<div dir="ltr"><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-43b8a4dd-7fff-1b91-d688-77ce9a7db3de"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(46,46,46);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">As a reminder, on Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25, 2024) and New Years Day (Wednesday, January 1, 2025) the campus will be closed to all non-essential employees.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(46,46,46);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">The following days have been designated as Liberal Leave days: Monday, December 23rd, Tuesday December 24th, and Thursday, December 26th through Tuesday December 31st, 2024. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(46,46,46);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">We encourage colleagues to use annual or other appropriate leave at this time as it can reduce employee stress and burnout, thereby contributing to an employee's mental and physical well-being.  It also allows the University to shut down and/or cut back operations resulting in cost savings. Offices and/or departments with specific work commitments may be required to carry out normal work schedules on these days. Any questions should be directed to your supervisor. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 10pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(46,46,46);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Under the liberal leave policy, staying out of work is voluntary. If you choose to work, in most cases, you should be able to. However, you are encouraged to discuss your plans with your supervisor as soon as possible.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(46,46,46);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">See the </span><a href="https://www.plattsburgh.edu/about/offices-divisions/administration-finance/human-resources/holidays.html" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline">Holiday Information and Liberal Leave Schedule</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(46,46,46);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"> for additional information.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(46,46,46);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Wishing all of our colleagues a healthy and happy holiday season!</span></p></span><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"></div>