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NYS GIS Help Desk

This web-based help desk is intended to provide support for both general GIS questions and specific questions regarding the technical use of the following GIS software products:

ArcGIS 9
ArcGIS Desktop: ArcEditor
ArcGIS Desktop: ArcInfo
ArcGIS Desktop: ArcView
ArcInfo Workstation
ArcView GIS 3.x
MapInfo Professional

Visitors can search the online Knowledge Base to view previously submitted questions and answers or view the Help Desk's most Frequently Asked Questions. Members of the NYS Data Sharing Cooperative may Submit GIS technical questions which will be answered within one (1) business day. All questions and answers will also be included in the searchable knowledge base.

GIS Training Workshops

• Introduction to GIS Web Services
  "From December 2007 through March 2008, a free 3-hour workshop was offered in nine locations across New York State with more than 450 individuals from State and local government attending. Training materials can be viewed on-line, or you can download a copy of the Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation that was used during the workshop."

• Introduction to Remote Sensing for GIS Practitioners
  "From December 2006 through March 2007, a free 3-hour workshop was offered in various locations around the State with individuals from State and local government attending. Training materials can be viewed on-line, or you can download a copy of the Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation that was used during the class." 

• "Preparing for an Uncertain Future" A Workshop on the Use of GIS for Homeland Security and Emergency Response
  The following is an outline of the exercise used and a report on the results obtained from a facilitated audience participation session on the use of GIS for Homeland Security and Emergency Response. It was held at the 20 th Annual New York State GIS Conference on October 19, 2004. The session was designed as a "war gaming" exercise with close interaction on each issue from the audience and appropriate commentary from the expert panel when required. (11/2004)

• Integration of GIS and GPS Technologies
  From November 2005 through March 2006, a free 3-hour workshop was offered in eight locations around the State with more than 1000 individuals from State and local government attending. Training materials can be viewed on-line, or you can download a copy of the Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation that was used during the class.

• Introduction to Digital Orthoimagery Training
  From November 2000 through October 2001, a free "Introduction to Digital Orthoimagery" training class was held. The one-day class was offered in nine locations around the State with more than 700 individuals from State and local government attending. Training materials can be viewed on-line, or you can download a copy of the Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation that was used during the class. These materials are being provided on-line for useful reference working with digital orthoimagery.

• Geocoding & Data Improvement workshop
  From November 2004 through March 2005, a free 3-hour workshop was offered in eight locations around the State with more than 700 individuals from State and local government attending. Training materials can be viewed on-line, or you can download a copy of the Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation that was used during the class.

Conferences

• National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC)
  The NSGIC is an organization committeed to efficient and effective government through the prudent adoption of geospatial information technologies.
• NYS Geospatial Summit
  This relatively new event, co-sponsored by the NYS GIS Association and the NYS Office of Cyber Security & Critical Infrastructure Coordination, is targeted for GIS professionals who want to look beyond the technical issues and hear what's really shaping GIS in NYS and around the country.
• NYS GIS Conference
  The conference has a long standing tradition of providing attendees with an opportunity to meet fellow New Yorkers active in the GIS field, exchange information and real experiences, and seek solutions to your geographic data management needs.  Professional networking opportunities help you develop a network of fellow GIS users which will continue through the years. In the exhibit area, GIS vendors and consultants display the latest in GIS hardware, software, analytical techniques, and services.

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• Colleges and Universities

Bergen Community College in Bergen County, NJ is offering a One-Year Certificate program in GIS starting this fall. Intro to GIS is a 3 credit course with lecture and lab that covers the basics of GIS theory and practice. Course # is TEC190. Contact Mark Becker, 914-365-8980.

Buffalo State University - Geography and Planning Department

Cayuga Community College
Cayuga County Community College in partnership with the NASA sponsored Institute for Application of Geospatial Technology, offers an Associates Degree in Geographic Information Systems at the Auburn Campus. Contact Abu Badruddin for more information, 315-255-1743.

Columbia University GIS Program This program jointly sponsored by CIESIN and the Columbia University Continuing Education department offers a range of introductory and advanced training in GIS software, theory and applications. Classes generally run one night per week over a period of 4 to 6 weeks. Contact Mark Becker at 845-365-8980.

Cornell University
Cornell lists GIS related courses under the main categories of Soils, Crops and Atmospheric Sciences; Environmental Information and Analysis; Urban and Regional Studies; and Civil and Environmental Engineering-Remote Sensing.

