Dear Colleagues,
Today our city and state reached a major milestone. New York City is now in Phase 1 of reopening, which permits mostly outdoor work, like construction and curbside retail. Tomorrow, Westchester County is expected to reach Phase 2, which permits some in-office work.
But Pace University is not yet reopening our campuses.
We will not reopen any of our spaces, including leased buildings, until we have clear policies in place for the health and safety of our staff, our faculty, and our students. Right now, we are still awaiting the state’s guidance for higher education, which is expected imminently. And we’re working on our own processes for a tiered return to campus that incorporates physical distancing, protective equipment, enhanced cleaning practices, more communication, and screening. We’re making real progress.
Please do not come back to your workplaces until you have further notice from us, so that we can ensure a safe and orderly return. We will have more information next week.
This is good news. Our sacrifices over the past three months are paying off. We’re working toward our return, and we’re looking forward to starting a new academic year in-person this fall.
Sincerely,
