College Council schedules its next meeting for Thursday, March 18
The SUNY New Paltz College Council will hold its next meeting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 18, via teleconference.
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Institutional
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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Knowmia developer announces dissolution of the service: Here’s how this will affect our community
The College has learned that Techsmith Knowmia, a multimedia creation and storage platform that we licensed in 2020, has decided
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Brief update on planning for Commencement 2021
The following message was sent by email to all students, faculty and staff on March 9. Dear Members of the
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Cookies for COVID-19 Heroes: March 2021
Over the last year, so many people around campus have stood strong on the “front lines,” leading our community’s response
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Middle States Monday, Vol. 4: The Preliminary Team Report and federal regulations
Middle States Monday is a new series of announcements and information that will run in the Daily Digest to help
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Community-oriented policing expert Calvin Hodnett ’90 will join UPD Advisory Committee
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to announce that Calvin Hodnett ’90 (Sociology), Senior Management Analyst with the U.S. Department of
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More students may be eligible for SNAP benefits under new change in federal law
A recent change to federal law has temporarily expanded students’ eligibility to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the ongoing
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Graduating in August 2021? Get your online application in by March 15!
Graduate and undergraduate students planning to receive their degrees in August 2021 must complete a degree application by the March
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Provost Lyman’s March 2021 Report to Faculty
The following report was shared with faculty and staff by email on March 2. Dear Academic and Professional Faculty Colleagues:
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March 1, 2021, letter from Jeff Gant, Vice President for Enrollment Management
This message was shared with all faculty and staff via email on Monday, March 1. Dear Colleagues: At the beginning
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
March 1, 2021 (in advance of March 3 Faculty Senate Meeting) I wish everyone well during what I know are
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Women’s History Month kicks off with the Women’s Leadership Summit
Since 2015, more than 100 SUNY New Paltz alumnae and thought leaders have offered first-hand advice to help students accelerate
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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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Middle States Monday, Vol. 3: The Self-Study Executive Summary
Middle States Monday is a new series of announcements and information that will run in the Daily Digest to help
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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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The 2021 State Fire Inspection begins March 1: Here’s what you need to know
Beginning the week of March 1 – 5, the College will undergo a required fire inspection, where a New York
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Academic schools’ Diversity & Inclusion Working Groups and membership
The following message was shared with all students, faculty & staff via email on Feb. 25. SUNY New Paltz Faculty,
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College to test mass notification system on Monday, March 1
SUNY New Paltz will perform an audible test of its mass notification speaker system on Monday, March 1, at approximately
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Remote work pro-tip: How to submit an IT Support ticket
Whether you’re working from home or coming to campus, the best way to get help with a technology issue is
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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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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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SUNY New Paltz rises to No. 8 on Military Friendly® small public schools list
SUNY New Paltz came in at No. 8 nationwide on the 2021-22 list of Military Friendly® small public colleges and
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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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Beyond Plastics: Campus pivots to aluminum for beverage sales
SUNY New Paltz is reducing plastic consumption by switching to aluminum canned beverages wherever possible, in a move sustainability advocates
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Middle States Monday, Vol. 2: The Self-Study and the Evaluation Team’s virtual visit
Middle States Monday is a new series of announcements and information that will run in the Daily Digest to help
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Action requested: Take a break! The first Mind, Body, Spirit Day is Feb. 23
The College’s first Mind, Body, Spirit Day will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 23, as a way of giving students
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In-person classes that begin before 11 a.m. are cancelled; Offices open at 10:45 a.m.
In-person classes that begin before 11 a.m. today, Tuesday, Feb. 16, are cancelled. In-person classes that begin at 11 a.m.
