[Important Information for Employees] Fall Restart and Summer Planning

[Office of the President]

Dear Campus Community,

As we turn our attention toward the fall semester, we will once again be
crafting a restart plan to guide us. The plan will be completed by
mid-July, comply with all state and local guidance and be submitted to SUNY
for review.

One factor that has not gone away is change and uncertainty. State rules
and public health direction changes regularly, so our task is to plan and
direct as best we can, being prepared to adjust as required.

Accordingly, here is what we know now and where we're headed over the next
two months:

   - *Working Groups Will Inform Our Fall Plan.* I have slightly modified
   the five groups formed last year to develop details for the Fall 2021 Plan
   in broad topical areas, each led by a vice president. These will meet soon
   and inform our fall plans.
        - *Academics and Instructional Continuity.* Focus on in-person
   academic operations, schedule, and related details. Chair: Dr. Anne
   Herzog
   *     - Alumni Engagement and Fundraising.* Focus on ramping up
   in-person fundraising and alumni events for summer and fall. Chair: Anne
   Hansen
   *     - Housing and Campus Life. *Focus on fall admissions and
   recruitment, campus housing, community living and student activities for
   fall. Chair: Lizzie Wahab
   *     - Operational Continuity, Health and Safety. *Focus
   on protections, precautions, distancing, testing, vaccinations and related
   aspects we are adjusting for fall. Chair: Josee Larochelle
   *     - Student Support and Equity.* Focus on what students need to
   remain successful, how we support students, where that is delivered and in
   what ways. Chair: Dr. Michelle Cromwell.

   - *Mandatory Vaccination Requirements Are Being Developed for Students.* In
   accordance with the directive issued by the state, beginning in the fall,
   all students who will have a physical presence on campus will be required
   to be vaccinated with any COVID-19 vaccine *that has been approved* for
   use by the FDA. The requirement is contingent on final FDA approval of a
   COVID-19 vaccine. We will work with SUNY to develop a plan to
   accommodate certain exemptions and grace periods, and will include
   providing access for vaccinations to students who are not vaccinated upon
   return to campus in the fall if necessary, and planning for any necessary
   COVID-19 booster shots once they are available.

   - *Many Campus COVID-Related Limitations Remain In Place. *The state has
   relaxed some but not all requirements. *Details of requirements now are
   online here*
   <https://www.plattsburgh.edu/about/offices-divisions/administration-finance/about-us/covid-19-info.html>.
This
   is an evolving area for fall and we will be planning for multiple scenarios
   for the use of classrooms until more guidance is issued by the CDC and
   state. We will continuously assess and confirm that all cleaning protocols
   are in compliance with any guidance.

   - *Pool Testing May be Excused.* Fully vaccinated employees (including
   auxiliary workers and vendors with a regular on-campus presence) who wish
   to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status no longer have to
   participate in the campus’ weekly surveillance pool testing. In order to be
   exempt, vaccinated employees need to provide proof of vaccination
via the *Vaccination
   Attestation Form*
   <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqs_CGtt3U--Cyc1N99GYJKJ8Ac5CA7NVPsERY9HjjZKhZkg/viewform>
   .

We are a residential college dedicated to student success. The health and
safety of our community, support for ongoing academic progress and a robust
campus life are each consistent with this.

As we move forward toward the fall, I know each member of this Cardinal
Community is committed to supporting our focus on student success. Your
contributions during the spring semester -- as well as the full period
since last March -- was deep and benefited our students greatly.

I am grateful for all you do!

Dr. Alexander Enyedi
President
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