Spring 2023 Messages
COVID-19 vaccines and boosters are no longer required.
Masking will no longer be required on campus, including in areas of instruction and advising, except as required by the Isolation & Return Protocol, and individuals are encouraged to evaluate their risks to make the best informed personal health decisions.
Effective Monday, Apr. 3:
- Face coverings will no longer be required on campus.
- A negative COVID test will not be required to return to campus after at least 5 full days of isolation, when symptoms are not present or are resolving, and you are fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.
Safety & Risk Management continues to monitor and advise our campus on COVID-19 safety protocols and has confirmed the following two changes to align with current recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Cal/OSHA, and local health officials.
Following updated isolation guidelines from Cal/OSHA and CDPH, students may now be eligible to return to campus sooner than the current 10-day isolation period. Please view the updated Isolation and Return Protocol to learn more about returning to campus after testing positive for COVID-19.
Winter 2023 Messages
Cal/OSHA and CDPH updated isolation guidelines allow for faculty, staff and students to return to campus sooner than the current 10-day isolation period, as eligible, following the process below.
Fall 2022 Messages
The holiday season is a time when many of us look forward to reconnecting and spending time with our family, friends and loved ones. We care deeply about our students, faculty, staff and their families, and we want everyone to be safe.
Effective immediately, events taking place on campus will no longer require checking the “green screen” at event entry.
All event participants must self-attest to a COVID-19 Safety Screening that will be posted at the event entry point(s). Additionally, the Daily Screening Form will continue to be required. Everyone must complete a Daily Screening Form BEFORE coming to campus.
The holiday season is a time when many of us look forward to reconnecting and spending time with our family, friends and loved ones. We care deeply about our students, faculty, staff and their families, and we want everyone to be safe.
Starting Thursday, Nov. 17, faculty, staff and students can obtain a COVID-19 rapid antigen test to have available for at-home testing. The last day of operation for the HR Support Pros COVID-19 PCR testing site in Lot 11 at the Turlock campus will be Nov. 23.
Effective Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, Stanislaus State will only require face coverings to be worn in indoor areas of instruction and advising, which includes any room within a building where an instructor, teaching assistant or staff member and one or more students are engaged in teaching, learning, research, creative/performing activities or advising.
All faculty, staff and students are required, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a face covering upon entering indoor campus areas where instruction or advising are taking place until further notice.
CDC now recommends people ages 12 years and older receive one updated (Omicron bivalent) booster two months after their last COVID-19 vaccine was received.
Free on-campus COVID-19 vaccine clinics offering the Omicron bivalent vaccine will be held Wednesday, Sept. 28 and Thursday, Oct. 13. Flu vaccines will also be available on both dates. Appointments are required.
Effective Monday, Sept. 5, Stanislaus State will no longer require participation in the COVID-19 weekly testing program for unvaccinated individuals. Uploading of weekly COVID-19 testing documentation will no longer be required for clearance to come to campus.
Daily Screening Forms have been updated to reflect this change. The Daily Screening Form will continue to be required for all students, faculty, staff and guests visiting Stan State. The Daily Screening Form should be completed prior to arriving on campus.
In the interest of keeping the campus community safe, this is a friendly reminder for everyone to wear a face covering in indoor spaces on campus. Continuing to wear face coverings has proven to be an effective measure in minimizing the spread of COVID-19.
We can’t wait to see you back on campus! Here’s how you can do your part to help keep our campus community safe once classes begin on Aug. 22:
We are excited about the start of the fall semester and the opportunity for many of us to be back together on campus! With an increased population of students, faculty and staff on campus, please keep these safety protocols in mind:
Summer 2022 Messages
Effective Aug. 15, 2022, Stanislaus State will re-instate requiring face coverings to be worn in ALL indoor spaces until further notice.
The Stanislaus State COVID-19 testing sites will have a modified schedule Monday, July 18 through Friday, Aug. 12.
Spring 2022 Messages
In alignment with the California Department of Public Health Mega Event Guidance, Stanislaus State will no longer require specific COVID event protocols effective May 6.
Revised Face Covering Requirement
Stanislaus State will continue to require face coverings to be worn in instructional spaces, which includes any room within a building where an instructor, teaching assistant or staff member and one or more students are engaged in teaching, learning, research, creative/performing activities or advising.
Stanislaus State will continue to require face coverings to be worn in instructional spaces, which includes any room within a building where an instructor, teaching assistant or staff member and one or more students are engaged in teaching, learning, research, creative/performing activities or advising. The face covering requirement will be released in other indoor areas effective April 25.
COVID-19 case rates reported on campus can be viewed on the COVID-19 website. This information is updated weekly.
Release of Physical Distancing in Campus Spaces
The campus is implementing a phased approach to releasing the physical distancing requirements in campus spaces:
- For the next several weeks and in two-week blocks the campus will keep a watch on COVID positive cases on campus and regionally.
- If cases continue to decline, we will continue to “release” spaces.
- In April, IDRT will reassess the positive on-campus cases and will identify additional “release” areas.
- As long as positive case counts decline or hold, we can continue this process through the spring semester and summer.
- If cases rise and are attributable to a “release” of an area, we will evaluate and consider if it is necessary to revert back to physical distancing.
Upon consultation with our County Public Health Departments, the Infectious Disease and Response Team (IDRT) has made a recommendation that has been approved by the Cabinet to initiate a phased approach to releasing the physical distancing requirements in campus spaces as follows...
COVID-19 case rates reported on campus can be viewed on the COVID-19 website. This information is updated weekly.
Physical Distancing Requirement Suspended
As a result of our campus’s high vaccination rates and caution and in alignment with California Department of Public Health recommendations, Cal/OSHA requirements and in accordance with guidance from our local health agencies, the 3-feet of physical distancing requirement is suspended effective immediately. Floor decals and signage on building elevators will start to be removed across campus.
COVID-19 case rates reported on campus can be viewed on the COVID-19 website. This information is updated weekly.
COVID-19 Testing Site Update
To obtain free on-site COVID-19 testing, Stan State students, staff and faculty must provide their Warrior ID card (or Stan State ID number) and health insurance information.
Stan State individuals who are uninsured can still receive free on-site testing and no student, staff or faculty member affiliated with the University will be turned away.
Uninsured community members not affiliated with the University can no longer receive free testing at on-campus locations. Masking is still required when visiting an on-campus testing site. For more information, faculty, staff and student employees can email Sandra Luna-Mota or call (209) 417-9503. Students can contact the Warriors Take Care team at (209) 667-3132 or by email.
Reminder: Face coverings are still required indoors on campus.
In order to obtain free COVID-19 testing at the site located on the Turlock campus, Stanislaus State students, staff and faculty must provide their Warrior ID card (or Stan State ID number) and health insurance information. If Stan State individuals are uninsured they can still receive free on-site COVID-19 testing, and no student, staff or faculty member affiliated with Stan State will be turned away.
Uninsured community members not affiliated with the University can no longer receive free COVID-19 testing at on-campus locations.
Masking is still required when visiting an on-campus COVID-19 testing site.
Students contact:
Warriors Take Care Team
(209) 667-3132
wtc@csustan.edu
Faculty, staff and student employees contact:
Sandra Luna-Mota
(209) 417-9503
Slunamota@csustan.edu
COVID-19 case rates reported on campus can be viewed on the COVID-19 website. This information is updated weekly.
Face Coverings Reminder
Based on recommendations from the campus Infectious Disease Response Team, input from the COVID-19 Campus Consultation Team and our campus and county community transmission levels, Stan State:
- No longer requires wearing face coverings while outdoors;
- No longer requires outdoor physical distancing; and
- Continues to require everyone wear face coverings when indoors. Face coverings are available through the COVID-19 Supply Store.
Three-ply surgical masks or higher-level respirators, such as N95s, KN95s or KF94s are still required to be worn inside campus buildings. Physical distancing is encouraged.
No new announcements
COVID-19 case rates reported on campus can be viewed on the COVID-19 website. This information is updated weekly.
Face Coverings Reminder
Based on recommendations from the campus Infectious Disease Response Team, input from the COVID-19 Campus Consultation Team and our campus and county community transmission levels, effective immediately Stan State will:
- No longer require wearing face coverings while outdoors;
- No longer require outdoor physical distancing; and
- Continue to require everyone to wear face coverings when indoors. Face coverings are available through the COVID-19 Supply Store.
Three-ply surgical masks or higher-level respirators, such as N95s, KN95s or KF94s are still required to be worn inside campus buildings. Physical distancing is encouraged.
Student Health Center Reopens
The Student Health Center reopens today, March 14.
The Student Health Center renovations will be completed ahead of schedule. Normal operations will resume on Monday, March 14.
