New York updates state employees on Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
The New York State Department of Financial Services has provided information about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), for which
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Human Resources
Are you a notary? Consider adding your name to our campus directory
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion (HRDI) keeps a list of notaries public in our campus community to
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Employees: If you get a bill for on-campus testing from Enzo Labs, here’s how to get it covered
All SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff can access COVID-19 testing at Awosting Hall at no cost to them. However,
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The February 2022 WellNYS challenge: Envision your life
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for February 2022, encouraging state employees to think
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Title IX Office publishes new, more detailed data on reported incidents
The SUNY New Paltz Title IX Office has published a new set of data on reported incidents, above and beyond
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Skills for Success: CSEA employees can enroll in 35 courses and webinars this spring
The NYS & CSEA Partnership for Education and Training is pleased to announce the spring 2022 Skills for Success program.
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Spring 2022 COVID-19 Info: Employees who test positive must use the new state Affirmation of Isolation to report their cases to HRDI
SUNY New Paltz employees will be required to use the New York State Affirmation of Isolation form to provide documentation
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Boost your financial know-how at TIAA workshops this January
All employees are invited to participate in TIAA webinars being offered this month. There are multiple sets of webinars available,
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CSEA employees can earn a certificate in Microsoft Excel in 2022
If you’re interested in brushing up on your computer skills this new year, you’re in luck! The NYS & CSEA
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SUNY-wide telecommuting pilot program extended into 2022
The following information was shared with all employees via email on Dec. 22, 2021. We are pleased to announce that
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Winter hours (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) run from Dec. 17, 2021 – Jan. 21, 2022
The following message was sent to all employees via email on Dec. 15. Dear Colleagues, As we approach the close
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Psychological Counseling Center welcomes two new Senior Counselors
After a national search that began this summer, the Psychological Counseling Center (PCC) at SUNY New Paltz is pleased to
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Discretionary Salary Increase guidelines for full- and part-time faculty for 2021
The collective bargaining agreement between United University Professions (UUP) and New York State includes a provision for Discretionary Salary Increases
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Tanhena Pacheco Dunn will assume new position as Vice President for Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion on Jan. 1
Tanhena Pacheco Dunn, who currently serves as Associate Vice President for Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer,
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A celebration for Garry Nack’s retirement, Dec. 7
Facilities Design & Construction congratulates Construction Manager Garry Nack on his upcoming and well-earned retirement from SUNY New Paltz, and
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The Health Insurance Option Transfer Period is open now through Dec. 31
The 2022 New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) Option Transfer Period runs from now through Dec. 31, 2021, meaning now is
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New Empire Plan benefit cards issued for all enrollees and covered dependents
New York State employees who are enrolled in the Empire Plan will be receiving new benefits cards for all enrollees
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IRS announces cost-of-living adjustments affecting contribution limits for voluntary savings plans
The IRS has announced the cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) affecting the dollar limits for retirement plans and other retirement-related items for
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Nominate a colleague for the Classified Staff Presidential Recognition Award by Nov. 17
***Please post details in all departments*** Supervisors: Please distribute this information to staff especially those whose job does not require
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College appoints Dr. Edward Lawson to new position as Assistant Director for Intercultural Relations in the Center for Student Engagement
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of Edward Lawson, J.D., MBA, as Assistant Director for Intercultural Relations
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Save the date for the 3rd annual campus-wide training days on Jan. 13 and 14, 2022
SUNY New Paltz will again offer campus-wide professional development training for employees on Jan. 13 & 14, 2022, with a
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Employee tuition assistance program now open for winter 2021-22 and spring 2022
The Benefits Office at SUNY New Paltz is now accepting employee tuition assistance applications under the SUNY Tuition Assistance Program
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Productivity Enhancement Program enrollment for 2022 is open now through Nov. 29