CUNY Hunter College - Geography Department

Erie Community College
ECC will be creating a Certificate Program in GIS, offering a full range of GIS skills, concepts, techniques and applications. The two courses initially being offered will become the foundation for the the certificate program. For more information about the course offerings in GIS, the GIS certificate program, and other GIS items, check out the ECC website at: http://north.ecc.edu/gis/

Fulton-Montgomery Community College
Fulton-Montgomery Community College, Johnstown, NY. The NASA-sponsored Spatial Information Technology Center at Fulton-Montgomery Community College offers a one-year college certificate and two-year degree in the disciplines of GIS, GPS and Remote Sensing. The Center also offers ESRI Instructor led training. For more information, or to arrange a visit, contact the center at 518-762-4651 ext. 3482, e-mail sitc@fmcc.suny.edu, or visit www.fmcc.suny.edu.

GIS Certification Institute
Professionals will be able to download application materials and begin preparations for submitting their qualifications for recognition as Certified GIS Professionals and earn the designation, "GISP". www.gisci.org

Niagara County Community College
Currently NCCC offers Intro to Geography (GEO 101) and Intro to Remote Sensing (GEO121), Intro to GIS (GEO 111) and a World Environment course (GEO103). In Sept 2008 the college will add Advanced GIS (GEO201) and Applied GIS (GEO 202) so that students will be able to complete a GIS Certificate program. Plans are well underway to offer an AS Degree in 2009 as part of the development of an NSF funded Advanced Technology Education center at NCCC. For more details visit http://www.niagaracc.suny.edu/socsci/geography.html

Onondaga County Community College - Environmental Technology Geosciences degree

Penn State
The Penn State World Campus Certificate Program in GIS is a non–credit program designed to meet the needs and busy schedules of full–time professionals.

Selkirk College - The advanced diploma in GIS at Selkirk College is a 12 month program that utilizes advanced geospatial technology to provide leading-edge training. The program focuses upon building advanced expertise in GIS, remote sensing, internet mapping technology, database management applications, gps, 3D visualization, and a variety of related software applications.
Contact: Donna Delparte, 250-365-7292 (Course Being Offered June 30, 2004 - Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada)

Simon Fraser University (BC, Canada) - Tele-learning Certificate Program in Geographic Information Systems

Sullivan County Community College

SUNY Albany
- Geography and Planning Department
- Albany School of Public Health (Rensselaer) - 1 credit course given each spring, "GIS & Public Health". For more information, http://albany.edu/~msz03/gis.html.

SUNY Binghamton University
- The Binghamton University GIS Campus Core Facility supports the research mission of the university. It fosters the educated use of geographical information systems (GIS) and global positioning systems (GPS) technologies for the development and execution of funded basic and applied research. Contact Kevin Heard - Assistant Director
Phone 607-777-3536, email giscore@binghamton.edu, visit site at http://gis.binghamton.edu
- Graduate Geography Department

SUNY Buffalo - Geography Department

SUNY Cortland - Geography Department

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) offers GIS related courses and degree programs (B.S., M.S., M.P.S., and Ph.D.) under a number of academic areas including Environmental Resources and Forest Engineering, Forest and Natural Resources Management, Environmental Studies, Environmental and Forest Biology, and Landscape Architecture. The Council for Geospatial Modeling and Analysis coordinates and enhances many diverse and dynamic activities associated with spatial information at SUNY-ESF. ESF's Outreach Program also offers short courses on a variety of GIS topics.

SUNY College at Fredonia
The SUNY College at Fredonia offers students the opportunity to enhance their major field(s) of study with a minor in Interdisciplinary Studies in GIS. The minor consists of 24 credit hours in GIS, mathematics, statistics, computer science, and complementary courses from the social and physical sciences. For more information, contact Ann K. Deakin, Ph.D.
Phone: (716)673-3206
Fax: (716) 673-3332

SUNY College at New Paltz - Department of Geography

SUNY College at Oneonta - Geography Department

SUNY Plattsburgh - Environmental Science Program

Syracuse University

Towson University
Center for Geographic Information - Recently designated as an ESRI Authorized Learning Center, CGIS had expanded its education program to include additional courses covering both software-specific training and lecture style workshops of a variety of GIS topics. Schedule of short courses ...

Vassar College - Geology and Geography Department

West Point (United State Military Academy) - Geography and Environmental Engineering Department

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