Warriors Take Care team members are stationed at building entrances at the following times to remind students to complete the daily screening form and appropriately wear a recommended mask.
| Bizzini Hall | 7:30am | to | 5:30pm-8:30pm |
| Naraghi Hall | 7:30am | to | 3:00pm-6:00pm |
| Dermergasso-Bava Hall | 7:30am | to | 5:00pm |
| Science 1 | 7:30am | to | 3:00pm-6:00pm |
| University Student Center | 10:00am | to | 4:00pm |
| Art (M/Th only) | 8:30am | to | 10:00am |
Early station closures may occur based on limited staffing availability. The Drama, Fieldhouse Annex, and Fitzpatrick Arena buildings do not have Warriors Take Care tables due to limited staff availability. Student Affairs continues to interview, hire and train new students to expand coverage where needed.
Please note that tables are only staffed when the course schedule indicates 50 or more students will be present in a building at any given time.
Sent on behalf of the Academic Technology & Learning Committee and the Division of Academic Affairs
COVID-19 case rates reported on campus can be viewed on the COVID-19 website. This information is updated weekly.
Face Coverings Update
Based on recommendations from the campus Infectious Disease Response Team, input from the COVID-19 Campus Consultation Team and our campus and county community transmission levels, effective immediately Stan State will:
- No longer require wearing face coverings while outdoors;
- No longer require outdoor physical distancing; and
- Continue to require everyone to wear face coverings when indoors. Face coverings are available through the COVID-19 Supply Store.
Three-ply surgical masks or higher-level respirators, such as N95s, KN95s or KF94s are still required to be worn inside campus buildings.
Warrior Grill Opening
As of today, the Warrior Grill located in the University Student Center will be open 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Student Health Center Update
The Student Health Center renovation will be completed earlier than expected. The center will reopen Monday, March 14, instead of April 1.
View all recent Campus Communications related to spring 2022.
Stanislaus State continues to require masks in indoor settings. Recent changes in our counties’ masking requirements and for our K-12 schools do not alter our COVID-19 protocols.
New Announcements
There have been reports of individuals presenting altered screenshots of green clearance screens in order to access campus buildings and classrooms. In an effort to address this issue, the green clearance screen has been updated to incorporate a live, ticking clock on the display. Please be sure to look for this new feature as you check screens.
COVID-19 case rates reported on campus can be viewed on the COVID-19 website. This information is updated weekly.
COVID-19 Booster Requirement Deadline
All Stan State faculty, staff and students are required to upload proof of receiving a vaccine booster shot or request a medical or religious exemption into the myStanState PeopleSoft Self-Service module by today, Feb. 28.
Represented employees will not be subject to the booster requirement until the CSU concludes its meet-and-confer process with its labor unions.
Face Coverings Required
Three-ply surgical masks or higher-level respirators, such as N95s, KN95s or KF94s are required to be worn inside campus buildings.
New Announcements
In the event of a technology issue, a student may present a printed letter signed by Warriors Take Care Team member Missy Lebray in order to show that they are cleared to be on campus. While this is a very infrequent occurrence, we ask that faculty please honor these letters in lieu of a green screen. Please contact Missy Lebray at mlebray@csustan.edu or wtc@csustan.edu with questions.
Important Reminder About Social Distancing in Classrooms:
Please do not move classroom furniture from its original placement.
If it is essential to rearrange furniture for your class, 3 feet of distance between students must be maintained. If moved, classroom furniture must be returned to its original placement before you leave.
COVID-19 case rates reported on campus can be viewed on the COVID-19 website. This information is updated weekly.
COVID-19 Booster Requirement
All Stan State faculty, staff and students will be required to upload proof of receiving a vaccine booster shot or request a medical or religious exemption into the myStanState PeopleSoft Self-Service module by Feb. 28, 2022.
Face Coverings Required
Three-ply surgical masks or higher-level respirators, such as N95s, KN95s or KF94s are required to be worn inside campus buildings.
Student Health Center
The Student Health Center is undergoing renovations and the building closure is anticipated to continue through April 1. To minimize the impact on students, the Student Health Center is offering the following services:
- Telehealth appointments
- Prescription refills
- An after-hours nurse advice line.
Telehealth visits are available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and an advice nurse is available after hours and on weekends. Students needing in-person care such as physicals, immunizations and lab services should contact the Student Health Center to schedule an appointment with a provider who will work with them to ensure access to care.
COVID-19 case rates reported on campus can be viewed on the COVID-19 website. This information is updated weekly.
Face Coverings Still Required
Three-ply surgical masks or higher-level respirators, such as N95s, KN95s or KF94s will still be required inside campus buildings even after the state mask mandate expires on Feb. 15.
Reminder: On-Campus COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
A free COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held on campus in Turlock:
Friday, Feb. 18, 2022
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Stanislaus State, MSR 130
- The clinic is open to Stan State students, faculty and staff only
- Please bring your Warrior ID or your Warrior ID number
- Pfizer Vaccine (1st dose, 2nd dose and booster for ages 12+)
- Moderna Vaccine (1st dose, 2nd dose and booster for ages 18+)
- Appointments are required
As you return to on-campus instruction, classes and work environments, the COVID-19 Cares Team would like to remind you of a few things...
New Announcements
- View the Faculty Guide for Returning to In-Person Instruction.
- The COVID Grading Option of Cr/NC has been extended. Please review the approved Temporary Modification to University Grading Policies as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Classes that are historically "letter grade only" may be changed to Cr/NC. Student may count Cr toward their degree in upper division major courses.
- A free COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held at the Turlock campus on Friday, February 18 from 10am-2pm in MSR 130. Appointments are required. View the full announcement.
Campus vaccination rates as of Wednesday, Feb. 2:
|
% Vaccination Received |
% Medical Exemption |
% Religious Exemption | Not Coming to Campus | % Not Reported | |
| MPP | 95.1 | 0.00 | 3.9 | 0.00 | 1.0 |
| Faculty | 88.6 | 0.1 | 1.5 | 5.3 | 4.5 |
| Staff | 78.1 | 0.5 | 11.4 | 0.9 | 9.2 |
| Student Employees | 78.4 | 1.3 | 5.0 | 10.9 | 4.3 |
| All Students** | 78.8 | 1.4 | 5.4 | 9.3 | 5.1 |
* Includes state-supported courses (self-supported face-to-face courses are offered) Includes instruction modes hybrid in person/online, in person, television broadcast, and television receiving)
** All students includes F2F and student employees. Student employees are represented in both enrolled students and all student categories.
COVID-19 case rates reported on campus can be viewed on the COVID-19 website. This information is updated weekly.
In-person operations and instruction begin Monday, Feb. 14. Read the campus communication to learn what you need to know.
As we prepare to return to campus, we want to encourage your academic and personal success! Here are helpful tips and resources to ensure a successful spring semester.
New Announcements
Stanislaus State Covid Response Specialists utilize guidance from local county Public Health, The California Department of Public Health, and CDC guidance to mitigate exposures. View the current exposure mitigation guidelines to review what steps to take if you've been exposed, if you've tested positive and more.
Campus vaccination rates as of Wednesday, Jan. 26:
| % Vaccination Received | % Medical Exemption | % Religious Exemption | Not Coming to Campus | % Not Reported | |
| MPP | 95.1 | 0.00 | 3.9 | 0.00 | 1.0 |
| Faculty | 92.5 | 0.1 | 1.5 | 5.7 | 0.3 |
| Staff | 78.3 | 0.3 | 11.4 | 0.9 | 9.0 |
| Student Employees | 77.9 | 1.3 | 4.7 | 11.6 | 4.5 |
| All Students** | 77.1 | 1.3 | 4.9 | 10.0 | 6.7 |
* Includes state-supported courses (self-supported face-to-face courses are offered) Includes instruction modes hybrid in person/online, in person, television broadcast, and television receiving)
** All students includes F2F and student employees. Student employees are represented in both enrolled students and all student categories.
COVID-19 case rates reported on campus can be viewed on the COVID-19 website. This information is updated weekly.
Spring Semester Reminders
Classes begin virtually for two weeks, as we welcome Warriors to the start of the spring semester. Instruction will transition to in-person on Monday, Feb. 14. Campus services are open and available. Please remember to complete the daily self-screening form if coming to campus.
On-Campus COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
A free COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held on campus in Turlock:
Friday, Feb. 18, 2022
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Stanislaus State, MSR 130
- The clinic is open to Stan State students, faculty and staff only
- Please bring your Warrior ID or your Warrior ID number
- Pfizer Vaccine (1st dose, 2nd dose and booster for ages 12+)
- Moderna Vaccine (1st dose, 2nd dose and booster for ages 18+)
- Appointments are required
Upgrade Your Mask
Three-ply surgical masks or higher-level respirators, such as N95s, KN95s or KF94s now required.
Dispensers at building entrances and in classrooms will be replenished with the appropriate surgical three-ply medical grade masks prior to Feb. 14.
