Beginning Wednesday, March 25, all classes shifted to off-campus delivery methods through the remainder of the spring semester.

The length of the semester will not change. Course instruction concludes on Friday, May 1, and finals are scheduled for May 4-8.

The final date for students to withdraw from a course and receive a grade of W has been extended to Friday, April 24. 

Classes were moved to alternate delivery modes as a preventative measure only in accordance with state guidelines. The University continues to take a number of precautionary measures to keep our community healthy.

Stockton is operating on a normal schedule, however, in-person staffing is extremely limited as most faculty and staff have transitioned to work-from-home protocol. Please contact Stockton employees via email. The Atlantic City Residential Complex and John F. Scarpa Academic Center will be closed to the public from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. daily. 

Kramer Hall in Hammonton, Stockton in Manahawkin, The Azeez Museum in Woodbine and Noyes Arts Garage are closed until further notice.

With limited exceptions, students have moved out of campus residence halls and returned home for the remainder of the semester. The Office of Residential Life communicated a move-out plan with students via email. Students should only come to retrieve their personal belongs at the date/time scheduled. 

Questions? email Dr. Steven Radwanski, Executive Director of Residential Life: steven.radwanski@stockton.edu.

The Atlantic City shuttles continue to operate on a regular schedule. Additional shuttle service to and from Chris Gaupp is also available.   

There are several dining options open in the Campus Center, including Dunkin Donuts, Student Choice, Create, and Primo. Hours can be found at https://www.dineoncampus.com/suunder “Menus and Locations.” In an effort to promote social distancing and comply with the limitations on group gatherings, the seating area around the food court is closed. All meals are offered for take-out only.

By the end of the semester, the University will issue a prorated credit for residential students in housing and all students participating in one of the University’s meal plans. The credit will be for 38 days of the spring 2020 semester starting March 25, and can be applied to summer 2020 or fall 2020 charges. The amount of the credit will vary by student based on individual financial aid packages. The University will prioritize those students who are enrolled in a Payment Plan so that their credit is applied before the April 1 payment due date, reducing their final payment. All May 2020 graduates will receive a prorated refund. 

The University will issue a prorated credit for the transportation and safety fee to all students. The credit will be for 38 days. All May 2020 graduates will receive a prorated refund.  

For questions, email bursar@stockton.edu.    

We ask that you support our practice of social distancing whenever possible. Some services, such as dining facilities and shuttle services, may be operating on modified schedules.

Stockton's Richard E. Bjork Library is availble remotely only. Digital databases, electronic journal subscriptions, and video-streaming services will run as normal. Librarians are available for virtual course support.

Faculty with materials on course reserve should contact Joseph Toth, Director of Library Services at toth@stockton.edu.

The Bjork library offers online live help via the "Ask Us! Chat" service Mondays -Thursdays from 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Fridays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 12-8 p.m. All online library databases, ebooks, and videos are available 24/7.

In compliance with Gov. Murphy’s Executive Order, all computer labs are closed. Remote technology assistance is available at (609) 652-4309 or by email at helpdesk@stockton.edu.

Students can test online through proctored services. 

Academic Advising has additional information on their website.

Faculty members are asked to both alert their schools and their students about proposed instructional continuity plans so they know how and where to access course material and assignments.

Stockton offers a variety of online tools and platforms to assist with this transition. For more details, please visit the campus’ “Instructional Continuity” website, hosted by the Office of Instructional Technology and the Center for Learning Design. It is being expanded and updated daily.

The Tutoring Center is open for online Zoom tutoring Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

The Instructional Continuity website offers a page designed to host your ideas.

The Center for Learning Design has scheduled a series of zoom webinars to assist faculty in moving coursework online. Dates and times are on the website.

Stockton has set up a temporary lending program only for students who do not otherwise have access to a computer off campus. Please direct students to the IT Help Desk for more information (609-652-4309).

