Cuomo suspends ALL SUNY and CUNY classes for the rest of the semester

Sneezy said:

SUNY, CUNY schools to suspend in-person classes due to COVID19

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that all SUNY and CUNY schools will have mandatory online classes beginning March 19 for the rest of the semester.

wbng.com

Room and meal refunds?
What about food workers? Will they lose their jobs? Janitors in the dorms?
Hand on learning labs? Nursing, Auto, Mechanical?

WTF?

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Sneezy said:

Because the kids won't gather if they stay????

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Dr. Evil said:

OK, I saw this on the UB site:
"As we move to a distance-learning model of instruction, UB will remain open, and UB’s campus operations will continue without interruption. This includes residence halls, campus dining, student academic support and health services, university libraries, transportation, campus safety and all other university services. Again, our campus operations will not be disrupted."
OK. Now I'm confused. So it isn't safe for kids to be in class together but there's no concern for them congregating in the residence halls, dining halls and the library? What am I missing here? Still not sure what happens when my youngest comes home on Saturday.

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redtail said:

Spring break starts next wk.

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Kwalsh said:

My daughter is so upset, her senior year last semester and she has to come home and finish all online
Not a single case in Oswego county

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Health and Safety Guidelines

The University at Buffalo continues to offer a full schedule of in-person classes and a vibrant campus experience.

www.buffalo.edu

• Classroom instruction should be delivered remotely with the specific modality determined by individual faculty members and instructors in consultation with their department chair or dean.

• Online training and other resources for remote instruction, testing and evaluation are available at Teaching Beyond the Campus - Center for Educational Innovation - University at Buffalo.
• Per New York State Education Department guidelines, instructors have the ability to alter assignments in their syllabi as long as stated learning outcomes continue to be met.
• All course instructors, including faculty, staff, and TA’s, should review their syllabi and determine if changes to course requirements are necessary.
• Revised syllabi must be provided to the class with clear instructions for class expectations.
• Instructors should notify their students by March 19 regarding how to access course content.
• As appropriate, deans will share additional guidance regarding specific degree requirements and how their programs will adjust.
• Faculty and instructors should direct questions and concerns to their department chair or dean.

• Students may elect to complete their semester from home if their courses do not require on campus activities.
• Campus housing and dining will be open for students who remain on campus.
• Students leaving campus for spring recess should take with them any items necessary to continue their education remotely such as laptops, textbooks, notebooks, essential papers, art materials, musical instruments, etc.
• Students will receive further communication from the Office of Student Life regarding evolving student-centric issues.

• Campus operations will continue without interruption including research, scholarship, student academic support, health services, university libraries, transportation, campus safety and all other university services.
• All professional obligations of faculty and staff remain unaffected, including those related to research, scholarship and service.
• Students on TA/GA/RA appointments and post-doctoral scholars are expected to carry out their employment obligations and should consult their supervisors for guidance regarding any modifications to regular duties.
• Student employees, including work-study students, should consult their supervisors for guidance regarding any modifications to regular duties.
• Vice Presidents, Deans and Vice Provosts should rely on guidance from the Erie County Department of Health in evaluating whether or not to hold campus events involving more than 50 participants.

99cummins said:

My question in all of this is-if distance learning, virtual classrooms, etc are practical for some of these classes and materials, why weren’t they doing it a long time ago? Why are they still parading students into classrooms to listen to someone talk at them and show them slides? I understand that some material and skills are hands on and that in person learning is still necessary but it seems we could at least eliminate some of the in person work. The technology is certainly capable.

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