New Announcements
Provost Ogle welcomes the division back for the spring 22 semester. View the complete message.
Reminder: View the online Student Service Directory available to help students identify hours of operation and available modalities of student services.
Stanislaus State will require students accessing University facilities or programs to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot, when eligible, in order to be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccine, and in compliance with the CSU's COVID-19 vaccination policy.
Winter 2022 Messages
Campus vaccination rates as of Wednesday, Jan. 12:
| % Vaccination Received | % Medical Exemption | % Religious Exemption | Not Coming to Campus | % Not Reported | |
| MPP | 93.2 | 0.00 | 3.9 | 0.00 | 2.9 |
| Faculty | 92.4 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 5.7 | 0.3 |
| Staff | 78.4 | 0.2 | 11.6 | 0.7 | 9.1 |
| Student Employees | 77.4 | 1.3 | 4.5 | 11.9 | 4.9 |
| All Students** | 79.9 | 1.3 | 4.8 | 10.8 | 3.1 |
* Includes state-supported courses (self-supported face-to-face courses are offered) Includes instruction modes hybrid in person/online, in person, television broadcast, and television receiving) ** All students includes F2F and student employees. Student employees are represented in both enrolled students and all student categories.
COVID-19 case rates reported on campus can be viewed on the COVID-19 website. This information is updated weekly.
In-person instruction and campus repopulation will resume on Monday, Feb. 14.
Classes will start as scheduled on Jan. 28. Students should check their emails for messages from their instructors with details about the delivery of instruction as the semester begins.
- Read the full message to the campus community.
- Read additional information from Academic Affairs.
In-person instruction and campus repopulation will resume on Monday, Feb. 14.
Classes will start as scheduled on Jan. 28. Students should check their emails for messages from their instructors with details about the delivery of instruction as the semester begins. Additional communications with details from Academic Affairs to faculty are forthcoming.
The CSU has announced it will require faculty, staff and students who are accessing university facilities or programs to receive a vaccine booster shot, when eligible, in order to be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccine, and in compliance with the CSU's COVID-19 vaccination policy.
Spring semester instruction will begin as scheduled on Friday, Jan. 28. Please note the availability of the following on-campus services for January:
In response to the expected trajectory of COVID-19 cases in our region due to the Omicron variant, and out of an abundance of caution for our campus community’s health and peace of mind, campus leadership has decided to delay the return to work on campus until Monday, Jan. 31.
Today, the CSU announced it will require a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for all faculty, staff and students for spring 2022.
All faculty, staff and students will be required to upload proof of receiving a vaccine booster shot or request a medical or religious exemption into the PeopleSoft Self-Service module by Feb. 28, 2022.
As you prepare to spend time with friends and loved ones this holiday season, it’s important that you continue to remain vigilant of COVID-19 regulations and new variants.
Fall 2021 Messages
New Announcements
- The Technology Support Desk will be closed Dec. 24 - Jan. 3 (reopening Jan. 4).
- The OIT voicemail and OIT Client Portal will remain available to submit a ticket. You will be assisted as soon as possible in the new year.
- For urgent requests, such as large system outages or service interruptions to online resources, you may use the voicemail system at (209) 667-3687 to report the outage. Use the prompts for emergency reports.
- Over the past few weeks, there has been a rare, increased frequency in power outages. Read the message from Facilities Services about recent power outages on campus.
Campus vaccination rates as of Friday, Dec. 10:
| % Vaccination Received | % Medical Exemption | % Religious Exemption | Not Coming to Campus | % Not Reported | |
| MPP | 94.23 | 0.00 | 2.88 | 0.00 | 2.88 |
| Faculty | 91.98 | 0.13 | 1.45 | 6.04 | 0.39 |
| Staff | 77.66 | 0.34 | 11.17 | 0.69 | 10.14 |
| Student Employees | 75.94 | 0.39 | 3.94 | 1.38 | 18.34 |
| All Students** | 76.3 | 1.2 | 3.9 | 13.2 | 5.4 |
* Includes state-supported courses (self-supported face-to-face courses are offered) Includes instruction modes hybrid in person/online, in person, television broadcast, and television receiving)
** All students includes F2F and student employees. Student employees are represented in both enrolled students and all student categories.
COVID-19 case rates reported on campus can be viewed on the COVID-19 website. This information is updated weekly.
- Temporary telecommuting agreements for staff expire Dec. 31, 2021. Starting Jan. 4, 2022, vice presidents will implement a telecommute program for eligible employees in accordance with the campus telecommuting policy. Contact your supervisor with questions.
New Announcements
- Finals Week is Dec. 13-17. View the finals schedule online.
- The deadline for students to choose their grading option is Dec. 12 at 5 p.m. For more information, visit the Grading Option or Withdrawal webpage.
- The last Academic Affairs drop-in sessions of 2021 are scheduled for Dec. 9 from 3pm-4 p.m. and Dec. 14 from 4-5 p.m.
Campus vaccination rates as of Friday, Dec. 3:
| % Vaccination Received | % Medical Exemption | % Religious Exemption | Not Coming to Campus | % Not Reported | |
| MPP | 95.10 | 0.00 | 2.94 | 0.00 | 1.96 |
| Faculty | 91.84 | 0.13 | 1.45 | 6.32 | 0.26 |
| Staff | 76.99 | 0.35 | 11.07 | 0.69 | 10.90 |
| Student Employees | 75.94 | 0.40 | 3.98 | 1.39 | 18.29 |
| All Students** | 75.9 | 1.2 | 3.9 | 13.3 | 5.7 |
* Includes state-supported courses (self-supported face-to-face courses are offered) Includes instruction modes hybrid in person/online, in person, television broadcast, and television receiving)
** All students includes F2F and student employees. Student employees are represented in both enrolled students and all student categories.
COVID-19 case rates reported on campus can be viewed on the COVID-19 website. This information is updated weekly.
- Read President Junn’s message about preparing for spring 2022.
- Temporary telecommuting agreements for staff expire Dec. 31, 2021. Starting Jan. 4, 2022, vice presidents will implement a telecommute program for eligible employees in accordance with the campus telecommuting policy. Contact your supervisor with questions.
- Read Provost Ogle’s message to faculty with reminders about classroom health and safety.
View all recent Campus Communications related to fall 2021 and the Dec. 2 Pandemic Planning Committee Meeting notes.
New Announcements
- Temporary telecommuting agreements for staff expire on 12/31/2021. Starting January 4, 2022, vice presidents will implement a telecommute program for eligible employees in accordance with the campus telecommuting policy. Contact your supervisor with question.
- Provost Ogle shared classroom health and safety reminders. View the message to faculty.
- President Junn sent a message about preparing for Spring 2022. View the campus message.
As the end of the fall semester draws near, I want to thank each of you for your enduring commitment to health and safety as we continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Your collective efforts to get vaccinated, adhere to weekly testing, wear face coverings inside all campus buildings, complete daily self-screenings and maintain 3 feet of physical distance have allowed us to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus on campus. Thanks to the high vaccination rate among our campus community with more than 75.8 percent fully vaccinated, we have been able to continue in-person learning and welcome many to campus.
Campus vaccination rates as of Wednesday, Nov. 24:
| % Vaccination Received | % Medical Exemption | % Religious Exemption | Not Coming to Campus | % Not Reported | |
| MPP | 93.27 | 0.96 | 2.88 | 0.00 | 2.88 |
| Faculty | 91.59 | 0.13 | 1.45 | 6.44 | 0.39 |
| Staff | 75.65 | 0.52 | 10.88 | 0.69 | 12.26 |
| Student Employees | 73.37 | 0.41 | 4.07 | 1.42 | 20.73 |
| All Students** | 75.4 | 1.2 | 3.8 | 13.2 | 6.3 |
* Includes state-supported courses (self-supported face-to-face courses are offered) Includes instruction modes hybrid in person/online, in person, television broadcast, and television receiving)
** All students includes F2F and student employees. Student employees are represented in both enrolled students and all student categories.
COVID-19 case rates reported on campus can be viewed on the COVID-19 website. This information is updated weekly.
- President Junn shared a COVID-19 progress report with the campus community. View the progress report online.
- New protocols for on-campus events have been published. View them online.
- New protocols for off-campus visitors to the University Library have been established. View them online.
Campus vaccination rates as of Friday, Nov. 19:
| % Vaccination Received | % Medical Exemption | % Religious Exemption | Not Coming to Campus | % Not Reported | |
| MPP | 96.25 | 1.25 | 2.50 | 0.00 | 0.001 |
| Faculty | 96.69 | 0.00 | 2.21 | 0.55 | 0.55 |
| Staff | 86.14 | 0.50 | 10..51 | 0.00 | 3.22 |
| Student Employees | 74.12 | 0.00 | 5.29 | 0.00 | 20.59 |
| All Students** | 75.0 | 1.30 | 3.80 | 13.1 | 6.90 |
* Includes state-supported courses (self-supported face-to-face courses are offered) Includes instruction modes hybrid in person/online, in person, television broadcast, and television receiving)
** All students includes F2F and student employees. Student employees are represented in both enrolled students and all student categories.
