A Message about Mask Guidance
A COVID-19 Update
To the Bard College Community,Today, new New York State guidelines regarding masking go into effect, allowing vaccinated people to be unmasked in many circumstances. The State continues to require masking in schools (K-12), public transit, and some other institutions, and physical distancing is still required in all indoor settings.
We are pleased that this change has taken place. It is a hopeful sign for a fully vaccinated future. However, given that it is not yet possible to quickly distinguish between vaccinated and unvaccinated people on our campus, the College will continue to require face masks and physical distancing indoors in all campus buildings and outdoors in group settings until we announce otherwise.
Until we can safely, quickly, and fairly determine who is and is not vaccinated, and design practical ways to implement the new guidance across the campus for diverse populations and events, mask wearing must continue, with our current exceptions for individual and low-density outdoor activities.
The campus community is making great strides in getting vaccinated, but there are still many unvaccinated and immunocompromised people on campus. We must, as an institution and a community, continue to maintain a safe environment for everyone in our community. Please continue to abide by our masking protocols until we announce any further adjustments.
We appreciate your continuing observance of Bard’s safety protocols. You have helped to make Bard a safe community for all. As more members of our community get vaccinated, we look forward to a more normal fall semester.
Sincerely,
Bard College COVID-19 Response Team
[email protected]
Coleen Murphy Alexander, Vice President for Administration
Kimberly Alexander, Director, Human Resources
Jonathan Becker, Executive Vice President and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Barbara Jean Briskey, Director, Health Services
Deirdre d'Albertis, Dean of the College
Malia Du Mont, Chief of Staff, President's Office/Vice President for Strategy and Policy
Brooke Jude, Associate Professor of Biology
John Gomez, Director, Safety and Security
David Lindholm, Interim Athletic Director
Emily McLaughlin, Associate Dean of the College
Jennifer Murray, Dean of International Studies
Bethany Nohlgren, Associate VP for Student Affairs/Dean of Students
Kahan Sablo, Dean for Inclusive Excellence
Michael Sadowski, Interim Dean of Graduate Studies
David Shein, Associate VP for Academic Affairs/Dean of Studies
Éric Trudel, Chair, Faculty Senate
Dumaine Williams, Vice President for Student Affairs/Early Colleges
For more information, call 845-758-6822.