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Missouri State University Enacts Emergency Paid Leave Policy, Implements Work-From-Home

The atrium of Strong Hall on the Missouri State University campus displays flags from the nationalities of its students.
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The atrium of Strong Hall on the Missouri State University campus displays flags from the nationalities of its students.
The atrium of Strong Hall on the Missouri State University campus displays flags from the nationalities of its students.
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The atrium of Strong Hall on the Missouri State University campus displays flags from the nationalities of its students.

In this segment of Engaging the Community, MSU President Clif Smart joins KSMU's Jennifer Moore by phone to update the community on MSU's new Emergency Leave policy and plans for faculty and staff to work remotely.

You can hear the program by clicking the "Play" button below:

Hear the interview here.

Missouri State University has implemented an Emergency Paid Leave policy as the coronavirus continues to spread.  It provides full-time employees with up to two weeks of paid time off in addition to earned paid vacation and sick leave. 

The policy is effective immediately and will remain in effect through May 15, 2020. 

During this time, employees may also use any accumulated leave benefits – sick or vacation – as needed.

Many MSU employees have also begun work-from-home arrangements for the remainder of the semester.   Students will have another week of Spring Break next week, after which time classes will be taught online or through means other than in-seated classes.

You can find more information by clicking here.

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As the Journalist-in-Residence at Missouri State University, Jennifer teaches undergraduate and graduate students, oversees a semester-long, team reporting project, and contributes weekly stories to KSMU Radio in the area of public affairs journalism.