Snow College’s top priority is providing the finest educational experience possible in the safest environment we can create. Snow College is committed to reopening campus in as safe a manner as possible through coordination with the Utah System of Higher Education and the with local and state health authorities. Snow is committed to helping minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus in order to protect the health and well-being of all our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Our goal is to continue the fulfillment of our mission through helping advance students in the achievement of their educational goals while continuing with the core business functions of the college.
Guiding Principles of Snow College plans include:
This plan outlines additional safety measures to be taken when coming to campus, support teams for students and employees, and criteria for how the college will return to in-person operations.
This plan also closely aligns with the "Utah Leads Together" plan prepared by the governor’s office and with guidelines established and coordinated by the higher education task force led by Commissioner Woolstenhulme.
Because of the dynamic nature of the pandemic and the need for flexibility in responding, Snow College has pre-determined the status of college operations depending on the severity of the pandemic in the area. Snow College will operate under the higher of either the State or local risk level. See Appendix B, “Phased Guidelines”.
The Emergency Operations Command (EOC) team was appointed by President Cook to oversee the initial response to the pandemic, and to assist in the development of the return to campus plans.
EOC point of contact and contact information:
Derek Walk, Chief of PoliceThe Academics team is comprised of the Deans Council and Department Chairs. The team develops COVID procedures for the classrooms and academic areas of the college. They also oversee the process for moving to remote learning alternatives when temporary reclosing is required.
Academics Team point of contact and contact information:
Melanie JenkinsThe COVID Cares team was established to assist students that are not feeling well and are recommended to receive COVID testing, isolate or quarantine due to the pandemic.
COVID Cares Team point of contact and contact information:
Karen Johnson, COVID Cares Team LeadWhile ensuring all areas of campus are properly sanitized before and after use is the responsibility of the users of the rooms being used, Campus Services has developed enhanced cleaning schedules for high traffic and touchpoints across both campuses. Campus Services is also working with areas needing additional controls installed such as plexiglass barriers.
Ephraim Campus Services point of contact and contact information:
Leslee Cook, Campus Services Director – Ephraim CampusRichfield Campus Services point of contact and contact information:
Sam Steed, Campus Services Director – Richfield CampusContact tracing is done under the direction of the local Health Departments. Snow College assists the local Health Departments by providing them with essential information, when needed to be able to identify potential people that have been exposed to someone that tested positive of the COVID-19 virus.
Contact Tracing point of contact:
Gary McKenzie, Assistant Athletic DirectorCOVID-19 testing is done under the direction of the local Health Departments. Snow College assists the local Health Departments by performing symptom checking on campus and recommending those with symptoms undergo COVID-19 testing. Those that are needing testing, are isolating or are in quarantine awaiting results are referred to the COVID Cares team for support and assistance
Testing point of contact:
Karen Johnson, COVID Cares Team Lead – Ephraim CampusCommunications with the public, hanging of posters on campus, and other public correspondence is coordinated through the Snow College public information officer.
Public information officer contact:
Marci Larsen, Public Information OfficerTo ensure that Snow College is fully prepared to safely repopulate its campus, Snow College leadership will consult with state and local public health experts to confirm that it is safe to resume and continue campus operations. The potential for a virus to spread by repopulating is not limited to the students themselves- it extends to faculty, staff, and the surrounding community. State and local health authorities will define and articulate the metrics of prevalence to guide institutions in implementing needed mitigation.
To prepare for students and employees to safely return to campus, Snow College is doing the following:
Plans have been developed to take a more proactive measure in assisting employees, students, and visitors with self-monitoring for symptoms. This will be done through having them periodically complete self-monitoring questionnaires, and self-reporting when symptoms are present. Individuals who are experiencing symptoms will be recommended to undergo COVID-19 testing and self-isolate while not feeling well or awaiting test results. See appendix A for a draft flowchart for the symptom monitoring, isolation and quarantine procedures.
Snow College recognizes the stress and concerns for those that are awaiting COVID-19 testing results or have tested positive and has formed a COVID Cares Team to assist students and employees that are isolating while awaiting COVID-19 test results or have received a positive test result back and are quarantining in Snow College housing or off-campus housing. The team will work with the students while they’re in isolation or quarantine to provide the essential necessities to the students and to act as liaisons with faculty and students’ supervisors. In addition, in the event the student is unable to return home to recover, the COVID Cares Team will work with student housing and food services to ensure they are able to have their essential needs met while in quarantine.
