<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-ae257796-7fff-967b-89c4-7f1a49737187"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Dear Cardinals,</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">It is hard to believe that we are already in week six of the semester!  Although the semester has not been typical, we are grateful for the positive spirit you have shown in making the best of this challenging year.  We are very proud of our campus community for all that you have done to keep yourselves and each other healthy and safe during this difficult time. We are happy to see so many of you following guidelines about social distancing, wearing face coverings, participating in pool testing and more.   </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">As you know, the impact of not following these rules can be significant given the serious health issues related to COVID-19.  Recently, the SUNY Chancellor instituted a uniform sanctioning policy for all SUNY campuses for violations of COVID-related safety protocols, which took effect on October 1, 2020.  This SUNY policy establishes minimum sanctioning violations, including possible suspension from campus housing for at least one year, suspension from classes for at least one year, or dismissal from the University, depending upon the specific infraction.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">We realize that these sanctions are severe, so it is important that you understand the policy and the potential consequences for the decisions that you make.  Follow this link to read the </span><a href="https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/chancellor/UniformSanctions-Response-COVID-19-Student-Violations.pdf" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(5,99,193);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Full Policy</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">.  Please note that our Student Conduct Manual and Group Conduct Manual have also been updated to reflect this policy.  Follow this link to access the </span><a href="https://www.plattsburgh.edu/about/offices-divisions/student-affairs/student-conduct/manual.html" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(5,99,193);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Conduct Manuals</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Please keep up your commitment to a healthy community so that we can continue our semester safely in-person and finish fall 2020 Cardinal Strong.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Best,</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 8pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 8pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Cori Jackson, Assistant VP for Student Life</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 8pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Steve Matthews, Director of Campus Housing and Community Living</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 8pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Larry Allen, Director of Student Conduct</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;text-align:center;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;text-align:center;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Cardinal Pledge</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;text-align:center;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:Arial;background-color:transparent;font-style:italic;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">I will wear a mask, practice social distancing, wash my hands, avoid large social gatherings/parties, stay home when sick and inform the health center.</span></p><br></span></div></div>