COVID-19 case rates reported on campus can be viewed on the COVID-19 website. This information is updated weekly.
- While the Stanislaus County Health Services Agency (HSA) has rescinded the Public Health Order requiring face coverings indoors, please be advised that face coverings will continue to be required for everyone while indoors at Stanislaus State facilities. View the full campus message.
- Eligible students were notified that Stanislaus State has opted to use Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds (HEERF) to eliminate unpaid tuition and fees that students incurred between March 13, 2020 and July 14, 2021 for terms fall 2020 through spring 2021. View the communication to eligible students.
- The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is experiencing delays in receiving ordered equipment due to ongoing supply chain issues. Read how this might impact faculty, staff and students.
As departments and committees begin to consider event planning, please be advised of the following...
As you prepare to spend the fall break with friends and loved ones, it’s important that we continue to keep our guard up against COVID-19. Before you travel, consider the following safety precautions...
New Announcements
- The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is experiencing delays in receiving ordered equipment due to ongoing supply chain issues. Read how this might impact faculty, staff and students.
- View the online Student Service Directory available to help students identify hours of operation and available modalities of student services.
The COVID-19 Clearance Widget launched Monday, Nov. 8 as an additional tool to help managers monitor compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols. This tool assists with tracking the daily screenings of your direct reports and staff who report to a non-MPP supervisor.
While the Stanislaus County Health Services Agency (HSA) has rescinded the Public Health Order requiring face coverings indoors, please be advised that face coverings will continue to be required for everyone while indoors at Stanislaus State facilities.
Campus vaccination rates as of Friday, Nov. 12:
| % Vaccination Received | % Medical Exemption | % Religious Exemption | Not Coming to Campus | % Not Reported | |
| MPP | 93.14 | 0.98 | 2.94 | 0.00 | 2.94 |
| Faculty | 91.72 | 0.13 | 1.45 | 6.44 | 0.26 |
| Staff | 74.26 | 0.53 | 10.33 | 0.88 | 14.01 |
| Student Employees | 68.59 | 0.43 | 4.27 | 1.50 | 25.21 |
| All Students** | 73.6 | 1.30 | 3.60 | 12.5 | 9.00 |
| F2F Enrolled Students* | 87.7 | 1.70 | 4.80 | 3.40 | 2.40 |
* Includes state-supported courses (self-supported face-to-face courses are offered) Includes instruction modes hybrid in person/online, in person, television broadcast, and television receiving)
** All students includes F2F and student employees. Student employees are represented in both enrolled students and all student categories.
COVID-19 case rates reported on campus can be viewed on the COVID-19 website. This information is updated weekly.
- Students were provided information on Nov. 8 about the spring 2022 schedule as they begin to register for classes.
- The COVID Clearance Widget is now available. This is an additional tool to help faculty monitor student compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols.
- Class of 2022 commencement ceremonies are tentatively scheduled for May 26 and 27, 2022. Ceremonies will be held in accordance with COVID-19 guidance. Visit the commencement webpage for more information.
New Announcements
- Students were provided information about the spring 2022 schedule as they begin to register for classes. View the message to students.
- An Academic Affairs staff open forum is scheduled for today, Nov. 10 at 2:00pm. Join the meeting via zoom.
- An Academic Affairs faculty open forum is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 29 at 10:30am. Join the meeting via zoom.
Starting today, when you register for spring 2022 courses, you will find more in-person classes and fewer online options than were offered this fall (see Class Schedule). An estimated 41% of classes were held with a face-to-face component this fall, while the rest were held fully online. This spring, about 72% of courses offered will be in-person or in a hybrid format. This means students may not be able to enroll in a fully online course schedule in the spring. After Nov. 8, course modalities are not expected to change as published in the Class Schedule.
Campus vaccination rates as of Friday, Nov. 5:
| % Vaccination Received | % Medical Exemption | % Religious Exemption | Not Coming to Campus | % Not Reported | |
| MPP | 93.14 | 0.98 | 2.94 | 0.00 | 2.94 |
| Faculty | 90.38 | 0.00 | 3.72 | 1.06 | 1.60 |
| Staff | 73.90 | 0.48 | 9.90 | 0.00 | 3.62 |
| Student Employees | 63.68 | 0.00 | 2.24 | 0.00 | 20.15 |
| All Students** | 69.90 | 1.40 | 3.50 | 10.9 | 14.4 |
| F2F Enrolled Students* | 86.90 | 1.80 | 4.80 | 3.20 | 3.30 |
* Includes state-supported courses (self-supported face-to-face courses are offered) Includes instruction modes hybrid in person/online, in person, television broadcast, and television receiving)
** All students includes F2F and student employees. Student employees are represented in both enrolled students and all student categories.
COVID-19 Dashboard
The new Stan State COVID-19 Dashboard is live. The dashboard combines data from the Stanislaus and San Joaquin County Public Health Departments along with Stan State information about vaccinations, exemptions and cases for students, staff and faculty. View the dashboard.
COVID-19 case rates reported on campus can be viewed on the COVID-19 website. This information is updated weekly.
Faculty & Staff: Updated Daily Self-Screening Form
- The Daily Self-Screening process for faculty, staff and student employees has been updated to utilize Power Apps, a component of our Microsoft Office 365 environment. The new Daily Self-Screening Form is active now.
- This form integrates with the steps that must be completed prior to coming to campus, including vaccination self-certification and weekly testing, if applicable.
- Starting today, the COVID Clearance Widget is available to faculty. This is an additional tool to help faculty monitor student compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols.
- First-pass registration begins Monday, Nov. 8. View the spring 2022 registration and payment dates and deadlines.
View all recent Campus Communications related to fall 2021 and the Nov. 4 Pandemic Planning Committee Meeting notes.
Fridays for Fall Canceled
The Fridays for Fall meeting is canceled for Nov. 5, 12 and 26. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to Julie Johnson, Sr. AVP for HR/EO Compliance at 209-667-3006 or email Julie.
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New Announcements
The COVID Clearance Widget will be available to faculty starting Monday, Nov. 8. This is an additional tool to help faculty monitor student compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols. View the message to faculty.
An additional tool to help faculty monitor student compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols will launch on Monday, Nov. 8. This is an optional tool that may be helpful to you as you navigate management of your face-to-face classes going forward.
The COVID Clearance Widget will exist on the myStanState Employee Portal and will have unique functionality based on the type of user logged into the portal. There are two important features of the widget that are relevant to faculty.
Campus vaccination rates as of Friday, Oct. 29:
| % Vaccination Received | % Medical Exemption | % Religious Exemption | Not Coming to Campus | % Not Reported | |
| MPP | 93.20 | 0.97 | 2.91 | 0.00 | 2.91 |
| Faculty | 85.08 | 0.00 | 1.43 | 4.93 | 8.56 |
| Staff | 72.36 | 0.70 | 10.21 | 1.06 | 15.67 |
| Student Employees | 80.00 | 0.87 | 3.48 | 0.00 | 15.65 |
| All Students** | 67.90 | 1.50 | 3.30 | 9.80 | 17.6 |
| F2F Enrolled Students* | 96.10 | 2.30 | 4.80 | 3.10 | 3.90 |
* Includes state-supported courses (self-supported face-to-face courses are offered) Includes instruction modes hybrid in person/online, in person, television broadcast, and television receiving)
** All students includes F2F and student employees. Student employees are represented in both enrolled students and all student categories.
COVID-19 case rates reported on campus can be viewed on the COVID-19 website. This information is updated weekly.
Faculty & Staff: Updated Daily Self-Screening Form
- The Daily Self-Screening process for faculty, staff and student employees has been updated to utilize Power Apps, a component of our Microsoft Office 365 environment. The new Daily Self-Screening Form is active now.
- Starting today, this form also integrates with the steps that must be completed prior to coming to campus, including vaccination self-certification and weekly testing, if applicable.
Academic Affairs: What You Need to Know
New Announcements
- The last Academic Affairs drop-in session with Provost Ogle is scheduled for tomorrow, Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. Join the meeting via Zoom.
- Textbook orders must be placed prior to Nov. 8, 2021, in compliance with the Higher Education Opportunities Act. Due to supply chain issues, publisher delays are anticipated. The bookstore manager is asking that faculty place orders as soon as possible. Read the message from the bookstore manager.
- Class of 2022 commencement ceremonies are tentatively scheduled for May 26 and 27, 2022. Ceremonies will be held in accordance with COVID-19 guidance. Visit the commencement webpage for more information.
