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As of March 3, New York has had 1,642,480 and St. Lawrence County has had 6,242 total confirmed cases of COVID-19. On November 7, 2020, St. Lawrence County declared a state of emergency. The college’s leadership remain in close contact with state and federal public health officials.
As the COVID-19 event quickly evolves, policies may change accordingly. Please refer to the latest update for the most up-to-date information. This page will refresh every 3 minutes.
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| 14-day rolling period | |
|---|---|
| Total Tests Conducted+ | 1929 |
| Total Negatives | 1923 |
| Total Positives | 6 |
| Percent Positive | 0.3% |
| Active Cases | 6 |
| Isolated On-Campus | 2 |
| Isolated Off-Campus | 4 |
| Isolation Beds Used | 2/48 |
| Trigger to Remote* | 5.0% |
| 14-day rolling period | |
|---|---|
| Total Tests Conducted+ | 732 |
| Total Negatives | 730 |
| Total Positives | 2 |
| Percent Positive | 0.3% |
| Active Cases | 2 |
+ Test stats are updated upon return of results from Upstate Medical
* SUNY Canton's Percentage Trigger for Transition to 100% Remote Learning (within the rolling 14-day period) per Supplemental Guidance for COVID-19 Containment at Higher Education Institutions.
To our community friends:
We’re all in this together. We are instructing our students to follow proper mask-wearing and social-distancing requirements both on- and off-campus. If you notice any students out and about in our community that are not following these protocols, we ask that you remind them with kindness to please do so. If you notice persistent problems, please feel free to contact Lenore VanderZee, Executive Director for University Relations, at vanderzeel@canton.edu.
Friday, February 19, 2021
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today released updated guidance for infection rates and testing protocols on college campuses. Colleges and universities testing at least 25 percent of total on-campus students, faculty and staff weekly will not be required to go on pause unless their positivity rate exceeds 5 percent during a rolling 14-day period.
Sunday, February 7, 2021
As return to campus for the spring semester, State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras announced today the launch of enhancements to the COVID-19 Tracker dashboard found here.
Friday, February 5, 2021
Today, Governor Cuomo announced an upcoming expansion of vaccination eligibility in New York State. As of February 15, 2021, adults with specified underlying medical conditions will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Thursday, January 28, 2021
State University Chancellor Jim Malatras made his first visits today to SUNY Canton and SUNY Potsdam to meet with President Zvi Szafran and President Kristin Esterberg, as pre-semester testing takes place on their respective campuses for all students. Both SUNY campuses have moved to weekly testing of all students, faculty, and staff in alignment with SUNY policy to do so during the spring semester.
Sunday, January 24, 2021
Today, as students move back to campus housing for pre-semester COVID testing and quarantining before the SUNY-required push back of the Spring Semester start date of in-person classes on February 1st, Chancellor Malatras announced that all SUNY campuses will increase the frequency of SUNY’s mandatory COVID testing to weekly testing of all students, faculty, and staff who regularly come to campus.
Friday, January 15, 2021
SUNY Potsdam’s COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at Maxcy Hall came online this morning! This should make appointments for receiving the vaccine more readily available (pending vaccine availability). Four additional sites across St. Lawrence County will be opening over the next few weeks. Please keep in mind that this phase in the vaccination process is expected to take at least 14 weeks.
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
As of today, New York State has included all individuals age 65+ as eligible to be vaccinated in Phase 1b. The full list of eligible individuals is available at New York State's COVID-19 Vaccination website. This site is updated as more eligible categories are added.
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
I understand that many of you who are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine have had trouble getting a local appointment. Vaccination sites will be opening across the county very soon at locations in Gouverneur, Star Lake, Massena, Ogdensburg, and Potsdam. As these sites open and more vaccines become available, additional appointments will be available.
Monday, January 11, 2021
As you know, the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccinations is underway in New York State, Phase 1a, consisting mostly of front-line healthcare workers, has been ongoing for a few weeks. As of today, the State has announced the start of Phase 1b, and has included in-person college instructors as eligible to receive the vaccine during this phase.
Monday, December 21, 2020
You may now request a pass, or P, in any class where you’ve earned the grade of D or higher for the Spring 2020 semester. To request a P, please fill out Pass Grade Request Form and email the completed form to your school Dean’s Office. Those addresses are:
Monday, November 9, 2020
A Declaration of a State of Emergency has been declared to address the concerns associated with the impacts of COVID-19 in St. Lawrence County. This declaration is at the recommendation of Public Health to maintain consistency with the collective efforts of 'social-distancing' to slow the spread of COVID-19. As of Friday, November 6, 2020 there are 462 confirmed cases and the potential for the virus to reach community spread is increasing.
