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All 2020-2021 undergraduate and graduate courses at SVA will be conducted fully online.

Courses will feature a mix of synchronous (e.g., Zoom) and asynchronous (e.g., Canvas) content. To the greatest extent possible, class times will be scheduled to accommodate students' differing time zones.

The College-wide attendance policy has been suspended for the 2020-2021 academic year. However, students and faculty are expected to participate in all of their scheduled courses online.

Please note that individual faculty members may maintain their own attendance policies, and absences may affect your grade. 

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnThe Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) requirements for the fall 2020 semester were issued on July 24. The SEVP requirements announced July 6, were rescinded on Tuesday, July 14.

On August 12, 2020, SVA announced that the Fall 2020 semester would be conducted entirely online for all students. The information below includes guidance based on this update, and the dated August 7, 2020.

International Students and Full-Time Online Study

• Returning international students will be considered to be maintaining a valid F-1 legal status as long as you are attending classes full-time online, regardless of where you are for the fall 2020 semester. (This does not include students returning from leave of absence. Please see “Online Study and Travel for Returning Students” under the International Students section.)
• New international students may take courses from your home countries. You will not be able to apply for the F-1 visa to enter the U.S. this fall to start a new program entirely online. Your I-20 will be deferred to the following semester, Spring 2021.
• New students who are currently in the U.S. in valid F-1 status, including transfer students, are allowed to study fully online while inside the U.S. 

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnThis is a challenging time for international students, with many uncertainties about academic plans and life in the U.S. SVA and its International Student Office (ISO) is here to support the College’s international-student community to the best of their ability and will continue to send updates as needed.

For more information, see the International Students section within the FAQ section on SVA Responds to the Coronavirus. For any questions, please reach out to iso@johndkemp.com.

2020-2021 Online Resources

Office of learning Technology (OLT) Resources for Faculty

Updates to the Faculty Knowledge Base in Canvas

The  includes information pages for most SVA administrative offices and tutorials on Canvas and various other educational technology tools. A recent addition is the  page, which includes a wide variety of resources for planning and running your course online, including  from Academic Affairs. We’d also like to highlight the  page, where experienced online SVA instructors share the diverse lessons they’ve learned in their time teaching online.

Canvas Updates for Sharing Course Content

With the new Canvas Direct Share feature, you can now send , , , , and  to other SVA instructors and the recipient can utilize that material in any of their courses. You can also share material from My Media by adding other instructors as .The following resources are available to all matriculated SVA students. For more information about sharing course content, .

Online Resources for Faculty and Staff

LinkedIn Learning

All SVA faculty and staff have access to LinkedIn Learning via MyID. Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnThe thousands of courses available there can be great for learning new skills or brushing up on old ones and you may find the site a useful resource for helping students review basic concepts and skills in more advanced courses.

MyID

MyID is the single sign-on and multi-factor authentication solution at SVA. The MyID dashboard provides links to commonly used College applications, including SVA email, G Suite Drive, Canvas, Zoom, MySVA, the SVA Campus Store and the SVA Library.

If you need assistance with MyID, contact the SVA IT Help Desk, email helpdesk@johndkemp.com.

Canvas

Canvas is the online learning management system at SVA. To access Canvas, log in to your account at myid.johndkemp.com and click on the Canvas icon. 

Once logged in, you will find all of your active courses under "Courses" in the left-hand navigation bar. The course titled "" offers answers to commonly asked questions, video tutorials and study tips.

For more information about Canvas, click here. 

Zoom 

Zoom is a remote conferencing service that combines video conferencing, online meetings, chat and mobile collaboration. Zoom has removed the 40-minute time limit for schools affected by the coronavirus.

To access Zoom, log in to your account at myid.johndkemp.com and click on the Zoom icon. 

Office 365

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnOffice 365 is available for all faculty and staff through MyID. However, before using this new tool, you will see a banner message with a green button in MyID telling you that one of your apps needs a plugin. Follow the prompts to install the plugin or "extension" to your browser and begin using Office 365 on your laptop or computer.

If you need assistance, please email helpdesk@johndkemp.com.

SVA Library 

The SVA Library offers a number of online collections, databases and . To access the SVA Library online, log in to your account at myid.johndkemp.com and click on the SVA Library icon or visit library.johndkemp.com.

Office of Learning Technologies

SVA’s Office of Learning Technologies (OLT) has established online office hours for faculty and staff who need assistance with online educational or working tools.  

OLT staff are available from 10am - noon and 2 - 4pm Monday through Friday. Click on  during those hours to connect with an OLT staff member. 

You can also email OLT at olt@johndkemp.com Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnor leave a voicemail at 212.592.2313. 

Library Update for Fall 2020

Due to COVID-19 limitations during the fall 2020 semester, the main library (380 Second Ave., 2nd floor) is open for contactless pick-up of materials requested in advance and by-appointment seat booking for current students, faculty, and staff only.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnThe SVA Library currently cannot accommodate alumni, continuing education students or outside researchers. Library collections are not browsable. SVA Library West is closed for the semester.

Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10:00am – 3:00pm

Services

• and Returns

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnRequest material in advance through our online catalog.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnSocially distanced workspaces & computers available by appointment.

Librarians are available for email and chat reference.  

An all-in-one guide to remotely accessible collections, services and support available to students, faculty and staff

• Instruction

Individual research sessions are available via your departmental or via . Faculty can a remote instruction session with a librarian for an overview of library resources tailored to class subjects.

• Archives

For research needs related to The Milton Glaser Design Study Center and School of Visual Arts Archives contact us here. 

Check the library website and follow us on , and for updates.

SVA is committed to providing ongoing access to alumni benefits, resources and programming as best as possible during this unique time.

Until further notice, alumni are not allowed access to campus unless explicit special permission has been granted on a case-by-case basis by a specific department.

Also, while alumni usually have access to the SVA Libraries after graduation, until further notice, the library cannot accommodate alumni.

For questions about academics at SVA during the fall 2020 semester, write to academicaffairs@johndkemp.com. 

