Public Safety is tracking a significant snowfall that will be arriving in our area late Sunday morning (Jan. 25). It will snow heavily throughout the day and evening eventually tapering off Monday (Jan. 26) with 10-14 inches expected statewide. A sleet and freezing rain mix is also possible along the shore. Temperatures will be in the teens and twenties.
Due to this significant winter storm and the extensive campus clean-up operations that will need to take place, all in-person day and evening classes scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026 have been cancelled. All scheduled in-person classes will transition to being held online or remotely. Additional information on the virtual format for each class will be provided by your instructor.
Faculty have been asked to prepare for Online or Remote sessions in the event of in-person meeting cancellations. These options will be determined by the Faculty member and all questions should be directed to the Faculty teaching each course section. Faculty also have been asked to be very understanding and accommodating of the individual situations of their students who may have difficulty managing these alternative online or remote class meetings on short notice.
Please note that only essential employees, as previously determined by their respective department leaders, should report to campus. All other employees should fulfill the requirements of their role remotely.
Campus operations for residential students, unless otherwise noted, will operate as scheduled, though hours may be modified or changed based on the conditions. Separate messages will be sent from the Peterson Library, the Beckerman Recreation Center, and Dining Services regarding any changes to their normal hours of operation. The Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation will remain open for residential students to use for study space and to participate in online classes.
Off-campus students that live in the City of West Haven should abide by the city’s parking ban during inclement weather to avoid having their vehicle tagged and towed. Please check the City of West Haven’s website for further information on their snow parking ban.
The Charger Blog
I’m grateful for my rewarding experience as a program office assistant for Envision by World Strides, an opportunity that helped me to make great connections, appreciate the importance of teamwork, and immerse myself in a new work culture.
August 10, 2023
My internship experience with Envision by World Strides was such a remarkable professional experience that I will always cherish for a very long time. During my internship with the organization, I was fortunate to work as a program office assistant for the events/field program coordination department. This experience was such a redefining and transformative step as I pursue my goal of becoming a healthcare administrator.
Envision by World Strides was such a fast-paced work environment, and I was thrilled by some of their work culture and processes. However, I found the administrative process too lengthy and less productive. As a professional, I have been trained to work smart, and, thus, I was moved to help reduce the workflow process and also ensure efficiency of the administrative processes. I had to discuss with some of the line managers of administrative unit, and also the IT team, about the possibilities of enhancing our digital tracking system and also updating our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to reduce workload on the service team. This was reviewed by the team collaboratively.
The revised workflow was set in motion about three weeks ago, while there was a team discussion about the new workflow and the various roles they play to ensure efficiency of the system. Key metrics were set to measure the new workflow performance, and in the first week, there was about a 20 percent reduction in the customer enquiry about certain services, and about a 25 percent efficiency reported. At the last evaluation meeting held, the workflow process has reported 35 percent administrative efficiency, earning me a great recommendation from my line manager and the organization.
My internship experience will remain a cherished part of my professional career. It was a journey of discovery, belief, and great connections. The experience has enhanced my belief in the saying “Teamwork makes the dream work.” My internship wouldn’t have been a success without the great people I worked with at Envision by World Strides.
Chinyere Onu ’24 MHA is a candidate in the University’s Master of Healthcare Administration program.
University News
New University-wide council will advance strategic partnerships, immersive student opportunities, and innovative research, supporting the University’s strategic plan the development of its pioneering Center for Innovation and Applied Technology.
The Charger Blog
Entrepreneur David Sussman, Pompea College of Business Advisory Board Member and chief visionary officer of The Family Security Plan®, is collaborating with University of New Haven students, faculty, and staff to create a program and app that helps Chargers support each other to achieve academic, personal, and professional goals. It’s called Uccountability.
University News
Vice President for Innovation and Applied Technology Paul Lavoie will serve on the Board of Directors and as America’s Chief Manufacturing Officer for the newly launched American Manufacturing Futures Institute.