Faculty and Staff FAQs

Employees who are at higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19 or who are concerned about returning to work, should consult with their supervisor and Human Resources about the possibility of working remotely or pursuing other options.

Employees who have a situation that prevents them from easily returning to work should consult with their supervisor and Human Resources to discuss alternative options.

Yes. Employees will be expected to complete the emocha Health app daily screening each day prior to arrival on campus

All students and employees will be screened and tested for the Sars-Cov-2 virus upon arrival and as they return to work. Faculty and staff already working on campus will also be tested at this time and at regular intervals (either weekly or monthly) throughout the term.

If you have been in close contact with someone who has recently been diagnosed with COVID-19, stay home from work, contact your healthcare provider and notify your supervisor. If your healthcare provider requests you to quarantine and/or be tested, the College must receive clearance from your healthcare provider in order for you to return to work.

Meetings should be conducted remotely via Zoom or a similar platform. If an in-person meeting is required, it must be limited to no more than the maximum number of people allowed by guidance provided by New York State. The meeting space must be large enough to allow a distance of six feet for all people in the meeting and masks must be worn.

Staying home is the best way to prevent yourself and others from getting sick. If you are considering travel for personal reasons in the U.S., you will need to adhere to CDC, state and local health department guidelines for traveling and isolation requirements after travel. Please see Union's Travel Guidelines for specific information.

Vice presidents will be working with their divisions to identify who is able to return to campus and the timelines for doing so. Employees who are able to complete their work remotely will continue to do so. We will continue to monitor and evaluate the density based on state guidance and the needs of our community.

See Travel Guidelines for the most updated information regarding business travel.

Students and instructors will be required to wear an acceptable face covering, even if social distancing exceeds six feet. If able, the instructor may wear a face shield to allow for better communication. If the instructor is unable to wear a face shield, other types of barriers or social distancing options will be assessed and implemented.