All SVA students, faculty, staff and visitors are required to complete a daily health screening before being permitted to enter any campus space. The College is using a mobile phone screening app, SVA SAFE, to meet this requirement.

This page has links for installing SVA SAFE on both iPhone and Android devices. The SVA SAFE User Guide will take you through the process of downloading the app and completing the COVID-19 Self Assessment Tool.  

You must complete the Self Assessment Tool on the SVA SAFE app each morning prior to entering any SVA building. If you do not receive the green "ALL GOOD" badge on the app, you must stay home. 

Anyone who does not meet the daily health requirements, or who refuses to comply with this requirement, will be denied entry to SVA buildings. 

If you have any technical difficulties with the app, contact the SVA Help Desk at helpdesk@johndkemp.com or 212.592.2400.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnJuly 27, 2020

Physical Distancing

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnThere should be no more than 50% of a department’s staff in the office at any one time. Arrival and departure times should be staggered.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnEmployees must maintain a distance of at least six feet at all times, unless safety of the activity requires a shorter distance.

Any employee or visitor who must come within six feet of another person must wear a cloth face covering/mask (ensuring that mouth and nose are covered). Individuals must be prepared to don a face covering if another person unexpectedly comes within six feet. Individuals are strongly encouraged to wear a face covering at all times when in indoor spaces.

Do not occupy tightly confined spaces by more than one individual at time, unless all individuals are wearing face coverings. 

Depending on the elevator, occupancy is limited from two to four people at a time (as marked) with all individuals wearing cloth face coverings/masks.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnLimit the density of in-person gatherings as much as possible and use tele-or videoconferencing whenever possible. Conduct essential in-person gatherings and meetings in open, well-ventilated spaces with appropriate social distancing among participants and with cloth face coverings/masks where six feet of distance cannot at all times be maintained amongst participants.

If you share a workstation, clean and disinfect it between users.

Protective Equipment

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnEmployees are encouraged to use the face coverings and any other personal equipment they are most comfortable with so long as they meet the standards set forth in this policy. Acceptable face coverings include (but are not limited to) cloth (e.g. homemade sewn, quick cut, bandana – not lace or similar open or web-like material) and masks. Face coverings must cover both the mouth and nose and may not include an exhalation valve. Clean and replace face coverings as needed and do not share your face covering with others.

A supply of face coverings will be maintained and provided to employees at no cost in case of a need for a replacement. Consult the CDC guidance for additional information on cloth face coverings and other types of personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as instructions on use and cleaning.

Employees and visitors must wear face coverings in common areas including elevators, lobbies and when traveling around the office.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnLimit the sharing of objects, such as tools, laptops, notebooks, telephones, touchscreens and writing utensils, as well as the touching of shared surfaces; if required, wear gloves when in contact with shared objects or frequently touched surfaces and wash/sanitize hands before and after contact.

Hygiene and Cleaning

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnWash your hands often.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnUse sanitizer (containing at least 60% alcohol) when you can’t use soap and water.

Clean and use disinfectants before and after use of shared and frequently touched surfaces, followed by hand washing or use of hand sanitizer.

Clean and sanitize equipment at least as often as you, co-workers and contractors change workstations.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnDo not share food and beverages (e.g. buffet meals).

Having COVID-19, Symptoms, Exposure and Returning to Work

If you are sick, stay home. If you come to work sick or become sick while at work, you will be sent home.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people with COVID-19 have had a wide array of symptoms – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:

• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

If you are diagnosed with COVID-19 or need to contact SVA regarding a COVID-19-related issue, email employee-covid-alert@johndkemp.com.

Follow all CDC and New York State 14-day quarantine requirements for international and domestic travel. Current international travel information is posted at

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnA current travel advisory for travelers arriving from restricted states who are subject to quarantine is posted at

If you have COVID-19 symptoms AND EITHER test positive for COVID-19 OR did not receive a test, you may only return to work after completing at least 10 days of isolation from the date of the first positive test or, if not receiving a test, from the date of the onset of symptoms. Returning to work requires that:

• At least 10 days have passed since your symptoms started. 
• You never had a fever or have not had a fever for the prior three days without the use of fever-reducing drugs
• Your overall symptoms have improved.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnIf you do NOT have COVID-19 symptoms BUT test positive for COVID-19, you may only return to work after completing at least 10 days of isolation from the date of the first positive test (assuming you have no COVID-19 symptoms during that entire time).

If you have had close contact (being within six feet of an infected person for at least 10 minutes) with a person with COVID-19 AND have symptoms, you may only return to work after completing at least 10 days of isolation from the date of the onset of symptoms. Returning to work requires that:

• At least 10 days have passed since your symptoms started. 
• You never had a fever or have not had a fever for the prior three days without the use of fever-reducing drugs
• Your overall symptoms have improved.

If you have had close contact with a person with COVID-19 OR recently traveled to a location requiring quarantine as per the CDC or New York State AND have no symptoms, you may only return to work after completing at least 14 days of quarantine (assuming you remain without any symptoms during that time).

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnSVA Facilities is dedicated to keeping all campus spaces clean and safe for the College's students, faculty, staff and visitors. Following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and New York State, these efforts include:

• Frequent cleaning and disinfecting throughout all campus buildings, including wipe-downs of all high-touch surface areas, such as door handles, bathroom surfaces, elevator buttons, etc.
• Training of Facilities staff for the proper use of disinfectants registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proven to be effective against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. 
• Introducing the use of electrostatic sprayers to sanitize surfaces. 
• Flushing and treatment of domestic water lines and tanks. 
• Disinfecting heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems and upgrading to high-efficiency filters to help reduce transmittal of airborne viruses and bacteria
• Posting signage throughout campus to foster social distancing, including reminders to stand 6 feet apart, indicators for maximum allowable capacity for spaces (elevators, studios, etc.), directional markings for traffic flow, reminders to wear masks and follow hand hygiene, etc. 
• Installing protective shields in close-contact areas such as security stations, libraries and equipment check-out stations.
• Providing sufficient cleaning and sanitizer supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE) for the entire campus population.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnMembers of the SVA community who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 (see the full list of COVID-19 symptoms ), or any illness symptoms, are urged to meet with a health-care provider and then quarantine as directed. Locations of in-person urgent-care facilities near the SVA campus can be seen . Virtual urgent-care providers include:

