IMPORTANT INFORMATION for ALL MARXE students

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS OF THE AUSTIN W. MARXE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS:

Dear Students:

My hope is that this message finds you and yours safe and healthy. I know that in this new reality, aside from all the emotions and feelings surrounding it, there is also confusion and uncertainty.

I wanted to take a few minutes of your time to clearly state some policies related to your Spring 2020 semester that are important for you to understand. A flexible grading policy has been established to provide students with maximum flexibility, and I have outlined some of the main points below.

As per the most recent communication from Chancellor Matos,

FOR THE SPRING 2020 SEMESTER ALL MARXE STUDENTS (graduate, undergraduate, executive, traditional... ALL):

have until the LAST DAY OF CLASSES for the semester (May 14th, 2020) to officially WITHDRAW from ANY or ALL classes.
have the option to convert ANY or ALL of their Spring classes to a Credit/No Credit (C/NC) grading scale.
this applies to ANY class you are enrolled in this Spring (required, elective, Capstone, classes taken via E-permit at another college, etc.)
you will have up to 20 days after the University's final grade submission deadline to decide if you want to change to the C/NC grading system
once you choose the C/NC option for any or all of your classes, it CANNOT BE REVERSED
C/NC grades WILL NOT IMPACT a student's GPA.
Students who receive an INC (incomplete) grade for the spring 2020 term are NOT eligible for the CR/NC option.
An online application will be developed for students to use this option; more information will follow when it is available.

If you have any questions about how the grading policy will affect you, email us at mspia.advisement@baruch.cuny.edu , if you are a graduate student, OR at MSPIA.BSPA@baruch.cuny.edu , if you are a BSPA Major.

This SPRING 2020 Flexible Grading Policy will SUPERSEDE & OVERRIDE any and all other grading policies previously in effect. The Chancellor has the discretion to extend this policy to future semesters, but at the moment this all applies to the SPRING 2020 semester.

At this moment in time, there is no plan to extend the Spring 2020 semester. If this changes, we will be informed by the Chancellor's Office.

IMPORTANT UPDATE re: SUMMER 2020

ALL Summer classes will be offered in a FULLY ON-LINE FORMAT ; same as current Spring courses; the Schedule of Classes will be updated accordingly but you can plan on fully online summer courses.

International students should be in touch with Baruch's International Student Services Center for any questions about their status.

Student Veterans, National Guard & Reservists at Baruch should be in touch with Mr. JOHN SETO (John.Seto@baruch.cuny.edu) if activated or for any other questions/concerns.

You can find more detailed information on the CUNY Continuity for students website: https://www.cuny.edu/cuny-continuity/cuny-continuity-for-students/

The Academic Calendar can be found here: https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/registrar/registration/academic-calendar.html#sp20ac

Information on Emergency Funds can be found here: https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/studentaffairs/emergencyfund.htm (even if your situation is not on the list, contact that office to inquire; some funding may even be used for laptops, in some situations).

FROM OUR COUNSELING CENTER

Starting next week, the Counseling Center will be offering two weekly Zoom support sessions for students during this time of COVID-19 called Together, Not Alone . Tuesday sessions will be for ALL students and Thursday sessions will be for International students.

Together, Not Alone: Free Support Sessions for Baruch Students via Zoom during COVID-19

Tuesdays: 1 pm – 2 pm (starting Tuesday, April 7 ^th )- ALL STUDENTS WELCOME

These free sessions will offer a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space for students to process the current health crisis and learn concrete coping skills.

During sessions, students can learn helpful information, reduce distress, and realize that they are not alone in their feelings of isolation, stress, and anxiety.

To participate in these support sessions, send an email to Alyssa.Deitchman@baruch.cuny.edu from your Baruch student email account, and we will send you the Zoom link.

Together, Not Alone: Free Support Sessions For Baruch International Students via Zoom During COVID-19

Thursdays: 1 pm – 2 pm (starting 4/9) - For INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

These free sessions will offer a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space for international students to process the current health crisis and learn concrete coping skills.

During sessions, international students can learn helpful information, reduce distress, and realize that they are not alone in their feelings of isolation, stress, and anxiety.

To participate in these support sessions, send an email to Kahlen.Kim@baruch.cuny.edu from your Baruch student email account,

and we will send you the Zoom link.

Coping with Loss: Free Grief and Bereavement Support Sessions for Baruch Students; Mondays: 3pm – 4pm (starting 4/13) via Zoom

These free sessions with will offer a safe and supportive space for students to process the recent loss of a loved one during the COVID-19 crisis.

To participate in these support sessions, send an email to counseling@baruch.cuny.edu from your Baruch student email account, and we will send you the Zoom link.

Keep Calm & Carry On: Twice Weekly Sessions for Students

Tues/Thurs 12:30p-12:55p via zoom; Join Zoom

Learn tips and tools with Dr. David Sitt to help bolster your emotional immune system. Meditation | Mindfulness | Stress Tolerance | Gratitude and more

Meeting https://baruch.zoom.us/j/310131933 Meeting ID: 310 131 933; One tap mobile +16465588656,310131933# US (New York)

Marxe Academic Advisement | mspia.advisement@baruch.cuny.edu

135 East 22 ^nd Street, 4th Floor, Room 408