COVID-19 Information & Updates

The college remains committed to following guidance from the CDC, SUNY and NYS Department of Health and protecting the health and safety of our students, employees and visitors.

As the guidance related to COVID-19 virus continues to evolve, our protocols and plans will be updated accordingly. Please check this webpage often.
Page last updated Jan. 4, 2024.

Coming to Campus

NOTE: Individuals should not report to campus if they are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, regardless of vaccination status.

Guidance for Symptoms and Exposure

Vaccination Policies

Hudson Valley Community College must comply with all SUNY COVID-19 policies. SUNY no longer requires students to be vaccinated for COVID-19, however, all members of the campus community are strongly encouraged to do so, and to stay up to date on boosters as recommended by the CDC in order to protect themselves and others. Those who have received their vaccines and/or boosters are asked to continue to submit their updated vaccination records in order to ensure accurate recordkeeping.

NOTE: All students enrolled in an applied learning experience, program or course requiring a clinical or internship will still be required to comply with their host site policies, including any vaccination or testing protocols. This applies to students in any academic program and all levels of clinical and allied health training.

Submit Vaccination Record Immunization & Vaccination Requirements

Masks and Social Distancing

The use of masks on campus at Hudson Valley is optional. Although mask usage is not mandated, it remains strongly encouraged, and may be required in certain situations (i.e., for those engaged in clinical coursework where close personal contact is required).

Social distancing is recommended where possible, however instructional spaces are open to full capacity as necessary.

Compliance

Any incidents of non-compliance to these requirements will be handled through the college’s judicial process for students and Human Resources for employees.

Campus Communications

The college provides regular updates to the campus community related to the ongoing COVID-19 situation. Please take a moment to review the information and resources on the COVID-19 Related Communications page.

More Information

Visitors, Contractors and Vendors

Visitors, contractors and vendors coming to campus should be aware of the college’s health and safety measures outlined on this page and any actions they need to take to protect themselves and the campus community.

All offices and services on campus remain open and available both in person and virtually.

Appointments can be made with individual offices in advance, but are not required; walk-ins are welcome as well.
Those who are unable to come to campus or prefer not to do so may still complete their business with the college’s offices and services online, over the phone, via Zoom, or through other remote channels.
Please use the office directory to contact the office you are interested in meeting with.

Cleaning Protocols

Travel

Emergency Funding

Non-Discrimination and Mutual Support

COVID-19 Response Team

Co-chairs

Louis Coplin, Vice President of Student Affairs
Regina LaGatta, Executive Director of External and Governmental Affairs

Committee Members

Fred Aliberti, Director of Public Safety
Harold Collins, Building Maintenance Worker (NEIU representative)
Melissa Coon, Associate Director of Admissions (NTP union representative)
Jason Degnan, Scheduling Coordinator (NTP union representative)
Judy DiLorenzo, Vice President for Academic Affairs
Margaret Ewart Zapp, Department Chair of Medical Imaging (DC Association representative)
Dr. Denise Fernandez-Pallozzi, Executive Director of the EOC
Larry Lavigne, Director of Facilities
Dr. Patty Klimkewicz, Dean of Health Sciences
DeAnne Martocci, Director of the Center for Access and Assistive Technology
Maxine Ortiz, Senior Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Claudine Potvin-Giordano, Director of Health Services
Deborah Richey, Interim Director of Human Resources and Budget
Paul Swieton, Director of Environmental Health and Safety
Melissa Thomas, Coordinator of Operations, Technology and Infrastructure at the EOC
Dr. Robert Whitaker, Associate Professor of Education and Social Sciences (Faculty Association representative)
Ronalyn Wilson, Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs
Jason Vandenburgh, Public Safety Shift Supervisor (UPSEU representative)

This information applies to the college’s main campus, as well as TEC-SMART and college facilities on Jordan Road and will be in effect until New York State guidance changes. Any updates will be communicated to the college community as we are made aware of them.