English faculty member earns two prestigious Fellowships
Assistant Professor Crystal S. Donkor has been selected as a Junior Fellow of the Andrew W. Mellon Society of Fellows in
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Faculty/Staff News
Update for state employees on Election Law amendment relating to time off to vote
Election Law 3-110 applicable to all NYS employees. Please read below. *** Please post this in areas where e-mail is
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SUNY New Paltz will host retirement celebration for Gerald Benjamin, June 25 via Webex
President Donald P. Christian and The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz welcome members of the
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SUNY and Research Foundation issue research restarting guidance
On June 9, 2020, SUNY and The Research Foundation released the following guidance on restarting research activities on campuses. MEMORANDUM
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University Police – A Message to Our Community
The following message was shared with all SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff on Friday, June 5. To Our
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SUNY New Paltz partners with the New Paltz Opioid Prevention and Response Team on virtual support efforts during COVID-19
SUNY New Paltz is working closely with the regional community on active drug and alcohol prevention measures during the pandemic,
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Knowing better and doing better
President Christian and I sent a message to the campus community last Friday recognizing the deaths of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Abery
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Cooking, meditation, coding and more: SUNY Perks at Work program offering dozens of free classes every Thursday
The SUNY Perks at Work benefits program has added a new resource to its offerings for state university employees. The
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Faculty: Help ensure student access to course materials by sharing with Library Reserves
The following message was shared with faculty and staff on Friday, May 29. Dear Faculty Colleagues: Library Course Reserves will
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Memorandum on extension of agreements to temporarily suspend forfeiture of personal leave accruals
*** PLEASE POST WHERE E-MAIL IS NOT AVAILABLE*** Attn: SUNY New Paltz All Bargaining Units From: Volforte, Michael (Governor’s Office
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Stuart Robinson, director of athletics, wellness & recreation, will leave SUNY New Paltz after 28-year career
Director of Athletics, Wellness & Recreation Stuart Robinson has announced that he is leaving SUNY New Paltz after a 28-year
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Reminder: Investment and financial advising resources
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion is working with SUNY retirement plan providers to continue to serve faculty
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Can art help us become better communicators? Terry Gipson discusses new approach to learning on The Academic Minute
Terry Gipson, lecturer in the Department of Communication, appeared on the May 22, 2020, episode of WAMC’s nationally syndicated radio
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SUNY New Paltz virtual Commencement celebrates graduates’ exceptional achievements and resilience
SUNY New Paltz conferred more than 2,700 undergraduate and graduate degrees at its first-ever virtual Commencement on Friday, May 22.
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2020 Virtual Commencement: How to watch and where to find coverage
Virtual Commencement is finally here! Even in unexpected circumstances, we’re so excited to have this opportunity to celebrate with our
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Nominations for Classified Staff Presidential Award due June 3
Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the College would like to continue its annual tradition of recognizing and honoring
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Response to conversation about campus learning management systems
Dear Colleagues, Thanks for today’s robust conversation about campus learning management system (LMS) platforms. Input from faculty regarding functionality and needs
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Business faculty sees opportunity for new graduates on the other side of the pandemic
Through the College’s shift to remote teaching and learning this semester, School of Business Lecturer Chris Napolitano ’05 (Management) ’08g
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Sojourner Truth Library hosting Q&A sessions on online learning
SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff can join research and instruction librarians at the Sojourner Truth Library for Q&A sessions
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Martha Tait-Watkins retiring after 20 years of exemplary service to SUNY New Paltz
Martha Tait-Watkins, who currently serves as immigration information coordinator at the Center for International Programs, will retire at the end
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Faculty-student research collaboration published in Inland Waters journal
Associate Professor of Biology David Richardson led a group of undergraduate research students to study how nitrogen and phosphorus can
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Governor extends executive orders for five regions not ready to open
On May 14, 2020, Governor Cuomo issued an executive order that extends several executive orders previously issued. Specifically, Executive Order
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Benjamin Center publishes findings from survey of local leaders on COVID-19
The Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz has published a new report, “COVID-19: Local Leaders Respond,”
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Student Union Building renovation begins May 18
The Student Union Building will be undergoing renovations for the roof and 4th floor along with additional minor repairs/upgrades at