Due to the limitations of testing kits and resources, students and employees will not be asked to receive COVID-19 testing prior to returning to campus. However, Snow College is working with State and local Health Departments to recommend those that are symptomatic or have been potentially exposed to someone with the COVID-19 virus to have testing done. While awaiting test results students and employees that are tested will be asked to self-isolate. Students that are self-isolating will be referred to the COVID Cares Team to help ensure their essential needs are met. When testing kits and resources are more readily available, students and employees may be asked to be tested.
In order to manage the influx of students and faculty coming back to campus, Snow College is doing the following:
Leave policies have been updated to include provisions for leave needed relating to COVID-19. Employees that are required to isolate or quarantine due to an exposure or testing positive with COVID-19 should not return to campus. Wherever possible, employees that can work remotely while in quarantine should work with their supervisors to make the proper arrangements. Employees that are unable to work remotely or are too ill to do so should work with their supervisors to ensure proper coverage while they are out and should also consult with Human Resources to determine eligibility for COVID-19 leave time.
Students that are unable to attend class due to illness or quarantine should notify their instructors and advisors and arrange to attend class remotely, where possible. The COVID Cares Team will also assist students that are isolating or in quarantine.
Snow College will adopt the sate of Utah’s public health guidelines, including wearing face coverings, physical distancing and density restrictions for residence halls, dining facilities and classrooms. Snow College has developed phased guidelines utilizing the State of Utah phased health guidelines for institution functions and programs that occur on campus. Snow College’s guidelines for these functions can be found in Appendix B, “Phased Guidelines”.
Snow College employees should encourage compliance with COVID-19 related policies by setting the example for students and referring non-compliant students to the Dean of Students Office. Employees that are unwilling to comply with COVID-19 related policies will be referred to their immediate supervisors and the Human Resources Office.
To make a report contact the Human Resources department or the Dean of Students office.
Snow College has established a comprehensive plan that proactively helps students, employees and visitors understand their roles in monitoring symptoms and knowing when testing is recommended. See Appendix A, “Symptom Testing and Quarantine Procedures”.
When testing is recommended, the person will be referred to the local Health Department to set up an appointment to be tested. The Health Department will conduct the testing and will also provide the final recommendation on whether the testing should even be performed. Snow College will assist employees, students and visitors in completing regular self-checks for symptoms and will ask those that are experiencing symptoms or are not feeling well to stay home to prevent the spread of illness. Individuals that report to have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 or are experiencing symptoms will be referred to the Health Department for testing.
If made available additional testing may be performed on students and employees that are returning to campus from out-of-state travel. Also, additional sample testing of various students and employees may be performed.
Snow College has identified and met with the local Health Departments that oversee contact tracing for the counties where Snow College campuses are located. Contact tracing will be performed by the local health authorities, and Snow College will work closely with them to assist in identifying students, employees and visitors that potentially were exposed when positive cases are traced back to Snow College campuses.
Snow College has also identified a contact person to interface with the local authorities when contact tracing information is needed. This person will also work with the EOC and other Snow College teams when additional protocols for contact tracing are required.
To ensure that Snow College is prepared to contain a potential outbreak on its campus, Snow College leadership will confirm that the State will ensure that adequate supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE), face coverings, and other supplies will be available for use. Snow College will also ensure that adequate surge capacity is available in nearby health care facilities and hospitals to handle a potential campus outbreak.
To fully prepare to contain potential outbreaks on campus, Snow College has developed a comprehensive plan that starts with the monitoring of symptoms and includes quarantine and isolation procedures, when necessary.
Snow College has reserved one of its campus residence halls, “Nuttall Hall”, as a place where students can isolate or quarantine, when needed. A COVID Cares Team has been established to help ensure that students that are isolating or in quarantine have the essential needs such as food and shelter. The team also works as liaisons with advisors and faculty to help the students be able to meet their educational needs while in quarantine. See Appendix A, “Symptom Testing and Quarantine Procedures” for more information.
In March 2020 Snow College was required to close its campus due to the concerns with the pandemic. In response, Snow College formed an EOC, established objectives to close the campus and move to online courses in a very short time period. The EOC met daily and established some plans and successfully “closed the campus” while faculty moved their courses to an online option for the remainder of the semester.
Snow College is hopeful that a reclosing of campus will not be necessary. To prevent this from occurring, Snow College is proactively implementing mitigating strategies and following the guidance from the State and local Health Departments. However, if another temporary reclosure is required, the EOC will be reactivated. Technology required for reclosure is in place to facilitate a reclosure and finish the semester through online courses.
