York College Fall 2021 Reopening Plan

Please note that pursuant to the 7-26 decision of the City University of New York, the August 2 effective date has been changed to August 16.

Coronavirus Updates

Vaccination Requirements for Fall 2021

CUNY students attending in-person and hybrid classes for the fall 2021 semester are required to be vaccinated. You must submit your vaccination documentation by August 10, 2021, Information to follow shortly. Requests for an exception or medical exemption from getting vaccinated can be made and CUNY will provide more guidance on this process soon. In order to meet this submission deadline, you must receive the following vaccines by these dates:

Moderna: first dose by July 13

Pfizer: first dose by July 20

Johnson & Johnson: single dose by August 10

All vaccination sites require an ID that verifies your age and N.Y. state residency, with no appointment needed. Use these tools to find a free vaccine site close to you and to check which vaccine(s) they offer:

NYS VACCINE FINDER

NYC Vaccine Finder

Please refer to CUNY's Frequently Asked Questions about the Student Vaccination Policy

Faculty or Staff member looking to submit your Vaccination Verification? Visit the CUNYFirst Portal

Resources for Students

Resources for Faculty / Staff

Faculty and Staff seeking access to campus prior to August 16 should use the request form below
All community members should be wearing masks, practicing healthy hygiene, and maintaining social distancing

Building Access Request Form

Campus Access Procedure (Effective until Aug 16, 2021)

Students

Install and Setup Everbridge Health Checker (PDF Version) on your mobile device
Use the "Daily Symptom Checker" on the Everbridge Health Checker App each day you have class on campus

Employees

Faculty and Staff returning to campus must follow the following steps:

Take the COVID-19 Response: Return-to-Work Training on BlackBoard
Use the Faculty Staff YConnect Building Access Request Form to make a request for campus access
Install and Setup Everbridge Health Checker (PDF Version) on your mobile device
Use the "Daily Symptom Checker" on the Everbridge Health Checker App each day you have class on campus

Visitors

Install and Setup Everbridge Health Checker for Visitors on your mobile device
Follow the instructions on the "During Your Visit" section of the document above

Using the Everbridge Health Checker

Before you enter a CUNY building, make sure you’ve completed your Daily Symptom Checker.

All CUNY buildings and offices require that all faculty, staff, and students complete the daily Symptom Checker before coming into the office or a Campus location. This simple Symptom Checker can be accessed from your mobile phone each day before your visit to a CUNY building.

After a brief one-time setup of the Everbridge app, the daily Symptom Checker takes less than two minutes to complete. It is an important reminder to consider whether you have symptoms of – or have been exposed to someone with – COVID-19 before you enter a CUNY facility. The Symptom Checker results in either a green token (approved to come in) or a red token (not approved to come in), and you will be required to show your results to the screeners at your CUNY location upon entry.

One-Time Setup

app

Navigate to the App store on your phone and search for Everbridge.
Download, install, and open the Everbridge app.
Click Find an Organization or subscription button on the Everbridge splash page.
Search for CUNY. Select the CUNY – Health Screening option. Do not choose NYAlert.
You will be taken to the CUNY Web Applications Login page. Log in using your CUNY Login credentials. (Username: Firstname.Lastname##@login.cuny.edu)
Set your notification preferences and click the Done button.

steps 3-6

Daily Symptom Checker

Within the Everbridge app, click the Shield icon in the bottom right corner. If you do not see the Shield icon, restart the app.
Click the Symptom Checker icon.
Go through the questionnaire, answer all five questions, and click Submit.
You will receive a notification of a new message in your Feed within a few minutes.
Your token will be available to you within your Everbridge Feed. Open and present it to the screener when you are entering your CUNY location.

steps 4-5

For Your Information

When you click the Shield icon in step 1, you will see icons for the COVID-19 Travel Advisory and COVID-19 Test Locations.

COVID-19 Travel Advisory Icon You can view the list of states with significant community spread of COVID-19 within the COVID-19 Travel Advisory.

COVID-19 Test Locations Icon You can view the list of test locations near you within the COVID-19 Test Locations.