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SUNY New Paltz ready for first-ever virtual Commencement ceremony
SUNY New Paltz will hold a virtual, pre-recorded Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 22, in recognition of the hard work,
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Annual leave extensions for NYSCOPBA and NYSPBA
*** PLEASE POST WHERE E-MAIL IS NOT AVAILABLE*** Attn: SUNY New Paltz Classified Employees (NYSCOPBA and NYSPBA) See below information
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Benefits updates: Investment, telehealth, wellness and more
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion shares these updates about benefits and services that are available to employees
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Resources for Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program applicants
Application deadline The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program will continue to accept applications for awards for the 2021-2022 academic year. More than 450
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Memo from Payroll Office on Holiday Comp Time
*** PLEASE POST WHERE E-MAIL IS NOT AVAILABLE*** Attn: SUNY New Paltz Unclassified UUP Employees Memo – NYS & UUP
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Sounding off on the sound board: Radio DJs’ signatures preserve 20-year history of WFNP
There has been a secret hidden beneath the radio cabinetry at WFNP, the College’s student-run radio station, since 1999. For
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Mail Services – Summer 2020 Updates
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, Mail Services in the Office of Communication & Marketing would like to share the following updates about our summer operations. We are open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4
Read MoreMay 22: SUNY hosting a federal advocacy update from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities
The SUNY Office of Research and Economic Development recently launched Research Matters, a webinar series designed to be an informative resource
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Call to faculty and staff: Help us congratulate the Class of 2020!
As SUNY New Paltz prepares for its first-ever virtual Commencement Ceremony on May 22, 2020, we’re working to come up
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Update on work-related travel
All work-related travel through June 30, 2020, is cancelled. Work-related travel after June 30, 2020, will be very limited and
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New SUNY-UUP Memorandum of Understanding on Tenure Clock and Permanent Appointment
The SUNY Board of Trustees has adopted emergency rulemaking (modifying SUNY Trustee policy) which allows a new SUNY-UUP Memorandum of
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College Council schedules its next meeting for Wednesday, May 20
The SUNY New Paltz College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20. The meeting
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Onboarding sessions: Get ready to build a blended learning course in Blackboard
The Office of Instructional Technology has designed a new development opportunity for faculty offered asynchronously through Blackboard, “Training: Developing a
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Gwen Havranek retiring after distinguished, four-decade career at SUNY New Paltz
Gwen Havranek, director of business operations in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, has announced her decision to retire
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Instructional Technology providing Grade Center assistance at drop-in sessions for faculty this week
Do you need assistance with the Grade Center as you prepare your final grades for the semester? The Office of
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Extension to Telecommuting Pilot Program
On Friday, May 8, the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations announced the extension of the pilot telecommuting program first put
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International students find virtual home at SUNY New Paltz during pandemic
Everything seemed to change over the span of just two weeks for SUNY New Paltz international student Gabriela Martins ’21
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State seeks SUNY faculty, staff to assist as interviewers for contact tracer program
New York State is seeking immediate assistance from SUNY faculty and staff to help meet a pressing need related to
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Faculty: Share remote teaching challenges and best practices at Brown Bag Lunches, May 11 – 15
The Office of Instructional Technology is inviting all SUNY New Paltz faculty to spend some time discussing their recent experiences
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“Dancing with Myself” — Questionable Authorities shout out quarantined Class of 2020
Questionable Authorities, SUNY New Paltz’s favorite all-faculty rock band, typically hosts an annual show in honor of students earning their
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Students and faculty can sign up now to participate in a new, virtual study abroad opportunity from SUNY
A new offering from the SUNY Center for Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) will allow students to take action on one
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Reminder about impersonation scam emails
Hi all, Wanted to send another update about the impersonation effects – as the cybercriminals are not socially distancing from
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Share your COVID-19 story in the College’s new Community Pandemic Blog
SUNY New Paltz is inviting students, faculty and staff to share their personal experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic for a
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Provost’s Report to Faculty – May 2020
Dear Colleagues: It is impossible to say enough about the valiant work of the academic and professional faculty to adjust,
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College faculty will meet on Thursday, May 7, at 1 p.m.
