It is early August, and our return to campus is coming together in a way that was not imaginable at the end of last semester. After a full summer of planning and implementation, we are rolling toward a broader return to campus. It is exciting, as the beginning of every academic year always is. But this excitement contains elements of the unknown that includes anxiety, apprehension, stress and fear. I am asking for assistance from every member of the Aggie community as we navigate this unknown ground together.
Many of us left campus 20 weeks ago, but this week, some of our staff returned to open offices that serve students. Although we are trying to keep the staffing levels low, we do need to be here to serve our students. Thus, deans’ offices will be open starting this week during regular business hours. The Aggie One-Stop also opened this week, which will allow students to take care of business associated with financial aid, academic advising, student records, student accounts and other services.
Students are also increasingly coming back to campus, and we are ready for them. Out-of-state students arrived last weekend to begin their 14-day quarantine. ASNMSU leadership has been here all summer, reimagining student engagement in campus life. The Aggie Health and Wellness Center partnered with the New Mexico Department of Health to provide door-to-door COVID-19 screening for students. Learn more here. |