technology before committing to purchase based solely on the streaming feature. Plus, the cost of this service is still unknown. Even with digital options potentially available, our buy-sell-trade business will continue to offer a compelling value proposition for those entry-level consumers.
What opportunities do you see PS4's connectivity and social features opening up to GameStop and its PowerUp rewards members?
In addition to the great relationships that we develop in our stores, we also have online relationships with more than 50 million gamers through PowerUp Rewards and our various web properties. We expect to leverage these relationships to bring gaming, insight and connectivity to gamers across the world to enhance the experience they are getting with the social features on the new systems.
What type of anticipation has there been for PS4 with your PowerUp rewards members pre and post presentation?
We opened up our PS4 First to Know list to PowerUp Rewards members immediately following the announcement. In just a week, we had hundreds of thousands of members sign up so they can be the first to know when we start taking pre-orders and other PS4 news.


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Be Weary Of Okinawan Tea Sellers
Have you ever seen ads on the internet claiming they possess the "real" Okinawan tea? I'm sure you have, and after reading this article you will have a very good reason to stay away from them.
It seems as if people on the internet will try to make money in any fashion possible. Some people just don't have the morals to care if they lie to people and rip them off. This is the case with anybody charging extraordinary amounts of money for this tea and try to claim that it's very rare.
I won't name specific websites, but some of them claim Okinawan tea will reduce your weight line by a certain amount and that it is some "special" blend.
I'll do you a favor and let you in on a little secret. All major teas such as white, green, oolong, and black tea, come from one plant. The camellia senensis produces a tea leaf and depending on the amount of fermentation it receives, it is then labeled as one of those 4.
Because of how the fermentation interacts with the leaves, they end up with slightly different properties, but none of them produce the amount of weight loss that these websites are saying they do.
Yes, all tea will help tremendously with things such as weight loss in small amounts, cardiovascular health, brain health, reducing illness, and many others. However, be wary of websites who claim these benefits will come in miraculous proportions.
The benefits come over a period of time after you've been drinking tea consistently. They do not come overnight, just as most people don't become rich overnight.
By the way, the people of Okinawa are among the longest living people on the planet and also drink the most tea per capita.
Coincidence? I don't think so.
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Mob behavior and threats to free speech described and discussed by Nicholas Christakis
I recommend this excellent discussion by Nicholas Christakis on the topics of mob behavior, moral panics, and current threats to free speech. Illiberal behavior is destroying our ability to talk with each other, notably on the places where we would most expect vigorous exchanges of ideas: college campuses. Christakis is a sociologist and physician who conducts research in the area of biosocial science, investigating the biological predicates and consequences of social phenomena. He directs the Human Nature Lab at Yale University. Sam Harris presents this discussion on his Waking Up podcast.
At the tail end of the podcast, Christakis and Harris mention the work of Greg Lukianoff, President of FIRE, Foundation for Individual Rights in Education.
The mission of FIRE is to defend and sustain individual rights at America's colleges and universities. These rights include freedom of speech, legal equality, due process, religious liberty, and sanctity of conscience—the essential qualities of individual liberty and dignity. FIRE's core mission is to protect the unprotected and to educate the public and communities of concerned Americans about the threats to these rights on our campuses and about the means to preserve them.
FIRE has achieved long successful string of legal victories through its Speech Litigation Project.
Carl Sagan Warns of the Dangers of the Lack of Education.
Carl Sagan, last interview with Charlie Rose before his death in 1996. He warns of the dangers of lack of education and the potential for tyranny.
Bill Nye on the foolish concept of race
I completely agree with Bill Nye on the issue of "race." We should all reject the concept of "race." It is wholly and completely unscientific. We are all of the same species: We are all human beings. Yes, we humans come with different skin colors and we have various features that differ based on our ancestry, but we are all human. In rejecting the concept of "race," I would urge that we maintain and vigorously enforce laws that protect people from other people who foolishly continue to believe in "race" and act on that foolish belief. If we keep clinging to unscientific unsupported notions of "race," though, we will FOREVER be divided for an idiotic reason, regardless of how well-intentioned our belief in "race." Unfortunately, the belief in "race" has long been widespread; and it has long been institutionalized and repeatedly used as a tool for oppression, power and financial gain. Rooting it out of every little corner of the planet will be an immense task requiring that people listen closely to those who do careful science on this issue, and then do their utmost to recognize that every person is of the same species.
Nye does not reject that there are such things as social tribes but warns that they can be destructive: "There have always been tribes . . .but what we have to appreciate now is that we live in a global community. Tribal loyalties are fun when it comes to the Superbowl but they are not relevant when it comes to our future. We are all in this together."
We can fully recognize the need to protect people from racism and racialism while rejecting the concept of race. In my view, we should all be fighting a two front war. Deny the existence of race while at the same time protecting people from the ravages of racism. To anticipate objections to this post, yes, race is social construct that is as real as any social construct. But it is inevitably and ultimately a destructive social construct. It's time to dismantle it while carefully protecting people from bigots.
We can fully recognize the need to protect people from racism and racialism while rejecting the concept of race. In my view, we should all be fighting a two front war. Deny the existence of race while at the same time protecting people from the ravages of racism. I thought I made this clear. Yes, race is social construct that is as real as any social construct. It is an ultimately destructive social construct. Time to dismantle it while protecting people from bigots.
I'm too impatient to wait for those who embrace "race" to wear each other out with insults, wounds and killings. I'm certainly not willing to wait for an interplanetary diaspora. I want the stupidity (and consequent mistreatment of innocent human beings) to stop NOW. There is no need to wait any longer. We can get entirely rid of the notion of race while yet embracing friendships, communities, extended families and extended ancestry, as well as 80,000 types of diversity rooted in real life things. And let's keep in mind that ALL of us have ancestry that undeniably extends to the same place: Africa. We are all ultimately African. Starting now, let's seek diversity only in meaningful things, such as the content of our character.
It will take many people immense effort to break out of the racialist matrix. One of my early steps out was reading about Star-Bellied Sneetches, a book demonstrating that even young children understand the problem. The concept of race is poisonous–used for mischief wherever it is used What I propose is that we embrace people while rejecting race.
this topic really frustrates me because we are all victims of this "race" scam yet we all continue to cling to this empty dangerous concept that you can use a smattering of physical characteristics to judge an entire person. And why is it that a President who has a "white" mother and a "black" father end up being called "black" or "African American"? Are we that low on brain wattage that we oversimplify like this? Why do so many of us cling to race? Ask cui bono, to whom does it benefit? It benefits many in many ways. For some it provides evidence-free victimhood. For others, an instant community. For others, evidence free scapegoats. And for most of us, "race" is a concept born out of laziness – we don't want to do the hard work of really getting to know each other
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Path dependence plays into this issue big time. If people had been getting along, oblivious to skin color or other trivial physical characteristics we associate with "race," and if someone came along and suggested, "Hey, let's start generalizing about what kind of person we are dealing with on the basis of 'race," a totally unscientific and incoherent concept that I have invented based on trivial physical characteristics of humans. As people with geographically correlated trivial characteristics intermarry over time, it will become more and more absurd to determine who is of what race. I propose in fact, that a President who has a "white" mother and a "black" father will be deemed "black," and this will invite people to treat him/her with unwarranted presumptions as to what kind of person he/she is." If someone had made that proposal in this hypothetical scenario, it would (or at least, in an intelligent world) SHOULD be immediately rejected as absurd, divisive and dangerous.
My conclusion: the only reason we continue to divide people by "race" is because ignorant people from long ago started doing so, and they did it for horrible reasons related to power-mongering and economic advantage.
Why many American men are circumcised
This short comedy video explains the history of circumcision in the United States.
Pushback against anti-GMO
From Slate, questions about the integrity of the anti-GMO food movement:
That's the fundamental flaw in the anti-GMO movement. It only pretends to inform you. When you push past its dogmas and examine the evidence, you realize that the movement's fixation on genetic engineering has been an enormous mistake. The principles it claims to stand for—environmental protection, public health, community agriculture—are better served by considering the facts of each case than by treating GMOs, categorically, as a proxy for all that's wrong with the world. That's the truth, in all its messy complexity. Too bad it won't fit on a label.
Unsurprising new study: homeopathy does not work
Here is yet more proof that homeopathy does not work.