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuần (accepts Cigna)

(accepts Cigna)

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuần ($25 consultations; does not bill insurance)

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuần ($49 consultations; does not bill insurance)

COVID-19 Testing 

The City , whether or not you have symptoms or are at increased risk. SVA community members who are on campus this semester are encouraged to get tested for COVID-19 monthly.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnFree, walk-in testing is available at these NYC Health + Hospitals. are free, by advanced appointment, and provide results within 24 hours. The nearest Express Testing Site to SVA’s campus is located in Chelsea. It is highly recommended that you check in the early morning to make an appointment for your preferred date, time and location.

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT: STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY AND COVID-19

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and to support the safety of our community, all members of the SVA community will need to take extraordinary steps to stay well and protect each other on campus and in the community.

The standards below are a temporary addition to the published Student Code of Conduct and SVA Residence Hall Violations found in the 2020–21 SVA Handbook. They are designed to provide the safest living–learning environment possible; the College community as a whole depends on each of its members to uphold them—not only for their safety, but for the safety of others. Students who jeopardize the safety of others and/or fail to meet the standards will face College and/or Residence Life judicial action.

All SVA students are required to:

MAINTAIN HEALTH MONITORING AND TESTING 

1. Observe all daily self-assessment, temperature screening and reporting of symptoms and COVID-19 diagnostic testing results, as required.
2. Not attend any classes or college functions if they are ill.
3. Immediately notify Student Health and Counseling Services of positive COVID-19 test results, by emailing student-covid-alert@johndkemp.com, and follow their guidance to either leave campus/residence halls or relocate to an isolation area on campus. Students may only return to the residence halls or campus if/when they are medically cleared.

PROTECTIVE FACE COVERINGS AND PERSONAL HYGIENE

1. Wear an appropriate face covering or mask, which covers the nose and mouth, at all times while on campus and not in one’s own residence hall room.
2. Pay close attention to personal hygiene practices, including frequent hand washing with soap and water and/or use of an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
3. Avoid sharing personal items such as phones, or assigned studio/lab items.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnSOCIAL DISTANCING: MAINTAINING SIX FEET OF DISTANCE FROM OTHERS

1. Maintain appropriate social distance from others in any location on campus.
2. Abide by all posted signage indicating reduced elevator occupancy, as well as adhering to corridor and stairwell directional signs, indicating up or down direction of travel.
3. Refrain from using the lobby of any building as a gathering space. 
4. Observe appropriate social distancing when swiping/scanning into a building/space or waiting for an elevator.

CAPACITY LIMITS IN COMMON SPACES

1. Abide by stated capacity limits in common spaces, including but not limited to the SVA Library, gallery spaces, elevators, studios and lobbies.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnCOMPLIANCE WITH ALL COVID-19 POLICIES

Violation of these policies may put the health and safety of other members of the SVA community at risk. While we acknowledge that these restrictions are strict and in some instances difficult to follow, they are necessary to lower the risk of spreading COVID-19 within the community. Even small deviations from these policies can jeopardize your health, the health of other members of the entire SVA community. Your strict adherence to these policies is essential to the health and well-being of the community. Students who violate these policies will be subject to College judicial sanctioning up to suspension.

RESIDENTIAL POLICIES: RESIDENT RESPONSIBILITY AND COVID-19

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnIn addition to COVID-19 related student responsibilities outlined in the Student Code of Conduct in the 2020–21 SVA Handbook, all resident students are required to adhere to the below policies:

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnVISITATION AND GUESTS

·   All guest privileges in the residence halls are suspended until further notice; resident students will only have access to their assigned residence hall.

·   No resident students can have visitors in their room, only occupants of a room/suite/apartment are allowed until further notice

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnISOLATION/QUARANTINE

·   If residents become ill/test positive for COVID 19, they must comply with prescribed isolation procedures.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuần·   If a resident is determined through contact tracing to have come into contact with someone who is infected with COVID-19, they must comply with 14-day quarantine protocols.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnPROTECTIVE FACE COVERINGS IN COMMON SPACES

●     Wear an appropriate face covering or mask, which covers the nose and mouth at all times in common spaces including but not limited to lounges, kitchens, elevators and lobbies.

CAPACITY LIMITS IN COMMON SPACES

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuần●     Residents must abide by stated capacity limits in common spaces including but not limited to lounges, kitchens, elevators and lobbies.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnCOMPLIANCE WITH ALL RESIDENTIAL COVID-19 POLICIES

●     Violation of these policies may put the health and safety of other members of the SVA communication at risk. While we acknowledge that these restrictions are strict and very different than usual, and difficult to follow, they are necessary to lower the risk of COVID-19 spreading in our resilience halls. Even small deviations from these policies can jeopardize your health, the health or your fellow residents, and the entire SVA community. Your strict adherence to these policies is essential to the health and wellbeing of the community. Resident students who violate these policies will be subject to judicial sanctioning up to residential suspension and referral to the Director of Student Affairs for possible College-level sanctioning.

COMPLIANCE AND RESPONSIVENESS TO COMMUNICATIONS (EMAIL, ZOOM, PHONE)

●     Residents must be responsive to all communications received from SVA Residence Life. Communications may occur via Zoom video conference, email and telephone (where applicable). Communications may be related to necessary follow-up to COVID-19 case management, but also include follow-up to wellness assessments and occupancy verifications and judicial processes.

All SVA community members and visitors are expected to observe all recommended COVID-19 safety and prevention measures when on campus and throughout their daily lives.