IT recommends that students use the following website to locate free high-speed internet resources:  https://stockton.edu/information-technology/network-connection.html

The University has access to additional remote desktops available for students to use through Amazon's App Stream services. This will provide students access to specialized University computer lab resources while working remotely. With App stream students will be able to access applications that are unavailable from home, like IBM’s SPSS, Mathworks MATLAB, ESRI’s ArcGIS, and many more. App stream remote desktops can be accessed and fully utilized using a through any modern browser on any device. To get started, visit Stockton.edu/VDI for more information and troubleshooting assistance.

All Stockton courses are continuing this semester, albeit in another form. Consequently, students are not eligible for a full or partial tuition reimbursement. 

The Administration is aware of the student petition to modify the University grading policy.  Stockton already has a Pass/No Credit option that allows most students to select a non-letter-grade option for many courses. We are currently in discussions with the Faculty Senate to review ways to build on or expand this system. The Faculty Senate is meeting March 27, and we hope to have a resolution soon.  

We are aware that some academic programs require letter grades for accreditation and other purposes, and that some students prefer letter grades to improve their GPA as they prepare for graduate school.  Whatever solution is proposed, it will not be a “one size fits all” option.

Students currently enrolled in science lab courses will receive full credit for these courses.  Your faculty have worked hard to identify a range of options to help you complete the term.

Students who pass their science lab components will not be required to retake this course.  Students who do not pass such courses, which are required elements of many programs, will need to retake courses in order to meet their degree requirements.

Students can appeal their grades if they have a university-defined reason for doing so; that classes have shifted to online instruction will not, by itself, be sufficient reason to appeal a grade—particularly as the withdrawal date has been extended. 

Grade determination is the prerogative and professional judgment of the instructor guided by the standards established in the course syllabus or other document (e.g., independent study form). Assigned grades will not be changed unless there is compelling evidence of inequitable treatment, discrimination or procedural irregularity. More details about the grade appeal process can be found on pages 55-56 of the University Bulletin.

Service-learning courses are all still taking place so long as students are able to visit their partner locations and partners remain open, or their course was able to be converted to an online option. 

Students with questions and concerns about a faculty member should follow the same process as any semester.   

• Please reach out first to your faculty member to see if you can learn more information or resolve a question. 
• If this is not possible, please contact the appropriate Program Coordinator.
• If your question remains unresolved, you should reach out to the appropriate school Dean. 
• If additional questions remain, you can also, as a final resort, contact the Office of the Provost at (609) 652-4514 and provost@stockton.edu.

Only a portion of off-campus teaching is being done by Zoom. Much more instruction is being done asynchronously (not at the same time) through Blackboard, email and other learning management systems. Moreover, the majority of Stockton’s students come from New Jersey.  If students from out of state or other countries experience difficulty they should contact their professor immediately to seek alternate arrangements.

We are in the process of reviewing the summer schedule. All summer courses that are taught online will remain unaffected, but we are reviewing all face-to-face and hybrid courses. There is no certain timeline for the progression of COVID-19, so we want to prepare alternative models now in case summer courses also need to shift to off-campus instruction. Such decisions will be guided by information from the State.

We are optimistic that Stockton can return to a standard schedule by the fall of 2020 but recognize that we are unable to guarantee this will be the case. The best we can do is continue to inform the campus community as soon as we have more information.

Stockton has modified the pre-registration schedule to provide more time for both precepting and registration decisions. The revised schedule is available online, and is as follows: 

April 8— Wednesday
Seniors (with 128+ earned credits) and matriculated graduate students preregister at 3 PM

April 9-10 — Thursday-Friday
Seniors (with 96+ earned credits) preregister

April 13-14 — Monday-Tuesday
Juniors (with 64-95 earned credits) preregister

April 16-17 — Thursday-Friday
Sophomores (with 32-63 earned credits) preregister

April 20-21 — Monday-Tuesday
Freshmen (with 0-31 earned credits) preregister

Yes. Precepting remains a valued part of the student advising process. Stockton has made the decision not to cancel classes for two days in the revised registration schedule and ask that faculty work with students between now and April 8, when registration commences, to help students plan their fall term.

