Political Activity on Campus: What You Need to Know
As we are in the midst of election season, candidates may campaign in our area during the fall semester and
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Faculty/Staff News
Annual Art Uncorked benefit for the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz returns on Oct. 6
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces Art Uncorked 2020, a fundraising event that will be
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz faculty begin terms with the American Psychological Association
The American Psychological Association (APA), the largest scientific and professional organization of psychologists in the United States, welcomes two SUNY
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UUP and SUNY reach agreement on mandatory COVID-19 testing for UUP-represented employees
SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras and United University Professions (UUP) President Fred Kowal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding mandatory
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Summary findings: SUNY survey on employee response to COVID-19
An employee survey administered this summer by SUNY central administration illustrates the challenges faculty and staff are facing in the
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The Party Patrol is here to help! Campus leaders take to the streets to provide free masks, sanitizer to students
SUNY New Paltz staff and administrators have been volunteering their time on evenings and weekends to meet directly with students
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College Council schedules its next meeting for Thursday, Sept. 24
The SUNY New Paltz College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24. The meeting
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Religious observances and class attendance
The following message was sent to students, faculty and staff on Sept. 14. As the academic year begins, and several
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Chancellor’s Award for Excellence winners recognized at fall 2020 faculty meeting
Recipients of the 2019 and 2020 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence were celebrated at the virtual fall 2020 faculty meeting
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Presidential specialist to give 14th annual Dennis O’Keefe Lecture, Sept. 24 via Webex
The Friends of the Sojourner Truth Library at SUNY New Paltz will sponsor the 14th annual Dennis O’Keefe Lecture on
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Changes to outdoor seating on campus
This message was sent to students, faculty and staff on Friday, Sept. 11. Dear Campus Community, Now that the weather
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What are the characteristics of an effective teacher education program? Educational Studies faculty offers insights at Indian webinar on National Education Policy 2020
Mathew Swerdloff, (Educational Studies and Leadership), shared his expertise on the “Characteristics of an Effective Teacher Education Program,” before a
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In new book, New Paltz faculty tell the story of women’s suffrage in New York State
A newly published collection of essays, edited and partially written by a collective of SUNY New Paltz faculty members, provides
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College joins University Police in bidding fond farewell to Lieutenant Johnny Coxum
After more than two decades as a dedicated leader in the SUNY New Paltz University Police Department (UPD), Lieutenant Johnny
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Blackboard, Knowmia, Turnitin and more: Sign up now for Instructional Technology workshops
The Office of Instructional Technology (OIT) is offering a series of workshops this fall to support faculty and staff in
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Guidance for faculty: What to do when you learn of someone else’s confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19
As the fall semester has gotten underway, some faculty members have reported hearing from students, colleagues and other members of
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Virtual Theatre season kicks off Sept. 12 & 13 with “Cadillac Crew”
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz begins its 2020-21 production season with virtual, live-streamed performances of “Cadillac
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Reminders from Design and Print Services
Dear Colleagues, As we begin the fall semester, the Design and Print Services staff in the Office of Communication &
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Get to know new SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras
Jim Malatras was named the 14th chancellor of the State University of New York on Aug. 21, 2020. Malatras, who
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Faculty Governance event dates and participation for fall 2020
The following message was sent to faculty and staff on Sept. 1 Dear Colleagues, We are living through a slow-motion
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What equipment, supplies and other resources are available to facilitate remote teaching and learning?
A number of different kinds of technologies, materials, resources and trainings are available to New Paltz students, faculty and staff
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Faculty Checklist for the fall 2020 semester
Most courses at SUNY New Paltz are online this fall, and even those that are meeting in person must be
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FAQs on the Deferred Compensation Plan from the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations
The New York State Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) has provided the following information to state employees about the
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Peer Instructional Design Mentors: Fall 2020 schedule
The new Peer Instructional Design Mentor Teacher Program launched this fall as a resource for academic faculty who are looking
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2020 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Classified Service: Maria Cathcart, Center for Student Engagement
The College congratulates Maria Cathcart, administrative assistant 1 in the Center for Student Engagement, who has been named a 2020
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Enrollment open now for the Student Employee Health Plan
The 2020 Open Enrollment Period for the Student Employee Health Plan (SEHP) runs from Monday, Aug. 31, through Wednesday, Sept.