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Your input can make a difference: SUNY’s Campus Climate Survey opens today
SUNY New Paltz students, faculty and staff: Keep an eye on your inboxes this week for the biennial SUNY Uniform
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Middle States Monday, Vol. 1: Preparing for our Reaccreditation Virtual Visit, March 24 – 26
Middle States Monday is a new series of announcements and information that will run in the Daily Digest to help
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Faculty & staff invited to open sessions for two Student Affairs director searches
All SUNY New Paltz faculty and staff are welcome to join open sessions with candidates for the Director of Center
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College forms new University Police Department Advisory Committee
The following message was sent to all students, faculty and staff via email on Feb. 11. Dear Members of the
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Brush up on remote teaching, learning and living skills with our new resources hub
The Offices of Instructional Technology and Communication & Marketing have gathered together dozens of web links, tutorials, guides and best
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Peer Instructional Design Mentor Teachers drop-in hours for spring 2021
The first-ever class of Peer Instructional Design Mentor Teachers at SUNY New Paltz will return this semester to provide peer-to-peer
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Feb. 9, 2021, message to students from the Student Association
The following message was sent to all students via email on Feb. 9. Dear fellow students, We write to you
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Employee trainings from the Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion: February 2021
The Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion will offer the following trainings and workshops in the coming weeks, to
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Faculty & staff: Please complete compliance reviews by Feb. 26
February is Compliance Review Month at SUNY New Paltz, and the Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion is asking
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Action needed from faculty: Please submit enrollment census information for all spring semester classes
All SUNY New Paltz faculty teaching classes during the spring 2021 semester are asked to submit the enrollment census information for their
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Facilities Management employees deserving of our thanks after significant snowstorm
This message was sent to all students, faculty & staff by email on Feb. 3. Dear Members of the Campus
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Provost Lyman’s Report to Faculty: February 2021
This message was sent to all faculty and staff via email on Feb.2. Dear Colleagues: Welcome to the spring 2021
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In-person classes cancelled on Tuesday, Feb. 2; On-campus COVID-19 testing site closed
All in-person classes for Tuesday, Feb. 2, are cancelled. Offices will open at 10:45 a.m. The on-campus COVID-19 testing site
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Black History Month 2021: Events and programs for students, faculty and staff
All across campus, academic departments, student groups and other units are organizing events and programs to help our community learn,
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Feb. 1, 2021 (in advance of Feb. 3 Faculty Senate Meeting) I wish everyone a healthy, safe, and engaging beginning
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CircleIn is now live! Download the new, peer-to-peer study app today
The best way to stay connected with other students in your classes this semester is CircleIn, a National Science Foundation-supported
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In-person classes cancelled on Monday, Feb. 1; On-campus COVID-19 testing site closed
All in-person classes for Monday, Feb. 1, are cancelled. Offices will open at 10:45 a.m. The on-campus COVID-19 testing site
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Heavy snow forecasted Monday, Feb. 1: Here’s what students and faculty need to know if in-person classes are delayed or cancelled tomorrow
In light of weather forecasts predicting heavy snow accumulation in the Hudson Valley beginning tonight, Sunday, Jan. 31, and continuing
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SUNY cancels study abroad for summer 2021, but many virtual international opportunities are available to students right now
To the New Paltz Community, SUNY Central Administration in Albany has announced the cancellation of all university-sponsored international travel, including study abroad
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What faculty should know about the in-person semester start on Feb. 1
The following message was sent via email to faculty and staff on Jan. 28. Dear Members of the Faculty: As
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Supporting employees through the transition to weekly COVID-19 testing
The following message was shared with faculty and staff via email on Jan. 27. Testing, testing, testing… As many of
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College mourns the death of John Palencsar, adjunct lecturer of history
We are saddened to share the news of the death of John Palencsar, who had served as an adjunct lecturer
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Quick reminders from Design & Print services for spring 2021
As we begin the spring semester, the Design and Print Services staff in the Office of Communication & Marketing would
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Spotlighting faculty research on The Academic Minute