Campus vaccination rates as of Friday, Oct. 22:
| % Vaccination Received | % Medical Exemption | % Religious Exemption | Not Coming to Campus | % Not Reported | |
| MPP | 93.20 | 0.97 | 2.91 | 0.00 | 2.91 |
| Faculty | 77.69 | 0.00 | 1.43 | 3.50 | 17.38 |
| Staff | 69.65 | 0.35 | 9.65 | 1.05 | 19.30 |
| Student Employees | 63.38 | 0.70 | 3.99 | 1.05 | 30.52 |
| All Students** | 65.30 | 1.70 | 3.20 | 8.70 | 21.00 |
| F2F Enrolled Students* | 84.70 | 2.90 | 4.70 | 3.00 | 4.70 |
* Includes state-supported courses (self-supported face-to-face courses are offered) Includes instruction modes hybrid in person/online, in person, television broadcast, and television receiving)
** All students includes F2F and student employees. Student employees are represented in both enrolled students and all student categories.
COVID-19 case rates reported on campus can be viewed on the COVID-19 website. This information is updated weekly.
Faculty & Staff: Updated Daily Self-Screening Form
- The Daily Self-Screening process for faculty, staff and student employees has been updated to utilize Power Apps, a component of our Microsoft Office 365 environment. The new Daily Self-Screening Form is active now.
- Starting Nov. 1, this form will also integrate with the steps that must be completed prior to coming to campus, including vaccination self-certification and weekly testing, if applicable.
Spring 2022 Registration Holds for Non-Compliance with Vaccine Requirements
- Registration holds will be placed on accounts for students who have not yet started the vaccine self-certification process or who are missing documentation.
- Email notifications will be issued to these students on Oct. 22, Nov. 1 and Nov. 5.
- Hold release is automated to occur within 2 hours of documentation submission. Holds can also be manually removed.
- For questions, contact the Warriors Take Care Team.
Software Resources
- Students were emailed a reminder of licensed software packages available through full site licenses and/or reduced pricing, including Office 365, Adobe Creative Cloud and many others. View the full list of software packages available in physical and virtual computer labs.
View all recent Campus Communications related to fall 2021 and the Oct. 21 Pandemic Planning Committee Meeting notes.
The Daily Self-Screening process for faculty, staff and student employees has been updated to utilize Power Apps, a component of our Microsoft Office 365 environment. The new Daily Self-Screening Form is active now.
Starting Nov. 1, this form will also integrate with the steps that must be completed prior to coming to campus, including vaccination self-certification and weekly testing, if applicable.
Academic Affairs: What You Need to Know
- The spring 2022 schedule is now live.
- Registration holds will be placed on accounts for students who have not yet started the vaccine self-certification process or who are missing documentation.
We hope this message finds you well! As more faculty, staff and students returned to campus as of Oct. 1, we want to remind you of the health and safety precautions we have taken to safeguard our campus community members.
Campus vaccination rates as of Friday, Oct. 15:
| % Vaccination Received | % Medical Exemption | % Religious Exemption | Not Coming to Campus | % Not Reported | |
| MPP | 93.20 | 0.97 | 2.91 | 0.00 | 2.91 |
| Faculty | 67.36 | 0.00 | 1.04 | 1.94 | 29.66 |
| Staff | 68.83 | 1.05 | 9.63 | 1.05 | 19.96 |
| Student Employees | 58.81 | 0.53 | 4.05 | 1.67 | 35.00 |
| All Students** | 64.50 | 1.90 | 3.10 | 8.50 | 21.90 |
| F2F Enrolled Students* | 84.00 | 3.20 | 4.60 | 3.10 | 5.10 |
* Includes state-supported courses (self-supported face-to-face courses are offered) Includes instruction modes hybrid in person/online, in person, television broadcast, and television receiving)
** All students includes F2F and student employees. Student employees are represented in both enrolled students and all student categories.
- COVID-19 case rates reported on campus can be viewed on the COVID-19 website. This information is updated weekly.
Updates & Progress on Tracking Compliance for Safety Procedures
- The faculty and staff daily screening form is being enhanced to allow individuals to upload weekly COVID-19 testing. OIT is reviewing with campus constituents and receiving feedback.
View all recent Campus Communications related to fall 2021 updates and the Oct. 14 Pandemic Planning Committee Meeting notes.
Academic Affairs: What You Need to Know
Students have been notified that registration appointment times for spring 2022 are now available in the myStanState Student Center. View the message to students.
- As of Friday, Oct. 8:
- 92.23% of MPPs self-certified vaccination
- 66.67% of Faculty self-certified vaccination
- 68.13% of staff self-certified vaccination
- 94.3% of students enrolled in face-to-face classes self-certified vaccination
- 3.3% (171) medical exemption requests
- 4.5% (236) religious exemption requests
- By agreement with the CSU, CSUEU and CFA members are required to certify and document full vaccination status no later than Oct. 27, 2021. To locate a vaccine near you, visit myturn.ca.gov.
- Information on completing the verification or exemption module is available on the COVID-19 Vaccination website.
- Face coverings are required, regardless of vaccination status, inside campus buildings. This requirement applies to all businesses in Stanislaus County, ordered by Stanislaus County Health Services Agency.
- Everyone must submit the required daily screening form before traveling to campus.
Library Update
- The Library is currently open to faculty, staff and students only
- Student ambassadors are checking student daily screening status.
- Faculty and staff are asked to show your Warrior ID card
- COVID-19 testing is available at Lot 11 every day, Monday-Friday. Walk-up testing is available at the Pergola for students, faculty and staff only on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Please be aware of the protocols for campus events for the remainder of the fall semester.
View all recent Campus Communications related to fall 2021 updates and the Oct. 7 Pandemic Planning Committee Meeting notes.
Your registration appointment times for Pass 1 and Pass 2 are listed in your myStanState Student Center. Please log in to myStanState to also view clearances that are required before you will be eligible to register; any hold(s) noted must be cleared by the University department indicated. In an effort to reduce obstacles to registration, many departments are not placing advising holds for the spring 2022 registration period. If a hold is placed by your department, seek an advising appointment by emailing your faculty advisor or following instructions from your department. To view your appointments and holds, go to your myStanState Student Center.
- Repopulation of campus commenced on Friday, Oct. 1
- Administrators, student employees and unrepresented staff were required to have certified and documented full vaccination or exemption status by Sept. 30, 2021.
- CSUEU, CFA, SUPA and APC members had to certify and document full vaccination or exemption status or begin testing once a week starting Oct. 1, 2021.
- By agreement with the CSU, CSUEU and CFA members are required to certify and document full vaccination status no later than Oct. 27, 2021. In order to be in compliance by the vaccination deadline, all represented employees must have received their first dose of the vaccine no later than Sept. 29. (Individuals are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after completing the second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) or two weeks after receiving a single dose of a one-dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson/Janssen). To locate a vaccine near you, visit myturn.ca.gov.
- Information on completing the verification or exemption module is available on the COVID-19 Vaccination website.
- Face coverings are required, regardless of vaccination status, inside campus buildings. This requirement applies to all businesses in Stanislaus County, ordered by Stanislaus County Health Services Agency.
- Everyone must submit the required daily screening form before traveling to campus.
- As of Monday, Oct. 4:
- 91.6% of students in face-to-face classes have self-certified their vaccination status
- 75% of students self-certified their vaccination status
- 74% of faculty/staff have self-certified their vaccination status
- Percentage of students who’ve requested exemptions from the vaccination requirement:
- 1.9% (205) medical exemption requests
- 3% (319) religious exemption requests
- 52% of students are enrolled in at least one in-person class for the fall 2021 semester
COVID-19 testing is available at Lot 11 every day, Monday-Friday. Walk-up testing is available at the Pergola for students, faculty and staff only on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Please be aware of the protocols for campus events for the remainder of the fall semester.
View all recent Campus Communications related to fall 2021 updates and the Sept. 30 Pandemic Planning Committee Meeting notes.
Human Resources will hold open office hours on Monday, Oct. 4 from 1-2 p.m.
Campus repopulation starts today, Oct. 1! We will transition courses, as listed by the class schedule, to in-person instruction on campus. There may be some exceptions to the class schedule as listed.
The Daily Self-Screening process has been updated to integrate with the steps that must be completed prior to coming to campus, including vaccination certification and weekly testing, if applicable.
Dear students, faculty, staff, administrators and community members, Campus repopulation will resume Oct. 1.
Stanislaus State is on track to repopulate on Oct. 1, 2021. On this date, the University will transition courses, as listed by the class schedule, to in-person instruction on campus.
As Oct. 1 approaches, I want to share important updates and reinforce previous communications regarding the daily self-screening protocol, safety measures and dealing with absences for those who are currently teaching face-to-face and for those transitioning to face-to-face on Oct 1.
The original fall 2021 schedule and repopulation plan will commence on Oct. 1, 2021.
