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Dear Faculty and Staff: There have been several legislative updates that impact some of the provisions within the various Employee Benefit Programs that we wanted to make you aware of. 1) Flexible Spending Accounts Program: On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act") was passed and it allows an expansion of the types of medical/health care items that participants may claim through their HCFSA accounts effective January 1, 2020. These include (1) menstrual care products and (2) over-the-counter medicines and drugs, without the… Read More »


We hope you will join us in a celebration to mark the graduation of the Class of 2020 in a virtual event. Honoring our graduates on their achievements while keeping safe our College communities of students, families, faculty, and friends is a balance that we must undertake during the pandemic.    The Commencement Committee, made up of a representative cross-section of the College, is planning an engaging virtual event, the details of which will soon be announced.  Both undergraduate and graduate degrees will be celebrated, and the College will offer new… Read More »


To: Faculty and Staff From: The Division of Human Resources Subject: Benefits & Services Available to Employees & their Families During Periods of Crisis As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to change our way of life and how we conduct business, we would like to remind you of some of the benefits and services available to CUNY employees designed to help us manage and cope with extraordinary circumstances that impact the quality of our lives Employee Assistance Program Faculty and Staff who may be experiencing heightened levels of anxiety and/or grieving… Read More »


To: All Faculty From: Tony Liss, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Date: May 13, 2020 Re: Reminder of Flexible Grading Policy Dear Faculty, As you know, on March 30, the Board of Trustees approved the University's Special COVID-19 Flexible Grading Policy. This policy was enacted per the recommendation of the Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) and informed by consultation with campus presidents and deans, the University Faculty Senate, and the University Student Senate.  The Flexible Grading Policy was enacted to provide students maximum… Read More »


Dear Faculty and Staff: There have been several legislative updates that impact some of the provisions within the various Employee Benefit Programs that we wanted to make you aware of. 1) Flexible Spending Accounts Program: On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) was passed and it allows an expansion of the types of medical/health care items that participants may claim through their HCFSA accounts effective January 1, 2020. These include (1) menstrual care products and (2) over-the-counter medicines and drugs, without the need… Read More »


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   Lavender Fever Week is our institution's school spirit week which is an annual tradition at CCNY giving everyone an opportunity to get involved and show their Beaver pride. This year we want to show our school spirit by kicking off the week and giving back to a worthy cause by having a Relay for Life event. Relay For Life is a community based overnight fundraising event of the American Cancer Society. Each year, more than 5,000 Relay For Life events take place in over twenty countries.   Please join CCNY's Relay for Life on Saturday, May 6th to come together… Read More »


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