Owls are perceived to be more lazy than larks
Even if Owls work the same number of hours as larks, they are perceived to be lazier. That is the conclusion of this article:
The belief that getting an early start to the day is virtuous is widely held. In fact, finds a forthcoming study, it's so pervasive that managers rate workers who get an early start higher than those who get in and stay late, no matter how many hours they work in total or how well they do their jobs. And it could explain why other research has found that workers who have flexible schedules have less successful careers.
The study, from researchers at The University of Washington, highlighted at the Harvard Business Review, will be published later this year in the Journal of Applied Psychology. It finds support for the idea that managers have a "morning bias." In other words, they buy into a common stereotype that leads them to confuse starting time with conscientiousness. They perceive employees who start later as less conscientious, and consequently less hard-working and disciplined, and that carries through to performance ratings.


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Beautiful spring weather
provides the perfect excuse for a shopping excursion. After all, what better
time for new clothes, new shoes, and perhaps a new purse (or three)? You'll
find all of that – and many other selections – in Missouri's great shops.
The always-hopping college
town of Columbia boasts dozens of stores within the 43 square block area known
as, The District.
Put together eye-catching outfits at such boutiques as Elly's Couture, Swank
Boutique and Britches Clothing. These fashion-forward stores carry great pieces
from up-and-coming designers, meaning you won't be stuck wearing the same
ensemble as three other people at the party. Treat your artsy side to a visit
to Columbia's North Village Arts District. More than 100 artists call this part of town their
creative home. See a live performance; grab a bite at the farmers market; visit
the music school; and drop in at the art studios.
Purchase wearable art, among
many other creations, at Glass Moose. This shop, located in the Lake of the Ozarks town of Laurie,
features a large inventory of lovely items. Examine the artwork by owners Les
and Sandy Burnett, including jewelry, stained glass, lamps and metal art. Do-it-yourselfers
jewelry makers will absolutely love the selection of beads and beading
Indulge your sense of whimsy
(and your love of beauty) at the Zuzak Wonder Store,
in downtown Boonville. Just off the Katy Trail, this shop offers a wide variety
of artistic creations. Take home a piece of original art, such as a photograph,
a ceramic piece, jewelry and other treasures. For that hands-on experience, sign
up for one of Zuzak's workshops and classes.
Set aside an afternoon to
explore the shops in Maplewood,
a hip area, 12 minutes from downtown St. Louis boasting a multi-block stretch
of one-of-a-kind spots. Pamper yourself with items from Maven, selling delicious-smelling
bath products, cosmetics and candles. Spoil yourself even further (you deserve
it!) with a beautiful box of salted-caramel truffles from Kakao, one of
the region's most acclaimed chocolatiers. The pooch in your life will
appreciate a souvenir from Airdale Antics, offering high-quality treats and toys for your four-legged friends.
Take a much needed break at Schlafly Bottleworks,
a unique restaurant and microbrewery. Live music is often scheduled inside, and
in the large outdoor biergarten.
Any fashionista will love a
trip to Plaza Frontenac,
an upscale St. Louis shopping center with many of the nation's top brands. Home to more
than 40 shops, including Missouri's only Neiman Marcus, Plaza Frontenac offers
a luxurious shopping experience from the minute you step through the doors.
Whether you're looking for that "It" bag at Louis Vuitton or upgrading your
yoga wardrobe at Lululemon, you'll leave happy. Plaza Frontenac features an
art-house cinema and a variety of outstanding restaurants.
Treat your group to an
afternoon of beauty at The Avon Store in Springfield. No need to wait for a catalog or the iconic
ringing doorbell – you'll find all of the products right there. Choose from a
wide array of cosmetics, fragrances, skincare, hair products and jewelry.
Also in Springfield, LaBelle Beauty Boutique offers plenty of salon products, plus you can pamper your feet and hands with pedicures and manicures. You'll find cute clothes here, too. After a little pampering, stop in at Staxx, a unique boutique clothing store in Springfield offering chic women's fashion. Consistently named "best clothing boutique" in the area by 417 Magazine, you'll find it hard to walk out empty-handed.
Pair fabulous shopping with
fresh air as you stroll through the Zona Rosa Shopping District, on the north side of Kansas City. A village-like feel
and plenty of green-space make Zona Rosa a relaxing place to shop. Plenty of
top retailers have stores there. Browse unique boutiques such as Hot Mama and
La-De-Da. When all that shopping stokes your appetite, grab lunch at one of
several on-site restaurants, including Swagat Fine Indian Cuisine, Stone Canyon
Pizza and Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy. Zona Rosa's community-mindedness
extends to its parking meters – proceeds from the meters are donated to local
Find shopping nirvana at the
Lake of the Ozarks. Osage Beach Premium Outlets is home to more than 110 stores, selling something for absolutely
everyone. Expand your wardrobe at BCBG Max Azaria, Chico's, Gap and other
fashionable spots. Treat yourself to a new pair of shoes at the Nine West
Outlet. Pick up some pampering goodies at Bath & Body Works. Take home some
goodies from Harry and David. Just be sure to leave yourself plenty of time –
you'll be amazed by all the great shopping there.
You'll be wowed by the
variety of shopping options in Branson. Known around the world for its live
shows, this town is also home to great retailers: at Branson Landing, on the
shores of Lake Taneycomo, shop in 100 specialty stores, dine in numerous
restaurants, and enjoy loads of live entertainment; find great deals on
high-end brands like Banana Republic and Coach at Tanger Outlets; stroll
through the Shoppes at Branson Meadows, a variety of outlet and specialty stores in a beautiful
Victorian layout.
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Getting more avocados in your life is a good thing! Avocados are an excellent source of fiber and protein and pack an array of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants – they are a super star in the world of super foods and are so beneficial in the diet of a runner, stand-up paddle boarder, CrossFitter, mountain climber, yogi, gymnast, obstacle course racer or other active person. Oh, hey, I just described myself!
This nutrient-dense fruit regularly stars as guacamole at my house, but also makes a rich and creamy addition to salads, soups, and even baked goods. Plus, have you ever had avocado in a smoothie? It's soooooo good! I'm totally loving the new Veggie Avocado Pineapple Smoothie from Smoothie King, more about that in a second – let me tell you about these Avocado Hacks that will make dealing with the sometimes fragile, fussy and fake-out ripe avocado.
1) Avocado Dicing for Dummies – Simply cut in half crosswise, remove seed and, key point, leave the skin on! Use a paring knife to make cuts across and down, without piecing the peel. If fairly firm, the avocado will "pop" out of the skin when pushed, or if riper, use a spoon to coax the dices out. This is sooooo much less messy than peeling and then cutting.
2) Use Avocados Instead of Butter: Swap out avocados for butter in your baking at a 1:1 ratio, you'll save lots of calories and get all of the nutritional benefits of avocado. Of course, you can also spread on your toast too – apparently that's a thang!
3) How to Freeze Guacamole – It's a rare day that leftover guacamole is left at the bottom of the bowl, but it can happen. More likely, there's a big sale on avocados and something need to be done with them before over ripening – make a huge batch of guacamole and freeze it! Yes, you can do that – just smash it up with a little lemon juice and freeze in a zip-top plastic bag. When ready to use, just thaw in the fridge! And, the same concept goes for avocado slices – find out How to Freeze Avocados!
4) Prevent Avocado from Oxidizing Overnight – Coating with lemon juice is a popular method, but what if you don't want that tart-puckery taste to linger around? Simply pour a layer of milk on top of your avocado slices or guacamole and then chill (literally and figuratively)! When ready to get your guac on, simply drain of the milk and stir or mash. Or, you can also set an avocado half cut-side down on a big slice of onion and keep airtight in plastic wrap! These methods will keep your avocado looking pretty good for a day, maybe a little longer.
5) How to Ripen an Avocado in 10 Minutes: Turn a rock hard avocado into creamy, edible goodness by slicing and tossing with lemon juice and baking at 300 F degrees for 10 minutes or until just softening.
6) How to Ripen an Avocado Overnight: If you don't need to eat your avocado ASAP, then stick it in a brown paper bag with a banana or apple and leave on the countertop. Overnight, the fruit's ethylene gases will soften your avocado to perfection.
