This newsletter is a daily source of major campus news, information about events, useful tips for navigating campus this fall, and updates about new and confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our community. Read more here.
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IN THIS ISSUE
- Coronavirus update: Four additional resident students, all known close contacts of previously reported positive cases, have tested positive for COVID-19 and are in quarantine
- President Christian's September Report to the Faculty
- Introducing new faculty members for the 2020-21 academic year
- Reminder: Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 7) is an instructional day this fall
- Today at 4:30 p.m.: Town Hall "Check-In" for faculty and staff
- New Paltz faculty can share their research on The Academic Minute
- The Library's virtual book displays focus on revolutions this month
- FAQ of the Day: Will the College deploy special cleaning of rooms on campus where positive case exposures may have occurred?
- Events and resources
- The latest from media
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Sojourner Truth Library staff are curating virtual book displays featuring hand-picked ebooks, streaming films, free podcasts and physical books that can be requested for curbside pickup. Each month brings a new, themed selection of virtual book displays. For September, the Library is focusing on revolutions from world history.
Have ideas for books or other materials we should feature in this space? Interested in guest-curating the display for an upcoming month? The Library would love to hear from you! Contact Chrissy O’Grady, research & education librarian, at ogradyc@newpaltz.edu to begin the conversation.
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Will the College deploy special cleaning of rooms on campus where positive case exposures may have occurred?
Classrooms and other spaces are cleaned and disinfected daily. In the event a space has not been cleaned and disinfected since the time of exposure, the Office of Emergency Management will direct that the space be secured through our electronic access control, placarded to prevent unwanted entry, and cleaned and disinfected after 24 hours of closure.
Upon completion, the space will be permitted to be re-occupied. If seven days have passed since the positive case was last in a given space, additional cleaning and disinfecting will not be required, per current CDC guidance.
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The College's fall 2020 reopening plan is highly detailed and dense, and our corresponding list of FAQs runs to more than 10,000 words (and counting!). In an effort to make this very important information more digestible for campus community members, we're highlighting questions and answers in this newsletter, one per day, as the fall semester approaches.
Please note: We are working to update and add FAQs as planning continues and this situation evolves. We will prioritize sharing the most current information in this space.
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Upcoming Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings
- Tips for Better Virtual Meetings
Thursday, Sept. 10, at 3 p.m. via Webex
- Using OneDrive to organize, store and share files and folders
Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 2 p.m. via Webex
- Creating Online Forms with Adobe
Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 2 p.m. via Webex
- Best Practices for Remote Supervision
Thursday, Sept. 17, at 2 p.m. via Webex
- Building Community While Working Remotely
Thursday, Sept. 24, at 3 p.m. via Webex
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Join a network of students, faculty and staff working toward a safe and inclusive campus
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This self-paced, optional resource is live on Blackboard now
Faculty are encouraged to review the the Orientation as well, and point students to modules that are relevant to their classes
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The New Faculty Orientation looked a little different this year, but it was still a great way to get to know new colleagues. Use this link to read brief bios of the scholars, creators and educators who have joined our community this fall.
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Daily Digest readers: We want to hear from you!
Our team is seeking input on how this newsletter can best serve students, faculty and staff as we all adjust to new ways of teaching, learning, working and living.
We're inviting submissions* and ideas of all kinds:
- 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?
Please just reply to this email or write to communication@newpaltz.edu and let us know what you would like to see in this space. Thank you!
*Note: Opinions expressed by our contributors belong solely to their authors and do not necessarily reflect the positions of SUNY New Paltz.
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