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In an attempt to answer your questions in the most efficient way possible, we are providing additional information and clarification following our announcement of March 16, 2020 to doctoral trainees and practicum training site directors and supervisors.
Commencement Update
Dear 2020 Graduate:
Financial Support Information for PAU Students
03-17-2020
Dear Students:
A lot of questions have come up around student financial concerns during this challenging time. I am writing today to let you know of some measures the university is taking to respond to this. Detailed plans and processes are still being developed, but students can expect the following:
If you are a student who has financial aid and you find yourself in a different place financially now than when you applied for financial aid, please reach out to the Financial Aid office to see if you qualify for any additional financial aid fund
Important: Palo Alto University guidance for all practicum trainees and sites
Dear Training Director,
TRAVEL GUIDELINES
All University-related non-essential travel, both domestic and international, is prohibited. Any exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis and require written approval of Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Risa Dickson for faculty, Dean of Students Thom Shepard for students, and Human Resources for staff. In accordance with CDC guidance, extreme caution and judgment for personal domestic travel is advised. All travelers will be subject to CDC guidelines upon return, including required self-isolation.
IRB Message to Researchers regarding County 'Shelter in Place' Order
March 17, 2020
Dear Research Community,
PAU to Follow County 'Shelter in Place' Order
Dear PAU Community,
Residents of six Bay Area Counties, including Santa Clara County where PAU is located, have been ordered to ‘to shelter in place’ as of 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, March 17. In a directive from Santa Clara County, all businesses and governmental agencies are asked to cease non-essential operations at physical locations and all nonessential travel and gatherings are prohibited. You can find the County Order here.
Dear Clinical Training Directors, Supervisors, and Site Coordinators,
March 13, 2020
As you know, the COVID-19 pandemic is a dynamic situation that is impacting our communities dramatically. One of many of the impacts is to our practicum students and sites who are diligently serving clients throughout this time. We would like you to know what PAU is currently doing to address clinical training processes during this time. At this point, PAU has made the move to placing residential classes online for the next few weeks in an effort to be part
of the containment solution.
SPRING QUARTER TO START WITH CLASSES ONLINE
March, 13, 2020
Dear Faculty,
PAU Policies for Doctoral Students on Internship during COVID-19