[Important Information for Employees] Details on Move-In, Testing, and Other Items Shared with Students Today
Office of the President
president_office at plattsburgh.edu
Tue Jan 19 20:41:48 UTC 2021
Campus Community,
The following information on returning to campus was shared with our
students today. It follows a format and includes details required by SUNY
system and customized for our campus.
Along with pooled surveillance testing for students, the college will be
conducting weekly testing for all employees throughout the semester.
Details on this will be shared soon.
A reminder: All spring semester classes begin on Monday, Feb. 1. The first
two weeks of all classes will be offered remotely. Classes that will meet
face to face will shift to on-campus meeting times beginning Monday, Feb.
15.
Office of the President
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*What Students Should Know: Returning to Campus*
*SUNY Plattsburgh Spring 2021*
As we shared last week, all spring semester classes begin on Monday, Feb.
1. The first two weeks of all classes will be offered remotely. Classes
that will meet face to face will shift to on-campus meeting times beginning
Monday, Feb. 15.
This email contains what you need to know and do as SUNY and SUNY
Plattsburgh welcome students back to campus in 2021. These details are also
online at the *college's COVID-19 webpage*
<https://www.plattsburgh.edu/covid-19/index.html> and in the *campus
housing area of the site*
<https://www.plattsburgh.edu/covid-19/housing-campus-life.html>.
Please keep this email for reference. *A copy to print out is also here*
<https://www.plattsburgh.edu/_documents/plattslife/01192021-what-students-should-know-returning-to-campus-use-this-one.pdf>
.
As we return to campus, our first priority is the health and safety of our
campus community, including our students, faculty, and staff. The best way
to maintain the safest environment possible throughout 2021 and beyond is
for each of us to take steps to minimize the risks, not only for ourselves,
but for all members of the SUNY community. This includes:
- Wearing face coverings (masks)
- Hand washing
- Social distancing
- Participating in testing and tracing
- Completing daily screenings
- Being mindful of our surroundings and the impact we have
Any of us alone can spread this disease and cause harm to others. But all
of us together can build a community that is safe and healthy, where
educational success is possible.
*Move-In Dates for Residential Students*
The main campus will follow a phased process to best ensure the safe return
of students to accommodate the testing and other health and safety
requirements.
On-campus residential students will be scheduled to return from Sunday,
Feb. 7 - Tuesday Feb. 9. Campus Housing and Community Living will
coordinate the move-in process with on-campus students.
On-campus students will receive an email on Wednesday, Jan. 20 directing
them to their Housing Portal where they will find their assigned move-in
date and time frame.
*Testing Requirements for All Students*
Any student who will live on campus, take at least one class on campus, use
services on campus (including the library, gym, and dining), or work on
campus, will be required to complete specific screening, quarantining and
testing requirements prior to coming to campus.
There are three critical steps to take:
- Beginning two weeks before you return to campus, you must complete the
campus’ daily Health Screening form each day. The form is online at
*https://www.plattsburgh.edu/about/offices-divisions/administration-finance/human-resources/health-screening-covid-19.html*
<https://www.plattsburgh.edu/about/offices-divisions/administration-finance/human-resources/health-screening-covid-19.html>
.
- Beginning seven days before you return to campus, you are asked to
limit your exposure to others. SUNY is directing students to submit an
electronic attestation form that they have done so. The form is being
finalized and will also be placed online at
*https://www.plattsburgh.edu/about/offices-divisions/administration-finance/human-resources/health-screening-covid-19.html
<https://www.plattsburgh.edu/about/offices-divisions/administration-finance/human-resources/health-screening-covid-19.html>*
.
- As you return to campus, you must do or have done one of the following:
..... Present evidence of a negative PCR COVID-19 test taken within
three days prior to return, or
..... Participate in on-campus COVID-19 testing as soon as possible but
no later than five days of returning to campus and have a negative test
result prior to attending face to face classes, or
..... Present documentation of a positive diagnostic result for COVID-19
from the prior three-month period.
Documentation for students residing on campus should be sent to the Housing
Office *housing at plattsburgh.edu <housing at plattsburgh.edu>*. Students
residing off campus should email their documentation to the Student Health
and Counseling Center at *healthcenter at plattsburgh.edu
<healthcenter at plattsburgh.edu>*.
On-campus pooled surveillance testing for COVID-19 will be conducted
Monday, Feb. 8 - Thursday, Feb. 11 for those needing to fulfill that
requirement.
*Additional Requirements for International /Non-Contiguous States/ U.S.
Territories Travel*
If you are an international student or coming from states that do not
border New York, the following applies:
- Complete the *NYS Traveler Form*
<https://forms.ny.gov/s3/Welcome-to-New-York-State-Traveler-Health-Form>
upon entering New York State.
