A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT:
Dear SUNY Delhi Campus Community,
In light of the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation, I have made the difficult decision to suspend all on-campus lab-based instruction that was scheduled to begin on Monday, April 20. Instead of returning to campus at that time, students who were planning to participate in those labs will remain at home and study remotely for the remainder of the semester. In order to reduce the risk of infection and to keep our community safe, all labs will be postponed until a later date.
Students who are currently residing on campus are required to move out of their residence halls and return home by 5:00 p.m. this Sunday, March 29. Details for the moving process will be communicated in a separate email to students later today. Students with extenuating circumstances who wish to remain on campus must complete the Extenuating Circumstances Form to apply for an exemption by noon on Friday, March 27. Information regarding refunds and credits for housing and meals will be sent next week to all students.
Our faculty have been diligently working on preparing for the transition to remote learning which will begin this Monday, March 30. Coursework that can be completed remotely will be delivered via online learning for the remainder of the semester. We ask all students to monitor their email closely for information from faculty about course expectations. Any graduating senior who needs lab hours to complete coursework for their degree will be offered the opportunity to do so once the situation improves. Instructors will work with students to complete their lab-related requirements as soon as the situation allows.
Due to the current circumstances, I have also made the decision to postpone graduation until a future time when we can celebrate the completion of degrees for our graduating seniors. Details regarding commencement will be communicated as soon as we are able to make those arrangements. We hope to schedule commencement after the graduating students have had the opportunity to complete their labs.
I want to thank you for your patience and support during this unprecedented time in our nation's history. Our commitment continues to be on the health and wellness of our campus community and academic continuity for our students. I am grateful to each of you for your flexibility and support while we work through this situation together.
Sincerely,
Michael R. Laliberte
President, SUNY Delhi
