Message to Faculty and Staff, March 25, 2020
Dear Faculty and Staff,
Earlier today you received a message from Chancellor Malhotra (copied below) announcing Governor Walz’s Executive Order 20-20 which states, in part, that:
“Beginning on Friday, March 27, 2020 at 11:59 pm through Friday, April 10, 2020 at 5:00 pm, all persons currently living within the State of Minnesota are ordered to stay at home or in their place of residence except to engage in the Activities and Critical Sector work.”
The colleges and universities that are part of the Minnesota State system are among the entities identified as “Critical Sector work,” and thus, Minnesota State University, Mankato will remain open to provide essential educational services and resources for our students. Classes will begin again, as previously communicated, on March 30.
Please note, this Executive Order does not restrict virtual work or telework (i.e. work from home), and in fact it encourages those Minnesotans who are able to telework to do so. Many of our staff and faculty are already engaged in telework arrangements and should continue to do so unless directed otherwise by their supervisors.
The University administrative team is diligently working to identify how Minnesota State Mankato will comply with this Executive Order to maintain the health and well-being of all our faculty, staff and students, while also providing the necessary educational services. More information will be forthcoming as details are finalized.
Thank you all for continuing the University’s good work during this time of uncertainty. Until my next message, be safe and well.
Sincerely,
Richard Davenport
President