For more information on best practices for avoiding the transmission of COVID-19, please review the following resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

• To ensure social distancing, the check-in process will be by appointment only.
• Incoming resident students will be provided a schedule of check-in times. Check-in times are being arranged by students’ last initials.
• Each student will be allowed one relative to assist them in the residence halls during move-in.
• Parents and students should refer to the instructions they will receive from SVA Residence Life via email for more information.

• SVA Facilities will consistently disinfect high-touch surfaces and areas within residence halls, such as elevators, handrails, appliances and cabinet handles.
• Residents will be expected to wipe down surfaces in private bathrooms and kitchen areas after each use.

• All residents will live in private rooms with private bedrooms and bathroom.
• All housing assignments will be subject to change in the interest of de-densification. 
• Common areas (elevators, lounges, laundry rooms, etc.) will have occupancy limits posted to ensure adequate distancing. 

• To minimize risk, no guests will be allowed in the residence halls during the 2020–21 academic year. 
• To minimize risk, no resident students may visit other rooms, apartments or suites for which they are not assigned.

• Masks or face coverings must be worn in all common spaces of residence halls, including hallways, elevators, lounges and lobbies.
• Masks will be available in the lobbies of each campus building.

Resident students' responsibilities related to the COVID-19 pandemic can be found in the Residence Life and Student Code of Conduct sections of the 2020–21 SVA Handbook.

November 20, 2020 Notification

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnAs the Thanksgiving holiday and end of the fall semester approaches, SVA’s Emergency Management Committee wishes to send to you some helpful reminders about staying safe and healthy during the holiday season and beyond.

As you’re probably aware, on November 18 the New York City Department of Education moved to fully remote instruction, following a 3% infection rate trending over seven days throughout the city’s five boroughs. Because SVA’s campus resides in a part of Manhattan where infection rates are currently less than 2%, we have made the decision to continue to keep our facilities open safely for the limited number of students and staff currently accessing campus. Our plan for reopening also follows New York State’s guidelines for higher education, where a 5% infection rate on campus would dictate building closures to anyone but essential employees and resident students. With only three COVID-positive cases currently reported among SVA community members recently on campus, we are far below that threshold. 

Of course, things can change at any time, particularly in the weeks following the Thanksgiving holiday, when new guidelines from the CDC and state could alter the way schools and businesses operate. You have already received information about the state’s latest guidance about traveling this week, and how to quarantine, if needed. We would also like to reinforce the following, for those who are using campus facilities.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuần—Wear a mask, and maintain six feet of distance from others.

—Wash your hands frequently, or use hand sanitizer located throughout the campus buildings.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuần—If you are feeling sick, have a fever, or have any , stay home.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuần—Answer the questions on the SVA Safe app truthfully and accurately prior to your arrival, and if you do not receive the green "ALL GOOD" badge on the SVA Safe app, stay home. 

— for COVID monthly.

SVA has been able to remain open this fall because community members have been abiding by these health and safety measures. We ask that everyone remain vigilant about protecting your own health and the health of the community. For more information, see johndkemp.com/coronavirus.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnHave a happy and healthy holiday,

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnSVA’s Emergency Management Committee

November 5, 2020 Notification

Greetings:

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnI hope this letter finds you and your families safe and healthy. When I wrote to you a couple of weeks ago, I indicated I would advise you about SVA’s plans for the spring semester sometime around Thanksgiving.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnI write to you today to provide you with that update now. As you may well know, the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. and Europe has hit all-time highs. Today, the number of new infections reached a single-day high of 100,000. The scientific and public health communities predict a very bad situation this winter. Moreover, a vaccine for the virus seems unlikely much before April or May.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnIt is in light of these grim predictions that the College has decided to continue online instruction for the spring 2021 semester. The spring semester will begin on Monday, January 11, 2021; it will be a regular, 15-week term; unlike this fall semester, a typical 3-credit course will meet for 2 hours and 50 minutes—instead of 3 hours and 20 minutes. And, many classes will be a mix of synchronous and asynchronous instruction. Spring break will remain as scheduled (March 1 – 7), and the semester will end as scheduled on Monday, May 3.

As we did this fall, SVA will not charge students departmental or course fees, even if students use their departmental facilities during the spring term.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnImportantly, students will have access to academic facilities such as studios and computer labs, as they do now, in accordance with the guidelines established for facilities access in place for the current semester. 

It is also worth noting there is space available in the SVA residence halls. All students in the residence halls enjoy single occupancy. For more information about campus housing options, please contact reslife@johndkemp.com.

If international students who plan to travel to New York for the spring semester have any questions, please contact iso@johndkemp.com.

I will be back in touch with each of you towards the end of this semester with more details about the spring term. Again, we felt it important to let you know of our plans for the spring as soon as possible so that you may plan accordingly.

I hope your fall classes are going well, and we all ask that we please remain safe and healthy.

Wishing you all the best,

Christopher J. Cyphers, PhD

Provost

November 2, 2020 Notification

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff:

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnThe potential for civil unrest tied to tomorrow’s election is a concern. Many of you have probably already seen businesses in New York City applying plywood to storefronts and taking other measures to protect their employees and property. In the interests of protecting the safety and well-being of everyone in our community, all non-residential SVA facilities will be closed at noon tomorrow, November 3, through Friday, November 6, to everyone but essential employees. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes. 

For those on or near campus, be aware that the NYPD is considering implementing "freeze zones" restricting movement for pedestrians and automobiles in the area from 14th to 23rd streets along Broadway, Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue. 

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnSVA residents should follow instructions in separate communications from Residence Life.

Stay safe and well,

SVA Emergency Management Committee

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnThis notification was edited on 11.04/20.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnDear SVA Students:

I hope this email finds you well and that you are enjoying the last few weeks of your summer break.

On August 12 I wrote the SVA community to announce the College’s difficult decision to conduct all fall 2020 classes online. In that letter, I noted that there were a couple of exceptions to the all-online plan: SVA’s residence halls will be open (at roughly 30 percent of capacity), and the College’s academic facilities will be open to currently matriculated undergraduate and graduate students who plan to be in NYC. No fees will be charged to access academic facilities for the fall 2020 semester.

