Dear ESF Students,
I hope that you all watch the College’s COVID-19 dashboard as closely as I do. If so, you will know that despite robust testing, we remain at 0 positive cases among our student body. This is a true testament to your diligence. Thank you for wearing your masks and wearing them properly. Thank you for socially distancing, practicing proper hygiene, and avoiding large gatherings – on and off-campus. I understand what you’re being asked to do is different and challenging, but your efforts are paying off, and I am sincerely appreciative for and proud of your efforts.
As such, State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras announced SUNY-wide standards for violators of COVID-19 safety protocols to strengthen penalties for reckless behavior and non-compliance. The comprehensive policy, drafted in consultation with campuses across the system, provides new uniform rules for campus leadership, and is designed to help SUNY’s campuses protect the public health of students, faculty, staff, and community members, and ensure campuses can remain open during the pandemic. Student violators now face immediate academic and housing suspension, as well as possible dismissal, and student organizations in non-compliance face a permanent campus ban.
The full SUNY policy, that covers violations ranging from failure to self-isolate/quarantine to face-covering, social distancing, and gathering violations can be found here.
Please continue what you’ve been doing: wear masks or face coverings, socially distance, avoid crowds, present for COVID-19 testing, complete digital health screenings as requested, and report positive test results. We must remain vigilant in our obligation and commitment to our collective safety and well-being.
Sincerely,
Joseph L. Rufo
Officer-in-Charge
CFO and Vice President for Administration
