Colleagues –
As the senior management team continues to work together, and with the announcement today from Gov. Baker regarding the closing of physical workplaces beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, March 24th at noon, through Tuesday, April 7th at noon, for organizations that do not provide COVID-19 Essential Services, President Retelle and AICUM offer the following message regarding exempt status from the Governors message: Educators and staff supporting public and private emergency childcare programs, residential schools for students with disabilities, K-12 schools, colleges and universities for purposes of facilitating distance learning, provision of school meals, or performing other essential student support functions, if operating under rules for social distancing.
The preparation for Anna Maria College to continue supporting its students remotely has been tremendous and each and every employee is to be applauded for the hard work accomplished.
I continue to strongly encourage all faculty and staff to work from home. Please consult with your supervisor on plans for working remotely and assuring that realistic expectations are met to complete the work necessary to serve our students as best we can under the circumstances. If you need to report to campus, you are welcome to do so by contacting Security at 508-494-9010 (office) for office access when needed.
You have received information from Human Resources earlier this morning regarding employee benefits ensuring that you understand we support you one-hundred percent! I want to assure you that the College will do everything to make sure that you are not worried about your status or compensation in the weeks ahead.
Thank you for all you are doing to help during this difficult time. I am always available to you for any questions or concerns, so please call me at any time.
Sincerely,
Mary Lou Retelle
President of Anna Maria College
