IN THIS ISSUE

• Coronavirus update: Two students and two employees have tested positive
• COVID-19 testing today for Education, Fine & Performing Arts students and CSEA employees
• State updates guidance on when colleges must "Pause and Pivot"
• Discretionary Salary Increase guidelines for full-time faculty
• Use Engage to see the full list of Mind, Body, Spirit Day programs for students
• Middle States Monday: The self-study and the Evaluation Team’s virtual visit
• Sit up straight! Tips for physical wellness while working from home
• The annual Sustainable Development Goals Teach In has arrived
• Events and resources
• The latest from media
• From our community: Another Instagram Stories Student Takeover

Coronavirus updates

Feb. 22 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community
Two students and two employees have tested positive

Weekly COVID-19 testing schedule and resources
Testing today for Education and Fine & Performing Arts students and CSEA employees

COVID-19 testing tip: Log into the new registration portal before coming to Awosting
Save time at the testing site by confirming your information is correct in the new SUNY Upstate registration system

State updates guidance on when colleges must "Pause and Pivot"
Colleges like New Paltz that test at least 25% of students, faculty and staff weekly do not need to pause in-person classes unless 14-day rolling average positivity rate surpasses 5%

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

News of the day

Discretionary Salary Increase guidelines for full-time faculty
Due to COVID-19, application process is streamlined and former paper-based process has moved online

Use Engage to see the full list of Mind, Body, Spirit Day programs for students
From music to fitness to mindfulness and gratitude, there are many ways to spend the day tomorrow, Feb. 23

Middle States Monday: The self-study and the Evaluation Team’s virtual visit
Our self-study focuses on students' experiences, and provides a foundation for the reaccreditation evaluation

Sit up straight! Tips for physical wellness while working from home
An ergonomics guide from the NYS & CSEA Partnership for Education and Training

Events, resources and reminders

Smithsonian internship info session today at 12:30 p.m.
Learn about opportunities at the National Museum of the American Indian

MA in creative writing info session today at 1 p.m.
Published faculty authors help early-career writers find their voices and find their audiences

Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion trainings
Feb. 23: Cultivating Self-Awareness

Feb. 25: Tools for Working Remotely 
Click above to see full descriptions and sign up

Still time to complete your compliance training
Employees must complete the Policy & Procedure Acknowledgement, Workplace Violence Prevention Review and Title IX/Sexual Harassment Review every year
All required reviews can be completed by visiting my.newpaltz.edu

It's Senior Week with the Career Resource Center
Build your skillset for life after graduation with workshops on resumes, networking, interviews and more

The latest from media

Kingston Farmers Market offers mentorship program for summer season
Program focuses on offering opportunities to individuals and businesses from marginalized communities
Daily Freeman, 2/21/21

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?