Okay, back to the avocado in smoothies? Have you ever tried it? It sounds weird, but blended beverages are blessed with a super creamy taste. In fact, nearly everything from the produce section is good in a smoothie – when I don't have time to make my own, I swing by Smoothie King for one of their Veggie Blends – these veggie-packed smoothies are deliciously blended to help fuel my health and wellness goals and I love the fact they are so transparent with their nutrition details, so I can pick and choose which one is going to work the best to optimize my "fuel" needs for the day.
I'm not on a calorie-restricted diet. In fact, as an athlete, I'm often looking for ways to get filled up without scarfing down junk foods. The new Veggie Avocado Pineapple Smoothie has more calories and fat content than the other Veggie Blends (Carrot Kale Dream, Berry Carrot Dream, Apple Kiwi Kale) – but offers a long-lasting, satiating boost of nutrition is what I need to power me through an intense workout without making me feel bloated and filled up with a heavy meal. A 20-oz drink has 6 grams of fiber to fill me up and is naturally hydrating, providing me the electrolytes I need for a sweat session.
In fact, all the Veggie Blends at Smoothie King are hydrating and healthful – some even have a "Make it Skinny" option. You can check out the nutrition info on all the green smoothies and other menu choices either on the Smoothie King web site or in the store.
I'm hosting a $25 Visa Gift Card giveaway so one of you readers can load up on veggie smoothies or whatever your heart desires at Smoothie King or anywhere!


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Michael Pettis at China Financial Markets has some interesting comments via email regarding much needed China rebalancing and a timeframe for a possible Spain exit from euro.
Pettis On Spain Exit …
How will Spanish households react to a default on preferred shares and subordinated bonds, or even a very public discussion about the possibility of such a default? I don't know, but I assume that it will speed up deposit withdrawals from the banking system even more. For that reason it continues to be a very good idea to keep an eye on Target 2 balances. These serve as a pretty good proxy, I think, for the behavior of depositors.
Things are evolving in Spain exactly as we would expect them to evolve according to the sovereign-debt-crisis handbook. Unless we get real fiscal union in Europe, or Germany leaves the euro, or Germany stimulates its economy into running a very large trade deficit, or the euro depreciates by 15-20% against the dollar in the next year – all very unlikely, I think – I really see no reason to doubt that Spain will leave the euro and restructure its debt within the next few years.
Mish Comments on Target 2
Target 2 stands for Trans-European Automated Real-time Gross Settlement System. It is a reflection of capital flight from the "Club-Med" countries in Southern Europe (Greece, Spain, and Italy) to banks in Northern Europe.
Please see Target2 and the ELA (Emergency Liquidity Assistance) program; Reader From Europe Asks "Can You Please Explain Target2?" for a more compete description.
There is much misinformation floating around on how Target 2 works, what Germany's liabilities are, so please click on the above link if you are interested in target 2 balances.
The following chart from PIMCO article TARGET2: A Channel for Europe's Capital Flight shows the capital flight through March. The problem has accelerated since then, because of fears in Spain and Italy.
Pettis On China Price Deflation…
China's official GDP growth rate has fallen sharply – on Friday Beijing announced that GDP growth for the second quarter of 2012 was a lower-than-expected 7.6% year on year, the lowest level since 2009 and well below the 8.1% generated in the first quarter. This implies of course that quarterly growth is substantially below 7.6%. Industrial production was also much lower than expected, at 9.5% year on year.
In fact China's real GDP growth may have been even lower than the official numbers. This is certainly what electricity consumption numbers, which have been flat, imply, and there have been rumors all year of businesses being advised by local governments to exaggerate their revenue growth numbers in order to provide a better picture of the economy. Some economists are arguing that flat electricity consumption is consistent with 7.6% GDP growth because of pressure on Chinese businesses to improve energy efficiency, but this is a little hard to believe. That "pressure" has been there almost as long as I have been in China (over ten years) and it would be startling if only now did it have an impact, especially with such a huge impact occurring so suddenly.


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Sisters in Swing
Barbara and Scott Siegel • New York City • Feb 14, 2002
Performing a program of familiar tunes that basically consisted of the greatest hits of the Big Band Era, The Swingirls' offered a show that had no sense of discovery about it. That's not a major complaint; it's great fun to revisit songs like "Moonlight Serenade," "Satin Doll," and "Mood Indigo," to name just a few of the classics that graced the evening. Just the same, it would have added a little spice to the proceedings if the group had included one or two obscure gems. The show would also have been a tad more engaging if musical director Joe Reina had treated some of the famous selections to more complicated and/or surprising arrangements.
Several of the songs presented were combined into medleys. If the group's relatively simple approach to "It Don't Mean a Thing If it Ain't Got that Swing" might have soon worn out its welcome, some zest was added with a quick segue into "Sing, Sing, Sing," followed a very short time later by a mood-twisting turn into "In the Mood." It might be said that The Swingirls opt for quantity over quality: The quantity is impressive and, to be fair, the quality is commendably professional if not particularly thrilling. While this show might not make a more musically sophisticated Manhattan cabaret audience jump for joy, it seems well designed to travel around the country and over the oceans to places where this kind of music is far less readily available in live performance. (We hope that doesn't sound too New York-centric.)
The membership of The Swingirls seems to be ever changing; it will take some stability in the ranks before the group can knock out genuinely exciting harmonies. Nonetheless, they create a silky blend in tunes like "Moondance" and "I've Got the World on a String." Blonde Pat Monahan has a gentle soprano that swirls into the sound mix like fudge in an ice cream sundae. Linda Harris, tall and deep-voiced, is the most expressive actress among The Swingirls-though, with her flashing eyes, she is sometimes over the top even as she's singing under the lead vocal. Mary Beth Purdy has the most natural stage presence of the three and possesses an exceptionally stirring voice. We'd like to see her perform a solo show. We'd also like to see The Swingirls stick together until they "Straighten Up and Fly Right." With some work, we're sure that "The Best Is Yet to Come" from this group.
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Well I'm new to the site and fairly new to the sport, but I've been long looking at building a small (25-30 foot) wall. Just wondering if anyone in Moncton or Charlottetown has one built that I could view. (I also didn't want my account to be deleted again!!) hah
Thanks for any info.
And just for the record, is there ANY public walls in the Moncton or Charlottetown areas?
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Otways Tourist Park Review
by Leanne on July 14, 2010
in Accommodation, Victoria
A little while ago we had a free weekend and were searching for somewhere close to home to spend a few nights. We're blessed with the Great Ocean Road and Bellarine Peninsula right on our doorstep, but were looking for something different from our usual getaways. And so, we happened upon the Otways Tourist Park.


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Procedure Title:
Document Number:
Effective Date:
January 15, 2009
This procedure item applies to:
State-Operated Campuses
There is no summary relevant to this procedure.
The fundamental objective of the State University's (SUNY) Property Control System (PCS) is to facilitate proper and timely reporting of equipment transactions and safeguard against loss. The PCS Manual outlines the criteria for including property and equipment in PCS, as well as tagging, inventory, and property disposal procedures and requirements. Procedures for entering data in PCS, PCS data field definitions, and PCS processing and reporting functions are also addressed.
PCS includes equipment owned by SUNY or State University Research Foundation (RF). It is also used for tracking equipment in certain cases where neither SUNY nor RF has title, but does have stewardship responsibilities. Financial information for land, buildings, and site improvements are maintained under systems and procedures outside the scope of PCS.
SUNY System Administration is responsible for the maintenance of PCS and for establishing policies and procedures pertaining to the property management. Each SUNY campus appoints a Property Control Coordinator (PCC) to record and track property in PCS. The coordinator ensures property is tagged, physical inventories are performed, and information is maintained on a timely and accurate basis.
SUNY campus department heads or other individuals as assigned by the campus are responsible for:
• Reporting acquisitions of property.
• Notifying their PCC of changes in property status and location.
• Notifying the PCC of theft and loss of equipment.
• Providing access to property for tagging and inventory functions.
• Participating in verifying data included in required reports.
• Implementing and following security/safety measures as promulgated by the operating location.
The Research Foundation is responsible for policies and procedures pertaining to the management of property acquired with sponsor and RF funds. See Research Foundation Property Management Manual, procedure "Overview of Property Management Function".
A. Equipment Control Procedures for State-owned Equipment Items less than $5,000
For State-owned equipment below the $5,000 University capitalization threshold, campuses are not required to assign inventory tags to these assets but are responsible for assigning an ownership tag. The fact that State-owned equipment under the threshold does not have to be inventoried on the PCS does not relinquish the campus' responsibility to safeguard the asset. Tagging all items of equipment with a campus identification decal assists in the establishment of ownership.
