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Reminder: Non-Compliance with Vaccination Requirements
Good afternoon, It is so good to see so many of you back on campus and starting your classes this week! We hope your semester is off to a great start! This…
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Reminder for Students Regarding COVID Testing, Vaccination Clinics
This is a reminder for all students that plan to be on campus for any reason during the fall semester that they are required to take part in “rapid” COVID…
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Notice: Vaccination requirements in wake of Pfizer FDA approval
Dear students: Please read the following important information regarding COVID vaccinations and testing from SUNY and Herkimer County Community College: Student COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements: Today the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved…
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Updates for Fall 2021 move-in weekend
Dear Students, As we prepare for our move-in weekend on Saturday, September 4, and Sunday, September 5, we have a couple of updates regarding our COVID-19 safety procedures.
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Notice: Herkimer College reimplements mask policy
In light of the recent spread of the COVID Delta variant and in accordance with updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and discussions with SUNY administration…
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An update from the Dean of Students
We look forward to welcoming you to campus this fall and we are working hard to make your experience this fall the best it can be.
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Move-In Information for Fall 2021 Residential Students
Welcome to the Residence Life & Housing program at Herkimer College.
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Addressing common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine
Dear Students, While Herkimer County Community College is not currently mandating the COVID-19 vaccine, it will be required for all students on campus once it is approved by the Food and…
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Updates to campus health safety protocols
In response to recent changes in COVID-19 health and safety mandates and guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), New York State Department of Health (DOH) and…
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In Person Instruction Planned for 2021-22 Academic Year
Herkimer County Community College is planning to return to in-person instruction for the 2021-22 academic year.
Tags: 2021-2022, Announcements, COVID-19
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New Students: Make sure to sign up for a Microsoft Teams training
Dear Herkimer College Students: As we prepare for the start of the spring semester, we want to provide you with the opportunity to learn about Microsoft Teams.
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Adjustments made to Spring 2021 academic calendar
Dear Students, I am writing to share important information with you regarding the Spring 2021 semester.
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Competition cancelled for high-risk indoor sports
After careful thought, consideration, and dialogue, 27 of the 30 SUNY Community Colleges that are members of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) have collectively decided to cancel intercollegiate…
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Provost Communication Regarding Upcoming Spring Semester
Dear Campus Community, It is hard to believe we are approaching mid-October already and that registration for the spring 2021 semester is just around the corner! There has been some understandable…
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Student Activities for Fall 2020
Although campus life may look a little different this year, Herkimer College students can still find plenty of entertaining events, both virtual and socially distanced in-person to help make the…
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Herkimer College to implement Surveillance Testing for COVID-19
Dear Campus Community, As part of Herkimer County Community College’s ongoing and evolving efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on campus and in our community, we will begin conducting pooled…
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Herkimer College Update on the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) Accreditation Process and Team Visit
Hello Herkimer Students, Welcome to a new year at college! As a point of information, Herkimer College has been in the Self-Study re-accreditation process for the past two years, during which many of you may have been a student here.…
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Additional Microsoft Teams training available to students
Dear Herkimer College Students: We will be using Microsoft Teams for “real-time remote” classes, and also for many co-curricular activities and college services.
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Provost announces Microsoft Teams training for students
Dear Herkimer College Students: As we prepare for the start of the fall semester, we want to provide you with the opportunity to learn about Microsoft Teams.
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Have questions about Fall 2020? Register for our Town Hall
Dear Students, We hope you’re getting excited for the upcoming semester, Generals! With the start of Fall 2020 only a few weeks away, we at Herkimer College want to ensure you’re…
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Take the Fall 2020 student needs survey
Dear Students, Our campus community is looking forward to the start of the 2020-2021 academic year, and we continue to finalize our plans for the fall semester.
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President's Letter to Employees
Dear Faculty and Staff, As announced during our most recent open forum, the tentative date of return to campus for employees is Monday, August 10, 2020.
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Important information for Fall 2020 residential students
Welcome to the Residence Life & Housing program at Herkimer College.