SUNY New Paltz employees may now enroll in the 2022 Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), which allows those eligible to exchange
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The November WellNYS challenge: A time for thankfulness
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for November 2021, “Practice Thankfulness,” with tips and
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Employee trainings from the Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion: Late fall 2021
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion will offer the following trainings and workshops in the coming weeks. Each
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GOER approves Dec. 31, 2022, extension to annual leave expiration date
The New York State Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) has announced agreements with all employee unions on an extension
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Ergonomic Open Hours: Get quick tips to avoid aches and pains
SUNY is excited to offer a new benefit available to all campus employees: Ergonomic Open Hours, a virtual, drop-in opportunity
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New York State publishes Planning for Option Transfer Guide for 2022
The Planning for Option Transfer Guide for 2022 is now available to help state employees start planning for benefits enrollments
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Winter is coming! Use our Office Availability page for news about reduced and remote staffing
As we look ahead to the inclement weather season, a reminder that information about remote staffing, understaffed offices and temporary
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Faculty: Planning to teach remotely in spring 2022? Establish provisional certification by Nov. 15
The following information was sent via email to all faculty and staff on Sept. 15. As we plan for
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Email, text, website and INFO line: Where to find weather delay and cancellation news for SUNY New Paltz
The College has made a small change in our approach to communicating weather delays and cancellations, which will help ensure
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Reminder: Communicating death of a campus community member
As a member of the SUNY New Paltz community, you may be notified of a campus member’s death through an
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Guidance for in-person faculty who must be away from class for reasons related to COVID-19
The following guidance was shared with all faculty and staff via email on Sept. 3. How should a Faculty Member
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“NEOs at Noon”: Orientation sessions for new UUP employees for fall 2021
United University Professions (UUP) will be offering a series of virtual New Employee Orientations (NEOs) during the fall 2021 semester.
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College to conduct mandatory, periodic surveillance testing of vaccinated students, faculty and staff beginning Sept. 7
SUNY New Paltz will require all vaccinated students, faculty and staff with a campus presence to be tested for COVID-19
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Dependent Care Advantage Account (DCAA) Program updates for 2021: Contribution levels increased, and election amounts can be changed without a change-in-status event reason
The 2021 Dependent Care Advantage Account (DCAA) has been modified to include two changes allowed by the Consolidated Appropriations Act,
Read MoreThe College mourns Professor Emeritus Glenn C. Doty – a beloved presence in the Legislative Gazette newsroom for more than 23 years
It is with sadness that we share with our community that Professor Emeritus Glenn C. Doty, who was the founding
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Our approach to evaluating instructional modality change requests from faculty in fall 2021
The College is continuing with plans to provide students primarily in-person educational and co-curricular experiences in fall 2021, consistent with
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New York and SUNY approve new telecommuting program for all employee classifications
Update: The telecommuting program described below has been extended through Dec. 31, 2022. The Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER)
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Staffing transitions in the Office of Communication & Marketing
Melissa Kaczmarek has announced her intention to step down from her position as Director of Communication in the Office of
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Skills for Success 2021: Free professional development for CSEA employees
The NYS & CSEA Partnership for Education and Training is pleased to announce the fall 2021 Skills for Success online
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College to return to core operating hours on Monday, Aug. 16
As we prepare to welcome students back to campus for the fall 2021 semester, a reminder for faculty and staff
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Employee trainings from the Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion: August 2021
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion will offer the following trainings and workshops in the coming weeks. Each
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College announces faculty promotions and continuing appointments for 2021
The Division of Academic Affairs has announced the following promotions for academic faculty at SUNY New Paltz. They are effective
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Managing employee illnesses and sick time in fall 2021
The following information was sent to all faculty and staff via email on Aug. 2. Employees who are ill should