For items under the threshold and not covered under the PCS procedures, each campus should make its own distinction between what is considered an equipment item for tagging purposes, and what is considered an item of supply. Equipment is generally durable and has a probable life beyond a single reporting period (generally one year). The campus should have a written policy for tagging items under $5,000 (i.e., using a set dollar threshold or by listing specific higher risk items under $5,000 that should be tagged). Campuses should periodically spot-check selected equipment items under $5,000 to verify their existence and condition.
In addition to the requirements set forth above, each campus should institute controls to safeguard equipment items under $5,000, keeping in mind the cost of the controls should not exceed the possible benefits derived to protect equipment items under the threshold. Budgetary controls, such as oversight of OTPS spending provide added safeguards and may disclose spending trends indicative of a significant amount of items being lost or stolen. Department managers, purchasing associates or budget control officers should be alert for recurring purchases of similar items that may indicate replacement of lost or stolen property. Other controls, such as securing accountability of the equipment upon receipt, and restrictive access to vulnerable equipment should also be considered.
B. Criteria for Inclusion in PCS
All State-owned equipment (purchased, donated, or lease-purchase arrangement) with an original unit cost of $5,000 and above with a life expectancy of greater than 1 year is required to be recorded in PCS. Operating systems and software applications meeting this criteria should be assigned an asset number and recorded as an asset in PCS. Each campus should have the appropriate process and procedures in place to ensure the PCC is aware of all equipment and property acquisitions for inclusion in PCS. The following is an outline of the procedures to be followed for property acquisitions.
The purchase price (less discounts) of equipment, including freight and installation costs, if applicable, should be recorded in PCS, after receipt and acceptance is verified and payment is complete.
Split Funded Purchases
• For assets purchased with campus operating and Research Foundation funds the campus must transfer the Research Foundation funds (by issuing a check) to an approved SUNY Income Fund Reimbursable account. As noted above the asset should be recorded on PCS as a State asset.
• For Research Foundation assets purchased with several awards the split funding indicator should be used. As an example, RF federal award 1 is contributing $60,000, RF nonfederal award 2 is contributing $30,000, and RF IDC award 3 is contributing $10,000. In PCS RF award 1 would be assigned a valid asset number/tag number and it would carry the split funding indicator of "P". The cost on this record would be $60,000. The two remaining awards would also be listed separately in PCS with the same asset number as RF award 1 but it would end in R1 and R2 and they would show the "S" as the split funding indicator and each record would show their related cost, RF ownership code, and award information. The reason to maintain several records for one asset is because we need to identify the portion related to federal funds and to identify costs related to each award.
Property donated to SUNY should be recorded in PCS at the fair market value (if individual items meet the threshold) at the time of the donation. Donations should have an appraisal or be supported by vendor catalog price listings, a supplier price quote, or other appropriate method. The campus president, or designee, is authorized to accept a gift up to $100,000. Gifts in excess of $100,000 must be accepted by the Chancellor or designee.
Capital leases, including OGS certificates of participation (COPS), installment purchase financing (IPF) programs, tax-exempt equipment leasing programs (TELP), or vendor financed lease arrangements for assets over $5,000, where ownership transfers or will be purchased by the campus, should be recorded in PCS with a fund code M or N and a status code Q. Leased property with a value over $5000 that is not purchased at the end of the lease (operating leases), should be recorded in PCS with fund code 8 and a status code of M.
Loaned to Campus
Property can be loaned to either RF or SUNY. For property loaned to SUNY use fund code E and status code I and for property loaned to RF use fund code 6 and status code I in PCS.
Transfers of Surplus Property
Inter-Campus transfers of vehicle and non-vehicle surplus equipment between state-operated campuses can take place directly between the releasing and receiving campus without System Administration or OGS approval. The PCS email list and "Repo" reports should be used to facilitate the notification of inter-campus availability.
OGS Surplus Property - OGS has Internet access to the New York Surplus Personal Property Availability Notice. The web site application is password protected and is available only to State agencies. The following instructions will allow you to gain access to the online Availability Notice.
a. Go to the OGS web site at: http://www.ogs.ny.gov
b. Click on STATE SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTIONS on right-hand side of page
c. Click on APPLICATIONS FOR STATE AGENCIES on left-hand side of page
d. Click on AVAILABILITY NOTICE on left-hand side of page
e. You will then be prompted to enter a user ID and password. A guest ID and password will allow for view-only access User Name = spp_guest Password = Prop4Sale
Fabricated Property
Property which is assembled and constructed should include all related costs such as materials, labor, shipping, etc. Fabricated assets $5,000 and above should be included in PCS with a single asset number.
Exclusions from PCS
The PCS should not be used to track, or account for, supplies, library books, livestock, buildings, or land. PCS can optionally be used to track antiques / works of art and campus-related entity assets.
C. Tagging
Upon receipt, all State owned equipment $5,000 and above should be tagged with a SUNY decal containing the PCS asset number and the campus name. The presence of a SUNY decal signifies SUNY ownership and stewardship responsibilities. Bar code labels can be used to relate to the asset number in PCS. With a bar code reader, important information can be transferred directly to PCS such as campus code, asset number, and ownership. A bar code reader facilitates entering asset information in PCS.
Decals should be placed where they will not be damaged and can be accessed for physical inventory. If a decal is missing or damaged, the PCC should assign a new asset number and replace the old decal with a new decal that has the new asset number. Some property is not suitable for tagging such as software, equipment which may become very hot during operation, or antiques / works of art. For property that cannot be tagged, an asset number must be assigned and a record created in PCS. PCS description field(s) should note the distinguishing features of the property and that the property has not been tagged.
D. Inventory
The New York State Accounting System User Procedures Manual directs that each state agency conduct a physical inventory of State-owned equipment. Each campus should have documented procedures for conducting an inventory. A physical inventory should be taken, and the results reconciled with the inventory records, at least once every two years. This is consistent with the federal governments Office of Management and Budget Circular A-110 regulations. In addition, as required by OSC, campuses will be required to conduct a physical inventory of a portion of the equipment at least annually. It is the Property Control Coordinators responsibility to ensure procedures are communicated to campus departments to facilitate the physical inventory process. The inventory process should identify equipment on PCS that is missing, disposed of, or transferred, as well as equipment location or condition changes, and missing or damaged decals.
Assets not located during physical inventory should be promptly reported to the PCC and as appropriate to the campus Public Safety Office. The status code in PCS should be changed to R. This flags the item for follow-up on campus prior to final determination. Campuses are required to report the theft, loss or misuse of State assets in excess of $1,000 (original cost) to the Office of the State Comptroller on a quarterly basis. In addition to submitting the report to OSC, campuses are also required to send a copy of the report to the University Controller's Office. Assets determined to be unaccountable should be retired from PCS after proper campus procedural authorization. Retire asset using transaction type 8 and update status code to F, Unaccountable.
Location Changes
For permanent on-campus location changes, change location code in PCS. For transfers to another campus, refer to transfer procedures in Transfers, Trade-in and Disposal of Equipment section of manual. For temporary location changes, the campus must establish a process to track outside PCS.
Ownership Change
Property title may be transferred to the SUNY by RF upon completion of sponsored research or programs. This title transfer requires decal and database changes and the RF decal should be removed and a SUNY decal should be applied to the equipment. For an asset transfer from RF to State ownership, use the change transaction (transaction type 6) and change asset status code 6 to SUNY asset fund code 8. If the RF asset to be transferred to the State was purchased with federal funds then the RF ownership code must be changed to a T on the State asset.
Modifications to Existing Property
For modifications and enhancements of $5,000 and above to an original piece of equipment, the PCS record should be modified to include a description of the enhancement and its cost. A description of the modification should be entered into the Description field. The Original Cost field should reflect the additional value of the modification.
The rules and requirements for a transfer, disposal, or trade-in of (1) non-vehicle related property and (2) vehicle and vehicle-related equipment are distinct. Further, the requirements for the disposal of state-owned property in poor or scrap (i.e., unusable) condition are different than usable equipment (i.e., in fair to excellent condition). The campuses should use the appropriate condition and status codes for equipment retired in PCS. Disposing of state-owned property, unless declared poor or scrap condition, regardless of cost or fund source must be processed through the Office of General Services (OGS). Copies of all records related to campus disposal of surplus property, or property transferred to OGS, have a minimum retention period of three years after property has been removed from the campus.
