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Posted on: Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 10:00 AM
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We created this daily newsletter to keep students, faculty and staff informed about campus news and resources for distance learning, while also reducing the volume of emails we're all receiving. Read more here.
 

IN THIS ISSUE:

  • Summer hours to begin May 1
  • A message to students from the Director of Athletics, Wellness & Recreation
  • Important guidance from the Payroll Office
  • Upcoming training opportunities from the Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion
  • The latest from government and media
  • Frequently Asked Question of the day
 

News from around campus

Summer hours to begin May 1
Onset of 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. core office hours will come early in 2020

Guidance for student workers and their supervisors
Important steps to take to keep work study students and student assistants working and paid

A Message From Athletics, Wellness & Recreation Director Stuart Robinson
Checking in with students on behalf of the entire Hawks athletics staff

Additional info regarding modified course registration schedule
Clarifying start dates for undergraduate, graduate and summer course registration

Classified Employees April 2020 Longevity Payment, Performance Advance and Salary Increase
An important update from the Payroll Office for employees represented by CSEA, PEF, PBANY and NYSCOPBA

Resources for remote teaching and learning

Use Starfish for remote scheduling and faculty-student communication
As remote learning begins and course registration approaches, Starfish is more valuable than ever as a tool for keeping students, faculty and advisors in touch

 

Professional development and training opportunities

Upcoming Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings:

  • Staying Active in Retirement and Exploring Lifelong Learning
    Thursday, April 2, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
    In this Retirement Ready session, we’ll begin to explore some of the many options for staying active in retirement, including continuing education programs in the region.
    This session is helpful for anyone who is thinking about retirement and looking for ways to stay intellectually and socially engaged. It is open to all campus faculty and staff.
  • Giving Effective Feedback Using the UUP Performance Evaluation Templates
    Friday, April 3, 1:30 - 3 p.m.
    Helping employees to develop their professional skills requires setting clear expectations and specific goals, and providing useful, ongoing feedback. In this training we will cover best practices for setting objectives and then review step-by-step guidelines for conducting feedback conversations to support productivity and employee growth. This training is open to faculty and staff with direct reports and to any employees who would like to add to their professional tool kit.
Click the links above to register, or view all available (and socially distant!) HRDI trainings at: www.newpaltz.edu/hr/training/catalog.html
 

The latest from government and media

3D printers at SUNY New Paltz produce 1,000 face shields for health care workers
Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan tours Hudson Valley Additive Manufacturing Center (Daily Freeman, 3/31/20)

Governor Cuomo's Daily Press Briefing (3/31/20)
New online portal connects hospitals to volunteer healthcare workers and helps prioritize deployment to hospitals with greatest need
 

Frequently Asked Question of the Day
Is the College offering any additional Pass/Fail options for the spring 2020 semester?
Yes. The College will allow students to opt in to a special Pass (P) grade option for spring 2020 courses.
Unlike the standard S/U option, courses for which a student has earned a P grade will satisfy degree and/or major requirements in the same manner as letter-graded courses. Students will be able to apply P grades to letter-graded courses only when they have earned a D grade or higher. There may be additional restrictions for accredited programs.
Students will be able opt in to this new Pass grade option beginning May 21, and the opt-in period will continue through Oct. 16. We encourage students to discuss this option with their advisors after their spring semester courses are graded. The method for requesting the P grade will be developed and communicated before the end of the semester. 
Have more questions? We're updating our Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions webpage daily.
 

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Our team is seeking input on how this newsletter can best serve students, faculty and staff as we all adjust to new challenges posed by the response to coronavirus.
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