Monday, November 9, 2020
As New York State and the nation continue to grapple with the unprecedented challenges posed by COVID-19, State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras today outlined a sweeping, system-wide plan that will allow campuses to safely return to in-person instruction for the spring semester, subject to any changes in federal or New York State guidance.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
As colleges and universities prepare to wind down in-person classes and activities ahead of Thanksgiving, State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras today announced that SUNY has adopted a policy mandating all students using on-campus facilities in any capacity test negative for COVID-19 within the 10 days prior to leaving campus. Campuses must develop schedules that conduct the test as close to a student’s departure date as possible.
Thursday, October 1, 2020
SUNY Chancellor Malatras institutes a comprehensive emergency directive to address violations of COVID-19 safety protocols occurring at SUNY’s State-operated campuses and community colleges.
Sunday, September 6, 2020
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Chancellor Jim Malatras today announced the launch of a SUNY system-wide COVID-19 case tracker dashboard. The centralized dashboard will provide real time, up-to-date information on COVID-19 cases, testing, and quarantine and isolation space availability across SUNY's 64 colleges and universities to more efficiently monitor, respond to, and contain the virus.
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today issued guidance for infection rates on college campuses and mitigation actions schools must take when the infection rate rises above certain levels. The guidance comes following reports of students at large gatherings, and experiences in other states with clusters developing with return to in-person classes.
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
The Medicat portal referenced below is ONLY for student use. Employees (faculty/staff) should continue using the COVID-19 Health Check Form. Please do not sign up for an account if you are not a current student.
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Residential students are required to be tested and must sign up for a testing slot using the form below. Commuter students and online students planning to use campus services may sign up for a time slot if you want to be tested on campus. If you are a fully online student who does not plan to access campus for services or are a commuter student who is intending to be tested by your local provider.
Thursday, August 13, 2020
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today updated New Yorkers on the state's progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Yesterday, 87,900 test results—a new record high—were reported to New York State.
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
On behalf of the Boards of the Town and Village of Canton and the St. Lawrence University and SUNY Canton communities, we hope that you and your families are well and are enjoying this beautiful North Country summer. We are grateful to the businesses and organizations in our community that have worked so hard to remain open or reopen safely.
Thursday, July 23, 2020
We hope this email finds you doing well- we can’t wait to see you back on campus in a few short weeks! Below, you will find information about Residential Move-In Days for the Fall 2020 semester as well as some guidelines on what to expect during the move-in process, as this year is a little different than our typical move-inmethods. Please read this information thoroughly, as it’s very important! At the bottom of the email, you will find the schedule for your return to campus.
Monday, July 20, 2020
As we continue to welcome more employees back to campus and prepare to welcome students as well, I wanted to send out some information and reminders on how we can all help keep ourselves and the entire campus community safe. In particular, we have noted an uptick in COVID-19 cases in St. Lawrence County as well as neighboring counties.
Monday, July 20, 2020
After months of consideration regarding possible options for safely engaging in athletics this fall, North Atlantic Conference (NAC) presidents and athletic administrators have come to a difficult decision. It has become clear that in the best interest of student-athletes, staff, and campus communities, a traditional NAC experience will not be possible this fall.
Thursday, July 16, 2020
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic spreading fast in many states across the country, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today launched the national "Mask Up America" education and awareness campaign to urge all Americans to wear a mask while in public to help stop the spread of the virus. Jane Rosenthal, producer and CEO Tribeca Enterprises, produced the series of spots with Academy Award-winning director Kathryn Bigelow.
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
New York Attorney General Letitia James today sued the Trump Administration for a sudden reversal in policy that threatens to deport more than a million international students at colleges and universities across New York and the rest of the nation if they do not register for in-person classes on campus this fall — a move aimed at coercing schools into offering in-person instruction at the risk of increasing the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among students, faculty, and other
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
SUNY Canton has moved its start date to August 31 as it prepares for an in-person fall semester. To maximize safety, the college will be systematically testing its on-campus population for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
All travelers entering New York from a state with a positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents, or higher than a 10% test positivity rate, over a seven day rolling average, will be required to quarantine for a period of 14 days consistent with Department of Health regulations for quarantine.
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
New York State is issuing guidance today to colleges and universities that are planning September (Fall) reopenings. We are asking them to develop plans. We still need more data between now and September to make a definitive determination, but we want to make sure we’re starting to prepare.
Thursday, June 11, 2020
We’d like to update you on a few things to let you know the direction some of our planning is going. Please be aware that things may change. The College receives information and directives, sometimes daily from SUNY and the State, which may cause some of the following to change.
Friday, June 5, 2020
With the North Country now in Phase 2 of re-opening, the College will begin to phase in additional employees to work on campus. Please remember that your area Vice President/Department Head will be communicating with you when/how you will return to campus. Please do not report to campus until they have asked you to do so.
