Talk to ASI About Wildfire Impact

ASI is offering an avenue for students to communicate their fire-related situations through a confidential email account. If you are a student who wishes to share your situation or issues with ASI, please email: wildfirerecovery2007@csusm.edu or you may call 760-750-6011.

Wildfire Recovery Handouts Available for Students and Employees

For handouts outlining services available for students in response to last week's wildfire, please visit the Dean of Students office (Craven 3600) or the website at: http://www.csusm.edu/fire_resources.html

For handouts outlining services available for faculty and staff, please visit the Human Resources office (Craven 1200) or the website at: http://www.csusm.edu/fire_resources.html and http://www.csusm.edu/HR/benefits/EAP_Fire_Resources.tlm.html

Wildfire Resource Information Available to Students and Employees

In the aftermath of the San Diego County wildfires, the University is providing its students and employees with wildfire-related resources and information. Please go to the following link: http://www.csusm.edu/fire_resources.html.

Fire Resource Information for Employees

The Employee Assistance Program resources are being provided to help CSUSM employees and their families cope with the impact of the recent fires that swept through the county. Please go to the Human Resources webpage at http://www.csusm.edu/HR/ to access a number of different sites for fire resource information.

Reception for Adjunct Faculty Postponed

The reception for adjunct faculty, scheduled for Monday, October 29, is postponed. A new date will be scheduled as soon as possible.

Classes Resume Monday/Resource Tables Available

The campus will reopen and classes will resume on Monday, October 29th. There will be resource tables available in front of University Hall for faculty, staff, and students on Monday and Tuesday, starting at 8 a.m., to provide information on available resources for fire-related issues.

Cal-SOAP Workshop Cancelled

Due to the wildfires and air quality, the Cal-SOAP Application Assistance Workshop scheduled for Saturday, October 27th at CSU San Marcos has been cancelled. The event will not be rescheduled. For additional information, visit www.sandiegocalsoap.com.

University Services

Students: When campus reopens, students may contact Counseling and Psychological Services (760) 750-4915, and faculty, staff, and students may also contact the Office of the Dean of Students (760) 750-4935 for information on university services for students.

Faculty and Staff: All CSUSM employees who are eligible for health benefits may take advantage of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that is administered by Horizon Health. EAP services are available on-line at www.horizoncarelink.com or by calling (800) 342-8111. Additional information regarding provided services is available at https://zipcode.csusm.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.csusm.edu/HR/benefits/eap_worklife_resources.htm.

Cancellation Notice

The “Because I Care” 5k, Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk, and CSUSM Alzheimer's and Family Caregiver Resource Fair, scheduled for October 28, has been cancelled due to the wildfires.

Displaced Employees

The university has established a website to gather names and contact information for staff and faculty who have been displaced or otherwise directly affected by today’s wildfires. This information (name, contact information, situation description) will help us to maintain contact with those affected and to provide information about resources available to those in need. The website is located at http://www.csusm.edu/fire_assistance.html

5k and Resource Fair Cancelled

The "Because I Care" 5k, Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk, and CSUSM Alzheimer's and Family Caregiver Resource Fair, scheduled for October 28, have been cancelled due to the wildfires.

CSUSM closed

Due to the wildfires, CSUSM is closed through the rest of the week. Plans are to open on Monday 10/29. University Village Apartments remain open. Center for Children and Families will remain closed. All campus activities are canceled until further notice.