COVID-19 Vaccination and Exemption Information
- Administrators, student assistants and unrepresented staff are required to certify and document full vaccination or exemption status in the myStanState portal no later than Sept. 30, 2021.
- CSUEU, CFA, SUPA and APC members may certify and document full vaccination or exemption status or begin testing once a week if they are coming to campus starting Oct. 1, 2021.
- By agreement with the CSU, CSUEU and CFA are required to certify and document full vaccination or exemption status in the myStanState portal no later than Oct. 27, 2021.
- Information on completing the verification or exemption module is available on the COVID-19 Vaccination website.
COVID-19 Testing
- COVID-19 testing at Lot 11 is closed today and Tuesday, Sept. 28. Walk-up testing is available at the Pergola for students, faculty and staff only on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Walk-up testing will continue at Lot 11 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Steps for Coming to Campus
- All must submit the required daily screening form before traveling to campus.
- Face coverings are required, regardless of vaccination status, inside campus buildings. This requirement applies to all businesses in Stanislaus County, ordered by Stanislaus County Health Services Agency.
- Maintain 3 feet of physical distance.
All administrators and staff currently working remotely are expected to transition to a hybrid schedule effective Oct. 1. Hybrid schedules involve working on campus two to three days per week. Schedules may vary by unit. Please direct questions about the impact of the repopulation restart on your weekly hybrid schedule to your supervisor.
- The original fall 2021 schedule and repopulation plan will commence on Oct. 1, 2021.
- Administrators, student assistants and unrepresented staff are required to certify and document full vaccination or exemption status in the myStanState portal no later than Sept. 30, 2021.
- CSUEU, CFA, SUPA and APC members may certify and document full vaccination or exemption status or begin testing once a week if they are coming to campus starting Oct. 1, 2021.
- By agreement with the CSU, CSUEU and CFA are required to certify and document full vaccination or exemption status in the myStanState portal no later than Oct. 27, 2021.
- Information on completing the verification or exemption module is available on the COVID-19 Vaccination website.
- Face coverings are required, regardless of vaccination status, inside campus buildings. This requirement applies to all businesses in Stanislaus County, ordered by Stanislaus County Health Services Agency.
- All must submit the required daily screening form before traveling to campus.
Our decision to delay the commencement of most of our face-to-face teaching and pause our repopulation was a strong decision and has had an overall positive impact even though it created as many questions as it did answers. The purpose of this email is to share with you as much information as I can now.
- All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to certify and document full vaccination in the myStanState portal no later than Sept. 30, 2021.
- To meet the Sept. 30th vaccination requirement, individuals should have received at least the first dose of a two-dose series. Information on completing the verification or exemption module for students or employees is available on the COVID-19 Vaccination website.
- All staff should work with their supervisors to determine their work arrangements between now and Oct. 1. Most offices have reverted to online work. Depending on the office's needs, some staff may work on campus.
- Face coverings are required, regardless of vaccination status, when entering campus buildings. This requirement applies to all businesses in Stanislaus County, ordered by Stanislaus County Public Health.
- Remember to submit the required daily screening form before traveling to campus.
The next Fridays for Fall meeting is Sept. 17.
- All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to certify and document full vaccination in the myStanState portal no later than Sept. 30, 2021. Information on completing the verification or exemption module for students or employees is available on the COVID-19 Vaccination website.
- All staff should work with their supervisors to determine their work arrangements between now and Oct. 1. Most offices have reverted to online work. Depending on the office needs, some staff may work on campus.
- Face coverings are required, regardless of vaccination status, when entering campus buildings. This requirement applies to all businesses in Stanislaus County, ordered by Stanislaus County Public Health. It took effect on Saturday, Sept. 4.
- Remember to submit the required daily screening form before traveling to campus.
Fridays for Fall is canceled this Friday, Sept. 10. The weekly meetings will resume Sept. 17.
Warriors, please be advised: Stanislaus County Public Health Requires Face Coverings Indoors
Stanislaus State is offering N95 respirators to all employees for COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status, to use voluntarily when working on campus.
Fall 2021 Updates
- All faculty, staff, and students are reminded to certify and document full vaccination in the myStanState portal no later than Sept. 30, 2021. You can view the guide to completing the verification or exemption module.
- All staff should work with their supervisors to determine their work arrangements between now and Oct. 1. Most offices have reverted to online work. Depending on the office needs, some staff may work on campus.
- Face coverings are required, regardless of vaccination status, when entering campus buildings.
- Remember to submit the required daily screening form before traveling to campus.
Academic Affairs Drop-In Q&A Sessions
Here are the upcoming dates and times for the Office of Academic Affairs weekly drop-in Q&A series. The Academic Affairs team will be available to answer questions and address concerns.
- 3-4 p.m. Sept. 2, 2021
- 9-10 a.m. Sept. 10, 2021
- 2-3 p.m. Sept. 16, 2021
- Noon-1 p.m. Sept. 21, 2021
- 8:30-9:30 a.m. Sept. 27, 2021
- 4-5 p.m. Oct. 4, 2021
- 11 a.m. to noon Oct. 12, 2021
- 3:30-4:30 p.m. Oct. 20, 2021
- 10-11 a.m. Oct. 29, 2021
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- All faculty, staff, and students are reminded to certify and document full vaccination in the myStanState portal no later than Sept. 30, 2021. You can locate the guide to completing the verification or exemption module here.
- All staff should work with their supervisors to determine their work arrangements between now and Oct. 1. Most offices have reverted to online work. Depending on the office needs, some staff may work on campus.
- Face coverings are required, regardless of vaccination status, when entering campus buildings.
- Remember to submit the required daily screening form before travelling to campus.
As fall semester is rapidly approaching, students who requested a medical or religious exemption should be planning to start their weekly COVID-19 testing in order to have their testing documentation before the first day they plan to be on campus.
Fall 2021 Updates
In-person Instruction and Campus Repopulation Delayed Until Oct. 1
- ALL instruction will start on Aug. 23. However, courses that were planned for face-to-face or hybrid instruction will begin in virtual formats and will transition to in-person on-campus instruction on Oct.1.
- Employees working on campus will be contacted by their supervisor if the effects of this delay of repopulation impact their current on-campus schedule.
To facilitate communication about the implications of this notice, there will be a virtual drop-in, open office hours offered for the campus community to join via Zoom:
- Human Resources: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 16, Join via Zoom
Provost Ogle will host a webinar for faculty and Academic Affairs staff on the fall semester repopulation plan. The webinar is designed to answer questions and concerns about the return to campus for classes, office coverage and other activities.
- 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, Join via Zoom
Please be advised:
- COVID-19 vaccination is required for all faculty, staff and students by Sept. 30.
- Face coverings are required, regardless of vaccination status, when entering campus buildings.
- Submitting a daily screening form is required for everyone who comes to campus.
ALL instruction will start on Aug. 23. However, courses that were planned for face-to-face or hybrid instruction will begin in virtual formats and will transition to in-person on-campus instruction on Oct. 1. Employees working on campus will be contacted by their supervisor if the effects of this delay of repopulation impact their current on-campus schedule.
The COVID-19 Self-Certification in the PeopleSoft Self-Service module is now active. View instructions for completing the COVID-19 Self-Certification.
Please be advised:
- COVID-19 vaccination is required for all faculty, staff and students by Sept. 30.
- Face coverings are required, regardless of vaccination status, when entering campus buildings.
- Submitting a daily screening form is required for everyone who comes to campus.
- Physical distancing will be maintained with physical spaces, maximum room occupancy and furniture arranged to facilitate 3 feet of physical distance.
- Campus buildings are open today for normal schedules 7:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. The Mary Stuart Rogers (MSR) Building is open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Library will open Aug. 23
The newly-refurbished Vasché Library will not be open to the campus community until Aug. 23. While the construction fencing is scheduled to be removed soon, only authorized personnel will be allowed to access the building before classes begin. Virtual library services remain available.
OIT Service Desk
The Office of Information Technology will set up a service desk from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday in MSR 120. OIT is moving out of the Library Annex and into its permanent home inside the library, with the MSR 120 service desk in place to serve the campus community until the Library building opens to everyone on Aug. 23.
Coping with Stress
The California State University will offer a free livestream, “Success or Stress: Thriving in a Chaotic World” beginning at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 24.
As the start of the fall semester approaches, here is some important information you need to be prepared for the return to campus.
Please be advised:
- COVID-19 vaccination is required for all faculty, staff and students by Sept. 30.
- Face coverings are required, regardless of vaccination status, when entering campus buildings.
- Submitting a daily screening form is required for everyone who comes to campus.
- Physical distancing will be maintained with physical spaces, maximum room occupancy and furniture arranged to facilitate three feet of physical distance.
