While her Florida Polytechnic University peers were studying for finals and adjusting to remote education this spring, mechanical engineering major Spc. Brooke Smith's unit with the Florida Army National Guard was activated to help with COVID-19 testing in Jacksonville, Florida.
Florida Polytechnic University is carefully and deliberately exploring the most effective strategies to move the University forward as our nation continues to grapple with a new normal in the face of COVID-19.
I hope you're doing well and are continuing to stay healthy during this time. As you know, several dedicated teams have begun conversations and the necessary work to determine the best way for Florida Poly to operate this coming fall semester. Led by the Provost's office, those involved in these campus planning effort groups will work within a BoG Blueprint to develop our plan for the return of students to campus. The BoG will present that Blueprint next week.
I hope you are staying safe and healthy as the COVID-19 crisis keeps turning almost every aspect of our lives upside down. I've enjoyed reading about the many ways you are rising to the challenge in the weekly Florida Poly Highlights newsletter.
The past several months have been challenging, and I want to make sure that you are connected with the resources and help you need to be successful in your summer courses.
The Spring 2020 semester will always be remembered, but I hope it is remembered most for all that you have achieved.
When COVID-19 began forcing our country to work from home and many of our favorite businesses temporarily closed their doors, it was only a matter of time before the related financial effects began touching everyone.
In the interest of minimizing disruption and erring on the side of caution, Florida Poly will continue with remote offerings for Summer Session B. As you are wrapping up the spring term and thinking about how you'd like to spend your summer, we encourage you to visit with an academic success coach for guidance or navigate to the Registrar's homepage for registration assistance.
I hope you're all staying well and have found a new normal in this challenging time we're all in. This last month has somehow flown by as we adjusted to our quick shift to remote education and the significant changes to our working environment.
As we end this semester, I ask you to please take a minute and reflect on all you have achieved this academic year. It has been a challenging year, full of growth and opportunity. Each Florida Poly student has been asked to stand up and demonstrate resilience and adaptability. Kudos to each and every Phoenix for your spirit and hard work. I couldn't be prouder of who we are as a University!
