Dear Colleagues,

Last week, President Krislov sent a memo notifying all staff and faculty of the actions that will be taken as a result of the financial impact from COVID-19. One of the cost-cutting measures unfortunately was the implementation of a staff furlough. 

On Tuesday, May 12, after a very thorough review by Human Resources, deans, and division heads, 61 of our colleagues were informed that they will be furloughed effective May 16. We recognize the impact this furlough will have, both professionally and personally, on those affected, and also on their colleagues who continue working. Our goal is to bring our colleagues back to work on August 17. Staff on furlough are not permitted to work during this time, and they have been instructed to update the out of office messages on their email and phone so people will know who to contact for continuity of business in their absence. 

 

As we continue to assess and adapt to the changing work environment and operational needs of the University, some staff will be temporarily reassigned to fulfill responsibilities in other areas of the University that have excess workload or vacancies. These staff members will be notified in the coming weeks. We are pleased to be able to offer these cross-functional learning and sharing opportunities and grateful to our employees for their creativity, flexibility, and dedication to the University.

 

We also recognize that some staff may face certain challenges over the next few months with personal situations such as the potential cancellation of summer camps and the impact that has on childcare.  Staff who are interested in volunteering for a furlough or reduced hours may contact Employee Relations to discuss the details, availability, and approval of this option. 

If you have any questions or concerns about any of these items, please reach out to Employee Relations at employeerelations@pace.edu. We are here to support you in any way that we can.

We value each and every one of you. We hope these temporary measures allow us to get through this challenging time, so that we can all continue working together as One Strong Pace.