The Office of Communication & Marketing works with the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) and WAMC Northeast Public
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Celebrate students’ achievements in and out of the classroom with Merit
SUNY New Paltz promotes student accomplishments using Merit, a third-party platform that lets the College share news of students’ academic
Read MoreReminder: Our media relations policies
As we begin the spring semester, we’d like to remind our campus community that staff in the Office of Communication
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Reminder: Our social media policies
As we begin the spring semester, we’d like to remind our campus community that staff in the Office of Communication
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College publishes fall 2020 Dean’s List
SUNY New Paltz has published the Dean’s List for the fall 2020 semester, honoring students who excel academically and earn
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A reminder of our Emergency Cancellations and Delays Policy
In light of weather forecasts predicting some snow accumulation in the Hudson Valley beginning the afternoon of Tuesday, Jan. 26,
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Message from the Student Association regarding the Mandatory Student Activities Fee
The following message was shared with students by email on Jan. 20. Dear Students, The Student Association Executive Board made
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Office 365 pro-tip: Schedule WebEx meetings from your Outlook online calendar
Members of our community now have access to a new feature that lets you set up a WebEx meeting without
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New SUNY guidance requires all campuses to test 100% of in-person population every week
SUNY has issued new guidance requiring campuses to conduct weekly COVID-19 testing for every in-person member of their population during
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SUNY New Paltz appoints Anna Conlan as new Director of the Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art
The College is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Conlan as Neil C. Trager Director of the Samuel Dorsky
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Protect New Paltz: We need your help to have a safe, successful spring semester
The following message was shared with the campus community via email on Jan. 19. Dear Students: We have missed having
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Reminder: Complete the updated daily screening prior to your first day on campus this spring
All students and employees must complete the recently updated COVID-19 screening prior to their first time on campus in the spring
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College to return to core operating hours effective Tuesday, Jan. 19
As we prepare to welcome students back to campus for the spring 2021 semester, a reminder for faculty and staff
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Eight helpful reminders from Information Technology Services ahead of spring 2021
Information Technology Services (ITS) has prepared the following news, reminders, resources and links to help faculty and staff get ready
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Education and dialogue on the violence at the U.S. Capitol, Thursday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m.
SUNY New Paltz is pleased to welcome Brian Jones, Ph.D., to lead a conversation with our campus community about last
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College mourns passing of Jozef Gembarovic, former adjunct lecturer in Physics & Astronomy
It is with sadness that we share the news of the death of Jozef Gembarovic, who taught physics courses at
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Governor Cuomo announces plans to activate and deploy New York National Guard members
Order may affect military-affiliated students in our campus community SUNY System Administration has alerted campus officials that Governor Andrew M.
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Nominate a student today for the 2021 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence
The College is seeking nominations for the 2021 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, which recognizes students who have best
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Message from Provost Lyman on our observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2021
This message was sent to faculty and staff via email on Jan. 8. Dear Colleagues: The New Paltz annual campus-wide
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President Christian comments on violence at the U.S. Capitol
This message was shared with students, faculty, staff and alumni by email on Jan. 7. Members of the SUNY New
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Students: Get tested for COVID-19 before coming back to campus, or plan to get tested on campus during the first week of classes
Per SUNY’s requirements for the spring 2021 semester, all New Paltz students must produce a negative COVID-19 test prior to
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Students: Remember to quarantine for seven days before your first time on campus in spring 2021
Per SUNY’s requirements for the spring 2021 semester, all New Paltz students must complete a precautionary seven-day quarantine prior to
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Faculty, check your syllabi: Late changes to the finals calendar may impact spring planning
Faculty are strongly encouraged to cross-check their syllabi and plans for the spring 2021 semester with recent updates to the
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Register now for voluntary, campus-wide training on Jan. 14 and 15
Registration is now open for the fully virtual, campus-wide January training days on Thursday, Jan. 14, and Friday, Jan. 15.
