GUIDANCE FOR NEW YORK STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ON REOPENING FOR ...
GUIDANCE FOR NEW YORK STATE
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ON
REOPENING FOR THE 2020-21
ACADEMIC YEAR
NOTE: THIS GUIDANCE WAS ORIGINIALLY RELEASED ON JULY
31, 2020 AND WAS LAST UPDATED ON JANUARY 15, 2021. IT
MAY CONTINUE TO BE REVISED PERIODICALLY. VISIT THE
NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT¡¯S OFFICE OF
HIGHER EDUCATION WEBSITE FREQUENTLY TO ENSURE YOU
HAVE THE MOST UP-TO-DATE VERSION.
Board of Regents Higher Education Committee Co-Chairs
Kathleen M. Cashin, Regent J.D. #2 & Catherine Collins, Regent J.D. #8
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
Regents of The University
BETTY A. ROSA, Chancellor, B.A., M.S. in Ed., M.S. in Ed., M.Ed., Ed.D. .................
T. ANDREW BROWN, Vice Chancellor, B.A., J.D. ............................................................
ROGER TILLES, B.A., J.D. .................................................................................................
LESTER W. YOUNG, JR., B.S., M.S., Ed.D. . ......................................................................
CHRISTINE D. CEA, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. . ...........................................................................
WADE S. NORWOOD, B.A. ...............................................................................................
KATHLEEN M. CASHIN, B.S., M.S., Ed.D. ......................................................................
JAMES E. COTTRELL, B.S., M.D. .......................................................................................
JOSEPHINE VICTORIA FINN, B.A., J.D. ..............................................................................
JUDITH CHIN, M.S. in Ed. ...............................................................................................
BEVERLY L. OUDERKIRK, B.S. in Ed., M.S. in Ed. ...........................................................
CATHERINE COLLINS, R.N., N.P., B.S., M.S. in Ed., Ed.D. ............................................
NAN EILEEN MEAD, B.A., M.A. ......................................................................................
ELIZABETH S. HAKANSON, A.S., M.S., C.A.S. ................................................................
LUIS O. REYES, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. ...................................................................................
SUSAN W. MITTLER, B.S., M.S. ........................................................................................
FRANCES G. WILLS, B.A., M.A., M.Ed., C.A.S., Ph.D. ...................................................
Bronx
Rochester
Manhasset
Beechhurst
Staten Island
Rochester
Brooklyn
New York
Monticello
Little Neck
Morristown
Buffalo
Manhattan
Syracuse
New York
Ithaca
Ossining
Interim Commissioner of Education and President of The University of the State of New York
SHANNON L. TAHOE
The State Education Department does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status,
national origin, race, gender, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or sexual orientation in its educational programs, services and
activities. Portions of this publication can be made available in a variety of formats, including braille, large print or audio tape, upon
request. Inquiries concerning this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the Department¡¯s Office for Diversity and Access,
Room 530, Education Building, Albany, NY 12234.
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Table of Contents
Message from Chancellor Betty A. Rosa ....................................................................................................... 5
Message from Interim Commissioner Shannon Tahoe .................................................................................. 6
INTRODUCTION AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................ 7
Regional Meetings .............................................................................................................................................7
Development of the Guidance Document .......................................................................................................8
Key Resources ...................................................................................................................................................8
HEALTH AND SAFETY ................................................................................................................................. 10
NYS Governor and Department of Health Guidance and Requirements .................................................. 10
Additional Considerations for Reopening .................................................................................................... 10
Input from Regional Meetings ........................................................................................................................ 10
Educating the IHE community about preventing the spread of COVID-19 .................................................................................... 10
Creative use of outdoor and community space ............................................................................................................................. 11
Addressing mental health needs .................................................................................................................................................... 11
Resources ......................................................................................................................................................... 11
Official government resources ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
Other resources .............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
ACADEMICS, STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES, AND FINANCIAL AID ................................................................ 13
Regulatory Context & Requirements............................................................................................................. 13
Regulatory Flexibilities & Guidance .............................................................................................................. 13
Distance Education Flexibility Fall 2020 ......................................................................................................................................... 13
Shortened Semester Flexibility 2020-21 Academic Year ................................................................................................................ 13
Ability to Benefit (ATB) Tests .......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Pass/Fail Grading Policies and teacher certification reviews ......................................................................................................... 14
GRE Requirement for Admission to Graduate Teacher and Educational Leadership Programs .................................................... 14
Verification of High School (or Equivalent) Completion Status ...................................................................................................... 15
General Education Core/Liberal Arts and Sciences ........................................................................................................................ 15
Additional Considerations for Reopening .................................................................................................... 15
Input from Regional Meetings ........................................................................................................................ 16
Equity.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Financial Aid ................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
The Digital Divide and Instructional Design for Remote and Blended Learning and Online Student Services .............................. 17
Resources ......................................................................................................................................................... 18
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES AND EXAMINATIONS FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION ............................................ 20
Regulatory Context/Requirements ................................................................................................................ 20
Regulatory Flexibilities ................................................................................................................................... 20
Educator Preparation Program Clinical Experience Flexibilities ..................................................................................................... 20
Educator Preparation Program Requirement Flexibilities .............................................................................................................. 21
