Student Life Information for Fall 2020 – July 14th, 2020
Good morning,
The fall semester is fast approaching, and we know that many of you are curious about what campus life will look like in the Fall of 2020.
The Student Programs and Support Continuity Team put together the information below which briefly describes the planned hours, services, and contact information for sixteen different departments which support student life. The list includes areas such as the Athletic Center, CASA , and the Student Support Center (SSC).
These are our plans, and we wanted to share them with you as early as possible to help you begin to plan your fall. However, we have all learned in the past five months that things change, and these plans may have to change as well depending on any guidance we get from the Commonwealth, the Department of Public Health, or the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
We will post this document on the website and share updates there.
Please know that we are all working hard to help you continue your Framingham State experience on your road to degree completion. The campus may look differently, but we will retain the Framingham State spirit.
Take Care. Be Safe.
Lorretta M. Holloway, Ph.D.
Athletics
The weight room and main gym will be open in the fall for student use. We will be following guidance from the Baker Administration and our own Facilities Department to provide recreational activities and work out options. Additionally, we are investigating offering virtual classes to our student population. There will be new rules and regulations for usage, which will include, but may not be limited to, following the University face covering protocol and additional cleaning protocols. We will continue to provide additional information as it becomes available.
Center for Academic Success & Achievement (CASA)
CASA
Phone: 508-626-4509
Email: academicsupport@framingham.edu
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Disability/Access Services
Phone: 508-626-4627
Email: disabilityservices@framingham.edu
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Center for Academic Success and Achievement (CASA) will be open Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 5pm; most appointments will happen by phone or virtually (Zoom or Blackboard Collaborate), unless in-person is necessary. CASA will not be open for walk-in traffic or face-to-face tutoring, and the computer lab will not be available for printing. Students may make remote or in-person appointments with professional staff through phone/email/Starfish; all professional math/writing and subject tutoring will be delivered remotely through Blackboard Collaborate; all Supplemental Instruction will be delivered remotely through Blackboard Collaborate on the course site. Disability/Access Services will continue to provide students with academic accommodations, and documentation confirmation letters will be emailed to all faculty, eliminating the need for students to come to pick up paper letters. For students who are taking face-to-face courses on campus, proctored exams will be offered by appointment to ensure social distancing in the Testing Center.
Dean of Students
Dean of Students
Phone: 508-625-4596
Email: deanofstudents@framingham.edu
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Dean of Students office will provide service by appointment only through phone/email/Starfish. Most appointments will happen by phone or virtually (Zoom or Teams), unless in-person is necessary. Walk-in traffic will be accepted but limited for capacity reasons. Any in-person communication will require face coverings and social distance.
Career Services & Employer Relations
Career Services and Employer Relations
Phone: 508-626-4625
Email: careerservices@framingham.edu
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Career Services and Employer Relations office will provide service by appointment only through Starfish/phone/email. All appointments will happen virtually (Zoom or Teams). In addition, all Career Events (fairs, workshops, employer showcases, etc.) will occur virtually as well.
CIE/O’Connor Lounge
The O’Connor Lounge will be undergoing a renovation this summer, and potentially early fall. The renovation will include updates to layout, furniture, and design that will add student engagement, meeting, and social space on campus. This renovation will include the Center for Inclusive Excellence (CIE). The hours and access for the O’Connor Lounge and the CIE will depend on the project timeline. We will be sure to update the campus as the project proceeds.
Community Standards
Community Standards
Phone: 508-626-4604
Email: communitystandards@framingham.edu
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Community Standards office will provide service by appointment through phone/email. Appointments and conduct hearings will happen virtually (Zoom or Teams) unless not feasible.
Counseling Center
Counseling Center
Phone: 508-626-4640
Email: counselingcenter@framingham.edu
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The Counseling Center will provide service by appointment only through phone/email. Most counseling appointments will be conducted virtually (Zoom) or phone, with a limited number conducted in person.
Health Center
Health Center
Phone: 508-626-4900
Email: healthcenter@framingham.edu
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Health Center will provide service by appointment only through phone/email. Most appointments will be conducted virtually by TeleHealth (confidential Zoom portal) or by phone. If a physical examination is determined to be necessary, a time will be set for your arrival. You must wear a face covering and adhere to social distancing as much as possible. As always in the event of an emergency on campus dial University Police at 508-626-4911, or if off-campus dial 9-1-1.