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Daily Health Screening now required for two weeks before on-campus presence for spring semester
With a little more than two weeks before students begin returning to campus for the spring 2021 semester, we remind
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College mourns passing of Donald Roper, professor emeritus of history
It is with sadness that the College shares the news of the death of Don Roper, longtime professor of history,
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Telecommuting Pilot Programs extended through Friday, April 2, 2021
The College has received confirmation from the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations that the pilot telecommuting programs for CSEA, DC
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Telecommuting policy extended locally through March 1, 2021
The following message was sent by email to faculty and staff on Dec. 22. Dear Colleagues, The current Telecommuting Pilot Program for
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January 2021 Training Programs Guide
Workshop Descriptions Catalog – Final 12-22-20
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Spring 2021 academic continuity plan receives SUNY approval
Dear Members of the Campus Community, Our spring 2021 academic continuity plan has received formal approval from SUNY. The approved
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SUNY New Paltz earns top 50 nationwide ranking for helping students climb the socioeconomic ladder
SUNY New Paltz was ranked No. 49 out of 1,449 U.S. colleges and universities in the 2020 Social Mobility Index,
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For faculty: Timelines and expectations for meeting SUNY standards for remote instruction
The following message was sent to faculty and staff via email on Dec. 17. Dear Faculty Colleagues: As shared in
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Sustainability suppresses community spread: Pandemic packaging a success
A reusable container program for grab-and-go solutions helped keep students safe this fall as SUNY New Paltz closed out the
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New Paltz UPD honored with 2020 SUNY Police Chiefs Association Awards
Six members of the SUNY New Paltz University Police Department (UPD) will be honored for life-saving actions and outstanding professionalism
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Information about inclement weather and campus operations on Thursday, Dec. 17
UPDATE: The College has received the following message from the New York State Governor’s Office of Employee Relations: “Due to
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Reminder: Pending Snowstorm and Emergency Cancellations and Delays Policy
The following message was sent by email to students, faculty and staff on Dec. 15. Dear Members of the Campus
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A thank-you letter to our community from President Donald P. Christian
Dear Members of the New Paltz Campus Community: I offer my deep and heartfelt thanks to our students, employees and
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Students: Keep checking your campus email (yes, even through winter break!)
A friendly reminder to continuing students: Please continue checking your College email account regularly – even through the winter break.
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Spring 2021 web registration moratorium is Jan. 4 – 11
The Office of Records & Registration reminds undergraduate students that the registration moratorium for the spring 2021 semester will be
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Faculty: Interested in facilitating student research? Consider training as an HREB Exempt Reviewer
The College’s Human Research Ethics Board (HREB) invites faculty to complete an Exempt Reviewer training and help facilitate student research
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List of courses approved by SUNY to begin in-person instruction on Jan. 25, 2021
The following message was shared with students, faculty and staff via email on Dec. 10. SUNY has approved a limited
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Alumni Fireside Chat with President Christian, Dec. 16 at 4:45 p.m.
SUNY New Paltz Donald P. Christian invites all College alumni to a virtual Fireside Chat on Wednesday, Dec. 16, beginning
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What students can expect in spring 2021: A Facebook LIVE event with campus leaders, Dec. 15
Leaders from the Divisions of Student Affairs, Academic Affairs and Administration & Finance will hold a virtual conversation and Q&A
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President’s Report to the Academic and Professional Faculty
Dec. 7, 2020 (in advance of Dec. 9 Faculty Senate meeting) First and foremost, I offer my deep and heartfelt
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Faculty are expected to self-review spring 2021 remote courses following OSCQR rubric
The following message was sent by email to faculty and staff on Dec. 4, 2020. Dear Faculty Colleagues: In my
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Fall 2020 COVID-19 testing recap (and a BIG THANK YOU to all the staff and volunteers who made it happen!)
More than 10,700 COVID-19 tests were administered on the SUNY New Paltz campus during the fall 2020 semester, as the
Read MoreSave the date for training on Jan. 14 & 15, 2021 (or sign up to contribute a session of your own!)
Campus-wide professional development training will take place on Jan. 14 & 15, 2021, with many one-hour training sessions presented each
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Family of Cassidy Flood will hold calling hours on Dec. 3 from 4 – 7 p.m.
Services for Cassidy Flood, the SUNY New Paltz student who passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 29, 2020, will be held
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