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Employee tuition assistance program now open for fall 2021
The Benefits Office is now accepting employee tuition assistance applications under the SUNY Tuition Assistance Program (B-140W) and the UUP
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Staffing changes in the Office of Sponsored Programs & Research Compliance
The following information was shared with faculty and staff via email on July 20. Faculty and staff working with the
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John Shupe, AVP for Facilities Management, announces retirement after more than 20 years at the College
The following announcement was shared by email with faculty and staff on July 14. John Shupe, Assistant Vice President for
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Dependent Care Advantage Account grace period extended through Sept. 15
The grace period for the Dependent Care Advantage Account (DCAA) 2020 plan year has been extended. Employees can now submit
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Information Technology Services makes organizational changes to better serve campus community
The following announcement was shared with faculty and staff via email on July 7. I want to inform you of
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Action required: Employees must sign off on new DOH guidance at my.newpaltz.edu
The following information was sent to all faculty and staff via email on July 6. Dear colleagues, New York has
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Recommendations may now be submitted for Discretionary Salary Increases for professional employees
The following email was sent to all faculty and staff on July 2, 2021. TO: All Full-time Professional Employees
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CSEA and PEF employees can now enroll in the Over40 Comp Time II Program for 2021-22
**Please post where e-mail is not commonly used or accessible** Under the terms of the Over40 Comp Time II Pilot Program for CSEA and PEF
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Technology reminders for employees preparing to return to campus
As many SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff get ready to resume working on campus after extend periods of remote
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Planning guidance for returning remote employees to campus and flexible work options
The following message was sent to all faculty and staff via email on June 17. The Telecommuting Pilot Agreement expires
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Retirement Boot Camp: Workshops to help you plan ahead
Join the Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion this summer for Retirement Boot Camp: a series of informative workshops
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The Employee Action Form: A streamlined, one-page resource for faculty and staff transactions
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion’s Employee Action Form is a simple, fillable online pdf file that consolidates
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The June WellNYS challenge: Do 21 fun and healthy things this month!
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for June 2021 challenging all state employees
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Weldon McWilliams, Ph.D., appointed chair of the Department of Black Studies
The College is pleased to announce the appointment of Weldon McWilliams as visiting associate professor and interim chair of the
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Mary Ritayik takes job as leader of the New York State University Police
Chief of the University Police Department (UPD), Mary Ritayik, has announced that she is leaving New Paltz after a 21-year
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Empire Knowledgebank: Free, online professional development for UUP employees
UUP-represented employees in the State of New York can get free access to a wealth of online learning and professional
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Employee trainings from the Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion: June 2021
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion will offer the following trainings and workshops in the coming weeks. Each
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SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian announces 2022 retirement after 12 years of leadership
SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian announced today his intention to retire at the end of June 2022, after
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Two professional development opportunities for CSEA employees this summer
The New York State & Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Partnership for Education and Training has announced a new, online
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GOER: State employees should continue masking, distancing until agency guidance is revised
The Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) is directing all SUNY faculty and staff to continue wearing masks and maintaining
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Employees: Three simple steps to help you plan for retirement
The following message was sent by email to all faculty and staff on May 7. Dear Colleagues, Are you considering
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Eight New Paltz faculty and staff named SUNY Chancellor’s Awardees
Eight SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff have been recognized for outstanding scholarship, teaching and service to the campus community
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Summer hours to begin Monday, May 17
Dear Colleagues, As we begin to close this challenging academic year, we look forward to resuming traditions such as Commencement.