- Campus buildings will be open beginning Aug. 9 for normal schedules 7:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. The Mary Stuart Rogers (MSR) Building will be open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
We look forward to welcoming you to campus for the start of the fall 2021 semester. On Tuesday, the CSU announced it will require vaccinations for all faculty, staff and students, effective immediately. As you plan your return to campus please keep the following critical dates in mind.
Stan State will start by implementing the requirement for all management personnel (MPP), confidential employees (C99), unrepresented employees and students. These groups will be required to upload proof of vaccination (at least the first dose) or request a medical or religious exemption into the PeopleSoft Self-Service module by Aug. 13.
Today, the California State University formally announced its COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all students taking classes at both our campuses in Turlock and Stockton.
Today, the California State University formally announced its COVID-19 vaccination requirement for all students, faculty and staff returning to campus in the fall. Faculty, staff and students must certify and document full vaccination no later than Sept. 30, 2021.
Please be advised:
- Face coverings are required, regardless of vaccination status, when entering campus buildings.
- Submitting a daily screening form is required for everyone who comes to campus.
- Social distancing will be maintained with physical spaces, maximum room occupancy and furniture arranged to facilitate three feet of physical distance.
- All personal protective materials and cleaning supplies must be ordered through the COVID Supply Store.
Library Update:
The newly remodeled Vasché Library on the Turlock campus will open for the fall semester beginning Aug. 23. Scheduled hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Stockton Campus Library will also open, and its hours will be announced soon. Those who want to use in-person library services will be required to wear a face covering and complete the COVID-19 daily screening. Additionally, physical spaces and furniture will be arranged to facilitate 3 feet of physical distance. More information will be available on the University Library webpage in the near future.
Fall Events Update:
Guidance for in-person University events has been established with COVID-19 protocols in place. An explanation of the practices was sent by email to campus community members and also is available for viewing on the Fall 2021 Updates webpage.
COVID-19 Supplies:
All personal protective materials and cleaning supplies must be ordered through the COVID Supply Store.
In the coming weeks, the Fall Planning committee will continue to address the following issues and concerns:
- Status of policy regarding requiring vaccination to return to campus.
- Further guidance on the implementation of the face covering mandate, including optional syllabus language for faculty teaching in-person classes.
- Return to campus plans for staff and faculty.
- Space needs for students to participate in online classes while on campus.
- Planning for the future, including potential long-term impacts of the pandemic on recruitment, admissions, enrollment and funding.
We invite you to join the weekly Fridays for Fall meetings to stay abreast of all updates as fall quickly approaches. We will be deliberate and intentional about making adjustments based on guidance and feedback from faculty, staff and students.
If you have questions related to fall planning, please submit them to co-chairs Provost Rich Ogle and/or Vice President Christene James.
As departments and committees begin to consider event planning this fall, please be advised of the following...
As we prepare to welcome you back for the fall 2021 semester and for the campus’s repopulation, upholding Stan State’s community standards about safety is the responsibility of all Warriors.
While we await the pending CSU vaccination requirement, continuing to require face coverings is a recognized measure to protect against the virus.
Please be advised:
- Upon FDA approval, COVID-19 vaccination will be required for all CSU students, faculty and staff. Be prepared, don't wait. Get vaccinated now.
- To protect the entire Warrior community, face coverings are required when entering all buildings on campus until further notice.
- Managers and supervisors, please share your unit risk assessments and return to office plans with your direct reports as soon as possible. If supplies are needed for your unit, they can be ordered from the COVID Supply Store.
- On-campus COVID-19 testing is now available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in Lot 11.
- The Stanislaus County Health Services Agency vaccination clinic at Stan State has been closed due to low demand. Vaccines are available near the Turlock campus at CVS and Rite Aid by appointment or walk-in. Visit myturn.ca.gov to locate a vaccine near you.
Stan State’s fall semester begins in just five weeks, and we are excited as we prepare for the start of a new academic year and campus’s repopulation.
Please be advised:
- Face coverings are still required unless you are alone in an enclosed office with the door closed. Those working outdoors do not have to wear a face covering unless physical distancing cannot be maintained.
- Submitting a daily screening form is required for everyone who comes to campus.
- Social distancing is strongly encouraged.
- All staff members are expected to transition to a hybrid schedule effective the week of Aug. 9.
- Offices will reopen for regular hours on Wednesday, Aug. 18.
Please do your part to keep our Warrior community healthy. All Warriors are strongly encouraged to get a COVID-19 vaccination as soon as it is available to them through their health care provider or vaccine clinics.
Stan State’s fall semester begins in just six weeks, and we are growing increasingly excited as we prepare for the campus’s repopulation.
Please be advised:
- Face coverings are still required unless you are alone in an enclosed office with the door closed.
- All faculty, staff, students and guests must continue to complete the daily self-screening before coming to campus.
- Social distancing is strongly encouraged.
Renewed Committee Charge
The Fall Planning Committee is designed to facilitate discussion and resolution of all topics related to the repopulation of campus in the fall. It is comprised of representatives from university stakeholders across the campus. Representatives on the committee are charged with not only sharing information with each college, division and department, but also bringing feedback and topics for discussion to the meetings. This group informs what needs to be communicated broadly.
In the coming weeks, the committee will seek to address the following expressed concerns:
- Status of policy regarding requiring vaccination to return to campus
- Status of completed Risk Assessments, Parts 1 and 2
- Planning for the future, including potential long-term impacts of the pandemic on recruitment, admissions, enrollment and funding
If you have questions related to fall planning, please submit them to co-chairs Provost Rich Ogle and/or VP Christene James.
Please be advised:
- Face coverings are still required unless you are alone in an enclosed office with the door closed.
- All faculty, staff, students and guests must continue to complete the daily self-screening before coming to campus.
- Social distancing is strongly encouraged.
Fall Planning Meeting Transitioning to Report-Out Forum
The fall planning meeting is transitioning to a report-out forum with small working groups being formed organically and on an as-needed basis. Workgroups and stakeholders will provide weekly updates highlighting ongoing preparations for fall, as well as questions and concerns that require immediate attention.
Guidance regarding work-related travel
Systemwide travel restrictions announced last year at the onset of the pandemic, have been lifted as of June 1. However, for our continued safety and for cost-savings reasons, faculty and staff are encouraged to continue to utilize virtual meetings as much as possible. Therefore, any travel by individuals will require pre-approval by your Vice President, who will rely on current CSU travel guidance to determine whether travel is appropriate and necessary to conduct business. Approvals should be managed through the Concur Travel tool utilizing the “requests” tab, a process which requires manager approval prior to arranging the trip.
This guidance regarding travel will remain in effect until Dec. 31, 2021.
We will continue to keep you up to date on all aspects of the campus repopulation over the coming months.
Warriors Take Care
We are anxiously preparing campus for your return. As we look forward to returning to in-person learning, it's more important now than ever to get vaccinated and do your part to protect your roommates, friends, classmates, and campus staff.
Visit MyTurn.ca.gov or call 1-833-422-4255 to locate a vaccination site near you and make your appointment today.
- 31.44% of students responded to the student survey. View the results.
- Results of the Reopening Survey for Staff, which received a 61% response rate, are available for review.
- CalOHSA guidelines have not been finalized and we are awaiting another emergency meeting for clarification.
- There continues to be significant discussion around masking requirements. Our expectation is that masking will be required through the fall semester, however, guidelines are contingent on more information from public agencies.
- The CSU is still negotiating the vaccine policy with our collective bargaining units.
Fall Planning meeting will continue on Monday from 9 to 10 a.m.
Staff Repopulation meeting will continue Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m.
Fridays at Fall meeting will continue at 3 p.m. on Fridays.
These meetings may be canceled if there are no updates to discuss.
Return to Campus Surveys Now Live
Staff return-to-campus survey was distributed by email Tuesday, May 18. As of Friday, 44 percent of the surveys had been returned. If you have not done so already, please submit responses today. The staff survey closes at midnight, Tuesday May 25.
Students also are currently being surveyed. The faculty survey, previously submitted, is with SEC for review.
Class Schedule Update
With 38 new in-person courses as of Friday, there are 967 face-to-face courses scheduled, which represents 39.4 percent of classes.
Fall 2021 Schedule
- ASI recommended waiting to finalize the Fall Schedule a bit longer (60 days prior to the start of the fall semester); this would be June 24 and after Gov. Gavin Newsom’s June 15 announcement so things might be clearer at that point.
- After discussion, the recommendation was made not to change the teaching modality after June 1st as that imposes unnecessary instability for students and faculty. In-person course sections will be added in response to needs discovered during NSO and TSO. President Junn supports this recommendation. See the full discussion notes.
Safety Guidelines
The planned Cal/OSHA Standards Board has postponed its voting on the COVID Emergency Temporary Standard until June 3 in the wake of the Centers for Disease Control announcement that fully vaccinated people may go without face coverings in some settings. With this update, the draft with new language will be open for public comment until May 28 to be followed by the vote at the June 3 emergency meeting. Regardless of the eventually approved protocols, face coverings are expected to be required at Stan State in the fall, and social distancing guidelines will be in place.