Members of Snow College’s Emergency Operations Command group include:
The following is a diagram of the symptom checking and quarantine procedures that will be implemented for students returning to campus:
The following guidelines are non-specific to the colored phase the College is in. Regardless of the phase, all College functions will incorporate these general guidelines into their operational procedures when Snow College is in Red, Orange or Yellow phases.
| Ref # - Category | Recommendation |
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| 2.1 - Hygiene and General Guidance |
Follow strict hygiene standards, including:
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| 2.2 - Households with High-Risk Individuals |
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| 2.3 - Households with Sick Members |
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| 2.4 - Social Distancing |
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| 2.5 - Business Related Travel |
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| 2.6 - Personal Travel |
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| 2.7 - Illness |
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| 2.8 - Symptom Checking |
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| 2.9 - Face Coverings (Masks) and other Personal Protection Devices (PPD) |
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In addition to the general guidelines listed in Section 2, all college functions will incorporate these general guidelines into their operating procedures depending on the color phase.
| Ref # | Normal Risk (Green) | Low Risk (Yellow) | Moderate Risk (Orange) | High Risk (Red) |
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| 3.1 - Social Interactions / group sizes |
Students, Employees and General public take reasonable precautions Interactions allowable in larger groups, with strict hygiene measures and symptom monitoring |
Students, employees, and general public take reasonable precautions Social interactions in groups 50 or fewer; this may be increased incrementally based on data & milestone trends |
Students, employees, and general public takes extreme precautions In-person interactions limited to individual households and those who have been following recommended distancing/hygiene guidelines; increase use of virtual interactions Leave home infrequently Social interactions in groups of 20 or fewer |
General public takes extreme precautions
Leave home infrequently Social interactions in groups of 10 or fewer |
| 3.2 - Campus Hygiene |
Regularly disinfect high-touch areas (e.g. door handles, buttons/switches, handrails, check-out counters, restroom surfaces) |
Regularly disinfect high-touch areas (e.g. door handles, buttons/switches, desktops, check-out counters, restroom surfaces) |
Regularly disinfect high-touch areas (e.g. door handles, buttons/switches, handrails, shopping carts, check-out counters, restroom surfaces) |
Regularly disinfect high-touch areas (e.g. door handles, buttons/switches, handrails, shopping carts, check-out counters, restroom surfaces) |
| 3.3 - Campus operations and functions |
Resume normal operations and business functions with increased cleaning and hygiene regimen. |
Most business functions are resumed on campus with increased cleaning and hygiene regimens and symptom monitoring. |
Only mandatory employees and functions on campus. Most functions will be performed remotely. |
Only mandatory employees and functions on campus. Most functions will be performed remotely. |
In addition to the general guidelines listed in Section 2, and the tiered general guidelines in section 3, the following procedures will be implemented for each campus facility:
| Ref # | Normal Risk (Green) | Low Risk (Yellow) | Moderate Risk (Orange) | High Risk (Red) |
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| 4.1 - Campus Facilities |
All buildings will be opened to the general public |
Most buildings will be open to the general public and openings will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis |
Some buildings may be opened to the general public for only essential services that cannot be performed remotely |
Buildings will be closed to the general public |
| 4.2 - Campus Facilities Enhanced Cleaning |
Cleaning will be based on a defined custodial duties classification maintained by Campus Services |
Cleaning will be based on a defined custodial duties classification maintained by Campus Services |
Cleaning will include daily disinfecting of high-touch surface areas including door handles |
Cleaning will include daily disinfecting of high-touch surface areas including door handles |
| 4.3 - Offices |
Offices are open and employees and supervisors determine in-office schedules. |
Offices are open with limited staff on a rotating schedule. |
Buildings may not be locked, but most offices will not be staffed. |
Buildings Locked. Offices only accessible by those with keys to the building. |
| 4.4 - Classrooms |
Classrooms are open and follow normal operations |
Surface cleaning is done in between classes by instructor and students. |
Classrooms are generally closed but will be included in the daily cleaning and disinfecting schedule. Surface cleaning will be done by users of any classrooms before and after each use. |
Classrooms are closed but will be included in the daily cleaning and disinfecting schedule. |
| 4.5 - Conference Rooms |
Conference rooms may be used as normal. Users are encouraged to wipe down surfaces before and after use. |
Conference rooms unlocked. Users are encouraged to wipe down surfaces before and after use. |
Conference rooms unlocked. No more than 20 chairs in each room. Users are encouraged to wipe down surfaces before and after use. Surface cleaning to be done by users before and after each use. |
Conference Rooms locked and should not be used. |