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One York Emergency Relief Fund Student Application

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Coronavirus Information

Coronavirus Resources

NYC Coronavirus Information

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Resources for State Colleges and Universities on the Coronavirus

WHO | World Health Organization

FERPA and Coronavirus FAQ

City and State Resources

Culture of Respect

York College affirms our longstanding institutional values, including our commitment to diversity and inclusion. In adherence with the CUNY Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy, York does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. It is essential that we remain supportive, respectful, and inclusive to all members of our campus community at all times.

There has been an increase in acts of bullying and violence directed towards certain ethnicities and cultures, both in the public and at other institutions. Such acts can be perpetuated in person or online. We remind you to be aware of assumptions and prejudice, and to act in a respectful manner to individuals within our diverse campus community, regardless of the medium of interaction. Community standards that promote a culture of respect are just as applicable in the online learning environment as they are in our buildings and community.

As we move to distance, remote, and online learning alternatives, York and CUNY conduct policies remain in effect. Acts of discrimination, harassment or exclusion run counter to our institutional values and are contrary to CUNY Policy. If you witness or experience an incident of discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the Office of Diversity and Compliance at (718) 262-5304, or by email at compliance@york.cuny.edu.

As always, if you are on campus and in immediate danger, please contact Public Safety at x2222.

Facilities

We currently have custodians restocking hand sanitizers, soaps and other cleaning supplies and ensuring spaces are clean. We are shifting two of the custodial evening crew to help support this effort. Signage has been posted around campus regarding proper hygiene (washing hands and covering coughs, etc.) and about the virus. Should you experience a bathroom facility, or sanitizer stand that is not properly stocked, please send an email to president@york.cuny.edu. We will dispatch someone to address the issue.

Symptoms and Prevention

Personal Concerns

We understand that members of the college community may be anxious during this time. For free, confidential counseling services, please contact the York College Counseling Center at 718-262-2272. For faculty and staff, CUNY Work/Life Program is available to help.

For Coronavirus Information, visit the NYC COVID-19 Portal.

Travel

Travel Guidance - CUNY

If you do travel, you must follow State guidelines for quarantining and/or testing upon return and check with your local HR department regarding re-entering the worksite.

Latest CUNY Updates
on Coronavirus

If you have specific concerns about yourself or another member of the community, please contact Ms. Trimboli, the campus coronavirus liaison dtrimboli@york.cuny.edu or Claudio Lindow, campus coronavirus coordinator clindow@york.cuny.edu.

Announcements

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July 26, 2021

An Update from the President: Return to Campus

The start of the Fall 2021 semester is fast approaching, with one month to go before the first day, August 25. We know that this is a confusing and difficult time for many as we continue to receive information about the pandemic from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), New York State, and CUNY. There is still time for you to do what you can to help prepare for a strong and successful fall semester. How do you do that? Here are a few suggestions

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June 8, 2021

Reopening Information

Enrollment Management and Student Affairs Reopening Letter

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May 3, 2021

Fall 2021

In higher education, the month of May holds significant meaning: it is the last month of the Spring semester, a time of graduation for some, and a welcome vacation for others. This year the symbolism is greater: we have completed one of the most challenging academic years in recent history. I thank each and every one of you for the significant role you played throughout this journey. As the Chancellor noted in his February correspondence, we have built a strong foundation of online and hybrid teaching, thanks to our faculty; we have offered remote student and employee services, thanks to dedicated staff; and we continue to provide essential services on campus through the work of frontline employees, who have been on campus since the outbreak a year ago. Like you, we are looking forward to receiving further guidance from CUNY on reopening plans, and we are optimistic that, given current national trends, we can look forward to a greater in-person presence on campus in the coming Fall, always keeping in mind your concerns and ensuring everyone’s health and safety. As the Fall planning evolves, we will remain flexible as the city, state, and national landscapes are changing daily in response to COVID-19 victories and challenges; therefore, I will keep you informed and part of the solution as we move forward as “One York”.

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December 14, 2020

Credit/No Credit is available this fall semester

The option to convert some or all of your grades to Credit/No Credit is available this fall semester for some courses.

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