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Provost Lyman’s Report to Faculty – September 2020
This report was shared with faculty and staff on Sept. 1, 2020. Dear Colleagues: I take this opportunity to welcome
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Become a Sustainability Faculty Fellow this year!
SUNY New Paltz faculty are invited to apply to join the fifth annual cohort of the Sustainability Faculty Learning Community,
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A reminder about Labor Day, Sept. 7, 2020
We want to remind all students and employees that Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 7, 2020) has been added to the
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Introducing new faculty members for the 2020-21 academic year
The College is pleased to introduce new full-time faculty who will join the campus community ahead of the fall 2020
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Reminder: Faculty research featured on Academic Minute
Dear Colleagues, The Office of Communication & Marketing works with the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) and WAMC
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Sept. 1, 2020 (in advance of Sept. 2 Faculty Senate meeting) I wish everyone well at the start of what
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Student Psychological Resilience Project established at SUNY New Paltz thanks to philanthropic gift
SUNY New Paltz and the SUNY New Paltz Foundation are pleased to announce the establishment of the Student Psychological Resilience
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Overview of positive case notification protocol and response to community feedback
The following message was sent to students, faculty and staff on Aug. 27. Dear Members of the Campus Community: Many
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Disability Resource Center encourages faculty to use Blackboard to administer tests this fall
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, for safety reasons the Disability Resource Center (DRC) is not offering face to face
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Faculty and staff invited to a “Semester Start Check-In” virtual forum with campus leaders, Sept. 2
Campus leadership invites all faculty and staff to a third virtual forum on reopening, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 2, at
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Fall 2020 campus construction round-up: Renovations, efficiency upgrades and much more
Many structural improvements to the SUNY New Paltz campus have continued as planned this year, with Facilities Management staff working
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Daily Digest, NPForward and positive case reporting: Communication protocols for fall 2020
The Office of Communication & Marketing, with support from the President’s Cabinet, will continue producing Daily Digest e-newsletters this fall,
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Information for faculty on academic calendars, registration add/drop and more
Dear Faculty, Welcome and welcome back! Records & Registration offers the following information and updates for the fall 2020 semester.
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Update on new Title IX regulations, and our commitment to support survivors
Dear Campus Community, As you may know, new federal Title IX regulations were announced by the U.S. Department of Education
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Meet the inaugural class of Peer Instructional Design Mentor Teachers
The Offices of the Provost, Graduate & Extended Learning, and Instructional Technology are pleased to announce the fall 2020 Peer
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Where can I spend time on campus this fall? Info about open study areas for commuters and other campus community members
Things are going to be different on the SUNY New Paltz campus this fall, but there are still lots of
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“What to do with the time that is given to us”: President Christian’s 2020 State of the College Address
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian delivered his first-ever virtual State of the College Address on Aug. 21, setting
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NPForward text notification system: How it will be used, and how to manage your preferences
The College has begun using the new text notification system, NPForward to help keep our community informed regarding fall 2020
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University Police Department’s commitment to Anti-Racism
The SUNY New Paltz University Police Department (UPD) is committed to serving the campus community and contribute to a campus
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Skills for Success: Free professional development webinars for CSEA employees
The NYS & CSEA Partnership for Education and Training is pleased to announce the fall 2020 Skills for Success webinars.