| 4.6 - Activity Centers and Fitness Centers |
Open with cleaning guidance Space equipment at normal capacity Make cleaning supplies available throughout the establishment and post signs encouraging patrons to clean all equipment after use All programs and services return |
Face masks provided to workers Equipment will be spaced to accommodate social distancing requirements. Sharing of equipment is not allowed. Cleaning products are made available in all areas along with signage and/or staff reminding participants to clean equipment after each use. User and staff will clean and sanitize equipment after each use. Additional fitness center and activity center usage policies will be posted by Athletics |
Closed |
Closed |
| 4.6.2 - Ropes Course |
All programs and services return |
Closed |
Closed |
Closed |
| 4.6.3 - Football Field |
All programs and services return |
Open for individual running (no team or group activities) with signage encouraging distancing) |
Open for individual running (no team or group activities) with signage encouraging distancing) |
Closed |
| 4.7 - Athletic Training Facilities |
All programs and services return |
Other training and support gyms will have limited opening only to support specific training needs or enable athletic trainers and strength and conditioning coaches to help student-athletes when needed |
Refer to the Snow College Athletic Training policies and procedures manual Must comply with all guidance from state and NJCAA No in-person team gatherings, meetings or workouts |
Closed |
| 4.8 - Food Services |
Dine-in service operating under proper safety precautions for staff and customers Education, training and protocol development and execution will continue to ensure a sanitary and safe environment for guests and associates Operate under regulations set by State Health Department |
All facilities open; some dine-in service with distance spacing between tables and limited hours No self-service buffet, meals plated and dropped at central pick up area; utensils distributed individually with food Food Services payment system is largely touchless and cashless; associates that do operate a POS regularly sanitize the workstation and their hands between handling cards and cash Operate under regulations set by State Health Department |
Premade, to-go options only, with limited hours Stagger workstations so workers can maintain a 6-foot distance and do not face one another Snow Food payment system is largely touchless and cashless; associates that do operate a POS regularly sanitize the workstation and their hands between handling cards and cash Staff must sanitize hands between handling payment options and food/containers Food Services has access to all personal protective equipment required to prepare and serve food to the public following State Health Department Regulations and CDC guidelines |
Most facilities closed; provides take-and- go options for on-campus residents and staff. No seating available. Food Services has access to all personal protective equipment required to prepare and serve food to the public following State Health Department Regulations and CDC guidelines |
| 4.9 - Student Housing |
Regular occupancy Maintain messaging, signage and increased cleaning practices. |
Limited number of residents (TBD) to decrease density and promote distancing Regular messaging to residents about public health guidelines and hygiene practices. Adjustment in occupancy planning to support social distancing. No guest allowed. Limited gathering spaces open with furniture placed for distancing; signage reminders and frequent cleaning. Increased number of isolation rooms available for those with symptoms (includes food delivery) Frequent cleaning of high-touch areas in public spaces. Employees who engage directly with residents/public checked for symptoms Group programming limited and social distancing maintained |
Only approved student residents allowed to live on campus Regular messaging to residents about public health guidelines, hygiene practices, etc. Single residents spaced out to single rooms with most buildings closed No guests allowed Gathering spaces (indoor and outdoor, including playgrounds) and fitness areas closed Isolation rooms available (includes food delivery) Frequent cleaning of high-touch areas in public spaces Employees who engage directly with residents/public checked for symptoms Group programming limited and social distancing maintained |
Limited, approved student residents (prioritized categories) allowed in limited buildings Regular messaging to residents about public health guidelines and hygiene practices Single residents spaced to single rooms or family groups No guests allowed Gathering spaces closed Isolation rooms available (includes food delivery) Frequent cleaning of high-touch areas in public spaces Computer labs open with distancing and frequent cleaning Signage and barriers to support social distancing at service desks |
| 4.10 - Campus Store |
Operate normally, but under heightened hygiene and cleaning standards Ensure cleaning wipes are near shopping baskets Provide hand sanitizer at checkout counters and entrances/exits |
Assign an employee to disinfect baskets after each use Resume normal patron capacity Provide hand sanitizer at checkout counters Make regular announcements to remind customers to follow physical distancing guidelines |
Assign an employee to disinfect baskets after each use Maximum number of patrons must be such that a 6-foot distance between patrons and employees can be easily maintained (1 person per 120 square feet) Provide hand sanitizer at checkout counters Make regular announcements to remind customers to follow physical distancing guidelines |
Closed – looking to establish an online store. |
| 4.11 - Preschool |
