FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2020

Remote Working Extended for Employees

In an email to campus Thursday, Chancellor Kelly Damphousse advised the campus community that employees would continue to work remotely until Friday, April 17. Until that time, only essential personnel will report to campus.

Dept. of Labor Notice to All Employees Working Remotely

The Department of Labor requires that this poster related to COVID-19 workplace rights be posted in every building on campus. In turn, it must be provided to all remote workers so they are aware of the policies and have the opportunity to review. Please click on this link to view.

Refer to the A-State FAQ Page for Coronavirus Updates, Questions

With details surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic changing often, students, faculty and staff are reminded to refer to AState.edu/Coronavirus for the latest updates.

COVID-19 Testing Information

In an email to A-State's students last week, Dr. Martha Spack, dean of students, outlined COVID-19 testing procedures, follow-up and what to expect if students feel ill, or think they may have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus.

CAMPUS NOTICES & ALERTS

Exterior of the Neil Griffin College of Business

Welcome to Dr. Melody Lo, new Dean of the Neil Griffin College of Business

Dr. Melody Lo is set to become the inaugural Neil Griffin Endowed Dean of the Griffin College of Business at Arkansas State University, Provost Alan Utter announced Thursday. Professor of economics at the University of Texas at San Antonio, Lo’s acceptance begins a new era of leadership for A-State’s only named college.

“We are looking forward to Dr. Lo’s skill both within academia and in creating alliances with local and national business and industry,” Utter said. “For our Griffin Dean, we wanted someone who could enhance the existing relationships and pioneer new ones, both on and off campus.”

Faculty Center Webinars Scheduled

In the upcoming "Mindfulness in the Classroom" session, we explore the practice of mindfulness both in and outside of the classroom.

CAMPUS ORGANIZATION NEWS/ACTIVITIES

Graduate Student Council Officer Nominations Now Open

Officer nominations for Graduate Student Council are now open until April 7. This is a valuable opportunity for students to get involved, advocate for the interests of graduate and Ph.D. students.

AI Council to Meet Online March 30

The AI Council will meet online on March 30, at noon. The meeting will be facilitated by Zoom, and we are inviting all that are interested to please mark their calendars to virtually join in.