A. Non-Vehicle Surplus Property
State-owned surplus equipment (other than vehicle and vehicle related items) may be used as trade-in credit against purchases of equipment, supplies, repairs, leases or services for state operations. The benefit derived from the trade-in must be in support of state operations and any resultant ownership must be with the State. A State trade-in can not be used in support of non-State operations, such as RF or campus-related entities.
The value of the trade-in must be applied to a current purchase and cannot be deferred or credited against future transactions nor exceed the value of purchase against which the trade-in credit is applied.
Retire asset using transaction type 8 and update status code to H (trade-in). The gross cost of the acquired asset should be entered in PCS, i.e., do not subtract out the value of the trade-in.
Transfer /Disposal
A campus developed Equipment Surplus/Transfer/Disposal Form (or any other process that leaves an audit trail, e.g., email) should be used for property which is no longer necessary within a department or campus location. This form, at a minimum, should include a brief description of the item, an asset number (if applicable), model and serial numbers, and condition of the property.
If the property is useable (fair to excellent condition), the PCC should notify the campus community to determine if another area on campus is interested in the property (suggested 30 day holding period) and arrange for property to be moved to surplus storage for retention until authorized to dispose/release it. The PCC should update the PCS record to reflect the location change if moved to another department. If the property is in poor or scrap condition, it should be disposed and/or recycled in accordance with state rules. Retire asset using transaction type 8 and update status code to S (campus disposition). Should no other department on campus express an interest in the item, the PCC should change PCS inventory status code to 4 - surplus and update the condition code, if applicable. This initiates the SUNY/ OGS surplus process. (Note: this process can be used for equipment below $5,000 by creating an asset record with PCS status of Surplus 4). The asset will remain on PCS for 60 days as available for inter-campus transfer. The transfer of vehicle and non-vehicle surplus equipment between state-operated campuses can take place directly between the releasing and receiving campus without System Administration or OGS approval. The PCS email list and "Repo" reports should be used to facilitate the notification of inter-campus availability. The process for transfers between SUNY campuses is as follows:
Releasing campus should contact the receiving campus and have them assign a new asset number, Retire asset using transaction type 8 and update status code to A (transfer off campus).
Receiving campus should remove old decal and replace with a new one, assign a new asset number and update PCS original cost, C.O.R., and acquisition date data fields with data provided by releasing campus. New/used code should be set to U.
After 60 days if a transfer between campuses does not occur the OGS Surplus code will be programmatically updated to 1; the campus PCC must complete NYS Form CS-201, Report of Surplus Personal Property, and send it to OGS.
OGS will make the item available to other State agencies (and will issue transfer authorization, if applicable) and/or will attempt to sell the property. If sold, once OGS receives complete payment they will issue written authorization to the buyer to pick up the item and send the PCC a copy of this authorization. When the item has been removed from campus, the PCC shall retire it from PCS and provide OGS with required documentation. Revenues received for equipment purchased with "special funds" is reimbursed with OGS Fiscal Services issuing a check to SUNY for deposit in the various accounts as indicated on the original reports of surplus, Form CS-201.
OGS may issue a Local Disposition Authorization (LDA) directly to the campus if it is unable to sell the surplus property. A campus receiving a LDA is responsible for ensuring the timely and effective disposal, receipt and appropriate deposit of any revenue derived, including applicable sales tax. Retire asset using transaction type 8 and update status code to S, Campus Disposition. If the campus sells the property they must issue a check from the sole custody account to NYS Department of Taxation and Finance for applicable sales tax collected and direct revenue from the sale to the appropriate account.
B. Vehicle and Vehicle-Related Equipment
All surplus vehicle and vehicle-related property which is State-owned shall be made available to other departments on campus and other State-operated campuses as described above, unless it will be traded-in towards the purchase of a replacement vehicle. Vehicles may only be used as a trade-in for replacement vehicles and may not be traded-in for services. Inter-campus transfer of SUNY-owned
vehicles are handled directly between state-operated campuses. If a transfer is not made between campuses, regardless of condition (including poor / scrap) the campus must submit a completed CS-201.1 along with the title (do not sign the Title) and registration to OGS. OGS will make the item available to other State agencies (and will issue transfer authorization, if applicable). If a transfer still does not occur, the vehicle will be sold at OGS auction and the campus must transport the vehicle to the auction site, at which time OGS assumes authority and is responsible for the disposition of the vehicle.
C. PCS Surplus Reports
Monthly surplus reports should be reviewed to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the surplus activity and to check the availability of surplus property at other state-operated campuses. These reports can be found on SUNY's online reports retrieval system referred to as REPO. Contact your campus security administrator to allow for access to REPO and the PCS menu item. To access information:
• Sign on and enter the REPO transaction code.
• On the Reports menu display enter PCS
• On the next screen, select the desired report by typing a D (for display) next to the report name; (other choices are listed at the bottom of the screen)
• On the next screen you will see the selected report title and the number of pages for your campus. Enter the starting and ending page numbers you wish to view.
At the bottom of the report display screen are instructions for navigating around the pages of the reports. The F1 and F2 keys allow you to go from page to page. The F3 key is used to move within a page.
A. Required PCS data fields for all state-owned assets are bolded. Additional data elements required for RF assets are denoted with an asterisk (*). PCS codes are contained on Exhibit A.
1. Asset Number
A unique asset number (10 characters) is required to be affixed to each asset to serve as an item's identification and its linkage to the PCS database. Position 1-2, referred to as the asset prefix, must be the 3rd and 4th position of the SUNY campus number**. (e.g., campus 28020 would be 02).
• PARS users have the option of pre-printed bar coded labels with or without their respective asset prefix in a ten digit bar code (with 1-2 identifying the campus) or an eight digit bar code (without the campus prefix).
• If the asset has a manufacturer serial number, which is readily visible, no asset tag number is required. Use the right-most six positions of the serial number in positions 3 to 8 for the asset number field. An ownership decal must be placed on the asset.
• An R in the 9th position of an asset signifies a RF asset.
** Exceptions for Stony Brook Health Science Center- Prefix 06 and Cornell - Prefix C1 - Agriculture (2845), Prefix C3 - Human Ecology (2847), Prefix C4 - Veterinary Medicine (2849), Prefix C5 - Industrial and Labor Relations (2848), Prefix C6 - Geneva (2846), Prefix C7 - Other (2850)
2. Transaction Type
Type # Function / Purpose
1 Delete - to remove / correct an error
2 Add – add a newly acquired asset
3 Transfer - record asset movement on campus
5 Adjustment - adjust the original cost (+ COR)
6 Change - change any field other than original cost
8 Retire - remove an asset from PCS due to retirement
9 Negative Retirement - re-adds an asset retired in error
NOTE:For Negative Retirement (9) the transaction date needs to be the same as the original retirement transaction date. Transfer Partial (4) and Retire Partial (7) should not be used.
3. Transaction Date
Defaults to current date, tab over field without entering anything.
4. Duplicate
For input screens with the duplicate option, the duplicate mode enables data to be retained on the screen after entry and acceptance for re-entry under a different asset number. In this process any individual data element contents can be modified prior to acceptance under the new asset number. This reduces re-keying of information for repetitive assets. NOTE: Duplicate field must be reset to X each time screen is to be retained after acceptance.
5. Retain Asset
Set to X. Tab over field without entering anything.
6. Campus Location
Defaults to the standard SUNY campus number based on inputting campus. (Exhibit B).
7. Building Abbreviation
An alpha-numeric building abbreviation must match the SUNY Building Characteristics Inventory (BCI), Physical Space Inventory (PSI) or Building Exception files. If the building abbreviation used in PCS does not match any of these three (3) files, the screen input is rejected. Identification of new building construction or contemplated building name/number changes should be coordinated with the Campus Physical Space Inventory Coordinator.
III. PCS DATA FIELD ELEMENTS AND DEFINITIONS, cont.
8. Room Number
Room or space numbering convention should reflect the location of the asset and must conform with the PSI system. Room Y&O (YARD AND OUTSIDE) is used to identify equipment located outside buildings and room ROOF is used to identify equipment located on a building's roof.
9. Department
An eight-digit SUNY chart of account number is entered to provide departmental stewardship identification of each asset. An additional Chart of Accounts file is maintained by SUCF Information Services for equipment in the SUNY accounting system. Contact campus space inventory manager.