In brief, most labs, private studios, open studios and makers’ spaces located in SVA’s various academic buildings will be accessible to students who will be in New York for the fall semester. Access to these facilities will be restricted to 9am-10pm, Monday-Friday. Weekend hours will be considered once the semester has started.

We will keep the campus open for as long as it is safe to do so. There may be times when the College will be forced to close by public health authorities. While some instances of closure may be due to metrics that are beyond our control at SVA, a great deal of how long we can stay open will be decided by the actions of the people who come to campus. Staff have worked diligently to make sure that the proper precautions are in place. We need those of you coming to campus to join us in protecting your health and the health of other SVA community members. 

There will be numerous conditions attached to access to academic facilities, which are detailed in an agreement, , that every student wishing to use College facilities must read thoroughly, provide some basic information, sign and submit as directed on the agreement form. Importantly, students will be required to download and activate the “SVA Safe” app and respond, prior to entering any SVA building, to a series of health-related questions. Your responses will either produce a green badge or a red badge. Only those with a green badge will be granted access to SVA buildings.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnThe most important requirements for anyone entering upon any College property will be to properly wear a face covering at all times, even when in a private studio, and to observe all social distancing requirements at all times. Finally, if you do not feel well, no matter your condition, do not come to the SVA campus! Let’s all work together to protect the health and safety of everyone at our College and in the greater community.

Sincerely,

Christopher J. Cyphers, Ph.D.

Provost

Dear members of the SVA community:

It is with regret and disappointment that I write to update our students, faculty and staff that the College will not open to in-person classes on Monday, September 28, as originally planned. Instead, all undergraduate and graduate programs will for the fall 2020 semester be conducted fully online. This decision, as I explain below in greater detail, is informed by a single guiding principle: to do all we can to ensure the health and safety of every member of the SVA community. Your welfare is paramount. Opening fully in-person at this time has the potential to put all of us at an unnecessary risk for exposure to COVID-19.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnEvery decision we have made since March—and will continue to make—about how to operate the College during this pandemic has been informed by the expert guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and New York State and New York City health officials.

Moreover, we do not believe, given the current state of the pandemic and the strong likelihood of a “second wave” of the virus hitting New York later this fall, that we can provide our students with the fullest, most robust campus experience. The campus life and academic experience would be significantly restricted. 

However, by committing now to this decision to conduct the fall semester fully online, we are all in the best possible position to provide students with an enriching academic experience, without interrupting their progress toward their degrees. The full range of our course offerings will be available for the fall semester, in addition to a wide variety of public lectures, gallery exhibitions and student life activities delivered virtually.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnBecause all classes will be conducted online, the College will waive all departmental and course fees for all students for the fall 2020 semester. SVA Student Accounts will make available online updated tuition statements that will reflect the waiver of these fees.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnThe faculty have for well over a month been preparing their online classes, and there still remains six weeks until the start of the fall semester. What is more, we all learned a great deal from the transition we were forced to make at the start of the pandemic. The result of this preparation and from lessons learned, together with the benefit of the time remaining before the start of the semester, will be high quality classes that combine “synchronous” learning (through Zoom), with robust asynchronous content (using Canvas and other online tools). We are also setting class times so that those living in different time zones will not have to be up in the middle of the night to attend class via Zoom.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnThere are some exceptions to this fully online plan. The SVA residence halls will remain open and can accommodate a limited number of students whose situations make it extremely difficult or impossible for them to return to or study at home. Access to academic facilities, such as labs, studios and makers’ spaces will be available on a limited and appointment-only basis, with priority given to seniors for whom access to facilities is necessary to complete theses and final projects.

A great many folks at SVA, faculty and staff alike, worked tirelessly to plan for both an in-person and an online fall semester. We desperately wanted to provide an in-person experience for those students who planned to come to New York in the fall, while department chairs and the faculty also began the process of making it possible for students who couldn’t make it to the city to study full-time online. The College’s leadership team is so grateful to all who worked so hard to put together this very complex puzzle.

So, what changed since I wrote to you a month ago, and how did these changes lead us to the decisions outlined in this letter? While New York has been successfully driving down the COVID-19 infection, hospitalization, intubation and death rates, the virus has been increasing at an alarming rate elsewhere across the country. To protect itself against the further spread of the virus, New York began to require residents from states where the positivity rate exceeded 5% to quarantine in New York for 14 days. Initially, 13 U.S. states and territories were on the travel advisory list. Within less than two weeks, the list grew to 35 U.S. states and territories—added to that are the many individuals traveling to New York from many parts of the world.  

In the last week, the New York State Governor’s Office announced plans to open the city’s public schools to in-person classes. As part of New York City’s reopening plan for schools, several very strict provisions are included. First, if the city’s positivity rate (based on testing) hits 3%, schools must close immediately. The current positivity rate has been roughly 1%; it would not take much to reach the 3% threshold. Second, if as few as two individuals in a single building test positive for COVID-19 or are symptomatic, we would be forced to close that building for 14 days, and all those with whom the infected individuals may have come into contact would be required to quarantine for 14 days. Testing and the timely return of results are essential to maintaining a safe campus environment. At present, the return of test results is taking between seven to 10 days. To have members of our community, potentially infected with the virus, interacting with one another while they await test results is a recipe for disaster.

What does all this mean if you are a student? Undergraduate students should be in touch with their academic advisor to finalize or adjust their fall schedules. The College Registrar has been working closely with the undergraduate advisors to update the course listings through MyServices. Your department chair may be in touch with you regarding the particulars of the fall semester. Graduate students should be in touch with their department chair to receive the latest information about course offerings and schedules. 

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnMost students can expect to receive an email from Student Accounts regarding updated tuition statements, and some will receive an email from the Student Affairs/Residential Life regarding fall housing options.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnI will also continue to update you as circumstances warrant.

To members of our faculty: I will be communicating separately with members of the SVA faculty with additional information and further guidance on the fall 2020 semester. Faculty members will also receive communications from their department chair of record.