All ill children or children from homes where illness is present may not attend preschool and must self-isolate as per public instruction. Enhanced cleaning and disinfecting. Limit mixing students. Confirmed Covid-19 case with a child or child’s family will close the facility and the health department will be notified. |
All ill children or children from homes where illness is present may not attend preschool and must self-isolate as per public instruction. Enhanced cleaning and disinfecting. Limit mixing students. Confirmed Covid-19 case with a child or child’s family will close the facility and the health department will be notified. |
No Preschool. |
No Preschool. |
| 4.12 - Entertainment / Events Facilities (SVC, Eccles, Etc) |
Open during regular business hours and for events. |
Open during regular business hours and for events. |
Closed |
Closed |
| 4.12.1 - Entertainment / Events Facilities Lobbies |
Area open during regular business hours. |
Area open during regular business hours. |
Closed |
Closed |
| 4.12.2 - Entertainment / Events Facilities Arenas |
Area open during scheduled events. |
Area open during scheduled events. As patrons arrive, they will be seated in household groups. Household groups may sit together but each group will be a minimum of 10 feet apart. Patrons will enter the building through one set of doors and exit through another set of doors. |
Closed |
Closed |
| 4.12.3 - Entertainment / Events Facilities Atriums |
Area open during scheduled events. |
Area open during scheduled events. |
Closed |
Closed |
| 4.12.4 - Entertainment / Events Facilities Theaters |
Area open during scheduled events |
Area open during scheduled events. As patrons arrive, they will be seated in household groups. Household groups may sit together but each group will be a minimum of 10 feet apart. Household groups may be not more than 8 persons. Plans will be developed specifically for each venue. Patrons will enter the building through one set of doors and exit through another set of doors. Plans will be developed specifically for each venue. |
Closed |
Closed |
| 4.12.6 - Entertainment / Events Facilities Concessions |
Service and seating is compliant with restaurant dine-in recommendations |
Area open during scheduled events. Serving and seating protocols consistent with restaurant guidance Maintain 6-foot distancing for all lines Encourage contactless payment To the extent reasonable, serve grab-and-go food items Service and seating is compliant with restaurant dine-in recommendations |
Closed |
Closed |
| 4.12.7 - Entertainment / Events Facilities Ticket Sales |
Ticket sales may be completed online, in person prior to the event or at the door just prior to the event. Tickets may be electronic, print at home, or paper Event organizers will be allowed to sell their own ticket |
All ticket sales will be completed online and will be electronic in nature. All tickets will be sold as general admission. Every effort will be made to ensure that tickets are purchased and provided to staff as contactless as possible. Event organizers will be allowed to sell their own tickets provided that they have a plan in place to ensure that those tickets are sold electronically and as contactless as possible. |
All ticket sales for future events will be completed online and will be electronic in nature. All tickets will be sold as general admission. Every effort will be made to ensure that tickets are purchased and provided to staff as contactless as possible. Event organizers will be allowed to sell their own tickets provided that they have a plan in place to ensure that those tickets are sold electronically and as contactless as possible. |
All ticket sales for future events will be completed online and will be electronic in nature. All tickets will be sold as general admission. Every effort will be made to ensure that tickets are purchased and provided to staff as contactless as possible. Event organizers will be allowed to sell their own tickets provided that they have a plan in place to ensure that those tickets are sold electronically and as contactless as possible. |
| 4.13 - Practice Rooms |
Practice rooms available for use with added cleaning protocols. |
Practice rooms accommodate only one student at a time. Student may use practice room with permission of the department chair and surface clean after each session. |
Practice rooms accommodate only one student at a time. Student may use practice room with permission of the department chair and surface clean after each session. |
Practice rooms accommodate only one student at a time. Student may use practice room with permission of the department chair and surface clean after each session. |
| 4.14 - Outside groups renting space |
Facilities will be available for rent. Additional charges may be incurred for sanitizing and cleaning the venue both before and following the event. Specific requirements will be outlined in the rental / use agreement |
Facilities will be available for rent, but groups will be limited to fewer than 50. Outdoor activities can be held, with interactions limited to slightly larger groups. Signage will be displayed encouraging visitors to maintain appropriate social distancing (6 ft.) and visitors will be encouraged to wear face coverings. Specific requirements will be outlined in the rental / use agreement Additional charges may be incurred for sanitizing and cleaning the venue both before and following the event. |
Facilities will be closed and not available for rent or hosting of events. |
Facilities will be closed and not available for rent or hosting of events. |
In addition to the general guidelines listed in Section 2 and tiered general guidelines in section 3 the following procedures will be implemented for college course. For all courses including labs, course syllabi must contain a list of equipment that students will need in the event of the College moving to a “red-high risk” mode of operation.