10. Floor
A two-digit numerical series to designate the various levels within a building or structure. 1st floor is 01, 2nd floor is 02, 3rd floor is 03, etc. Other standard codes utilized are:
11. Off-Campus Location Flag
A one-character code used to indicate that the asset is not located on campus or a branch of the main campus (building is not in Physical Space Inventory). Enter X, if asset is located off-campus.
12. Class Code
Standard code used to classify similar equipment. See class code file.
13. Group (property account code):
The primary group entered in PCS is Group 3.
3 (Group III) - Moveable equipment, not permanently connected to a structure. (e.g., vehicles, photocopiers, microscopes, lab equipment, furniture, software, etc.).
Other equipment groups available in PCS are:
1 (Group I) - Fixed Equipment items connected to, and are an integral part of, the building and are discrete and replaceable. (e.g., boilers, generators, air conditioning units) and are not part of a capital project over $100,000. Note these equipment items do not need to be inventoried.
2 (Group II) - Fixed Equipment permanently connected to building services or the structure itself associated with operations and activities (e.g., walk-in refrigerators/coolers, fume hoods, laboratory benches, etc.) and are not part of a capital project over $100,000. Note these equipment items do not need to be inventoried.
B Group B - HSC use only for building and land improvements.
14. Split Funding Indicator
A one-character code to be used when an asset has multiple funding sources and a separate asset number is used to represent each funding source.
P = PRIMARY SOURCE OF FUNDS (Largest portion of acquisition costs)
S = SECONDARY SOURCE OF FUNDS (Smaller portion(s) of acquisition costs)
15. Acquisition Date
The year and month acquired (YYYYMM). This date should reflect the date that equipment was placed in service. Generally, using the month received as an approximate date is reasonable.
III. PCS DATA FIELD ELEMENTS AND DEFINITIONS, cont.
16. Remaining Life (in years)
An estimate of the useful life of the asset. Hospital use only, but required field. We are working with our programmers to make this field optional. Until this is implemented campuses can just enter 10.
17. Remaining Life (in months)
We are working with our programmers to make this field optional. Until this is implemented campuses can just enter 00.
18. Fund Code
Represents the primary source of funds used to acquire the asset. All RF assets are coded Fund Code 6, regardless of source (i.e., donated, Federal, etc.). (See Exhibit A).
19. Condition Code
Based upon asset condition upon receipt, physical inventory, or circumstances affecting condition change, a code should be assigned and/or updated to describe condition of the asset. (See Exhibit A)
20. Cost Code
Cost at acquisition will be based upon actual cost, gifts at fair market value, or an estimated cost.
(See Exhibit A). Defaults to A (actual cost), if not entered.
21. Status Code
Utilization code assigned to active assets or indicates the basis for retirements. (See Exhibit A).
22. Quantity
Should always be 1
23. New / Used Indicator
A one-character code used to indicate whether an asset was acquired as a new item or as a used item.
24. Description
Brief description to assist with asset identification (30 characters).
25. Original Cost (OC)
The original cost is the purchase price (less discounts) of equipment, including freight and installation costs necessary to place the asset in use, and in the case of donated assets, the fair market value of the asset at the date of acquisition. For assets acquired under lease, the OC should include applicable fees but exclude financing charges and maintenance costs. Dollar amounts are entered in dollars and cents without a decimal point.
26. Utilization Factor
Utilization of each asset as a percentage to reflect actual usage versus available usage.
27. Date Received
Month, day and year (MMDDYY) of arrival date at the user receiving point.
28. Project Number
SUCF project number under which a capital funded asset was acquired, if applicable.
29. Manufacturer
Name of manufacturer.
30. Model
Series, type and/or size as used by the manufacturer.
III. PCS DATA FIELD ELEMENTS AND DEFINITIONS, cont.
31. Serial Number
Alpha and/or numeric serial number specified by the manufacturer.
32. Award Number *
For assets purchased with RF funds, this field must contain the Oracle award number under which the asset was purchased. This award number is contained on the purchase order. For donated assets, the award number field should say "Gift".
33. RF Ownership Code*
Research Foundation Ownership. A one-character code used to indicate the ownership status of a RF asset (fund code 6, and / or an R in the 9th position of the asset number). (See Exhibit A).
For additional descriptions on RF ownership code see RF property procedure "Adding Property Records to the Property Control System".
34. OGS Group
Not used.
35. Inclusion Code
Hospital use only, indicates if an asset is to be depreciated. Defaults to 0 = depreciate. If 1 = Do NOT depreciate.
36. Purchase Order Number
The purchase order (PO) number under which an asset was acquired. The purchase order number is matched to other files; therefore, it is important that it be recorded exactly as it appears on the
purchase order. Purchase order numbers with leading zeros should have the leading zeros recorded in the property record. For lease purchases the contract number should be used.
37. Purchase Order Date
Month, day and year (MMDDYY) of a purchase order or contract under which the asset was acquired.
38. RF Sponsor Code *
A three-position numeric code that identifies the organization that sponsors the program administered by the RF that purchased the asset. For most assets this is a System generated code. See RF property procedure "Adding Property Records to the Property Control System".
39. RF Award Type Code *
A code that identifies the type of award that was the basis for establishment of an account, the purpose of which is to administer the award. This value will be simply an N for non-federal or an F for Federal. For most assets this is a System generated code. See RF property procedure "Adding Property Records to the Property Control System".
40. Warranty Number
Manufacturer warranty number, if any.
41. Warranty End Date
The month, day and year (MMDDYY) of asset warranty expiration based upon the warranty terms.
42. RF Award Purpose Code *
A code that provides further classification of the purpose within an award type. For most assets this is a System generated code. See RF property procedure "Adding Property Records to the Property Control System".
43. Service / Cost Code
S = Service Center and C = Cost Sharing
III. PCS DATA FIELD ELEMENTS AND DEFINITIONS, cont.
44. Maintenance Cost
Total accumulated maintenance cost for the asset used by campus to schedule/monitor maintenance.
45. Maintenance Interval
Interval information used by campus to schedule/monitor maintenance activity.
46. Maintenance Code
Used by campus to schedule/monitor maintenance activity.
47. Maintenance Date
The month, day and year (MMDDYY) used by campus to schedule/monitor maintenance activity.
48. Negate Code
This code is used exclusively to reverse a retirement made in error. When set to X, it indicates to the PCS that all dollar amounts for the given asset are to be processed with a sign opposite of that entered in the transaction. It is used for transaction processing and not maintained on master file.
49. Trend Exclusion Code
Trending to be applied to an asset's Cost of Replacement. Defaults to 0 – trended. If asset should not be trended, enter 1.
50. Extraordinary Item
An asset that possesses some outstanding characteristics that must be considered should the asset have to be relocated, e.g., requires special floor supports or air-conditioning, etc. An X indicates an extraordinary item. Additional description fields can document the extraordinary condition.
51. Inspector Code
Not used.
52. Cost of Replacement (COR)
For assets acquired new, defaults to original acquisition cost. The COR is trended annually by System Administration.
53. Inspection Date
Not used.
54.-56. Campus Use Flags
Three alpha/numeric fields reserved for use by the local campus at their discretion. Campus Flag 1 is two (2) characters; Campus Flag 2 is four (4) characters; Campus Flag 3 is eight (8) characters.
B. Depreciation Data- Hospital Use Only
1. Depreciation End Date The month/year through which the last depreciation was calculated.
2. Depreciation Begin Date The initial depreciation year/month (YYYYMM).
3. Provision Switch Indicates a variable used to calculate depreciation has been updated.
4. Net Proceeds Proceeds from the sale of an asset less expenses incurred in its disposal.
5. Depreciation Reserve Amount of an asset's cumulative deprecation expense.
6. Period Expense Amount of an asset's depreciation expense in the current depreciation cycle.
III. PCS DATA FIELD ELEMENTS AND DEFINITIONS, cont.
7. Year-to-Date Expense Portion of an asset's cumulative reserve allocated to the current fiscal year.
8. Year-to Date Excess Depreciation expense charged to previous locations or departments (identified via transfers) for the current cycle.
