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• Telecommuting Program Update

  A broadcast email sent by Human Resources on June 25 stated that the campus would be updated regarding telecommuting before July 10. This was in anticipation of our “re-opening” plan being approved by SUNY System Administration and this region of the state being allowed to enter Phase 4. We are pleased to announce that the college plan has been approved and the Hudson Valley was cleared to enter Phase 4 this week. In Phase 4 “Colleges, universities, and other higher education institutions can open.”

  Technically this means employees can start to return to campus however, we still want to limit the density on campus. In order to continue decreased campus density, telecommuting will be allowed to continue as deemed appropriate by the supervisor in consultation with the area Vice President. Together they will work to establish a plan to ensure health and safety of employees while meeting the colleges’ and departments work goals and operational needs.

  If your telecommuting application needs to be amended you will need to submit a new one. The application is located on the HR Employment Forms website

  The Task Force continues to plan for a return to on-campus operations and student return so over the next few weeks employees may need to report to campus, as needed, to perform certain job functions.Employee concerns can be addressed with the supervisor, sector VP, or Human Resources as appropriate and will be handled on a case-by-case basis.

  We will continue to plan for the safe return to campus and update the community as the planning progresses.

  Thank you for your continued hard work during these difficult times and your anticipated cooperation in working for a return to work on campus and student arrival for the fall semester.

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• Mandatory Student Exit Test Scheduling

  As required by SUNY Chancellor Malatras, Purchase has implemented the following Exit Testing Policy for those students leaving campus and traveling home. It requires students to have a negative test before they leave campus. This requirement is in place to prevent the spread of the virus to students’ home communities.

  Non-compliance may result in an administrative action, including denial of campus housing in the spring 2021 semester. Please read the policy carefully to plan ahead and ensure you are compliant with the mandatory testing.

  Mandatory Testing of Students

  The following student populations must receive a PCR COVID-19 test within 10-days prior to the end of on-campus instruction and services on Wednesday, November 25.

  • Residential Students
    • Residential students will not be allowed to leave campus until a negative test is received by the Student Health Services Office.
    • Should a test come back positive, the student will not be able to leave campus until they are cleared by the Department of Health. They would be placed in isolation on campus unless the DOH determines they can travel home safely.
  • Commuter students who attend in person classes and reside in off-campus housing during the semester but expect to travel to another residence during the break.
  • Commuter students who work on campus and reside in off-campus housing during the semester but expect to travel to another residence during the break.

  Exceptions

  The following students may be exempt from the mandatory testing:

  1. Non-residential students not taking any classes on campus—i.e. fully remote students.
  2. Students providing documentation to the campus of a previous positive COVID-19 diagnostic result within the last 90 days.
  3. Students approved to remain on campus after 11/25/2020. Students remaining must continue to comply with bi-weekly pooled testing.

  Student Exit Test Scheduling

  Exit Testing will be available for students in the lobby of Campus Center South or the Student Services Building the following days and times:

  Monday 11/16/2020 1pm-4pm
  Tuesday 11/17/2020 1pm-4pm
  Wednesday 11/18/2020 1pm-4pm

  Students unable to attend scheduled on-campus testing may provide documentation to the campus of an off-campus PCR COVID-19 diagnostic result within the 10-day period prior to fall closing. Rapid tests will not be accepted as they are less reliable.

  Students will be required to test as close to their departure date as possible, incorporating the time necessary to receive a test result.

  Thank you for doing your part in keeping not only the Purchase community safe, but also the surrounding communities as well as the families and loved ones of our students.

  Patricia Bice, Ed.D.
  Interim Vice President for Student Affairs
  Purchase College, SUNY
  Patricia.bice@purchase.edu
  914-251-6363

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• Family Recipe Submission Form

  As a part of Family Appreciation Week 2020, we would love to hear from current parents and family members on what your student’s favorite family dish is. Each day, we will highlight a new recipe and post on the Facebook page for other families to be able to cook your dish. All submissions will be listed in our inaugural Purchase College Family Cookbook that will be available via PDF download. Feel free to enter as many recipes as you would like.

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