COVID-19 Policies and Employee Resources

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Bard College’s policies and protocols for responding to the COVID-19 pandemic are formulated to protect the health and safety of our students, faculty, staff, and community. Our knowledge and understanding of COVID-19 continues to evolve, and our policies and plans will be updated as appropriate as more information becomes available. Please check Bard's COVID-19 page regularly for updates.
www.bard.edu/covid19

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

  • Does Bard College require employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine?

    Yes. In light of the updated guidance from New York State and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the proven effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccines as a public health measure, Bard College will require all students, faculty, and staff studying or working on campus to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by August 1, 2021.

    Employees who are fully vaccinated may submit proof of vaccination here after receiving their final vaccine dose. This documentation will be kept confidential and secured separately from employee records. Please note: You will need to log in using your bard.edu email account. If you do not have a bard.edu email account, please contact hr@bard.edu for additional information on how to submit your proof of vaccination.

    For those who have not yet been vaccinated, a comprehensive list of vaccination sites can be found at covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov. COVID-19 vaccines are readily available, free of charge, throughout New York State, including at pharmacies, grocery stores, and medical offices. If you have trouble locating a facility, you may reach out to your primary care doctor or contact hr@bard.edu directly for assistance.

    Employees who wish to request a medical or religious exemption may submit an Exemption Request Form with supporting documentation to Kimberly Alexander, director of human resources, at kalexand@bard.edu. All submissions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Individuals will be notified by email whether their exemption request is approved or if additional information is needed as part of the interactive review process.

    Please feel free to email the Office of Human Resources at hr@bard.edu with any questions or concerns.

    Vaccine Exemption Request Form (PDF)

COVID-19 Employee Resources

 

COVID-19 Employee Wellness

Visit the Employee Wellness pages for resources and tools for staying healthy in body and mind during these challenging times.

Employee Wellness

Top Tools

  • ComPsych Guidance
    ComPsych Guidance offers free and confidential resources to faculty and staff to help navigate unique challenges. Services include counseling for stress management, alcohol and drug abuse, marital or family conflict, and resources to help find child care, financial/legal expertise. Call ComPsych to schedule an appointment with a professional at 800-272-7255 or TDD: 800-697-0353.

    The toll-free number gives you direct, 24/7 access to a GuidanceConsultantSM who will answer your questions, and if needed, refer you to a counselor or other resources. You can also access articles, podcasts, videos, webinars, and other helpful tools by visiting ComPsych's website at guidanceresources.com.
  • Telehealth
    Members have access to LiveHealth Online, a national telehealth provider that provides patients with 24/7 access to a network of board-certified doctors, pediatricians, and licensed therapists that can treat many emergency conditions, including providing behavioral health services via a computer, tablet, or mobile device. Secure and private chats are available. Prescriptions can be sent by your provider to a pharmacy if needed. Copays are temporarily waived. Sign up at livehealthonline.com

Faculty and Staff Third-Party Visitors

Supervisors must request access before any non-Bard visitor can enter an indoor campus location.
  • Campus Visitor Policy
    The main Bard College campus grounds are now open to the public, with COVID-19 safety protocols still in place. Please note that no visitors of any kind are permitted inside buildings or facilities unless they have been approved in advance by the Response Team via the Essential Visitor Request Form (below). All visitors must be accompanied at all times by their Bard host and must follow all masking and physical distancing requirements.
    • Other third-party visitor requests will only be approved in exceptional cases and for essential civic activities such as elections, where visitors will be directed to closely controlled facilities operated and cleaned in keeping with New York State and CDC approved COVID-19 protocols. 
    • For the health and safety of our campus community, supervisors must request permission and receive approval for any non-Bard, third-party visitor to campus facilities at this time. This is not required for visitors going into private residences.
    • Once approval is received, the authorized visitor will be sent an email from the COVID Check-In Coordinator with a link to the health screening form, which they must complete prior to their arrival on campus.
    Essential Visitor Request Form
    (You must have a Bard account and be logged in to access this form.)
Virus Prevention

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Contact Us

Bard College Office of Human Resources
Mailing Address: PO Box 5000, (Street Address: 30 Campus Road)
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504-5000
Phone: 845-758-7428 or Fax: 845-758-7826
Email: hr@bard.edu

We are open Monday through Friday, 9am - 5pm