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May 15, 2021
To: Institutional Relations
As the 2021 Spring Semester concludes, Sinte Gleska University is implementing the following:
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as the University continues to assess and respond to the impacts of the COVID pandemic. SGU employees are encouraged to exercise COVID measures. Be safe!!
To: Institutional Relations
As the 2021 Spring Semester concludes, Sinte Gleska University is implementing the following:
- Access to SGU buildings will continue to be restricted through August 1, 2021. Campus safety personnel will continue to monitor access points.
- The University will continue to exercise the COVID measures (e.g., masks in public, sanitizers, social distancing, etc.) already in place for SGU students, employees and facilities.
- For the 2021 summer sessions beginning June 7th, SGU will continue to maintain operations for virtual academic instruction, virtual student services, business office, grants management, environmental services, campus safety, and protection of University assets. Summer enrollment will be restricted to returning students only.
- OL courses will continue to be offered on regularly scheduled days and times with faculty providing instruction from their offices.
- With CRRSAA (P.L. 116-260) higher education funds, the University will provide financial aid scholarships, interconnectivity support and course materials for returning students only enrolled in the 2021 summer sessions.
- SGU is analyzing survey data regarding a proposed requirement of COVID vaccinations. All University staff and students are encouraged to receive their two vaccinations by July 31st and be prepared to provide certification documentation of vaccinations.
- Options are being considered for SGU 50th anniversary signature events and for 2021 commencement ceremonies.
- Administrative leave will continue to be approved for employees requiring COVID-related quarantine/medical situations. Any employee testing positive will be required to submit medical documentation when he/she returns to work.
- SGU Campus Safety director Leo McCauley will respond to public questions about SGU’s COVID safety measures.
- SGU Nursing Department chair DeAnn Eastman-Jansen will continue to serve as the lead for COVID questions and procedures.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as the University continues to assess and respond to the impacts of the COVID pandemic. SGU employees are encouraged to exercise COVID measures. Be safe!!
March 1, 2021
To: Institutional Relations
Sinte Gleska University has been advised of the measure announced by the RST President’s office to return Tribal employees to face-to-face operations in March 2021. The University leadership assessed the impacts of this measure and determined the following mode of operations:
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during these challenging times. SGU employees are encouraged to exercise COVID measures. Be safe!!
To: Institutional Relations
Sinte Gleska University has been advised of the measure announced by the RST President’s office to return Tribal employees to face-to-face operations in March 2021. The University leadership assessed the impacts of this measure and determined the following mode of operations:
- Access to SGU buildings will continue to be restricted through May 28, 2021. Campus safety personnel will continue to monitor access points.
- The University will continue to exercise the COVID measures (e.g., masks in public, sanitizers, social distancing, etc.) already in place for SGU students, employees and facilities.
- For the 2021 Spring semester, SGU will continue to maintain operations for virtual academic instruction, virtual student services, business office, grants management, environmental services, campus safety, and protection of University assets.
- OL courses will continue to be offered on regularly scheduled days and times with faculty providing instruction from their offices. Student feedback has suggested this approach has been better utilizing University-based technology.
- With balance of available CARES Act (PL 116-136) funds, the University hopes to provide emergency financial aid and technology resources for students enrolled for the 2021 Spring semester.
- Administrative leave will continue to be approved for employees requiring quarantine/ medical situations. Any employee testing positive will be required to submit medical documentation when he/she returns to work.
- SGU Campus Safety director Leo McCauley will respond to public questions about SGU’s COVID safety measures.
- SGU submitted CARES Act proposals to the Tribe for consideration of institutional needs in response to the pandemic. The University hopes to upgrade Environmental Services including the addition of more staff. No formal action has been taken.
- SGU Nursing Department chair DeAnn Eastman-Jansen will continue to serve as the lead for COVID questions and procedures.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during these challenging times. SGU employees are encouraged to exercise COVID measures. Be safe!!
OCTOBER 30TH, 2020
To: Institutional Relations
Sinte Gleska University was advised of the “Stay at Home” measure recently announced by the RST President’s office to address the COVID pandemic. The University leadership reviewed the provisions of this measure and determined the following mode of operations:
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during these challenging times. SGU employees are encouraged to exercise COVID measures and to “Stay at Home” after work hours. Be safe!!
To: Institutional Relations
Sinte Gleska University was advised of the “Stay at Home” measure recently announced by the RST President’s office to address the COVID pandemic. The University leadership reviewed the provisions of this measure and determined the following mode of operations:
- Sinte Gleska University will continue to exercise the COVID measures (e.g., masks in public, sanitizers, social distancing, etc.) already in place for SGU students, employees and facilities.
- With six weeks remaining for the 2020 Fall semester, SGU will continue to maintain operations for virtual academic instruction, virtual student services, business office, grants management, environmental services, campus safety, and protection of University assets. Employees desiring to work at home will need approval from their supervisor and must submit a bi-weekly accounting of their work based on an approved plan.
- OL courses will continue to be offered on regularly scheduled days and times with faculty providing instruction from their offices. Student feedback has suggested this approach has been better utilizing University-based technology.
- All SGU buildings will continue to be locked down through December 31st.
- Administrative leave will continue to be approved for employees requiring quarantine situations. Any employee testing positive will be required to submit medical documentation before turning to work.
- SGU Nursing Department chair DeAnn Eastman-Jansen will continue to serve as the lead for COVID questions and procedures.
- SGU has submitted CARES Act proposals to the Tribe for consideration of institutional needs in response to the pandemic. Subject to approval and procurement of funds, the University hopes to upgrade COVID measures including the addition of more Environmental Services staff and resources.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during these challenging times. SGU employees are encouraged to exercise COVID measures and to “Stay at Home” after work hours. Be safe!!
ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE LIST NOVEMBER 2020
Until Further Notice, the Library is open for current SGU students only. To access the library, the student will need to call 856-8112. The student must wear a mask the entire time in the library and use hand sanitizer as soon as entering the library. Masks are not provided but hand sanitizer is provided. Thank you.
