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Can I travel between between the Utica and Albany Campuses?

| by Kristin Haacker

Out of an abundance of caution, SUNY Poly is proactively employing social distancing measures, which can be helpful for limiting the spread of COVID-19. In particular, we are limiting work-related travel between our Albany and Utica campuses. While our campuses remain open, we are strongly encouraging you to arrange virtual meetings for colleagues between our two sites to ensure that the important work we undertake each day advances. If you believe you must still travel…

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What does it mean that all classes will use “distance learning?”

| by Kristin Haacker

Distance learning includes two primary techniques, 1) Video conferencing or synchronous learning, often using Blackboard Collaborate or a similar platform, where all participants gather at the same time but from their chosen location and 2) Asynchronous learning, which involves participants sharing learning materials on their own schedule and from places of their choosing, though often with expectations and specific deadlines for sharing materials. The SUNY Poly faculty are currently redesigning courses for the remainder of…

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