- Quarantine for 10 days upon entering New York; OR
- Test-out of the mandatory 10-day quarantine:Z
..... For travelers who were out-of-state for more than 24 hours, obtain
a test within three days of departure, prior to arrival in New York. The
traveler must begin a 10 day quarantine and on day four of their
quarantine, the traveler must obtain another COVID test. If both tests come
back negative, the traveler may exit quarantine early upon receipt of the
second negative diagnostic test.
..... For travelers who were out-of-state for less than 24 hours, the
traveler does not need a test prior to their departure from the other
state, and does not need to quarantine upon arrival in New York
State. However, the traveler must fill out a *NYS Traveler Health Form*
<https://forms.ny.gov/s3/Welcome-to-New-York-State-Traveler-Health-Form>
upon entry into New York State, and take a COVID diagnostic test 4 days
after their arrival in New York.
*On-Campus Students Requiring Travel Quarantine*
On-campus students requiring quarantine due to travel will be housed in
Adirondack Hall. These students should contact
*quarantinehelp at plattsburgh.edu* <quarantinehelp at plattsburgh.edu> to
reserve their quarantine room and provide their check-in date.
*Complete Health Screening Daily*
Everyone coming to campus this entire semester, including students, must
complete the daily health screening. The campus’ daily Health Screening
form can be accessed online at
*https://www.plattsburgh.edu/about/offices-divisions/administration-finance/human-resources/health-screening-covid-19.html
<https://www.plattsburgh.edu/about/offices-divisions/administration-finance/human-resources/health-screening-covid-19.html>*
.
*Ongoing Pooled Surveillance Testing Throughout Semester*
All students who live, attend classes or have any other activity on campus
are required to participate in campus pooled surveillance testing.
Pooled testing will occur weekly throughout the semester. This will begin
on Monday, Feb. 15. Details will be shared regularly and are also posted on
the *college COVID-19 page*
<https://www.plattsburgh.edu/covid-19/index.html>.
Invitations to participate in pooled testing will be sent out via email.
*Check the COVID-19 Dashboard*
SUNY maintains a comprehensive dashboard of COVID-19 testing and infection
rate status across the system and at each campus. It is online here:
*https://www.suny.edu/covid19-tracker/
<https://www.suny.edu/covid19-tracker/>*.
*Be Responsible – It’s Easy to Do Your Part*
Each of us can take small steps to protect ourselves and the campus
community. Because COVID-19 is highly contagious, these simple measures
apply both on and off-campus:
- Wear face coverings (masks) at all times on campus, including in
classrooms, conference rooms and other public spaces, even when you are
able to maintain six feet of social distancing.
..... Exceptions to this requirement include when students are (1) in
their private residential or personal space, (2) eating meals on-campus
while seated and socially distanced, or (3) by themselves in a lightly
trafficked location where no other persons are present. Faculty and staff
are likewise exempt when alone in their office or other private spaces.
..... The campus’ Social Distancing and Face Covering Policy can be
found online at
*https://www.plattsburgh.edu/about/offices-divisions/administration-finance/management-services/campus-handbook/section-viii-health-safety/social-distancing-face-covering.html
<https://www.plattsburgh.edu/about/offices-divisions/administration-finance/management-services/campus-handbook/section-viii-health-safety/social-distancing-face-covering.html>*
.
- Regularly wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
and use hand sanitizer where soap and water are not available.
- Stay home when you are sick or have potentially been exposed to
COVID-19.
- Practice social distancing at all times to reduce transmission.
*If Exposed, Complete Mandatory Quarantine and Isolation*
Students who test positive for COVID-19, have been exposed to individuals
who tested positive for COVID-19, or are informed by a state or local
health department, or medical or campus official that they are “at risk”
for having COVID-19 may be required to quarantine or isolate.
This may include taking classes remotely, and not going to dining halls and
other campus facilities. Specific information about restrictions are
included on the college’s COVID-19 page (*plattsburgh.edu/covid-19
<http://plattsburgh.edu/covid-19>*).
Students identified for quarantine and isolation (whether residential or
non-residential) will have access to certain assistance, such as the
delivery of food and medicine. They may also receive psychosocial, academic
and/or other supports, as needed.
*Follow the Rules or Face Disciplinary Action*
When the campus learns of a violation of the rules associated with COVID-19
safety, students may lose access to campus facilities and/or campus
housing. Other disciplinary actions may be taken by the Student Conduct
and/or Human Resources Offices. Student conduct is governed by the campus
Code of Conduct
(*https://www.plattsburgh.edu/_documents/student-conduct/covid-sanctioning-guidelines-in-scm-gcm-reflecting-chancellor-memo.pdf
<https://www.plattsburgh.edu/_documents/student-conduct/covid-sanctioning-guidelines-in-scm-gcm-reflecting-chancellor-memo.pdf>*
).
