A Message from the Provost | News

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March 24, 2020

2:41 p.m.

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Dear Students,

As you are aware, the crisis in regards to the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to constantly change around the world and within the educational arena. Currently, it is our intention that instruction will continue toward successful completion of the current semester, while remaining sensitive to the needs of our campus community. Please find below information and resources that we hope will help you have a successful semester. You also are encouraged to frequently visit the college’s COVID-19 Outbreak Communications webpage for the latest updates.

Advising

How do I contact my academic advisor for fall 2020 advising?

During this advising season, please note that advising and registration questions can be addressed by:

Your academic faculty advisor via their email address;
The Office of Campus-wide Advising (Morrisville campus) at 315.684.6335 or advising@morrisville.edu; or
Norwich Campus Academic Advisor Cody Gabriel at 607.334.5144, ext. 5062 or gabriecr@morrisville.edu.

Records and Registration

How do I find information on advising and registering for classes?

The Office of the Registrar will be accessible to students by email at registrar@morrisville.edu. Please check the Office of the Registrar website to find electronic copies of forms that may be needed (drop/add, student departure, address change, etc.) and direction on how to complete and submit the requested curricular changes.

How do I add a course at this time?

Students can add a course by completing the add form on the Registrar’s Forms and Documents webpage. Students have the option to add courses that have not yet begun. If the section has reached enrollment capacity, the student is required to gain permission electronically from the instructor and submit it to the Office of the Registrar via email at registrar@morrisville.edu, along with the add form. The add fee has been waived for the remainder of the spring 2020 semester.

How do I drop a class?

Students can drop classes that have not yet been completed by completing the drop form on the Registrar’s Forms and Documents webpage. The drop deadline has been expanded to the last day of classes, Friday, May 15. The drop fee has been waived for the remainder of the spring 2020 term. A grade of X will be recorded for all dropped courses.

Can I change a graded course to a pass/not pass grade option?

SUNY Morrisville is exploring modification of the current pass/not pass grade policy. Information will be updated when the final details have been decided.

How do I withdraw from college completely?

We want to see you succeed on your path to a college degree. Before making a final decision, we ask you to speak with your advisor. Students can withdraw from all classes by completing the student departure form on the Registrar’s Forms and Documents webpage. Students must process the withdrawal form by May 15. The grade of W will be entered for all classes.

What if I am not able to complete my internship?

Students should work with their faculty and site supervisor to make alternate arrangements for completion.

Tutoring

How will tutoring services be provided?

Information about expanded online tutoring (to replace face-to-face tutoring) will be shared when it becomes available. In the meantime, here are important webpages about online tutoring services currently available:

Accessibility Services

How will students access needed accommodations to support their learning?

Accommodations will continue to be available for any student who requires these services. To learn about the various options, please refer to faculty instructions through Blackboard and any other delivery method provided. If you are experiencing any problems or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact our Accessibility Services offices:

Morrisville Campus

Dr. Marsha L. Cornelius

315.684.6349

cornelml@morrisville.edu

Norwich Campus

Lindsey Lefevre

607.334.5144, ext. 5060

lefevrlg@morrisvill.edu

Library Services

What library resources are available?

Please see the Library webpage for a full description of library online services.

Due dates for checked-out library materials have been pushed to the start of the fall 2020 semester.
All members of the Morrisville campus community continue to have access to all of our online information resources; use your SUNY Morrisville email login credentials to get full-text access.
Reference services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from your SUNY Morrisville librarians during our usual reference hours (see library website) and from the Ask Us 24/7 services when our librarians are off duty.
The Library tab in all Blackboard courses has links to library resources and information on how to get help from a librarian.
You can also contact us via email at library@morrisville.edu.

Career Services

What services are available through Career Services?

Career Services will continue to provide you the full range of services and resources you previously enjoyed — resume and cover letter reviews, assisting you in finding your best-fit career options and exploring careers, advising on job/internship search and transfer/graduate programs — but will now be doing so remotely, rather than in-person.

How do I access Career Services?

To schedule an appointment, email Career Planning and Development Officer Barbara Roback at robackba@morrisville.edu indicating when you are available for a conversation. You’ll then be emailed an invitation to join a conversation via WebEx.

You also will have access to Morrisville Connect powered by Purple Briefcase, our online jobs and internships platform. Please email robackba@morrisville.edu for detailed instructions or assistance with accessing the site.

Access our Career Services webpages for information on career exploration resources, such as What Can I Do With This Major?, CandidCareer.com, and the Occupational Outlook Handbook; workshops and samples of resumes, cover letters, and interview question responses; and a curated set of jobs and internships databases for Morrisville majors.

What additional resources will be available for our job and internship searches?

Several new videos on finding a job and internship by SUNY system were added just last week, and a new guide related to it should also be available by early next week. We’re also in conversations with a virtual interview preparation site, so stay tuned for that, as well as a schedule of web-based workshops available when classes resume on Monday, March 30. On Friday, May 1, we’ll also be launching Handshake, the leading jobs and internships platform in the U.S.

Mental Health Resources

How can I access mental health services?

The ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic and its accompanying consequences are a constant and ever-present subject of the news and other media. We recognize reactions can impact the mental and physical health of students, staff, faculty and others we care about. While campus resources are limited and Counseling Services have been suspended, we encourage each person to take care of their mental health and use some of the resources we have listed online. We know an increasing number of community members have loved ones whose daily lives and well-being have been affected by COVID-19. Please take care of yourselves and each other and watch our website for additional resources as they become available.

For any mental health crisis on campus: Call 911 for University Police.

In addition to the above resources, SUNY has provided the following systemwide resources in order to aid you during this transition. Please capitalize on all the resources available in order to increase the likelihood of having a successful semester.

Drop-in Support for Students Available Now

SUNY has organized live, drop-in, sessions via Blackboard Collaborate to assist students with the transition to remote course instruction. The goal of these sessions is to provide students with another resource to go to for questions about the basics of online/remote course delivery, successful strategies for participation, encouragement to engage, and even to address fears/concerns.

Sessions will be staffed by SUNY personnel familiar with how to quickly address common student questions about participation in online/remote courses, connect students with technical support for remote access to their courses, and point them to appropriate campus resources.

Staff are available, live, now to assist! Staff will continue to be available at the days and times listed below:

Monday - Friday 7 a.m. to Midnight EST
Saturday 10 a.m. t 5 p.m. EST
Sunday 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. EST

To join a live session, visit:

https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/73ee8680bb20494ca6181c2428e8a3f7

OR Dial in: +1.571.392.7650 PIN: 258 129 3907

A New Student-Focused Website

A website has been put together by the SUNY Online team that includes:

Resources for Success in Your Online Course
Resources for Active Military and Veteran Students
Mental Health, Nutrition, and Technology Resources
links to the Support Guides for working with:
- Blackboard
- Brightspace
- Canvas
- Moodle

Open SUNY Helpdesk Open to All

The Open SUNY Helpdesk is available to assist students at all campuses with technical support, including how to access their courses using online tools/technology.