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Emily Bazinet ’08g appointed Director of the Center for Student Engagement
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Bazinet ’08g (Humanistic/Multicultural Education) as director of the Center
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Get moving! The WellNYS challenge for May is all about staying active
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for May 2021, with a simple call
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Employees: Have questions about the Deferred Compensation Plan? Set up a quick meeting with an advisor today
SUNY New Paltz’s representative at the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan invites all employees to schedule an appointment to
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Pascha McTyson withdraws acceptance of Director of Student Engagement position
SUNY New Paltz has received notification from Pascha McTyson that she is withdrawing her acceptance of the Director of Student
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New on your my.newpaltz COVID-19 profile: A voluntary option to share vaccination info
All students, faculty and staff now have the option of sharing information about their vaccination status with the College via
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2022 NEH Summer Stipend applications now open: Here’s what faculty need to know
SUNY New Paltz faculty can now apply for support from the National Endowment of the Humanities (NEH) Summer Stipends program
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Telecommuting Pilot Programs extended through Friday, July 2, 2021
The College can confirm that the pilot telecommuting programs for CSEA, DC 37, UUP, PEF and M/C represented employees will
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Employee tuition assistance program now open for summer 2021
The Benefits Office is now accepting employee tuition assistance applications under the SUNY Tuition Assistance Program (B-140W) and the UUP
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Ramadan observances begin this evening for many members of our community
The following message was sent via email to all students, faculty and staff on April 12. Dear Members of the
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SUNY and UUP further extend Tenure Clock for academic employees
The following message was sent to all faculty and staff via email on April 9. At the SUNY Board of
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SUNY New Paltz appoints Renee Bostic as Director of Athletics, Wellness & Recreation
The College is pleased to announce the appointment of Renee Bostic as Director of Athletics, Wellness & Recreation at SUNY
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Two updates for UUP employees: Agreement on Voluntary Reduction in Work Schedule extension, and Holiday Compensation in Lieu of Compensation Time window now open
United University Professions (UUP) and the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) have reached an agreement with respect to extending
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How’s your financial fitness? Give yourself a checkup with the WellNYS challenge for April
The Employee Assistance Program’s WellNYS Everyday site has published its Daily To-Do calendar for April 2021, with a call for
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Updates from GOER on Holiday Compensation Time and Liquidation of Compensatory Time
The Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) has issued the following information regarding waiver of holiday compensation time and extension
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Employee trainings from the Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion: April 2021
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion will offer the following trainings and workshops in the coming weeks. Each
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Eight new faculty members join 2020-21 SUNY PRODiG cohort
The College is pleased to announce that eight faculty members who joined the campus community for the fall 2020 semester
Read MoreSUNY New Paltz appoints Chris Brown ’85 as new director of alumni relations
The College is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Brown ’85 (Business Administration) as director of alumni relations at
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Bidding farewell to Director of Alumni Relations Shana Circe ’02 ’08g
The following message was sent to all faculty and staff on March 19. Please join the Office of Development &
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Remote work practices extended locally through June 30, 2021
The following message was sent by email to all faculty and staff on March 18. Dear Colleagues, The current Telecommuting Pilot
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Department of Civil Service issues new bulletin about leave for vaccination
As previously shared with the campus community, Governor Cuomo signed legislation on March 12 granting public and private employees in
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#ItsYourTurn: All in-person SUNY faculty and staff are eligible for the vaccine
All SUNY employees represented by the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA), the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) and
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Journey of a Year
The following message was sent to all students, faculty and staff via email on March 15. Dear Members of the
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UUP Direct Compensation for Discretionary Salary Increases and Salary Compression in paychecks dated March 17, 2021
The following message was sent to all faculty and staff via email on March 11. This communication is being provided
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New York expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include in-person campus faculty and staff
Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced a new expansion of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility that includes government employees, nonprofit workers and essential
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Employee trainings from the Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion: Late March 2021
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion will offer the following trainings and workshops in the coming weeks. Each
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Advocacy for frontline staff for vaccine priority
The following message was sent to all faculty and staff via email on March 1. Dear Frontline Employees: As the
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New WellNYS site offers wellness resources and monthly challenges to help build healthy habits
The Employee Assistance Program has created a new centralized hub of resources for New York State employees, including everything from
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Reminder: Discretionary Salary Increase application requirements and deadlines
The following information was shared with all faculty and staff via email on Feb. 25. Dear Faculty Colleagues: Given the
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Discretionary Salary Increase guidelines for part-time faculty for the 2020 reporting period
The following memorandum was sent to all faculty and staff via email on Feb. 24. TO: Deans, Department Chairs,
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Employee trainings from the Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion: Early March 2021
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion will offer the following trainings and workshops in the coming weeks. Each
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Dismantling Racism community dialogue on Monday, March 8
SUNY New Paltz will host the next installment in its series of community dialogues on Monday, March 8, from 3:45-5
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Discretionary Salary Increase guidelines for full-time faculty for the 2020 reporting period
The following memorandum was sent to all faculty and staff via email on Feb. 19. TO: Deans, Department Chairs,
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