To members of our administration and staff: Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnFrank Agosta, executive director of Human Resources, will be communicating separately with members of our administration and staff with additional information and further guidance on our return to work policies and protocols.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnWe greatly appreciate everyone’s patience and flexibility as we navigate our way through a very complex and ever-changing set of circumstances. We firmly believe we have arrived at the right decision by conducting the fall 2020 semester fully online. It is the safest and most responsible option for every member of our community.

Wishing you good health,

Christopher J. Cyphers, PhD

Provost

Note: this letter was edited on August 19.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnOn July 14 and 16, 2020, SVA's provost and other SVA administrators hosted three virtual town halls about plans for the fall 2020 semester. The recordings of the two Thursday, July 16, sessions include subsequent Q&As with SVA's International Student Office.

To view a PDF of the Town Hall presentation, .

Greetings:

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnI am writing to follow up on my July 7, 2020, letter to students, wherein I provided an update on the fall 2020 semester. Some of you may have recently received a version of this letter.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnI appreciate all the feedback provided by students and supporters of our community, and I want to use the opportunity of this email to clarify some points raised in various student responses I have received in the last week.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnThere appears to have been some confusion over the matter of a tuition increase for the 2020-21 academic year. At its December 2019 meeting, the SVA Board of Directors approved a tuition increase for the undergraduate programs of $750 per semester. In March, as the scope of the pandemic became clear, it was decided that the increase would be eliminated for matriculated continuing undergraduate students. Thus, each matriculated continuing undergraduate student will receive a grant of $750 per semester (or $1,500 for the 2020-21 academic year) to effectively zero-out the increase. This grant already appears on your statement.

This award is in addition to the CARE grant some of you may have received last semester. So to clarify, there is no tuition increase for matriculated continuing undergraduate students. Moreover, those returning students who plan to live in the residence halls were recently informed they would be given a discount for the 2020-21 academic year, in recognition of the fact that the fall semester would be 12 weeks in duration. On the subject of the 12-week semester, it is important to note that the number of contact hours have not been reduced. SVA secured the permission of the New York State Education Department and the US Department of Education to operate a 12 week fall semester. 

We completely understand that the COVID-19 pandemic has created for many families some economic hardship. Any student who is facing financial difficulties as a result of the pandemic is encouraged to contact the Office of Financial Aid to review your eligibility for possible additional funding.

Several expressed concern that our international students are being “disadvantaged” because they will pay the same tuition as someone taking classes in-person. The decision to make it possible for not just international students, but anyone who cannot or chooses not to come to New York City, was in direct response to an abundance of requests that those who cannot or wish not to come to campus may continue to study full time without interruption. Meeting this very understandable need is a massive undertaking—and it is being done to help students, not hurt them.

There is the question about why tuition is not being discounted for those taking all their classes online. The cost of delivering courses online is near twice the cost to deliver a class in-person. SVA is absorbing those additional expenses. And, importantly, students taking their classes online in the fall will notXổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuần be charged the usual departmental fees for the fall. 

Additionally, faculty members who teach online are not being paid any less than their colleagues who teach in-person. In fact, it is well documented that faculty provide more contact hours when teaching online courses.

The emails I received further state that “simultaneously, there is no assurance nor initiative to protect students affected by new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) laws for those who wish to remain in the United States.” 

SVA signed, along with 180 American colleges and universities, an amicus brief (i.e., “friend of the court”) as part of several lawsuits filed against the Trump Administration’s draconian policies that threaten the status of international students in the US whose institution offers only online courses, among other problematic measures. I’m pleased to report that a federal judge just ruled against the Trump administration. The positive outcome of this suit now makes it possible for international students in the US to study fully online without fear of being forced to leave the country.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnA number of students have posed the question about how their tuition is spent. The following chart illustrates how each dollar of tuition collected is spent. This same information is available on the SVA website, though in a slightly different format. You may view this information by following this  or clicking on the image below. 

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnAs a reminder, I ask that if you have not already done so, please complete this brief form () to indicate your plans for the fall semester. Please note you must be logged into MyID to access and complete the form. This information will help the College properly plan to meet your varied educational needs.

We know this time is very difficult and challenging, and we appreciate your patience as we continue to revise our plans for the fall semester based on constantly changing circumstances.

Sincerely,

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnChristopher J. Cyphers, Ph.D.

Provost

Greetings:

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnI hope you and your family are doing well, and that you are enjoying the summer.

Since SVA closed, in mid-March—and we transitioned all classes online—a special Pandemic Recovery Task Force has been hard at work every day preparing for the start of the fall 2020 semester. Our decision making has been shaped to a large extent by the guidance provided by public health experts, and federal, state and local government authorities.

When last I wrote to you, I reported that SVA would open the fall semester on Monday, September 28, with in-person classes. We chose to delay the opening of the semester to give ourselves as much time as possible for international travel restrictions to be lifted, the opening of U.S. embassies and consulates abroad, and for New York City to be in the best possible position to reopen to college and university students.

In the time since I reported on our decision to open in the fall with in-person classes, I have heard from domestic and international students alike that traveling to New York City may either be impossible or, for public health reasons, undesirable.

Therefore, SVA is working overtime to allow students who cannot travel to New York City, for whatever reason, to take their fall semester classes fully online.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnSVA is committed to providing a safe and excellent academic experience for those students who plan to attend the fall semester on our New York City campus; we are equally committed to providing the same fulfilling experience for those who opt to take their fall classes online.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnThat said, those choosing to take the fall semester online need to understand that not every class scheduled to run in the fall may be available online. As of now, this is what we believe will be accessible to students studying online:

· All required first-year classes 

· Most required fall classes for fourth-year students

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuần· Many second- and third-year classes; the exact number will be based on current or projected course registration figures 

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnAs I indicated in my previous letter to you, nearly every art history course will be conducted online. Also, almost all sections of the foundation-level Writing and Literature course will likewise be offered fully online, as well as many required and elective courses in Humanities and Sciences. These particular online classes will be available to all students.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnUnlike the online classes we conducted during the spring 2020 semester, most of those being offered for the fall will be a blend of synchronous (i.e., Zoom) and asynchronous (i.e. Canvas) content. There will be, where it makes sense and is in students′ best academic interest, some classes conducted via Zoom. SVA is committed to providing students who take some or all of their fall classes online with the best possible experience.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnFor those students who plan to attend the fall semester in-person, you will notice many changes, some of which have been described in previous communication from SVA President David Rhodes and me. The campus you left in March will look quite different. These changes are intended to ensure that students, faculty, staff and guests have a safe environment in which to study and work. 