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Faculty & staff: With many buildings card-access-only this fall, connect with vendors to plan deliveries in advance
As previously announced, a majority of buildings on the New Paltz campus will be accessible only with an active SUNY
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New MASK hotline for reports of noncompliance with public health rules
The College has established a new campus hotline at (845) 257-MASK (6275) to receive reports of noncompliance with public health
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“Hudson Valley Artists: New Folk” opens Sept. 12 at the Dorsky Museum
The Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz announces its annual juried exhibition, “Hudson Valley Artists: New Folk,”
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Division of Academic Affairs welcomes faculty to 2020-21 academic year
The following message was sent to faculty on Tuesday, Aug. 18. UPDATE: The message was revised on Aug. 25, to
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Save a trip: Call or email ahead, or check our Office Closings page
This week, as many students, faculty and staff return to campus for the first time in months, we want to
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With the Parking Office closed for walk-in traffic, ordering parking permits online is the way to go
Due to COVID-19 distancing requirements, SUNY New Paltz’s Parking Office will not be open for walk-in traffic this year. All
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Interim Provost Barbara G. Lyman will extend service through June 2022
President Donald P. Christian sent the following message to the campus community on Monday, Aug.17. Dear SUNY New Paltz Faculty,
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Guide for students, faculty and staff on proper mask/face covering usage
This message updated Friday, Oct. 9, in light of new research indicating that neck gaiters are in fact effective at
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History Professor Lou Roper blogs on early American history and Atlantic trade
Lou Roper, professor in the Department of History and a SUNY Distinguished Professor, is the author of two new blog
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Update from Mail Services on fall 2020 operations
Mail Services in the Office of Communication & Marketing would like to share the following updates about our fall operations:
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College to return to core operating hours effective Monday, Aug. 17
As we prepare to welcome students back to campus for the fall, a reminder for faculty and staff that summer
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Executive Director of Academic Advising completes first-ever NYS Student Success Coaching Academy
Dante Cantú, executive director of the Center for Student Success and the Office of Academic Advising, was one of a
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The Institute for Disaster Mental Health lends expertise to “Safe, Prepared & Effective Learning Environments Virtual Summit”
Amy Nitza, director of the Institute for Disaster Mental Health (IDMH) at SUNY New Paltz, will be presenting “Pandemic Related
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“Crises give us the opportunity to envision a new and better normal”: Michael Vargas narrates a brief history of pandemic for The Academic Minute
Michael Vargas, professor of history, appeared on the Aug. 10, 2020, episode of WAMC’s nationally syndicated radio program “The Academic
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Call for volunteers: Help us welcome students at a reimagined Convocation event, Aug. 19
To welcome new first-year and transfer students into our community, the College is organizing a reimagined 34th annual Convocation Ceremony,
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Tenure Clock Extension & Review Materials – SUNY-UUP MOU
The following message was shared with faculty and staff on Thursday, Aug. 6. Dear Faculty Colleagues: A statewide Memorandum of
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Faculty and staff: Please update Office Closings page with fall semester availability
The following message was sent by email to faculty and staff on Thursday, Aug. 6. Dear Colleagues: As offices refine
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Daily health screening questionnaire is now live on my.newpaltz.edu
A daily health screening app, required by New York State for all higher education reopening plans, is now available to
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POSTPONED: Dismantling Racism: Alumni Perspectives Town Hall
Due to power outages in the Hudson Valley region, “Dismantling Racism: Alumni Perspectives,” the community town hall originally scheduled for
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Sojourner Truth Library launches curbside pickup for books and other materials
SUNY New Paltz’s Sojourner Truth Library is rolling out a new curbside service to help community members safely access books
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New one-hour training designed to help supervisors, employees prepare to return to campus
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion will offer trainings related to employees’ return to work on campus, in
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New Paltz Forward: Support the Reopening of Campus
The following message was sent by the Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion (HRDI) to faculty and staff on
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College announces faculty promotions and continuing appointments
The Division of Academic Affairs has announced the following promotions for academic faculty at SUNY New Paltz. They are effective
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Campus Meteor shower viewing, Aug. 11
SUNY New Paltz Planetarium Director Raj Pandya invites all members of the community to a special night of meteor watching
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New NPForward text notification system to launch ahead of fall 2020 semester
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the creation of a new text notification system, “NPForward,” which will help keep
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New policies and best practices for campus printing
The following message was shared with faculty and staff via email on July 24, 2020. Dear Colleagues, In accordance with
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Faculty and staff: Still time before classes begin to complete required trainings
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion encourages faculty and staff to use these last few weeks before the
