IN THIS ISSUE

• Move-in tips and reminders for students living on campus in fall 20211
• A small number of fall 2021 courses will require a COVID-19 vaccine due to the nature of instruction
• SUNY announces largest-ever investment in student mental health services
• Center for International Programs remembers longtime office assistant Daisy Simmons
• Employee tuition assistance program now open for fall 2021
• Staffing changes in the Office of Sponsored Programs & Research Compliance
• Research Forward: SUNY resource helps students learn how to get funding
• Beat the heat, do like the ducks do
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: 20 amazing Engingeering Design EXPO projects

News of the day

Move-in tips and reminders for students living on campus in fall 2021
Vaccine requirements, move-in dates, what to bring and more

A small number of fall 2021 courses will require a COVID-19 vaccine due to the nature of instruction
In some classes, primarily music performance sections, instruction cannot be provided remotely or with use of masks, so it is medically necessary for students enrolled in these classes to be vaccinated

SUNY announces largest-ever investment in student mental health services
System commits $24 million for programs like early warning training and expanded counseling networks and hotlines, on the heels of a once-in-a-generation health crisis that caused increased levels of depression, anxiety and social isolation among students

Center for International Programs remembers former office assistant Daisy Simmons
Simmons, who passed on July 9, was "kind, vibrant and humorous" and "developed close and lasting bonds with many international students" during her 20+ years at the College

Employee tuition assistance program now open for fall 2021
Faculty and staff can get support with tuition costs at any four-year SUNY school

Staffing changes in the Office of Sponsored Programs & Research Compliance
Colleagues are asked to contact Katelyn Welch (welchk@newpaltz.edu) with Research Foundation purchasing requests and questions

Research Forward: SUNY resource helps students learn how to get funding
This free webinar series is designed for students interested in National Science Foundation fellowships for research projects or graduate school; Next session is Aug. 2

Resources, events and reminders

First-year students can still sign up for summer Group Advising Sessions!
Get tips from peer advisors to help you feel ready for the semester

New Paltz students must show proof of vaccination to live on campus this fall
Complete a vaccination sequence and upload your info at my.newpaltz.edu before checking into your residence hall; Limited medical and religious exemptions available

How employee travel will work in the 2021-22 academic year
Work-related travel will remain limited and will continue to require pre-approval

Recommendations may now be submitted for Discretionary Salary Increases for professional employees
Click for info on who is eligible, how funds are distributed, and how to submit recommendations

Summer book club for faculty and staff: A community read of "Leading Without Authority" by Keith Ferrazzi
Still time to sign up for a book discussion on July 29

SUNY New Paltz COVID-19 Dashboard
The College's tally of active cases, on-campus testing, positivity rates, quarantine and more

The latest from media

Should Vaccinated People Start Wearing Masks Again?
As the Delta variant spreads through some parts of the U.S., communities consider restoring health and safety precautions
New York Times, 7/22/21

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