News from around campus: Masks and communities of color How using personal protective gear may spark incidents of bias An update on new communication protocols Afternoon COVID-19 case reporting will be discontinued; these updates will now be shared in the morning Daily Digest |
Resources for remote teaching and learning Need support with remote teaching and learning? The Center for Student Success is here to help Students can get free online writing assistance, and faculty can “raise the flag” in Starfish as a proactive step to enhance learning outcomes Protect your Webex video conference with these easy tips Expel participants and lock your meeting to prevent unwanted interruptions |
Professional development and training opportunities Office of Instructional Technology: Blackboard Grade Center workshop Guiding faculty through steps to organize the online grade book Tuesday, April 14, 10 a.m., and Thursday, April 16, 2 p.m. |
Upcoming Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Trainings: Tips for better virtual meetings Monday, April 13, 2 – 3 p.m. Emotional intelligence: What is it, and how can you use it to improve your professional life? Tuesday, April 14, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. DISC: A behavioral model for better understanding ourselves and others Wednesday, April 15, 3 – 4:30 p.m. Creating community while working remotely Thursday, April 16, 10 – 11 a.m. Best practices for sustaining productive collaborative relationships Friday, April 17, 2 – 3 p.m. Click the links above to register, or view all available HRDI trainings at: www.newpaltz.edu/hr/training/catalog.html Other trainings & workshops Blackboard Grade Center workshop Office of Instructional Technology will lead faculty through steps to organize your online grade book Tuesday, April 14, at 10 a.m and Thursday, April 16, at 2 p.m. |
From the community Police departments, rescue squads reorganize for socially distanced first response Local agencies adapting on the fly to new demands and new challenges (New Paltz Times, 4/9/20) |
Coronavirus updates April 13 report on confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the campus community The College received no new reports of students, faculty or staff with confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of 4 p.m. yesterday, April 12 Real-time list of buildings closed for cleaning Office of Emergency Management publishing info about closures as they occur Have more questions? We’re updating our Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions webpage daily. |
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