9. Current Provision Depreciation expense for the current twelve-month period.
10. Future Provision Estimated depreciation expense in the next twelve-month period.
11. Medicare Account Code A code indicating the standardized American Hospital Association (AHA) account code for which the asset qualifies. Valid codes and their AHA equivalences are:
1 = Account 451 – Land Improvements
3 = Account 453 – Buildings
5 = Account 455-1 – Fixed Equipment – Building Services
6 = Account 455-2 – Fixed Equipment – Built In.
7 = Account 457 – Major Movable –
12. Total Life Generated by the PCS.
13. Normal Life Life based on assigned class code.
14. Disposal Code This code reflects the accounting treatment for the retirement or disposal of a depreciable asset. If the asset was traded-in, enter T, otherwise it should be blank (Note: Hospitals enter 1 to recognize gain or loss).
C. Property Master File Program Maintained Data
1. Original Campus Location Identification Campus number of an asset prior to its first transfer.
2. Original Building Location The building number recorded on an asset prior to its first transfer.
3. Campus Type Automatically assigned based upon campus location code.
4. Square Feet Obtained from PSI file. This field does not require user input.
5. Space Type Obtained from PSI file. This field does not require user input.
6. Space Name Obtained from the PSI file. This field does not require user input.
7. Record Added Date Date asset was initially added to the file processed in the update cycle. Not all asset records will have this entry.
8. Last Transaction Date Date of the last transaction to the property record (generated by PCS).
D. Activity Data
1. Activity Date System generated date based on when PCS record was created.
2. New Asset For asset number change activity, the new asset number.
3. Old Record Code For asset number change activity, the property master inactive record code (depreciable assets only).
To access the PCS module, users must sign onto the SUNY online accounting (legacy) system. At the sign-on screen, users must input the applicable job function for PCS as assigned by the campus security administrator. Users may have more than one assigned job function. The PCS has various input screens to facilitate data entry. The applicable transaction code (P101 through P109) must be entered.
The most common types of transactions are to add, adjust, change or retire an asset record. For each of these transaction types the applicable code must be entered in the 'TRAN TYPE' or "TY" field on the PCS screen as follows:
Transaction Type TRAN TYPE(TY) Function / Purpose
Add 2 Add a newly acquired asset
Adjustment 5 Adjust the original cost (+ COR)
Change 6 Change any field other than original cost
Retire 8 Remove an asset from PCS due to retirement
Transfer 3 Record asset movement on campus
Negative Retirement 9 Re-adds an asset retired in error
Delete 1 TO REMOVE / CORRECT AN ERROR
NOTE: Transfer Partial (4) and Retire Partial (7) should not be used.
Transaction Availability on Input Screens
Transfer (on-campus)
Adjustment (dollar amount only)
Negative Retire
Additional Description
Asset Number Change
Primary Input Screens
• P101 – Transaction Update
• P109 – Asset Update
IV. ENTERING DATA IN PCS, cont.
Additional/specialized Input Screens
• P103 – Mass Transfer
Screen allows a mass transfer of numerous equipment items from one location to another. An example would be when an entire department is relocated. The TRAN TYPE defaults to 3. The building, room, department, floor - must have corresponding entry on both current location and new location fields.
• P104 – Transfer Update
Screen allows the user to change, adjust, transfer, or retire data on an existing asset record. Transfers must have entry in location field (department, building, room or floor). Change transaction generated when an entry is made to life-year/life-months, condition, status, or utilization code. Adjustment transaction generated for entry of original cost. To retire an asset, enter the asset number, transaction date, update status code and in the TRAN TYPE or TY field, enter 8.
• P105 – Maintenance Update
Screen allows for changes for maintenance cost (new revised amount), maintenance interval, maintenance code, maintenance date, fund code, condition code, cost code, status code, original cost and cost of replacement.
• P107 – Additional Description
Screen allows additional description fields to be changed, added or removed. There are seven lines of description fields for each asset record and each line is independently maintained as a separate field. Transaction type 2 (add) or 6 (change) must have entry in at least one description line. An asterisk (*) on transaction type 6 will delete only the respective line. Transaction type 1 (delete) – all description lines must be blank to delete all description lines.
• P108 – Asset Number Change
Screen allows changes to the asset number if decal is damaged or missing. Position 1-2 (campus number) of the new asset must equal position 1-2 old asset.
System Administration and HSC use only
A. General Instructions for entering data in PCS:
• Enter applicable four (4) position PCS transaction code (i.e., P101 through P109)
• The cursor will be positioned at the start of the first field available for input.
• Use the TAB key (not arrows) to move between fields on the screen.
• Dollar amounts are entered in dollars and cents without a decimal point, except maintenance cost which is entered in whole dollars.
• Property Class codes must be on PCS class code file.
• All codes are validated against current PCS codes (See Exhibit A).
• Building abbreviation (BLDG) is validated against other SUCF database files (BCI, PSI).
• Typing an asterisk (*) in the first position of a field will reduce value to zero or blank.
• Certain fields in PCS have automated defaults and do not require input unless you want to change the default.
• Trans Date Defaults to current date, tab over the field without entering anything.
• Campus Set to SUNY campus number based on originating input campus.
• Retain Asset On Screens. Set to X.
• Cost of Replacement Defaults to original cost at acquisition and is escalated annually.
• Cost Code Defaults to A – actual cost
• Trend Exclusion Code Defaults to 0 and COR will be trended.
IV. ENTERING DATA IN PCS, cont.
• Date fields are either in six (6) position month/day/year (MMDDYY) i.e., April 26, 1994, enter as 042694, or four (4) position year/month (YYYYMM) i.e., April 26, 1994, enter as 199404. PCS DATA FIELD ELEMENTS AND DEFINITIONS reflects the date-field format.
B. Adding a Property Record in PCS
The following fields are required to add (transaction type 2) an asset to PCS (use P101 or P109):
Asset Number
Remaining Life – months
Campus Location
Fund Code*
Building Abbreviation
Condition Code
Room Number
Status Code
New / Used Indicator
Class Code
Equipment Group
Original Cost
Acquisition Date
Purchase Order Number
Remaining Life – years
*NOTE: Assets purchased with SUCF funds (fund code 1 or 2), requires SUCF project number in PCS.
RF funded assets (fund code 6):
C. Adjustment to Property Record
Adjustment (transaction type 5) is used to change the dollar value of the Original Cost for an asset record. Enter the amount of the adjustment necessary to the Original Cost in PCS. To decrease the dollar amount in PCS, the minus sign (-) must be entered immediately after the amount value (e.g., to reduce an asset record from $10,600 to $10,000 or $600.00 enter "60000-"). Adjustments will proportionately adjust the cost of replacement (COR), if no COR adjustment is entered. If no change to the COR is required, an adjustment entry of 1 or one cent on the same screen should be made.
D. Retire a Property Record
Retire (transaction type 8) is used to remove an asset from PCS due to retirement (P104 is suggested). When entering a retirement transaction, update status code to provide a trail for type of disposal (e.g., campus disposal (S), transfer to other SUNY campus (A), surplus / OGS transfer (B), unaccountable (F), or stolen (J), etc.).
IV. ENTERING DATA IN PCS, cont.
E. Change to Property Record
Change (transaction type 6) is used to change any field other than original cost and cost of replacement. Examples include:
• Asset not located during physical inventory - Change status to R (hold for final determination).
• Asset declared surplus - Change PCS status to Surplus 4
• Damaged decal - modify the old record to show the new asset number. (P108 is suggested).
Change transactions for RF assets (fund code 6):
RF award number is not validated at the point of data entry but is validated against the RF Oracle award master file in the batch update. If the award number matches, PCS master file is updated in the
same manner as an add transaction, as described above. If the award number does not match a warning message is generated and corrective action by the campus is necessary to fix the error.
F. Transfers (on campus)
Transfers (transaction type 3) or change (transaction type 6) can be used to record asset movement on campus and change location code fields (building, room, floor, department). Refer to the transfers, trade-in and disposal of equipment section of the manual for transfers off campus.
G. Delete
Delete (transaction type 1) should only be used to remove an asset record that was entered in error, NOT to retire an asset. The delete function can also be used in P107 to delete description fields.
After all required fields have been input, press the ENTER Key
If no errors were detected, the screen will be returned with the input data erased and the following message: 'PREVIOUS TRANSACTION ACCEPTED'. If the Duplicate field was set to X, the screen will be returned with the input data retained except ASSET and DUPLICATE.
If errors were detected, the screen will be returned with an asterisk (*) displayed at the extreme right side of the screen line on which the error occurred and the erroneous data will be displayed in high intensity.
