IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: No new cases reported as of 4 p.m. yesterday
• SUNY approves a limited list of courses to begin in-person instruction on Jan. 25, 2021
• Students: If you're planning to graduate in May 2021, you only have a few weeks left to apply
• Clarification on extension of annual leave expiration date
• This week's Faculty Development Center teaching talks begin today
• New SUNY FOR ALL campaign aims to expand access to higher education
• A pre-pandemic photo throwback to April 2016 for a live mural painting
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: Honors Program Theses

Coronavirus updates

Dec. 14 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
No new cases reported as of 4 p.m. yesterday

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

SUNY System-wide COVID-19 Case Tracker
Published statistics from all 64 campuses, updated every 24 hours

News of the day

SUNY approves a limited list of courses to begin in-person instruction on Jan. 25, 2021
Most spring 2021 courses will be remote-only until Feb. 1, but there will be a few exceptions to that policy

Students: Graduating in May 2021? Make sure to apply by the Jan. 1 deadline
Application can be completed at my.newpaltz.edu in just a few minutes
Undergraduate, graduate and advanced certificate students must apply for conferral

Clarification on extension of annual leave expiration date
Extension applies to all bargaining units and to M/C employees

This week's Faculty Development Center teaching talks begin today at 3 p.m.
Ideas for promoting substantive interaction in online environments

New SUNY FOR ALL campaign aims to expand access to higher education
Free online center will provide high school equivalency, college prep and employment certification programs

Events, resources and reminders

Dec. 15: A Facebook LIVE event on what students can expect in spring
A panel of campus leaders will discuss safety policies and respond to questions in real time

Alumni Fireside Chat with President Christian, Dec. 16 at 4:45 p.m.
An end-of-semester update on happenings at your alma mater

Call for submissions: Be a presenter at SUNY's Conference on Instruction & Technology
Send your abstract by Dec. 31, and save the date for this online conference in May 2021

A how-to guide to returning textbook rentals to the Campus Bookstore
Drop off in person or ship them back; Due date is Dec. 18

Stay active this winter with the NPHawks Virtual Group Exercise library
On-demand studio routines including dance fitness, yoga, pilates and more

The latest from media

Radio interview with SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras
Discussing COVID-19 testing, the vaccine and the new SUNY Online Training Center
WAMC, 12/10/20

From Our Community

Daily Digest readers: We want to hear from you! 

• Have important news to share with the SUNY New Paltz community?
• Developed an innovative solution to improve remote teaching and learning?
• Figured out a lifehack to help yourself stay positive?
• Want to share a photograph with friends and colleagues?