International Education
Office of International Education Fall Semester Operations
Although the office will be closed for walk-ins throughout the fall semester, our advising and general assistance will continue to be available remotely via Zoom.
For interactions that are unable to be conducted virtually, staff will be available for scheduled meetings on Monday, Wednesday or Friday.
Staff will be available to assist you remotely from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday thru Friday. Please contact Jane Decatur, Executive Director, at jdecatur@framingham.edu or Jen Hyde, Assistant Director at jhyde@framingham.edu and we will be happy to assist you!
Library
The Whittemore Library will open its doors with reduced evening and weekend hours in the fall. We will launch a new text and online chat support service. There will be a dedicated space in the Reference area to accommodate students taking their remote classes. Library furniture will be arranged to encourage social distance. Students will be required to have face coverings when in the library.
New Student & Family Programs
New Student and Family Programs
Email: orientation@framingham.edu
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The New Student and Family Programs office will accept meetings by appointment only through email. Appointments will be taken in person with face coverings and social distancing, if preferred or necessary a phone or virtual (Zoom or Microsoft Teams) appointment will be conducted.
Rams Resource Center
RAMS Resource Center
Phone: 508-626-4596
Email: deanofstudents@framingham.edu
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
For students experiencing housing, food, or financial insecurities please contact the Dean of Students office and we will do our best to assist. The Ram’s Den Resource Center will be open by appointment only. Please call or email the Dean of Students Office for an appointment.
Residence Life
Residence Life and Housing (Central Office)
Phone: 508-626-4636
Email: residencelife@framingham.edu
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Residence Life and Housing central office will provide service mostly by appointment through phone/email. Most appointment will be conducted via phone or virtually (Zoom or Microsoft Teams). Limited walk-in traffic will be allowed with face covering and social distancing required, in addition to office capacity restrictions.
Residence Life and Housing (Area/Residence Directors)
Horace Mann/Peirce/West Halls Phone: 508-215-5742
Horace Mann/Peirce/West Halls Email: dcase@framingham.edu
Larned Hall Phone: 508-626-4915
Larned Hall Email: jbarbagallo1@framingham.edu
Linsley/Miles Bibb Hall Phone: 508-626-4922
Linsley/Miles Bibb Hall Email: mdineen@framingham.edu
Towers Hall Phone: 508-626-4982
Towers Hall Email: jhurley@framingham.edu
The Area/Residence Directors will provide service through virtual office hours (posted in halls) and by appointment only through phone/email. Most appointments will be conducted via phone or virtually (Zoom or Microsoft Teams). Limited in-person appointments (one student only) will be allowed based on office size with face covering and social distancing required.
Student Involvement & Leadership Development (SILD)
Student Involvement and Leadership Development
Phone: 508-626-4615
Email: sild@framingham.edu
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Student Involvement and Leadership Development office will provide service by appointment only through phone/email. All appointments will be by phone or virtual (Zoom or Microsoft Teams), unless in-person is necessary at which point an appropriate space will be located that allows social distancing and all participants must wear face coverings. Most events for the fall will be virtual with some small in-person events as well.
Student clubs and organizations will hold meetings virtually over Zoom and those with offices will be closed. Any in-person meetings will be done by appointment and an appropriate space will be located with required face coverings and social distancing requirements.
Student Services Center (SSC)
SSC
Office of Financial Aid
Phone: 508-626-4534
Email: financialaid@framingham.edu
Office of Student Accounts
Phone: 508-626-4514
Email: studentaccounts@framingham.edu
Office of the University Registrar
Phone: 508-626-4545
Email: registrarsoffice@framingham.edu
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Student Services Center (SSC) will continue to be open virtually from 8:30 Am – 5:00 PM. The SSC will be closed to walk-in traffic but staff members will be available to assist you over the phone or by email. If you would like a specific day and time to discuss your situation, students will be able to schedule phone or virtual appointments with each office. In-person appointments for Financial Aid and Student Accounts will be available. Students coming in for an in-person appointment should come by themselves unless permission is given in advance to bring a family member. The Registrar’s Office will meet with students virtually (Zoom or Microsoft Teams).
Veteran Services
Veteran Services
Phone: 508-626-4632
Email: veterans@framingham.edu
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Veteran Services office and Center will provide service by appointment only through phone/email. All appointments will be by phone or virtual (Zoom or Microsoft Teams), unless is in-person is necessary. All in-person meetings will require face coverings and social distancing.