Minimum sanctions are outlined in the Uniform Sanctioning in Response to
COVID-19 Student Violations. Consistent with SUNY policy, students who are
partially or completely removed from the institution due to a violation are
not eligible for refunds.
*Take Care of Yourself – Physically and Mentally*
We understand that this is an exceptionally challenging time.
The college has an on-campus counseling center staffed with four full-time
counselors. Counseling services, including individual, couples, group, and
outreach are offered via phone and Zoom.
The Student Health and Counseling Center is located behind the bookstore in
the same building as University Police. Students can call 518-564-2187 or
email *healthcenter at plattsburgh.edu <healthcenter at plattsburgh.edu>*.
SUNY has resources to help you get the support you need.
- ReachOut SUNY:
*https://online.suny.edu/covid19/students/local-state-and-national-resources/
<https://online.suny.edu/covid19/students/local-state-and-national-resources/>*
.
- Thriving Campus: *https://www.thrivingcampus.com/
<https://www.thrivingcampus.com/>*.
- Middle Earth from the University at Albany:
*https://www.albany.edu/counselingcenter/middle-earth.php
<https://www.albany.edu/counselingcenter/middle-earth.php>*.
- New York State Office of Mental Health Crisis Text Line: Text GOT5 to
741741.
*Understand What’s Being Offered On-Campus and Online*
SUNY Plattsburgh will continue to offer courses in a variety of modalities.
The modality with which the course will be taught is indicated in the
Course Schedule, available through the Banner registration system and
accessed on the MyPlattsburgh portal. Detailed instructions about how to
determine how a certain course will be taught is available on the *Academic
Affairs COVID-19 Information webpage*
<https://www.plattsburgh.edu/covid-19/academic-affairs-covid-19.html>.
Barring unforeseen circumstances, beginning Monday, Feb. 15, SUNY
Plattsburgh plans to offer 36 percent of courses in a face-to-face format
following the first two weeks of the semester during which all courses are
offered in a remote format. An additional 14 percent will be hybrid and 50
percent will be fully remote in either a synchronous or asynchronous
format.
Updated information about the breakdown of course modality is provided on
the *Institutional Effectiveness webpage*
<https://www.plattsburgh.edu/about/offices-divisions/academic-affairs/institutional-effectiveness/index.html>
.
*Get Instructional and Technology Help*
For changes and updates to library and technology resources, please refer
to the campus *COVID19 resource page*
<https://www.plattsburgh.edu/covid-19/index.html>.
*Feinberg Library hours are online here*
<https://www.plattsburgh.edu/academics/library/calendar.html>.
*Helpdesk *| The Computer Helpdesk in Feinberg Library is limiting
face-to-face interactions as much as possible. We ask those needing service
and support to contact us in advance (when possible) to troubleshoot issues
or to arrange a scheduled time to stop in. Scheduling allows us to provide
the safest and quickest service possible.
Phone numbers are 518-564-4433 and 800-787-8773. Email is
*helpdesk at plattsburgh.edu* <helpdesk at plattsburgh.edu>. Hours for phone
support are Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
*Remote Computer Lab* | A large capacity computer lab is available 24/7. It
can be securely accessed using campus login credentials. This web-based lab
provides remote access to software that is currently available in our
physical computer labs. Software titles include Adobe, Microsoft Office,
SOSS, ArcGIS, Maple, Mathematica, AVID Pro, Vega Movie Studio, VmWare
Workstation, Visio and more. There is no client software to download. Login
at *https://remotelab.plattsburgh.edu* <https://remotelab.plattsburgh.edu>
and click on the lab with the software you would like to use.
*Special Collections* | Special Collections will be open by appointment
only. Students and faculty who need assistance or access to collections are
asked to contact Debra Kimok at *kimokdm at plattsburgh.edu*
<kimokdm at plattsburgh.edu> or 518-564-5206.
*Phones and Telecommunications *| *Details on using voice mail
<https://www.plattsburgh.edu/academics/resources/technology/netops/telecommunications/vm.html>*
.