No Fridays for Fall This Week
Due to Commencement ceremonies, the weekly Fridays for Fall Zoom meeting scheduled for 3 p.m. on Friday, May 28, has been canceled.
Safety Guidelines Still in Place
The Centers for Disease Control recently updated its Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated Individuals. Safety and Risk Management Interim Director Kellie Marshall reminds everyone that despite these new guidelines suggesting those fully vaccinated are largely free to be in public without masks, state and local guidelines remain in effect. Currently, masks and social distancing norms at Stan State, in Stanislaus County and in California remain unchanged. We are waiting for guidance from both the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Cal OSHA on how these new recommendations will impact our campus.
Staff Survey This Week
Staff should look for a survey to measure your thoughts on returning to campus this week. A link will be sent via email, but results will not link back to the email recipient, making the survey anonymous.
Fall 2021 Class Schedule Update
- Department chairs and program directors were invited to a special session of the Fall 2021 Planning Workgroup.
- Currently, there are 929 in-person sections offered for fall out of a total 2,441 course sections (37%).
- Six campuses, including Stanislaus State, are being encouraged by the Chancellor’s Office to increase the number of in-person sections to at least 51% of the total courses offered.
- President Junn asked faculty to review their course offerings and determine whether they are able to shift some of their online course sections to in-person for the fall.
More Fall 2021 Updates
Join the Fridays for Fall weekly meetings at 3 p.m. for updates on the University’s fall 2021 plan. For up-to-date information, visit the Fall 2021 Planning webpage.
Much of the current planning and expectations were covered in President Ellen Junn’s May 6 message to the campus. Here are more fall planning highlights:
Travel Restrictions: Though restrictions are being lifted as of June 1, CDC travel guidelines may change. Travel will require a signature from your vice president, and you cannot travel to CSU-banned states.
Risk Assessments: Safety and Risk Management has begun to receive completed assessments from supervisors for their staff. Once completed and approved, employees may volunteer, with their supervisor’s approval, to return to campus.
Furniture and Tech Item Move Back: There is a new online work order system being formulated for employees to put in a work order for assistance in moving items back into their offices, as needed, through Capital Planning and Facilities Management.
More Fall 2021 Updates: Join the Fridays for Fall weekly meetings at 3 p.m. for updates on the University’s fall 2021 plan. For up-to-date information, visit the Fall 2021 Planning webpage.
Class Schedule
The Fall 2021 Planning Committee reported on Monday, April 26, that the class schedule, which will be made public on Wednesday, May 5, showed:
- 2,453 sections total
- 853 sections in-person, hybrid or televised (previously 691, increase of 35%)
- 1,599 sections fully online (previously 1,664)
- 604 sections asynchronous, no days/times listed (previously 612)
- 995 sections synchronous online with days/times listed (previously 1,052)
There were no unplaced classes. Anyone who wanted to offer a F2F course was able to do so. None of the non-traditional/non-instructional spaces needed to be used.
Repopulation Plans Remain a Work in Progress
The Fall 2021 Planning Committee noted many repopulation decisions hinged on the class schedule, which it now has, making planning clearer. The committee reiterated that fall will likely be a transition to a more “normal” spring.
Repopulating requires risk assessments, which will remain relevant and critical, even after the color-tiered system ceases on June 15. Safety and Risk Management must adhere to CalOSHA COVID-19 requirements and is not guided by tiers. Managers should be working with their staff to understand the needs of each unit.
OIT is continuing work on telecommuting technology bundles. They are still awaiting equipment but will be working with managers on what is needed for their units.
New Travel Guidance
Travel will no longer be restricted after June 1. All travel must be approved by a vice president and must be in compliance with CDC guidelines and restrictions.
Summer Hours
Human Resources will be notifying the campus community that those returning to work on campus for the summer will be working traditional summer hours, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Risk Management Assessments and Protection Plans at a Glance
Regulations and protocols for repopulating the campus are available on the Risk Assessments & Protection Plans webpage created by Safety and Risk Management, with links to additional COVID-19 information.
Open Forums
Join the Fridays for Fall weekly meetings at 3 p.m. for updates on the University’s fall 2021 plan. For up-to-date information, visit the Fall 2021 webpage.
Face-to-Face/Hybrid Courses
As of last Friday, 809 sections of face-to-face/hybrid courses have been approved, representing about 35 percent of total sections offered for the fall. Work continues on fall planning with the full registration catalog scheduled to be available May 5.
On-campus events still being discussed
Some events will resume in the fall in accordance with California Department of Public Health guidelines. These events will primarily be restricted to those connected to Stan State’s core academic mission. Additional guidance on events will be communicated to faculty, students and staff as it becomes known. Discussions also continue regarding the potential return of summer camps.
Join the Fridays for Fall weekly meetings at 3 p.m. for updates on the University’s fall 2021 plan. For up-to-date information, visit the Fall 2021 webpage.
Face-to-Face Courses
The first rounds of face-to-face courses have been placed in the fall 2021 schedule, and additional space is available. Faculty wanting to add face-to-face/hybrid courses for fall must do so by Tuesday, April 20 as the schedule must be posted May 5.
Campus Repopulation
Managers are completing risk assessments to determine how to safely repopulate their departments. Departments are encouraged to submit assessments before the June 30 deadline.
Open Forums
Open forums to discuss fall planning with President Ellen Junn and University leadership are scheduled this week:
Staff: 2 p.m. Thursday, April 22
Students: 1 p.m. Friday, April 23
Faculty: 2 p.m. Friday, April 23
Join the Fridays for Fall weekly meetings at 3 p.m. for updates on the University’s fall 2021 plan. For up-to-date information, visit the Fall 2021 webpage.
Please see these links for previous campuswide messages:
April 12, 2021 – Safety Continues to Guide Stan State’s Fall Return Decisions
April 9, 2021 – Stan State Vaccination Clinic Hours for Apr. 10
April 8, 2021 – Statement on State Announcement to Reopen CA’s Economy
April 5, 2021 – Updated Travel Guidelines from Stanislaus County HSA
April 1, 2021 – Students: Important Updates Regarding Fall 2021 Registration Dates
April 1, 2021 – Faculty: Important Updates Regarding Fall 2021 Schedule and Registration Dates
March 31, 2021 – UPDATE: COVID-19 Vaccine for ALL Age 16+
March 24, 2021 – Fall 2021 Planning
March 5, 2021 – COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic and Eligibility Updates
February 22, 2021 – COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Updates for Feb. 23 & 24
February 20, 2021 – COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic and Eligibility Updates
January 24, 2021 – COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Monday and Wednesday, Jan. 25 & 27
January 20, 2021 – COVID-19 Vaccination Site at Stan State Thursday, Jan. 21
January 18, 2021 – COVID-19 Vaccine Update
January 15, 2021 – Stanislaus County COVID-19 Vaccination Site at Stan State
January 7, 2021 – COVID-19 Testing at Stan State
December 15, 2020 – Recommended COVID-19 Testing Protocol
December 7, 2020 – Regional Stay at Home Order
November 25, 2020 – Important COVID-Related Updates
November 20, 2020 – Holiday Travel Message from President Junn
August 23 – COVID-19 Dashboard and Updates
June 19 – Stan State Employees: Face Coverings, Sanitation and Disinfection
June 15 – Parking Program - 2020 Summer & Fall Permit Plan
May 29 – Students: Modifications to Fall 2020 Course Schedule
May 21 – Virtual Conversations with President Junn
May 14 – Virtual Conversations with President Junn
May 13 – President Junn Announces Plans for Fall 2020
May 7 – Virtual Conversations with President Junn
April 30 – Virtual Conversations with President Junn
April 23 – Virtual Conversations with President Junn
April 16 – OIT Notice: Coronavirus Related Fraud Alert
April 16 – Virtual Conversations with President Junn
April 9 – Virtual Conversations with President Junn
March 31 – Quick Reference Guide of Critical Information
March 29 – COVID-19 Update: Computer Lab Closures
March 26 – Social Distancing and Access to Campus Buildings, Resources & Support
March 20 – COVID-19 Update: Campus Information
March 19 – To Our Stan State WARRIOR Family
March 18 – COVID-19 Update: Classes and Student Services Online
March 18 – COVID-19 Parking Refund Update
March 17 – Employees: Social Distancing
March 16 – Designated ESSENTIAL Employee
March 16 – COVID-19 Update: Campus Accelerated Social Distancing Measures
March 16 – COVID-19 Update: Regarding Suspension of Face-to-Face Classes
March 15 – New COVID-19 Update for Employees
March 12 – COVID-19 Update: Important Information Regarding Instruction and Campus Operations
March 11 – COVID-19 Message to the Campus
Updated: July 05, 2023