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December and January Work Arrangements
As we come to the end of the fall 2020 semester, we would like to thank everyone in the community for their role in keeping our campuses safe, which enabled the University to complete the semester as planned, without interruption. It is important to...
Gatherings and Events
I hope you all are well. As you know, our Johnnies Care Commitment calls for each of us to follow best practices and public health guidelines in order to protect our campus community during the COVID-19 pandemic. We must continue to modify the way we...
St. John’s Launches “Return to Campus” Website
As we prepare to return to campus for the Fall 2020 semester, and as a follow-up to the previous communication, “Preparing for the Fall Semester,” the Return to Campus Task Force has launched a dedicated website, www.stjohns.edu/stjohnsopens , to...
Preparing for Your Return to Campus
As part of the University’s plan for the Fall 2020 campus reopening, the Office of Human Resources wishes to provide additional guidance to employees as we return to campus. We first want to acknowledge that it will take time for us all to adjust to...
Support Our Student Community
Dear Colleagues, Students from around the country and international locations are making their travel plans to begin the fall semester at St. John’s University while Governor Cuomo continues to evaluate how to mitigate the risk of travelers to New...
Return to Campus Task Force: Preparing for the Fall Semester Plan
Since the formation of the Return to Campus Task Force (RCTF) which I announced on May 1, 2020, the Task Force members have been working diligently to develop a comprehensive plan for the safe and gradual return of our students, faculty...
July Is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
In 2008, the US House of Representatives designated July as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in honor of the leading African American novelist and journalist. Ms. Campbell was a voice for individuals and families of...
Work-from-Home Resources
Many specialized resources are being offered by our Employee Assistance Program, Corporate Counseling Associates (CCA) at this time. Please be reminded that CCA@YourService is available 24/7 to provide emotional and practical support to all faculty...
Return to Campus – Employees with Health Concerns
As a follow up to President Gempesaw’s May 27 internal communication , and as the University works toward a safe transition back to campus, the Office of Human Resources (HR) encourages employees who may have health concerns about returning to their...
Planning for the Fall 2020 Semester
It has been almost three months since St. John’s University closed its campuses in accordance with stay-at-home orders to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As states across the nation are gradually opening up, higher education...