IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: No new cases to report as of 5 p.m. yesterday
• Clarification on which UUP employees must be tested for COVID-19
• Telecommuting program will be extended on our campus until Dec. 31
• Info on revisions to the spring 2021 academic calendar
• Updates from GOER on increase delays and Voluntary Reduction in Work Schedule credits
• Students: Create a Midterm Plan today with a Student Success Peer Advisor
• Reminder: Temporary parking permits expire today
• New picnic tables!
• FAQ of the Day: How do I create an account for the COVID-19 pool testing?
• From Our Community: The Geology Club cleans up a Village wildlife sanctuary
• Events and resources
• The latest from media

Coronavirus updates

Sept. 30 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
No new cases to report as of 5 p.m. yesterday

College clarifies policy on which UUP employees are required to be tested
Those who have had a regular presence on campus since Monday, Sept. 21, will be expected to be tested
Those who have been advised they need to be tested, but have not had a regular presence on campus, must contact HRDI@newpaltz.edu to clarify their testing requirement status

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

Employee COVID-19 testing: Your questions, answered
Working to make this process as clear and transparent as possible

Volunteers needed: Help make on-campus pool testing a success
Seeking greeters and attendants to assist with on-campus testing
Training and personal protective equipment will be provided

PCR testing schedule for students
Click above to see when you are required to be tested, and visit the Student Health Service online to make an appointment

News from around campus

Telecommuting program will be extended on our campus until Dec. 31
The College will exercise discretion to continue current practices beyond the Oct. 2 expiration of the state-wide policy

Information on revisions to the spring 2021 academic calendar
Spring Break will be cancelled; the College will instead distribute those five days of no classes throughout the semester

Salary increases delayed, and date to use Voluntary Reduction in Work Schedule credits extended
Two updates from the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations

Students: Create a custom Midterm Success Plan today with a Student Success Peer Advisor
Peer Advising is open to all students but is especially helpful for new first-year and transfer students

Reminder: Temporary parking permits expire today
Ticketing begins Oct. 1, so please make sure to order your permit online and pick it up at the Mail Room if you have not done so already

Reopening FAQ of the day

Events and resources

Upcoming Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings

• Managing Conflict
  Thursday, Oct. 1, at 2 p.m. via Webex
  
• Honing Your Listening Skills
  Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 10:30 a.m. via Webex
  
• DISC: Understanding Styles
  Friday, Oct. 30, at 2 p.m. via Webex
  
• Tools for Difficult Conversations
  Thursday, Nov. 12, at 10:30 a.m. via Webex 

Don’t forget: NY requires state employees to complete this 12-minute training for on-site work
There’s still time to watch this short video on safety, health screening and more

Be active and get involved! Virtual Group Exercise Classes are LIVE
Our most popular fitness classes are being streamed via Zoom
Click above for the full schedule and log-in info

Reminder for students: Use this link to reserve on-campus study spaces
Need a quiet, safe place to work? Dozens of unoccupied classrooms can be booked for individual use, one hour at a time

Theatre production season continues with student-directed “Waiting for Lefty,” Oct. 3 & 4
The next live-streamed performance is a story of a labor union on the eve of a strike

From the Faculty Development Center: Introduction to Human Subjects Research, Oct. 8
Session is specifically tailored for new faculty (but open to all!)

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

The latest from media

All COVID-19 cases at SUNY New Paltz now recovered
All 16 students who tested positive since classes began on Aug. 24 have been cleared as of Sept. 28
Daily Freeman, 9/28/20

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?