A full meeting of the SUNY New Paltz faculty will take place this Thursday, May 7, at 1 p.m. via
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May 6 is last day for students to elect S/U option or submit a course withdrawal request
Wednesday, May 6, is the last day for New Paltz students to elect to the satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U) option or to submit
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
May 4, 2020 (in advance of May 6 Faculty Senate Meeting and May 7 Faculty Meeting) I wish everyone well
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Two opportunities to develop grant writing skills on May 4
The Office of Sponsored Programs & Research Compliance reminds faculty members that scholarship applications are due today, Monday, May 4,
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New how-to guide for faculty developing blended learning courses
All faculty and staff have been automatically enrolled into the Blackboard Site, “Training: Developing a Blended Learning Course,” and are
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Four New Paltz employees receive 2020 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence
The State University of New York has announced the recipients of the 2020 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence, and four
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Update on Fall Semester Academic Contingency Planning
Dear Faculty Colleagues: Last week we announced the decision to suspend the requirement for online/hybrid certification for fall 2020 offerings
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Student entrepreneurs make their pitch at virtual Business Plan Contest
The transition to remote learning didn’t stop School of Business students and faculty from hosting another successful Business Plan Contest
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Alumni virtual events bring community together, inspire self-care
When the College canceled campus events due to COVID-19, the Office of Development & Alumni Relations considered how to continue
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Planting and planning: Campus Tree Committee supports Tree Campus USA® recognition
SUNY New Paltz has again received Tree Campus USA designation, a prestigious, third-party recognition of the work of students, faculty
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Update on Flex Spending Account program: Deadlines extended, and eligible expenses rule changes
This is to advise members of our campus community of several important updates for the Flex Spending Account (FSA) program.
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Investment and financial advising resources during COVID-19 pandemic
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion is working with SUNY retirement plan providers to continue to serve faculty
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Photography professor publishes two new books in spring 2020
Faculty: Do you have news about awards or publications to share with friends and colleagues? Please use this link to
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Mail Services remains open and operational (with limited staff)
Dear Members of the Campus Community, As a reminder, Mail Services in the Office of Communication & Marketing is open Monday –
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Geography professor maps emergency resources to combat food insecurity
As Ulster County and its residents grapple with job loss, school closures and an uncertain economy, Assistant Professor of Geography
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Hudson Valley Venture Hub hosts virtual Collaboration Huddles to support regional entrepreneurs
As in-person events have been postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19, the Hudson Valley Venture Hub at SUNY New Paltz
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Warning regarding fraudulent voicemail emails
Hello all, We’ve received reports of fraudulent emails about pending voicemail. These are a very common tactic of criminals to
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Faculty Senate approves new Bachelor of Arts in General Studies program
The SUNY New Paltz Faculty Senate voted to approve a proposal to develop a new, online bachelor’s degree program in
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Fall semester academic contingency planning now
Dear Faculty Colleagues: We want to acknowledge, once again, how grateful we are to all of you for the efforts
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WiFi parking lot open for local students, employees with limited internet access
Information Technology Services staff have been working tirelessly to support the campus community’s switch to online teaching and learning. They’ve
Read MoreHow do you teach music performance remotely? Harness technology, and be creative
Faced with the daunting task of teaching instruments from a distance, SUNY New Paltz Department of Music faculty have gotten
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Provost’s Report to Faculty – April 2020
Dear Colleagues: As I begin this report, I must first thank the faculty for working so hard to make the
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College mourns passing of Larry Rowe ’68, longtime technical specialist in physics and astronomy
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the death of Laurence (Larry) Rowe ’68 (Physics), who
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Staffing changes in the Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion
Dear Colleagues: Shana Gainey, Associate Director of Human Resources, has left to pursue a new and exciting opportunity. Shana was
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
April 20, 2020 (in advance of April 22 Faculty Senate Meeting) It is stunning and sobering how our world has
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Open Educational Resources demo, April 22
Join Stephan J. Macaluso, planning, assessment & user experience librarian, on Wednesday, April 22, at 4 p.m., for an Open
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Update to employees on extension of Pause New York order