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnSome of these changes include:

• class sizes that will be significantly reduced to accommodate social distancing
• some classes will be a hybrid of in-person and online instruction
• every member of the campus community will be required to wear a mask while in the presence of others
• the capacity of common meeting spaces and certain campus facilities will likely be reduced by one-third of normal capacity
• every campus community member will be required to complete a short health questionnaire using an app that the College is developing. 

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnFurther details about the fall semester will be sent over the course of the summer to those who will be studying on campus.

So that the College’s faculty and administration can adequately prepare—and to accommodate our students’ various needs—it is important that we know as soon as possible your intentions for the fall semester. I ask, therefore, that you complete  to indicate your plan to take the fall semester online, and submit it within 10 days of receiving this letter. If you choose the online option, you will be contacted via your SVA email to discuss registration options and procedures once the course offerings are finalized.

Fall 2020 tuition will be the same regardless of which option a student chooses. For those studying fully online, your departmental fee for the fall semester will be waived, since you will not have access to departmental facilities.

Pursuing the fall semester online might mean the schedule of classes may change from what was originally planned. You will be advised by your advisor and/or the Registrar of any schedule changes.

International students should consult the “Fall 2020 Updates” section of the “International Students” tab on SVA’s COVID-19 response page, johndkemp.com/coronavirus, before making a decision about the fall semester. International students who are now in the U.S. under an F-1 visa may not take all their classes fully online; doing so will require these students to depart the U.S. Such students may take hybrid courses that meet both in-person and online, or a mix of in-person and online classes, or may take all available classes in person. Remember, full-time study (12+ credits) is necessary to remain in the U.S.

During the week of July 13, my colleagues and I will conduct several Q&A sessions: 

• A session for students who plan to attend fall classes in person at SVA will be conducted on .
• A session for students who plan to take their fall classes fully online will be conducted on .
• A session for anyone who is unable to attend the morning sessions will be conducted on .

In the meantime, any questions regarding registration for the fall semester should be directed to the Office of the Registrar, at registrar@johndkemp.com. You may also contact your academic advisor directly with any questions about either registration or scheduling your classes. Any questions about your tuition bill should be directed to the Student Accounts, at studentaccounts@johndkemp.com. Should you have any questions about new student orientation, please contact the Student Affairs, at studentaffairs@johndkemp.com. Finally, international students may write to the International Student Office, at iso@johndkemp.comXổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuần, with any questions about the status of your visa and what one must do to remain in status.

As with all colleges and universities in the U.S., we are in uncharted waters. No matter how much planning we undertake, there will be circumstances that are beyond our control. This creates a good deal of uncertainty. But everyone at SVA is doing their absolute best to prepare for a successful fall 2020 semester. It will be important that you routinely check your SVA email for any updates about the fall semester, and visit our Reopening Plan webpage, for the latest information.

My colleagues join me in expressing our confidence that we will do everything possible to provide every student with a challenging and rewarding fall semester. Things will certainly be different than what you’ve experienced in the past, but different doesn’t have to come at the expense of excellence. We are all committed to excellence when it comes to your education as artists and designers.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnWishing you all the best, I am, 

Sincerely yours,

Christopher J. Cyphers, PhD

Provost, School of Visual Arts

Dear students, faculty and staff,

On May 27, we celebrated the graduation of some 1,280 degree candidates of the School of Visual Arts in our 45th Commencement exercises. While the ceremony was conducted virtually, the achievements and artistic energy of this new group of SVA alumni were as palpable and real as ever. 

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnReaching this milestone within the apex of a global pandemic is a truly remarkable accomplishment. We achieved it by working collaboratively, moving swiftly to a new model of remote learning and working, and taking measures to ensure a safe environment for residents and essential workers. I appreciate the part you played in making the spring semester successful. In a few short but intense months, we have developed ways—and are continuing to develop ways—to not only pull through this ongoing crisis, but to create effective new modes of operating in the future—modes that provide a wider range of flexibility, deeper levels of innovation and higher levels of safety and security.

On May 8, Provost Christopher Cyphers announced our plan to reopen the College on September 28. Many of you are asking how this will happen. This letter begins to answer your questions, based on actions we’re taking and information currently available to New York State institutions of higher education and the public at this date. Additional information will be provided to you as the summer progresses and the plan is finalized.

Reopening Plan

The plan for reopening SVA is being developed by a Pandemic Recovery team that includes SVA’s Emergency Management Committee (EMC), in collaboration with a crisis recovery consultancy. This plan follows the latest guidelines and requirements provided by federal, state and city authorities and the American College Health Association. Every decision we make about reopening is informed by those guidelines and requirements, the expertise of EMC members in leadership positions from across the College, and our firm commitment to providing a safe, healthy environment for everyone at the College.