Academic Advising is also available online and taking appointments, and all paper forms used in advising have been converted to fillable PDFs and posted online (see:https://www.stockton.edu/academic-advising/). 

In-person events and meetings scheduled through May 31 should be considered cancelled or postponed at all sites. Some events and meetings have converted to online/virtual and are listed in the Campus Calendar. Events scheduled after May 31 remain under review. Please note that we are not scheduling any new events beyond May 31 until further notice. Contact the Office of Event Services and Campus Center Operations at event.services@stockton.edu with questions. 

The following events have been cancelled:

• Administrative Professionals Day - April 30
• Employee Recognition Day - May 7

• Employee Barbeque - May 21

The Performing Arts Center has cancelled all events through May. Refunds are being issued. More information is on the PAC webpage.

We recognize this is a milestone for each student, their family and friends. Consequently, the University is planning a two-phase celebration for the Class of 2020 (graduate and undergraduate students). The first component will be a virtual presentation to celebrate your success on May 15, 2020. This will be followed in fall 2020 by a more traditional ceremony that brings us back together. Details about both events will follow in the coming weeks. The Class of 2020 includes all students who graduated in the summer/fall 2019 and those who are scheduled to graduate this spring.

More than 330 people tuned in to the Town Hall Zoom meeting coordinated by Student Senate and the University on March 26. The meeting link below is temporarily viewable to members of the Stockton community using their Google account, but viewers should know that some responses may have changed or been updated since the event. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1T8EfqPzKInXajokyluw2rAhkUX2c3-sP

Stockton has suspended University-supported, domestic travel by groups and individuals until at least June 30.

Stockton is not able to govern any Stockton community member’s personal travel, but we do suggest you follow state guidelines and CDC recommendations.

At this time, all domestic and international travel is suspended until further notice. All faculty-led study tours were cancelled for spring 2020 as well as two additional trips that had been scheduled for June 2020. We are unable to predict travel for July and August but will continue to monitor the situation. Our decisions are guided by the CDC and federal restrictions on overseas travel.

If you have been tested for COVID-19 in any jurisdiction, please contact Stockton at publicsafety@stockton.edu as soon as possible. You do not need to wait for results. This will greatly assist our efforts to contact others at Stockton with whom you may have had contact.

Anyone who has been in contact with someone carrying COVID-19 or exhibiting symptoms should self-isolate and notify your doctor or our Wellness Center immediately:

• Galloway Campus: 609-652-4701
• Atlantic City Campus: 609-345-6000
• https://stockton.edu/wellness-center/health services/index.html

Stockton will adopt Governor Murphy’s guidelines for state employees as clarified by the state Civil Service Commission.

Specifically, the following situation does not require use of accrued leave time:

• Employees who are diagnosed with COVID-19.

Specifically, effective March 15 and until further notice, Stockton has implemented work-from-home protocols and flexible scheduling, and temporarily re-designated employee assignments as needed  for the following:

• Employees who have been directly exposed to a person diagnosed with COVID-19, and are thus either required to self-quarantine or recommended to stay home (these employees will not be required to use accrued leave time); or
• Employees who stay home due to the closing of their child’s K-12 school or child care center (these employees will not be required to use accrued leave time); or
• Employees who are immunocompromised or have immunocompromised individuals living in their home (these employees will not be required to use accrued leave time).

Consistent with state employee guidelines, appropriate documentation will be required. 

Medical documentation should only be sent to the email address below. Coordinate with your manager when requesting an accommodation under this process. Requests will be reviewed and approved by your respective Cabinet member in conjunction with the Office of Human Resources.

Please submit all documentation to WorkFromHome@stockton.edu within three working days of the absence commencing.