On Thursday, April 16, Governor Cuomo announced that the Pause New York executive order has been extended from April 29
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Employee tuition assistance program open for summer 2020
The Benefits Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion is now accepting employee tuition assistance applications under the SUNY Tuition
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Weekly update from the Career Resource Center – April 20, 2020
The Career Resource Center is here to help students through the transition to online learning will tools and events to
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Look up: Planetarium director embraces remote teaching and learning opportunities
“The nice thing about the universe is that it is way bigger than all of us,” said Raj Pandya, director
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Update on Blackboard tools for advising
In order to help facilitate remote advising during the spring 2020 semester, Information Technology Services (ITS) has created an advising
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Four Resources for Supporting Faculty with Remote Advising
Faculty advisors may find the following resources of value during this period of remote academic advising: Starfish, for a holistic
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New Review and Approval Process for All Purchases
Dear Members of the Campus Community: In accordance with the President and VP Halstead’s email regarding the economic and financial
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EAP and Workplace With Heart present online exercise breaks, beginning April 20
The SUNY New Paltz Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Workplace With Heart are proud to offer movement breaks for the
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Face coverings while on campus
Governor Cuomo has issued an executive order that requires us, as an employer, to provide face coverings to employees while
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Update on SUNY academic journal contract with Elsevier
Dear Colleagues, Last month, the SUNY Library Consortium (SLC) reached an agreement with Elsevier, publisher of the ScienceDirect collection of
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Economic and financial impact of COVID-19
SUNY New Paltz Faculty and Staff, You certainly are aware of the economic and financial impact of COVID-19 in New
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Faculty Development Center partnering with SUNY COIL to create online international learning courses
The SUNY Center for Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) is offering remote trainings to support faculty in building collaborative courses
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Notice from Payroll: April 2020 general salary increases will be delayed
*** PLEASE POST WHERE E-MAIL IS NOT AVAILABLE*** Attn: SUNY New Paltz Classified Employees (CSEA, NYSCOPBA) and Unclassified Employees (M/C)
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FSA Dependent Care Advantage Account: COVID-19 change-in-status information
SUNY New Paltz employees can stop their Dependent Care Advantage Account (DCAA) deductions, change their election amounts, or enroll in
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Update on communication protocols
As we continue to adapt to new demands and challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and our community’s shift to
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Services to promote student learning and success in a remote environment
Expanded writing support The Center for Student Success has partnered with STAR-NY Online Tutoring to provide additional trained writing consultants
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Strength and solidarity: Art faculty helps build online community of craftspeople making fabric masks in response to COVID-19 crisis
Motivated by her own struggle with chronic health conditions and a series of healthcare exchanges due to COVID-19 – including
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President Christian will host another Virtual Hot Chocolate on April 15
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian will host another Hot Chocolate with the President event on Wednesday, April 15,
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Online services for students and faculty from the Sojourner Truth Library
The Sojourner Truth Library staff is working hard to provide students and faculty with remote services and access to research
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Religious observance and social distancing
Dear Members of the Campus Community: Who would have imagined as we welcomed the spring semester that we would all
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Office of Instructional Technology hosting virtual drop-in hours
The Office of Instructional Technology (OIT) will continue holding hold drop-in hours for students, faculty and staff this week, to
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Innovative teaching: Sculpture Program creates take-home kits to keep students engaged
SUNY New Paltz sculpture lecturer Michael Asbill and students in his Internship in College Art Studio Teaching course saw the
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Advising sites for faculty in Blackboard
In order to help facilitate remote advising during the spring 2020 semester, Information Technology Services (ITS) has created an advising
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Open letter to faculty from SUNY New Paltz students
Dear SUNY New Paltz Faculty, We the students write to you the faculty with the intent of sharing our experiences
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Student teachers available now to provide free online instruction to k-12 children
Do your children in grades k-12 need online help with schoolwork? Enrichment activities? A story? SUNY New Paltz student teachers
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Tips for secure teleconferencing: How to avoid “Zoombombing”
We know many of you are seeing articles and Facebook posts about “Zoombombing.” Zoombombing is a form of cyber harassment where
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