TAB to the field in error and enter the correct information.
If required data is missing, the fields will be returned filled with question marks (?????). TAB to the field, delete question marks and key in the required data.
PCS (Batch) Update Process
PCS is updated weekly. If errors are detected the following messages will occur:
• Warning – PCS record has been updated in the batch process, but the record should be reviewed (e.g., Department field does not match to chart of account file or Building does not on PSI file)
• Rejected – update has not been processed for all data (e.g., Building does not match BCI)
Monthly Purge
The PCS purge is run at the end of normal processing for the month as a separate transaction processing update. The criteria to select assets to be purged (physically removed from the PCS Master files) are as follows. The rules vary for two classes of assets – Moveable equipment coded as Group 3 and Fixed equipment coded as Group 1 or 2.
IV. ENTERING DATA IN PCS, cont.
Group 3 assets excluded from the purge:
1. Unit original cost>$5,000 (except for: New Paltz, Oneonta, Oswego, Plattsburg, Cobleskill
Farmingdale, Potsdam, Morrisville and Maritime)
Class code 850100 – Antiques & Artwork
Status codes: 4 – Surplus,
7 – Antiques and Artwork
Fund codes: 5 – ASC
6 – Research Foundation
K – Campus Foundation
2. Stony Brook Long Island Veterans home assets. Includes Bldg abbrev. of LIVETS or function code of 17 (pos. 3-4 of department code).
3. Hospital assets (Syracuse, Brooklyn, Stony Brook HSC) which are not fully depreciated.
Group 1 & 2 assets excluded from the purge
1. All Cornell, Binghamton, HSC at Brooklyn, and HSC at Syracuse assets
Fund code 5 – ASC
2. Depreciable assets – hospital use only (book inclusion code = 0)
Status codes: 4 – Surplus
9 – Excess to needs (internal campus surplus)
Fund code F - State-owned ASC equipment for selected campuses.
1 State, Capital – First Instance (bonded)
2 State, Capital – Hard Dollar (appropriated)
3 State, Operating
4 Dorm Authority
6 Research Foundation
7 Gift
8 Other
9 Mixed Source Funds
A Federal
B Endowment
C Grant
D Income Fund Reimbursable
E Loan
F ASC – State-owned
G Dormitory Replacement
H Operating Replacement
J Dorm operating and Dorm IFR
K Campus Foundation
L Hospital operating and Hospital IFR
M Capital Lease / Purchase Title w/State – COPS / IPF
N Tax-exempt Leasing Program (TELP)
A RF Administrative Equipment
B RF Research Equipment *
C Contractor Acquired Equipment **
D RF Donated Equipment (generally Title)
G Federal Government Furnished Equipment **
I SURF Funded/Insurable *
L Loaned Equipment **
N Non-Federal Grant Equipment *
O RF Institutional Support (other)
R Federal Grant *
T Transfer of Ownership from RF to State (non-RF assets only)
NOTE: * Title vested with RF ** Title not vested with RF
EQUIPMENT GROUP (Property Account Code)
B Building, Land Improvements * (HSC only)
1 Built-in, Building Support
2 Built-in, Other
3 Moveable
X Asset Located Off-Campus
N New
U Used
S Service Center Code
C Cost-sharing Code
1 To OGS
2 OGS Disposition Authorized
3 Other Disposition
1 In Use
2 In Use – Limited (<1yr.)
3 In Storage
4 Surplus – University-wide Surplus
5 Under Repair
6 Not in Use – Planned Repair
7 Antiques & Art work
8 Shared Utilization
9 Excess to Needs – Available for Internal Campus Surplus
G On Loan – Out
I Loan – In
M Leased Equipment – operating
N Obsolete – In Use
Q Lease / Purchase Title w/State – COPS / TELP
R Re-inventory / Review
Retired (Description next page)
A Transfer [to another campus or NYS unit, from RF to SUNY]
B Surplus [OGS surplus process]
D Insurance Claim [claim documentation]
F Unaccountable/lost [NYS User Procedure Manual vol. XI, § 7.02]
H Trade-in
J Pilferage / Stolen
P Transferred from State control
S Campus Disposal (non-vehicle)
CONDITION CODE (Description next page)
E Excellent
G Good
F Fair
P Poor
S Scrap
SFAAS CODE [System Administration – only]
X Fixed Asset – Ongoing activity
R Removed as Fixed Asset
P Primary Source of Funds
S Secondary Source of Funds
A Actual
E Estimated
M Fair Market
1 Delete - to remove / correct an error
2 Add - add a newly acquired asset
3 Transfer - record asset movement on campus
5 Adjustment - adjust the original cost (and COR)
6 Change - change any field other than original cost
8 Retire - remove an asset from PCS due to retirement
9 Negative Retirement - re-add an asset retired in error
NOTE: Transfer Partial (4) and Retire Partial (7) should NOT be used.
Exhibit A, cont.
Retirement Status Codes Requirements
A – Transfer To another campus or NYS Unit, or from RF to SUNY.
B – Surplus OGS surplus process.
D – Insurance Claim Claim Documentation.
F – Unaccountable/lost NYS User Procedure Manual Vol. XI, Sect 7.02
H – Trade-In Purchase documentation.
J – Pilferage/Stolen NYS User Procedure Manual Vol. XI, Sect 7.02
P – Transferred from State control Lease termination
S – Campus Disposal Poor and scrap (unusable) non-vehicle
OGS surplus process not required
Condition Codes
Condition DefinitionNOTE: Obsolescence should not impact condition. It is important that all assets which are reported as surplus have their conditions stated using these definitions
E - Excellent New and/or unused equipment.
G - Good Used equipment which has not deteriorated in condition or appearance, and which can continue in use without repairs or renovation.
F - Fair Used equipment that has deteriorated in condition and/or appearance. Can be continued in use but may require repairs or renovation (i.e., mechanical, electrical) within one year.
P - Poor Used equipment that has deteriorated in condition and/or appearance and which may require minor repairs or renovation prior to limited immediate use.
S - Scrap Equipment which has no value other than basic material content. This condition includes equipment which has been cannibalized for spare parts. Equipment requiring significant repairs, for which parts are not available, or non-reparable items shall be reported under this condition.
NOTE: Transfer Partial (4) and Retire Partial (7) should NOT be used.
Exhibit A, cont.
Retirement Status Codes Requirements
A – Transfer To another campus or NYS Unit, or from RF to SUNY.
B – Surplus OGS surplus process.
D – Insurance Claim Claim Documentation.
F – Unaccountable/lost NYS User Procedure Manual Vol. XI, Sect 7.02
H – Trade-In Purchase documentation.
J – Pilferage/Stolen NYS User Procedure Manual Vol. XI, Sect 7.02
P – Transferred from State control Lease termination
S – Campus Disposal Poor and scrap (unusable) non-vehicle
OGS surplus process not required
Condition Codes
Condition Definition
E - Excellent New and/or unused equipment.
G - Good Used equipment which has not deteriorated in condition or appearance, and which can continue in use without repairs or renovation.
F - Fair Used equipment that has deteriorated in condition and/or appearance. Can be continued in use but may require repairs or renovation (i.e., mechanical, electrical) within one year.
P - Poor Used equipment that has deteriorated in condition and/or appearance and which may require minor repairs or renovation prior to limited immediate use.
S - Scrap Equipment which has no value other than basic material content. This condition includes equipment which has been cannibalized for spare parts. Equipment requiring significant repairs, for which parts are not available, or non-reparable items shall be reported under this condition.
NOTE: Obsolescence should not impact condition. It is important that all assets which are reported as surplus have their conditions stated using these definitions.
Exhibit B
STATE UNIVERSITY of NEW YORK
University at Albany
Binghamton University
University at Buffalo (+ HSC)
University at Stony Brook (+ HSC)
HSC at Brooklyn
HSC at Syracuse
Buffalo State
Old Westbury
New Paltz
Institute of Technology / Utica Rome
Empire State
Environmental Science and Forestry
Alfred Ceramics
Cornell Statutory Colleges
System Administration, SUNY Plaza
New York Network, Albany, NY
State University Construction Fund
There are no forms relevant to this procedure.
There are no related procedures relevant to this procedure.
There is no other information relevant to this procedure.
There is no authority relevant to this procedure.
There is no history relevant to this procedure.
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