Announcements

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...

July 24, 2020

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...

July 15, 2020

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 10, 2020

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...

June 23, 2020

Plan for Gradual Return to Campus – Summer 2020

Now that NYC has entered Phase 2 of reopening, the University is pleased to announce its Plan for Gradual Return to Campus – Summer 2020. The Plan was developed by the Return to Campus Task Force in compliance with the requirements established by the...

June 16, 2020

Academic Calendar Changes – Fall 2020

We write to you today to provide information on changes to the academic calendar for fall 2020. Upon the recommendation of the University’s Academic Calendar Committee comprised of faculty, administrators, and students, and with the approval of Dr...

June 04, 2020

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...

May 28, 2020

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...

May 27, 2020

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...

May 13, 2020

Message from the President

I hope you and your family are safe and healthy during this challenging time. As the St. John’s University community continues to experience the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, I write to update you on how St. John’s has responded to this public...