*Contacts | *Emails and phone numbers for key offices include:
- Helpdesk, *helpdesk at plattsburgh.edu* <helpdesk at plattsburgh.edu>,
518-564-4433 or 800-787-8773
- Main Library Circulation Desk, *lib-serv at plattsburgh.edu
<lib-serv at plattsburgh.edu>*, 518-564-5199
- Main Computer Lab Service Desk, *classrooms at plattsburgh.edu
<classrooms at plattsburgh.edu>*, 518-564-2222
- Technology Enhanced Learning, *technologyenhancedlearning at plattsburgh.edu
<technologyenhancedlearning at plattsburgh.edu>*, 518-564-4537 or
800-787-8773
- Telecommunications, *telecommunications at plattsburgh.edu*
<telecommunications at plattsburgh.edu>, 518-564-7975
- Reference, *reference at plattsburgh.edu* <reference at plattsburgh.edu>
*Other Resources | *LITS is making new technology tools and services
available. Some links are here:
*Remote Working / Teaching and Learning Tools
<https://www.plattsburgh.edu/academics/resources/technology/csds/helpdesk/remote-instruction-support.html>Zoom
Video Conferencing
<https://www.plattsburgh.edu/academics/resources/technology/csds/helpdesk/zoom.html>Resources
for Teaching and Learning
<https://www.plattsburgh.edu/about/offices-divisions/academic-affairs/lits/>Finding
Books and Resources
<https://www.plattsburgh.edu/academics/library/index.html>Asking for Help
<https://www.plattsburgh.edu/academics/library/research-help.html>*
*College Bookstore* | *Details are available online here*
<https://www.bkstr.com/sunyplattsburghstore>.
*Request Accommodations for Disabilities*
Students who wish to disclose covered disabilities and receive reasonable
accommodations for their disabilities should contact the Student
Accessibility Services office. The office's webpage is located at
*https://www.plattsburgh.edu/plattslife/student-support/accessibility-services.html*
<https://www.plattsburgh.edu/plattslife/student-support/accessibility-services.html>.
Students may also email directly to *sas at plattsburgh.edu*
<sas at plattsburgh.edu>.
*Follow Housing and Dining Updates*
New international students will arrive on campus Thursday, Jan. 21 -
Friday, Jan. 22. Returning international students will arrive Saturday,
Jan. 23 - Sunday, Jan. 24.
The remainder of on-campus students will return in a phased move-in process
from Sunday Feb. 7 - Tuesday Feb 9. Students with extreme situations and
those that have an educational reason to return early should contact Campus
Housing to seek permission for an early return.
Specific details, including the process to seek permission, will be emailed
to on-campus students and posted online at
*https://www.plattsburgh.edu/covid-19/housing-campus-life.html
<https://www.plattsburgh.edu/covid-19/housing-campus-life.html>*.
Detailed information regarding Campus Dining Services, including venue
hours and COVID-19 precautions can be found here:
*https://www.plattsburgh.edu/covid-19/housing-campus-life.html
<https://www.plattsburgh.edu/covid-19/housing-campus-life.html>*.
*If We Have to Pause, Follow These Rules*If the campus must switch to a
two-week (or longer) pause, students staying within residence halls will be
required to remain in their campus residence hall assignment until given
permission to leave.
Detailed information will be provided to students if this situation occurs,
via email, through community living team members, and on the campus
website. This would occur in consultation with local health authorities.
Students who are not allowed to return based on campus and local health
orders would be eligible for a refund following the published refund policy
of the college found here.
*https://www.plattsburgh.edu/cost-aid/tuition/housing-meal-fees.html*
<https://www.plattsburgh.edu/cost-aid/tuition/housing-meal-fees.html>.
Students who are eligible to return to the campus and choose not to return
to the campus after a pause will not receive a refund.
*If We Have to Pivot to Remote Instruction, Follow This Plan*In such an
event, students will be required to vacate their residence hall
assignments. A process will be instituted for students to seek special
permission to remain on campus for extreme situations.
At the time of an announcement of a pivot, students will be provided with
details regarding the move-out process, storage options (if available), and
how to seek permission to remain on campus. At the time of the campus
announcing a pivot, the campus will determine any relevant refund of the
housing fee. Students granted permission to remain on campus during the
pivot would not be eligible for a refund.
*Stay Informed*Details on the start of the spring semester are included in
this message and are also posted on the college COVID-19 page (
*plattsburgh.edu/covid-19* <http://plattsburgh.edu/covid-19>). Please also
watch for emails throughout the semester for updates and changes.
*Changes and Updates*
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic creates a fluid situation that may require
unexpected changes in our response. Updates to scientific knowledge, public
health guidance, or laws and regulations may mean SUNY and SUNY Plattsburgh
have to make changes to our standards and rules, including those indicated
above. SUNY and SUNY Plattsburgh will try to minimize these changes and
their impact. We will keep you informed of new developments.
Thank you in advance for everything you are doing and will do to make 2021
safe for you, your fellow students, and the campus community and beyond.
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