IN THIS ISSUE:

• New appointments in two crucial campus leadership roles
• A list of useful distance learning tools and strategies for students
• New online spreadsheet tracks buildings closed for cleaning in real-time
• A message to faculty from the Office of Academic Advising
• Trainings and professional development opportunities
• The latest from governmnent and media
• FAQ of the day: Is the campus food pantry still open?

News from around campus

College appoints new vice president for enrollment management
Jeffrey D. Gant, director of undergraduate admissions at Montclair State University, will join the New Paltz campus community effective Jan. 1, 2021

College appoints new assistant vice president for student affairs
Congratulations to Michael Patterson, current director of student activities and union services, who will assume new role on Jan. 1, 2021

Office of Emergency Management publishes real-time list of buildings closed for cleaning
New resource designed to help community stay informed about campus closures

Ensure seamless payroll distribution – verify your address or go paperless
As state payroll shifts to mailing paychecks, now's a great time to consider switching to digital pay stubs

How the Office of Academic Advising supports faculty advisors
As course registration approaches, academic advisors welcome faculty to get in touch with questions about remote advising

Resources for remote teaching and learning

Tools to help students with the transition to remote learning
Student-focused resources and a few helpful tips for adapting to new course structures

Professional development and training opportunities

Grade Center QuickStart, April 3
Blackboard fundamentals to help faculty keep gradebooks up-to-date

TerminalFour beginner trainings, April 7 & 8
Sign up to learn basic tools for managing your office or department webpage

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.
  
• Giving effective feedback using the UUP performance evaluation template
  Friday, April 3, 1:30 - 3 p.m.
  
• Organization management: Tips for getting and staying organized
  Monday, April 6, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  
• Outlook tips & tricks: Dealing with spam and eliminating clutter
  Tuesday, April 7, 10 - 11 a.m.
  

The latest from government and media

'Be mindful': Cayuga County's second COVID-19 case shares her story
New Paltz student opens up about lessons learned from experience with illness

Governor Cuomo's daily press briefing (4/1/20)
Regeneron is creating 500,000 test kits for state at no charge

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