A Safe, Phased-In Return

Returning to SVA will be done carefully, in phases that are in accordance with New York State’s phased plans for reopening New York City. Phase 1 of reopening NYC began on June 8, for manufacturing, construction and retail. Phase 2, which we anticipate may be as early as June 22, will enable institutions of higher education to reopen with a reduced workforce. During this phase, SVA may begin allowing a limited number of staff to return to prepare for the fall semester. Here is what we can expect during Phase 2:

• A reduced staff will return on a staggered schedule. Scheduling will be determined by individual department heads
• Some administrative departments will continue to work remotely
• No students will be permitted to access academic buildings
• Social-distancing and face-covering practices will be in effect (see below)

Facilities Preparation

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnWe are keeping facilities clean and safe for essential employees, and preparing for the returning SVA community by taking the following measures:

• Performing frequent cleanings and disinfecting throughout all buildings, with additional, frequent wipe-downs of all high-touch surface areas, such as door handles, bathroom surfaces, elevator buttons and countertops
• Introducing the use of electrostatic sprayers to sanitize surfaces throughout the buildings
• Flushing out pipes in all buildings
• Replacing HVAC filters with high-efficiency filters to help reduce transmittal of airborne viruses and bacteria
• Preparing social-distancing markings for common spaces, including lobbies and elevator banks
• Posting health-protocol communications
• Installing protective shields at security stations, libraries, equipment check-out stations and other close-contact areas
• Procuring sufficient cleaning and sanitizer supplies for all buildings
• Procuring required protective supplies for the full community, per New York State guidelines

Personal Protection and Responsibility

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnNew York State schools will be opened during Phase 4, which is expected to align with our September opening date. At this time, students can return, as well as a larger number of administrative staff, with others continuing to work from home, at least in some capacity. Everyone at SVA will be expected to play their part to protect the health of themselves and others in the community. Here is what you can expect during Phases 2–4: 

• Daily health attestation and self-symptom screening
• Social distancing in all SVA spaces
• Required wearing of masks or face coverings
• Supplies of masks and gloves will be provided as long as we are required to do so
• Cleaning supplies for the interim cleaning of classroom and office surfaces

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnI appreciate all of your patience and understanding as we continue to refine the reopening plan and develop details on new policies for learning and working at SVA. I know these are anxious times and it is difficult to deal with uncertainties. I am confident that, just as we have in the past, the SVA community will work together to persevere through this challenge and come through it stronger than ever. 

David Rhodes

President, School of Visual Arts

*Note: This notification was edited on June 19, 2020.

Greetings:

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnI hope this letter finds you and your families well. To say you are missed by the faculty, staff, and administration would be an understatement. Life is just not the same without you.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnIn my 30-year career in higher education, this spring semester has been by far the most challenging—personally and professionally. The toll the coronavirus has taken on our friends, families, and communities is difficult to articulate or comprehend. Nearly every aspect of our lives has changed, and we all desperately want things to return to some version of normal; we want to move forward with our lives. And move forward we shall.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnA special task force consisting of faculty leaders, administrators, and executive management has been carefully monitoring federal, state, and local guidance on the Covid-19 virus, and working daily since the College closed its buildings and transitioned classes online, to develop a plan for reopening SVA and resuming in-person classes as soon as conditions permit.

To that end, we ­­­­­­plan to begin the process of reopening SVA, in phases, beginning this summer. 

The fall semester is now scheduled to begin on Monday, September 28, 2020, and will end on Tuesday, December 22, 2020; the semester will be 12 weeks in length. To ensure students receive the full benefits of instruction and to meet the required number of class hours for a regular 15-week semester, the typical 3-credit course will be conducted for 3 hours and 10 minutes, as opposed to the usual 2 hours, 50-minute class period. The time between classes will be reduced from 20 to 15 minutes. In addition, faculty will be encouraged to augment a regular, in-person class with additional course content through Canvas. The College-wide attendance policy will be suspended for the fall semester.

The spring semester will start on the previously scheduled date of Monday, January 11, 2021, and will run for the full 15 weeks.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnThe reason for the delayed start to the semester is quite simple: we want to give ourselves and all our students the best odds for beginning the new school year without major disruption. We are hopeful that by late September, moreover, international travel restrictions will have been eased or lifted, thereby improving the likelihood our international students will be able to travel successfully from their home countries to New York.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnUpon reopening, SVA will follow government guidelines and best practices in higher education for social distancing, which could include some or all of the following measures: limiting class size, wearing masks while inside campus buildings, and limiting the size of campus functions and activities in accordance with state and local requirements. To create additional space to accommodate smaller studio classes, some introductory-level Humanities & Sciences and Art History classes will be offered online. Academic buildings will likely close at 12:00 midnight, and reopen at 7:00am, to allow cleaning crews to sanitize our facilities and equipment. Each of these measures are intended to keep every member of the SVA community safe and healthy.

As you have no doubt discovered, what we knew to be “normal” back in February no longer exists. While the coronavirus will likely ease this summer and fall, it is equally likely to return this winter. That is just simply a possibility with which we would need to contend. But good planning and taking all necessary precautions should prevent the next wave of this pandemic from being as disruptive to our lives.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnWhat I have described here is by no means unique to the School of Visual Arts. Thousands of colleges and universities in the US and abroad are taking all the same steps to keep their communities safe, and to minimize the effects of possible future disruptions to students’ educational experience.

I’m sure you have many questions about the fall semester. To help answer your questions, I will be hosting a series of virtual town hall meetings, where I will share the latest information about the fall semester, and you will be able to ask questions. The dates and times of these meetings will be announced soon.

In the meantime, please direct your specific questions to the appropriate offices listed below.

As I noted at the start of this letter, everyone at SVA misses you very much; we cannot wait for your return; and we are excited about the possibilities that lay ahead. This is, to be sure, a time of change—and challenges—but as a community we will persevere, and we will make things better than they were before this virus interrupted our lives.

I look forward to connecting with you soon.

Xổ số kiến ​​thiết Bến Tre hàng tuầnWishing you all the very best,

Christopher J. Cyphers, PhD

Provost, School of Visual Arts

BFA Academic Advisement: acadadvis@johndkemp.com 

Financial Aid: fa@johndkemp.com

Student Health and Counseling Services: health@johndkemp.com

Student Accounts: studentaccounts@johndkemp.com

Student Affairs: studentaffairs@johndkemp.com

International Student Office: iso@johndkemp.com

Registrar: registrar@johndkemp.com 

Residence Life: reslife@johndkemp.com

*Note: This notification was edited on May 9, 2020.