Educator Certification Flexibilities .................................................................................................................................................. 22
Additional Considerations for Reopening .................................................................................................... 24
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Resources ......................................................................................................................................................... 27
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES AND EXAMINATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL LICENSING ............................................. 28
Regulatory Context/Requirements ................................................................................................................ 28
Regulatory and Policy Flexibilities ................................................................................................................ 28
Alternatives to meet clinical experience requirements ................................................................................................................. 28
Employment of recent graduates ................................................................................................................................................... 31
Licensing examinations .................................................................................................................................................................. 31
Renewal of limited permit in medicine .......................................................................................................................................... 32
Input from Regional Meetings ........................................................................................................................ 32
Resources ......................................................................................................................................................... 33
OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS ........................................................................................................................ 34
Overview ........................................................................................................................................................... 34
Regulatory and Policy Flexibilities ................................................................................................................ 34
Higher Educational Opportunity Program (HEOP) ......................................................................................................................... 34
Liberty Partnerships Programs (LPP) .............................................................................................................................................. 34
Additional Considerations for Reopening .................................................................................................... 35
Programmatic Considerations ........................................................................................................................................................ 35
Budget and Fiscal Considerations ................................................................................................................................................... 35
Input from Regional Meetings and recent MBK/TOC II Summits ............................................................... 35
Resources ......................................................................................................................................................... 36
POSTSECONDARY STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ........................................................................................ 37
Regulatory Context/Requirements ................................................................................................................ 37
Resources ......................................................................................................................................................... 37
BUDGET AND FISCAL MATTERS .................................................................................................................. 38
State Funding Context .................................................................................................................................... 38
CARES Act Funding ........................................................................................................................................ 38
Input from Regional Meetings ........................................................................................................................ 39
Resources ......................................................................................................................................................... 39
DATA REPORTING ...................................................................................................................................... 40
Regulatory Context/Requirements ................................................................................................................ 40
Data Collection and Reporting Flexibilities .................................................................................................. 40
Additional Considerations for Reopening .................................................................................................... 40
General Considerations .................................................................................................................................................................. 40
Budget and Fiscal Considerations ................................................................................................................................................... 40
Resources ......................................................................................................................................................... 40
APPENDIX: STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK GATHERED VIA THOUGHTEXCHANGE ............................................... 42
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Message from Chancellor Betty A. Rosa
New York State is fortunate to be home to public and private colleges
and universities that attract students from across the country and
globe. New York¡¯s rich diversity is an asset that must be leveraged as
we start to reopen our institutions of higher education in the wake of
this global pandemic. To do this, the Board of Regents, the Education
Department, and I convened regional meetings with a diverse cross
section of stakeholders connected to our higher education community
participating and providing input to help create this guidance.
The four virtual meetings held in early July included participants with
expertise in various substantive areas across the higher education
spectrum. The feedback we received was truly invaluable and critical in
informing the decision-making that went into developing this document.
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the notion that colleges are an integral part of our lives,
our economy and our communities. We have come to rely on them to prepare our citizens for a life of
productivity, research, and meaningful contribution that goes far beyond traditional academics.
As we developed this guidance, we were mindful that COVID-19 has had a particularly harmful effect
on people of color and those that are economically disadvantaged ¨C in terms of health, employment,
and their ability to receive the supports and resources necessary for a successful college experience.
As colleges shifted to off-campus learning models, many students from low-income and rural
communities did not have access to the internet, technology, or the supports they need to
meaningfully participate in remote learning. This kind of unequal access to resources only serves to
strengthen my resolve, and the Regents¡¯ resolve, to ensure educational equity for all students.
We are truly grateful to all of the faculty, leadership, staff, and especially our student participants for
their time and rich contributions. We also recognize the staff of the State Education Department for
their valuable contributions to this document ¨C with a special note of appreciation for the extraordinary
efforts of Dr. John D¡¯Agati, Senior Deputy Commissioner for Education Policy; Dr. William Murphy,
Deputy Commissioner for Higher Education; and Allison Armour-Garb, Chief of Staff for Education
Policy, who were paramount to the development of the guidance.
With the help of our fellow New Yorkers and all of our higher education partners, we will recover and
work toward building a renewed system that ensures our campuses and college communities are
meeting the needs of all students.
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