Any time taken for staff leave related to Covid-19 should be entered in your timesheet using the earnings code COVID-19.

Stockton’s campus remains open. However, beginning Wednesday, March 18, Stockton’s on-site staffing was reduced and many people will work remotely until further notice. All staff working remotely must complete the Work-from-Home Agreement provided from Human Resource via email. The Work from Home Daily Activity Log must also be completed daily.

If you are presently working from home pursuant to the University’s Procedure #6370, Temporary Flexible Work Arrangements for COVID-19 Mitigation (Interim) or are otherwise staying home as a result of COVID-19 pandemic related reasons, please use the “COVID-19” earnings code when completing your timesheet. Enter 7 hours for each day you are home, less any accrued time you are utilizing (if applicable). Please note this is for tracking purposes only and accumulated sick leave balances will not be adjusted. If you are an essential employee that requires access to the campus for some portion of the day, the COVID-19 earnings code should still be used for the entire day. Please note that compensatory time must be approved in advance by your supervisor, following our normal processes.

There are no changes to timesheet entry and submission for essential employees that continue to work on campus for the entire day. View the PowerPoint for detailed instructions.

Stockton employees are encouraged to make sure their emergency contact information is up to date in case of emergency. 

goStockton Portal > Employee > Personal Information > Update Emergency Contacts

If you have not changed your work voicemail, please follow the instructions in the Telephone System Quick Reference Guide

You may use the suggested message below:

 “Hello. Due to coronavirus prevention measures taken by Stockton University, I am currently working remotely. The university remains open. I will continue to monitor email and respond accordingly.”

IT is experiencing a high volume of requests and is working to complete them as quickly as possible. Information on working remotely is available on the website.

University Relations & Marketing will not provide Print Shop services until further notice. Email Geoffrey.Pettifer@stockton.edu with questions or concerns.

Administration and Finance has updated procedures regarding travel and purchasing. Details are on their webpage.

Mailroom will be open Mondays and Thursdays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on the Galloway Campus, and 9 a.m.-noon in Atlantic City until further notice. Contact Missy Delaney (x6867, Evelyn.Delaney@stockton.edu).

Central Stores is open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. Those who regularly receive packages should notify blanchard@stockton.edu and copy Gary.suhr@stockton.edu if and when someone will be on campus to accept deliveries, or if they should be held.

The Office of Human Resources has provided a list of online Training Options for Stockton Employees.

Temporary Employees and Student Workers may use accrued but unused Paid Sick Leave for the following reasons:

1. Diagnosis, care or treatment of—or recovery from—a Temporary or Student Employee’s own mental or physical illness, including preventative medical care for the employee.
2. Aid or care for a covered family member during diagnosis, care or treatment of—or recovery from—the family member's mental or physical illness, including preventative medical care.
3. Circumstances related to a Temporary or Student Employee's or their family member's status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence (including the need to obtain related medical treatment, seek counseling, relocate or participate in related legal services).
4. Closure of the University or of a school/childcare of an employee's child because of a public official's order relating to a public health emergency.
5. Time to attend a school related conference, meeting or function meeting requested or required by school staff.

*Family member" is defined as any individuals related by blood to the temporary or student employee or whose close association with the temporary or student employee is the equivalent of a family relationship.

**Please note that Temporary Employees and Student Workers cannot put in for more leave time than they are scheduled to work each week.

Below are links to the HR website as well as Procedure 6154 regarding this matter for your review.

• https://www.stockton.edu/human-resources/paid_time_off.html
• https://www.stockton.edu/policy-procedure/documents/procedures/6154.pdf?1566570407270

Additionally, student workers in the Federal Work Study (FWS) program are eligible to receive pay for hours that were not worked in a time of disaster. Stockton has confirmed that the COVID-19 pandemic qualifies under this provision. Information will be sent to federal work-study supervisors, about the process for paying out the remaining funds to FWS student workers for this academic semester.