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

[Sneezy]

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?

 

[vanderblack]

He stated this is for downstate schools. Students will have the option of staying on campus or leaving.

 

[Blimey]

Thanks, China.

 

[tirwin1]

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?

Refunds? - that's a hard no.
Job losses - more than likely, at least temporary.
Hands on - good question. Would not surprise me if those people have to repeat the semester.

 

[Sneezy]

University of Rochester just did the same.

 

[Sneezy]

He stated this is for downstate schools. Students will have the option of staying on campus or leaving.

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

 

[BDinPutnam]

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

Methinks spring break approacheth, no?

 

[Defilade]

Get the lawsuits going!

 

[Kwalsh]

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

 

[Bustedknees]

Saw a lot of kids leaving Colgate today. Most likely spring break because these kids can buy anything but the cure..

 

[redtail]

Spring break starts next wk.

 

[1075tech]

My daughter is ecstatic. She hates going to New Paltz.

 

[MikeM]

Purdue in Indiana did the same and cancelled graduation ceremonies. I feel bad for the kids but i told my son, no graduation, no present!

 

[Dr. Evil]

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.

 

[BuffNiag]

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.

More of Andy’s shoot from the hip decision making. Makes no sense. If anything, the dining halls are the worst place for spreading viruses.

 

[BDinPutnam]

Spring break starts next wk.

Great, I need a new sign on the drive.

"Millenials will be shot."

 

[vanderblack]

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

Mine is in in her last semester at Binghamton. She lives off campus and since no cases have been reported, has decided to stay in Binghamton for now. What has her most upset is that her graduation ceremony could be cancelled.

 

[Deplorable Me]

For Dr. Evil:
My daughter is a TA and will be a part of the distance learning production. This stuff may be useful for figuring out you son's situation.

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

Distance Learning at UB – Spring 2020
During this period of remote learning, the university has defined “maximize distance learning ” to mean that all courses, where possible and regardless of size, should be offered in distance learning format. We recognize that some formats (e.g., labs, studio, field based programs, etc.) may not be amenable to a distance learning format in the short term. Accordingly, unit leadership has the authority to grant exceptions in some circumstances with the guiding principle to minimize density in the teaching environment. In addition:

• 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.

Student Life

• 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

• 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.

 

[Deplorable Me]

PS: It's NY.

 

[Sneezy]

so many conflicting things have been said!

from the President of SUNY Broome: "The Governor also announced the State University of New York and the City University of New York will implement plans to maximize distance learning and reduce in-person classes, beginning March 19th, for the remainder of the Spring semester in light of the evolving novel coronavirus situation in New York. All campuses will develop plans catered to the campus and curriculum-specific needs while reducing density in the campus environment to help slow possibility for exposures to novel coronavirus. Distance learning and other options will be developed by campuses. "


This is NOT what Cumhole said. Suny Delhi is still holding classes and they are ignoring Cumhole.

 

[99cummins]

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.

 

[@thewheels]

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.

They have to keep the charade going.

 

[fresch]

This is great news!
From here on ALL schooling will be done on line, school tax will drop and higher education will be cheap!
Moms can stay home with the kids, It's a win win win win.

 

[Sneezy]

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.

Because they make a shit load off of room and board.

 

[Kwalsh]

My daughter is trying to get her internship cancelled, they want her to continue them with the county doing home visits to the elderly, she finds out tomorrow if they accept all her work till this point as good, I told her under no circumstance is she to do any home visits

 

[Bigfoot]

FUAC

 

[1075tech]

Today is my daughter's last day of in school classes. Online only after that. She's so happy. Most of the time she can't figure out why they even needed to go to class. She's young but likes being around people only a little more than I do

 

[Sneezy]

My daughter is trying to get her internship cancelled, they want her to continue them with the county doing home visits to the elderly, she finds out tomorrow if they accept all her work till this point as good, I told her under no circumstance is she to do any home visits

My wife does this for a living and isn't bothered by it at all. Just keep working.