On March 17, President Donald Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security, or CARES, Act. The aid is available for all students who were displaced because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Office of Financial Aid urges students to apply to qualify for their relief package.
Read MoreStudents foregoing on campus living this semester must fulfill residency requirement next year
Many on-campus students are calling for changes to be made to the Geneseo’s two-year residency requirement as a result of COVID-19.
Read MoreStudents left in limbo due to NY state’s indecisiveness on Excelsior Scholarship
Due to the dramatic reduction of state revenues caused by COVID-19, the Office of Financial Aid is still waiting for notification from New York State as to whether Excelsior awards may be reduced and/or prioritized. This mainly affects incoming freshman’s award status.
Read MoreNew Title IX Officer Hired, Intends to Support Survivors
A national search was conducted on behalf of the College and concluded to name Marcus Foster the new Title IX Coordinator. Before he joined the campus community, Foster served at the deputy Title IX Coordinator at Shippensburg University where he oversaw the University’s investigatory process regarding sexual misconduct allegations and led the campus’ preventative education curriculum. He received his bachelor’s degree in politics and international relations from Ursinus College and continued his education at Tulane University Law School.
Read MoreGeneseo announces pooled testing initiative, partners with SUNY Upstate Medical University
Along with the mandated rules of social distancing and mask-wearing guidelines established for students returning to campus, the Geneseo administration has introduced a plan to conduct random COVID-19 saliva tests in an attempt to help contain the spread of the virus.
Read MoreBlack Lives Matter Vigil hosted this past Sunday
On Sunday Sept. 20, the Alliance for Community Enrichment Cultural Club leadership held a vigil for Black Lives on the soccer field behind Letchworth Dining Hall. There was a large crowd of not only Geneseo students but also members of the Geneseo community who came to pay their respects for people who have suffered under the hands of police brutality and systemic racism.
Read MoreSexual assault at Geneseo: Students frustrated with lack of action by administration, accountability from those accused
A social media post describing a Geneseo student’s alleged assault at an off-campus fraternity house has reinvigorated campus discussions regarding sexual assault, resources for victims and accountability from those accused. In the weeks since the Feb. 15 post on a popular student meme account, students have seemingly taken it upon themselves to speak out about sexual assault, forming support-like group chats for victims as well as ostracizing organizations who count alleged perpetrators of these crimes as members.
Read MoreThird annual Mental Health Town Hall to take place this coming Monday
On Monday March 9, Geneseo’s Mental Health Advisory Committee will be hosting its third annual Mental Health Town Hall in Newton 202 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The event is open to all students, faculty and staff, and hopes to address any outstanding questions, comments or concerns attendees may have regarding mental health.
Read MoreSearch for Chief of Communications and Marketing Officer enters next phase, open forums allow student participation
On Feb. 26, Geneseo hosted a forum that was open to all students with the intention of allowing the campus population to meet one of the candidates for the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer position. Students who attended had the opportunity to fill out a feedback form that aimed to get direct student input about the candidate.
Read MoreEducational Opportunity Program students travel to Albany for Higher Education Action Day, advocate for funding
On Feb. 27, Educational Opportunity Program assistant director Gabe Iturbides joined with five EOP students to participate in Higher Education Action Day. The group traveled to Albany to advocate for a 20 percent increase in funding for EOP.
Read MoreTwo students lead new Geneseo Tenants Association, first meeting set to assist renters
The Geneseo Tenants Association, created to advocate for students’ rights as renters, will have its first meeting next weekend. Set for Wednesday March 11 at 2:30 p.m. in Newton 201, the association will also aid students as they navigate their off-campus housing options.
Read MoreFirst-year seminar coursework adapts based on primary feedback
Interim associate provost for academic success Joseph Cope piloted a first-year seminar last semester for undeclared students exploring academic paths and adjusting to college life. Almost half of students who had taken the course in the fall of 2019 reported that the course encouraged them to pick a major or career path that was right for them.
Read MoreAdvanced Cultural Competency Certificate encourages inclusive conversation between faculty and staff
Two years ago, the Office of Diversity and Equity piloted a program called the Advanced Cultural Competency Certificate. The program aims to foster and promote multicultural awareness within faculty and staff and has currently included 50 employees.
Read MoreThe Geneseo Parking and Transportation Services office proposes plans to ease parking congestion
The Geneseo Parking and Transportation Services office has a number of projects in the planning stages to improve parking opportunities on campus. Currently on its radar, the office is focusing on parking issues on the north side of campus, expanding the gravel lot next to the eGarden complex, parking compliance issues and looking for ways to meet the campus’ sustainability goals.
Read MoreThe Office of Academic Planning and Advising pilots new alert system, Navigate
The office of academic planning and advising is piloting an early alert system called Navigate. This initiative is one mentioned in the Geneseo 2021 Strategic Plan, which outlines a specific focus to implement an early warning system to track student progress throughout the semester to broadly “pursue innovative and proactive retention and student success strategies.”
Read MoreOpen Classroom Week will soon encourage collaboration between faculty, staff
The campus community will soon welcome Geneseo’s first Open Classroom Week, to be hosted from Feb. 24 through Feb. 28. Throughout the week, faculty members who have volunteered to participate will open the doors of their classrooms to their colleagues for informal observations.
Read MoreWildly Important Goal 2.0 to focus on the freshman experience
Founded in 2017, Geneseo’s Wildly Important Goal team continues to work to enhance the student experience, now functioning as “WIG 2.0.” The program began with Provost and Vice President for Student Affairs Stacey Robertson six months after she arrived at the college.
Read MoreTrillium Health joins Lauderdale Health Center
On Feb. 5 Trillium Health began operating at Lauderdale Health Center to provide students an opportunity to be prescribed “PrEP.” PrEP, formally known as pre-exposure prophylaxis, is a daily medication that works to eliminate the risk of contracting HIV.
Read MoreFire at student housing community, The Meadows at Geneseo
On Feb. 5, a fire was reported at one of the units inside The Meadows of Geneseo, a student housing community located at Hillside Drive. It was later determined the cause of the fire was an unattended coffee pot.
Read MoreGeneseo sees national success at Fulbright Awards, only SUNY school recognized
For the third year in a row, and third time in the institution’s history, Geneseo has been given the distinction as one of the Top Producers of U.S. Student Fulbright awards.
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