The following message was sent to all employees via email on Dec. 15.
Dear Colleagues,
As we approach the close of the semester and calendar year, on behalf of the President and Cabinet, we want to recognize the dedication and excellence from our faculty and staff. This semester was another milestone and we have been able to work together to deliver on our mission and to maintain the health and safety of our campus community.
Campus core hours will be 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. effective Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, through Friday, Jan. 21, 2022.
Classified staff employees represented by CSEA and PEF who work a 7.5-hour day will have a half-hour meal period during this season. Those who work an 8-hour day will have no change in meal period but may work different hours, depending on the operating needs of their department. For classified staff employees represented by PBANYS and NYSCOPBA, there will be no change in work hours or meal period.
Professional, exempt full-time employees represented by UUP are expected to continue to perform their full professional obligation, which may include coverage during the core office hours.
Non-exempt and/or part-time professional employees should discuss the effect of the core hours change with their immediate supervisor. Any questions may be directed to your immediate supervisor.
The current Telecommuting Pilot Program has a sunset date of Dec. 31, 2021. Employees with approved telecommuting plans on file may continue to observe the approved plan until that date. Any update on the status of the current telecommuting program past Dec. 31 will be communicated as soon as that information becomes available.
Wishing all members of our community a safe, healthy, and joyous holiday season.
Tanhena Pacheco Dunn
Associate Vice President for Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion
and Chief Diversity Officer