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Provost Communication to Students Regarding Fall 2020 classes
Dear Students, On Friday, July 24, 2020, President McColgin shared important information with you regarding Fall 2020 classes.
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More details released on Herkimer College Fall 2020 restart
Dear Students, I hope you are having a wonderful summer and staying safe and healthy.
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NJCAA Plan of Action
Late yesterday, the National Junior College Athletic Association’s Board of Regents approved a “plan of action” for fall and winter sports.
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Herkimer College president gives update on Fall 2020 campus restart plan
Dear Campus Community, I am pleased to provide you with an update on our campus restart plan, which has been developed within the guidelines of the New York State Department of…
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President's Message regarding fall re-opening plans
Late last week, Governor Cuomo announced that guidance for campuses to follow in re-opening for the fall semester would be issued soon: "New York State is issuing guidance to colleges…
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SUNY offers to match donations to HCCF Assists Fund
Good Afternoon, A few weeks ago I sent everyone an email announcing the creation of the HCCF Assists fund, designed to help our students in need during the COVID-19 crisis.…
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Moving Forward Together: Plans for Fall 2020 amid COVID-19
Dear Herkimer College Students, The spring 2020 semester took a turn none of us were expecting, and I’d like to thank you for your perseverance.
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A message from SUNY Chancellor Kristina Johnson amid COVID-19
To the SUNY Community, Throughout the unprecedented novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, SUNY has responded as a system.
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Update for Residential Students
Herkimer College continues to comply with local, state and federal guidelines regarding non-essential travel and self-quarantines.
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President's Message to Employees
Good afternoon, In the midst of all the changes and challenges that have been sprung upon us, it is important to take a moment to look back and realize how much…
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Update regarding 2020 Commencement
Dear Students, As communities and individuals around the world respond to the coronavirus pandemic, we at Herkimer County Community College continue to take measures to protect the health of our students…
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A video message to students from President McColgin
- YouTube For the most up-to-date information on Herkimer College's response to COVID-19, please go to herkimer. edu/coronavirus.
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Message to Residential Students
Dear Residential Students, As our country, state and local community continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, Herkimer College also must continue to respond accordingly.
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Message from the Senior VP for Administration and Finance: Refunds and Credits
Dear Students and Families, We want you to know that we are working quickly to resolve the financial impact this transition to remote learning will have on a student’s unused campus…
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Provost's Message to Students: Support and Services for Students
Dear Herkimer College Students: During the last couple of weeks, we have seen unprecedented changes in how colleges across the country are required to operate.
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President's Update to Faculty and Staff
I hope this update finds you well and settling into the “new normal.
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Residential Students: Update Housing Office on plans for remainder of Spring 2020
All residential students planning to return to on-campus housing for the remainder of the spring semester must be cleared by the Housing Office before returning to campus.
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Coronavirus Update: March 18
As announced yesterday, classes will resume on Monday, March 30th (instead of March 23rd).
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The latest update on the Coronavirus response
Herkimer College remains open and will continue to provide student services and resources.
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Message from the President
The health and safety of our students and staff have always been a top priority for Herkimer County Community College, and remains so as as we respond to the coronavirus…
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Notice to Campus Community: Health Resources
Dear Campus Community, As announced yesterday, Herkimer County has had its first confirmed case of the Coronavirus.
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Message from President McColgin to Students
Good Afternoon, On behalf of the faculty, staff, and administration of Herkimer County Community College, I want to reach out to all our students to thank you for your exemplary conduct…
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Update: Clarifications to yesterday's Coronavirus announcement
Please be advised of the following updates and clarifications regarding the College’s response to the Governor’s announcement regarding SUNY’s response to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Notice about Coronavirus in the wake of Governor Cuomo's announcement
Dear Campus Community: As most of you are likely aware, the situation with the coronavirus is ever-changing at a rapid pace.
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Campus President issues statement on Novel Coronavirus
Dear Campus Community, I am writing to assure you that the College is closely monitoring the status of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and preparing for its potential spread.
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Notice from the Dean of Students on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus
Dear Campus Community, We continue to closely monitor the status of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), a respiratory tract illness that presents flu-like symptoms and is highly contagious.
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