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Employee tuition assistance program open for fall 2020
The Benefits Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion is now accepting employee tuition assistance applications under the SUNY Tuition
Read MoreCampus Food Pantry will continue remote operation through fall 2020
The SUNY New Paltz Campus Food Pantry is continuing to serve on- and off-campus students, and on-campus faculty and staff,
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College announces 2020 Presidential Recognition Award recipients
SUNY New Paltz congratulates six exceptional Classified Staff members who received the 2020 Presidential Recognition Award for their distinguished service
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Peer Instructional Design Mentor Teacher Pilot Program: Call for Mentor Teachers
The Offices of the Provost, Graduate & Extended Learning, and Instructional Technology, together with the Faculty Senate Committee on Educational
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New location makes the Scholar’s Mentorship Program “a place students can call home”
SUNY New Paltz has completed a project to renovate Student Union Building rooms 035-043 and relocate the Scholar’s Mentorship Program
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Nina Smiley, Ph.D., will host mindfulness webinar for students, faculty, staff and alumni on Aug. 5
SUNY New Paltz cordially invites all students, faculty, staff and alumni to a special professional development opportunity led by Nina
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Dismantling Racism: University Policing and Campus Climate, Wednesday, July 15
SUNY New Paltz will host a community town hall for current students, faculty and staff on race, inclusion and equity
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Remote Teaching Week at the Office of Instructional Technology kicks off July 13
SUNY New Paltz’s Office of Instructional Technology will host a workshop series from July 13-16 to assist faculty with the
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Department of Theatre Arts announces major changes to 2020-21 production season
The Department of Theatre Arts at SUNY New Paltz will replace its traditional model of full-scale stage productions with a
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How might COVID-19 impact the education profession? Two new briefs from a teaching & learning professor look to the future
Michael Rosenberg, professor in the Department of Teaching & Learning and former dean of the School of Education, is co-author
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Indian education in the post-COVID-19 era: Educational Studies faculty gives keynote at international conference
Mathew Swerdloff, adjunct faculty in the Department of Educational Studies and Leadership, was a Keynote Speaker at the “Swami Vivekananda
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Preparing for the launch of new Blackboard Annotate upgrade
Blackboard assignments will receive an upgrade with a new tool called Blackboard Annotate in August 2020. Blackboard Annotate will provide
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New travel guidance for employees following Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 205
On June 24, 2020, Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order 205, which requires individuals to quarantine for 14 days after traveling
Read MoreThe Center for Student Engagement opens at New Paltz
Effective July 1, 2020, the Center for Student Engagement is open for business! The Center for Student Engagement strives to
Read MoreA half century of influence celebrated at SUNY New Paltz
SUNY New Paltz and The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives welcomed members of the public to attend a virtual retirement
Read MoreMessage from President Christian on proposed campus re-opening plans
Dear Members of the Campus Community: Now that Governor Cuomo and the NYS Health Department have issued guidance (on Friday,
Read MoreChristian Wilwohl to leave SUNY New Paltz after serving as director of study abroad since 2012
Dr. Christian Wilwohl, who has served as the SUNY New Paltz director of study abroad since 2012, has been appointed
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Change in Office 365 login page goes into effect on June 29
The College is making a change to the login page for Microsoft Office 365, which will take effect on Monday,
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Empire Knowledgebank: Free professional development for UUP-represented employees
Summer is a great time to get in some extra professional development, and the NYS/UUP Joint Labor-Management Committee is pleased
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Guidance for protecting yourself from fraudulent unemployment claims
The New York State Office of the Attorney General has released a warning and guidance about new, recently reported scams
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How to research during a pandemic: AC² students, faculty adapt to unprecedented challenges
The SUNY New Paltz campus has been quieter than usual this summer, but scholars across the disciplines are still hard
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Protocols and supervisor guidance for employee return to campus
Colleagues, As we prepare to bring campus community members back, we know that many employees are concerned and feel uncertain
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Historic Week for Inclusion
The following message was shared with students, faculty and staff via email on June 18, 2020. Dear Members of the
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Telecommuting Pilot Program extended through Oct. 2
On Wednesday, June 17, the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations announced the extension of the pilot telecommuting program first put
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SUNY New Paltz Listens: A Conversation About Race, Wednesday, June 24
Inviting students, faculty and staff to the first in a series of town hall dialogues; Pre-registration is required The Student
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FAQ for faculty regarding Online/Hybrid/Blended Learning during COVID-19 and beyond
I have never been certified to teach online or hybrid courses, can I teach online or hybrid courses during fall
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Planning your fall 2020 courses
Dear Faculty Colleagues: We thank you for your continual attention to preparing for the fall 2020 semester amid our ongoing
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