NJIT Community Updates and Announcements 3/23/20-3/27/20
Here you will find a weekly listing of updates and announcements for members of the NJIT campus community. Announcements are to be submitted through the form found at https://forms.gle/V6PBxUy5b3jkErMc8 or by your area vice president to Deric Raymond, director of content planning and intelligence, in the Office of Strategic Initiatives. Those submitted by each Thursday will be included in the following week's Updates and Announcements email.
Faculty and Staff
Coronavirus Resource Alert — Office of Human Resources
The coronavirus pandemic is likely to cause stress and anxiety for most employees. Carebridge has posted a webinar, COVID – 19, Facts You Need to Know, under the News Alert banner on our employee support website, myliferesource.com. The presenter, Dr. Ellen Contente, holds a Ph.D. in Spiritual Studies and Consciousness from Emerson Theological Institute and is the founder of the Heart-Centered Programs, a training and consulting business. This special 45- minute recorded webinar includes the most recent information available from the CDC and the WHO, as well as, addresses coping mechanisms for stress and anxiety reactions. A link to the webinar will be located at the top of our member site, www.myliferesource.com. Log into the member site and select COVID-19 Facts You Need to Know, a special webinar with Dr. Ellen Content next to the Special Webinar tab. Log in to see the updates with your Access Code: BTM9C
Research Labs To Be Closed Until Further Notice — Office of Research and Development
In accordance with New Jersey executive orders 107 and 108, research labs on campus will be closed until further notice to limit close interactions and adhere to social distancing guidelines. For research related questions, please contact Atam Dhawan at dhawan@njit.edu
Finance Business Operations Remain Open — Office of the Senior Vice President for Finance and CFO
At this time, the Finance Division has implemented a detailed business continuity plan that will ensure continued business operations during the COVID-19 disruption. For the safety and well-being of our employees, we are adhering to best practice of “social distancing.” Thus, all employees are now working remotely, unless there is an extenuating issue that requires minimal on-campus effort. Please note that all finance staff can be reached via their NJIT email or campus phone extension and all inquiries will be promptly addressed. Please be confident that the Finance Division will be here to serve you during this very challenging period. We look forward to the day we can all return to campus and work side-by-side with our students, faculty, colleagues and business partners. In the meantime, we hope all remain safe and healthy.
Students
Libraries and Computer Labs Closed Until Further Notice — Office of Student Affairs
In accordance with New Jersey executive order 107, all libraries and computer labs will be closed until further notice.