Friday, May 29, 2020
The North Country is expected to reach Phase 2 of reopening under the Governor’s New York Forward Reopening Plan soon, but at this time, that date has not been set. The Governor released safety guidelines for reopening Phase 2 businesses so that those businesses can prepare their reopening plans.
Thursday, May 14, 2020
The College is rolling out a plan to allow you to remove your belongings from the residence halls. This plan, which follows Governor Cuomo’s phased reopening plan, is designed to minimize density and reduce interactions between individuals to maximize physical distancing best practices.
Monday, May 11, 2020
You may now request a pass, or P, in any class where you’ve earned the grade of D or higher for the Spring 2020 semester. To request a P, please fill out Pass Grade Request Form and email the completed form to your school Dean’s Office.
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Throughout the unprecedented novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, SUNY has responded as a system. Students, faculty and staff at each of our 64 individual campuses continue to contribute what they can and when they can, leveraging their own distinctive expertise.
Monday, May 4, 2020
SUNY Canton has moved its start date one week later for the fall 2020 semester to prepare for any continuing eventualities related to COVID-19.
Monday, April 27, 2020
I have said it before, and I will say it again: I am continually impressed with each of you and the ways in which you have met the immense challenges we have faced over the past several weeks. Our students are still receiving the top-notch education and services they deserve thanks to your tireless efforts to adapt during these rapidly changing circumstances.
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced all NYS on Pause restrictions and closures will be extended until May 15th. This action is taken in consultation with other regional states. The states will re-evaluate after this additional closure period.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
In these extraordinary times, our staff on campus have gone to extraordinary measures to keep our campus healthy, safe, and running smoothly. Those working from home have kept our students on track with their education and kept our behind-the-scenes functions humming along.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Students, we are here to support you in any way we can during these challenging times. We have developed some campus and community resources that we hope will help with navigating this new normal until we can all return to campus again.
Sunday, April 12, 2020
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced he will issue an Executive Order directing employers to provide essential workers with cloth or surgical masks free of charge to wear when directly interacting with the public.
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
The Governor also announced an agreement with the largest student loan servicers in New York to obtain relief for student loan borrowers experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19 who contact their private student loan servicer.
Sunday, March 29, 2020
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced all NYS on Pause functions will be extended for the next two weeks. The Governor also directed the state nonessential workforce to continue to work from home for an additional two weeks through April 15th. The state will re-evaluate after this additional two-week period.
Friday, March 27, 2020
We recognize that many of you and your families are looking forward to celebrating your tremendous accomplishments at SUNY Canton by participating in your Commencement Ceremony. We are excited, too! We remain committed to holding a live Commencement on campus as soon as it is safe to do so. However, the current pandemic crisis prevents us from holding it on its original date, which was Saturday, May 9.
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Southworth Library Learning Commons has closed as of today, March 25. Please note that resources and services are available online with a list of library, tutoring, and connectivity support detailed below. For students approved to be on campus in the residence halls, we will be locating printers and cell phone charging stations near the RA lobbies. Technology needs (such as borrowing laptops) will be by appointment only for the remainder of the semester. Please check the Information Services web
Sunday, March 22, 2020
On Friday, Governor Cuomo announced an Executive Order that outlined what he called “the most drastic action we can take” in response to the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, across the State.
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Yesterday, Governor Cuomo announced an Executive Order to outline what he called “the most drastic action we can take” in response to the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, across the State.
Thursday, March 19, 2020
I’m pleased to announce that SUNY Canton faculty members have enacted a plan for students to complete their necessary laboratory requirements remotely in response to the college’s overall COVID-19 arrangements.
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Following Governor Andrew Cuomo’s directive to reduce density and help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), SUNY Canton will allow students on campus only under very limited circumstances. The College remains open and academic arrangements will be made to accommodate your individual learning plans.
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Yesterday afternoon, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo directed all non-essential New York State employees in every county not to report to work for the next two weeks. This includes SUNY Canton. This is one of many extraordinary measures that New York State is taking to try to slow the coronavirus pandemic, which has been declared a public health emergency.
Monday, March 16, 2020
As you know, due to precautions related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), SUNY Canton will be conducting most classes by remote learning for the rest of this semester. You have the option to choose to live at home or live on campus as you complete your coursework. This is a difficult decision in these uncertain times, but I want you to know that our campus is open, and housing, meals, and many other services are still available at this time.
You can reduce the risk of spreading coronaviruses by taking the same steps as you would to prevent infection from the flu and the common cold:
The best method for disinfecting your hands is washing them with soap and water. For convenience, hand sanitizer is available in and around all SUNY Canton computer labs. Please wash your hands or use hand sanitizer before and after utilizing public computers.
