I hope this finds you healthy and having settled in as best as you are able to focus now on those fast-approaching final exams.
I'm happy to introduce the Florida Poly Virtual Student Union, a digital hub for students that is designed to make remote learning and campus engagement - from wherever you are - a little bit easier. Need-to-know resources, programs, services, and student events have been organized into one place.
The work everyone has been doing to keep our University running smoothly and educating our students is nothing short of inspiring. With remote work, remote instruction and limited on-campus staff, we are doing our part to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and keep our community safe.
I hope everyone is staying well and adjusting to your new remote environments. Working and learning remotely is a big adjustment that we've all had to make. I'm pleased to hear about and see many situations where our students are doing what Phoenixes do best--rising together.
The Office of Human Resources would like to remind everyone that the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is an available resource for all employees (faculty, staff, OPS, student employees) and their families. When you need professional, confidential advice to manage life's troubles, the State's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) can help. The EAP, provided by E4 Health (New Directions), offers employees and their household 24-hour access to confidential help from trained counselors. The counselors talk with you about your concerns, provide guidance, and will direct you to the right resources. Call 1-844-208-7067 or visit the State Department of Management EAP website.
By now you have likely heard that Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a stay-at-home order for the State of Florida beginning Friday, April 3, at 12:01 a.m. You may be wondering what that means for you and for Florida Poly.
Florida Poly's highest priority is the health and safety of our community. As the COVID-19 crisis rapidly evolves, and in accordance with guidance from local, state, and federal officials, we have important and timely new instructions to share with our on-campus residents. We deeply appreciate your continued patience, cooperation, and understanding as we work together to protect our campus and the surrounding community.
In an attempt to help students continue to progress towards their degree and future career aspirations in a timely manner, the Florida Poly administration and faculty have approved a change in the current Grading and Withdrawal Policies for Spring 2020 courses.
As safety precautions are put in place for coronavirus, we have all been looking at Florida Poly as a safe haven.
Following the direction we received from the State University System today, Florida Poly will extend our remote-learning initiatives for the rest of the semester and develop an alternative schedule and/or method of holding commencement for the spring ceremony. On-campus and in-person ceremonies will not take place at the beginning of May. The university is working diligently to determine the next steps and provide further information. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through these next steps. These are big decisions with far-reaching impact and we do not take this lightly. We will provide more information as soon as it's available.