| Ref # | Normal Risk (Green) | Low Risk (Yellow) | Moderate Risk (Orange) | High Risk (Red) |
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| 5.1 - Courses |
Classes held as normal |
Classes held on-campus |
Most classes held via online or distance delivery |
All classes held via online or distance delivery |
| 5.2 - Labs |
All lab classes held on-campus |
All lab classes held on-campus |
Most labs held via online or distance delivery. Some lab classes may be held on-campus where online is not possible and with strict sanitizing and distancing controls in place. Additionally, instructors and students participating in labs on campus will undergo symptom checking before being allowed to attend. |
Labs held online. Any exceptions to this will require written approval from the Provost. For labs approved by the Provost, instructors and participating students will undergo symptom checking before being allowed to attend. |
| 5.3 - Tutoring and office hours |
Students allowed on-campus to access tutoring, office hours, and other support services with regular hours |
Students allowed on-campus to access tutoring, office hours, and other support services with regular hours |
Students allowed limited on-campus access to tutoring, and other support services with limited hours but are strongly encouraged to access services via teleconference |
Tutoring, office hours, and other support services accessed only through teleconference |
| 5.4 - Auditorium Courses and Seminars |
Open for normal courses |
Auditorium courses will be held in the face-to-face format, but follow guidelines established by public health recommendations. |
No auditorium courses in a face-to-face format. Where possible, convocation presentations will be streamed online. |
No auditorium courses in a face-to-face format. Where possible, convocation presentations will be streamed online. |
| 5.5 - Activity Courses |
Open for normal classes |
Cleaning of equipment done by instructor or assistants at the end of every class when reasonable. Activities with high personal athletic contact modified to lessen transmission of water droplets. |
Most courses taught by broadcast and/or online. If course is on campus, cleaning of equipment done by instructor or assistants at the end of every class. Activities with high personal athletic modified to solo participation. |
All courses taught by broadcast and/or online. Activity requirements converted to remote learning and/or online format. Only mandatory employees and functions in classrooms. |
| 5.6 - Art Studios |
Open for normal classes |
Studios open. Surface cleaning is done in between classes by instructor and students. |
Studios open with limited access. Surface cleaning in between classes—done by instructor and students. |
Studios closed except by appointment. All courses taught broadcast and/or online. Only mandatory employees and functions in studios. |
| 5.7 - CTE Labs |
Open for normal classes |
All surfaces to be cleaned at the end of the lab period. Students may not work in large groups. Sick students and students who have been around sick students or family members should not attend labs. |
All labs and shops use social distancing measures. Surface cleaning of equipment between lab sessions. |
Where possible, all courses will be taught by broadcast and/or online. Students who must attend labs must follow strict social distancing rules and wear face masks or appropriate headgear. Only mandatory employees and functions in lab and shop spaces. |
| 5.8 - Ensembles |
Open for normal classes |
Ensembles to rehearse on a near-normal basis with cleaning of area done after each class. Instructor to be 6 feet from students. |
Occasional testing of students in choirs and ensembles: at the beginning of the semester by thermometer, and four-times during the semester. Ensembles to rehearse, when possible, in “echelon.” 25 students will rehearse on the hour instead of 100 students. Ensembles will be divided into advanced standing students and lower standing students and attend at different times. |
Ensembles will not meet. |
| 5.9 - IVC Courses |
Courses held as normal. Social distancing follows public health recommendations |
Courses will be broadcast by remote technology in synchronous format. Safety notice to be shared with high school partners. |
Courses will be broadcast by remote technology in synchronous format |
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| 5.10 - Private Lessons |
Private lessons done as normal |
Private lessons done in person, but with plexiglass between the instructor and the student. |
Private lessons done via technology. |
Private lessons done via technology. |
| 5.11 - Science Labs |
All surfaces to be cleaned at the end of the lab period. Students must wear masks and may not work in large groups. Students who are sick or who have been around sick persons should not report to labs. |
High enrolled courses should stagger student attendance and deliver synchronous lectures via technology. All students must wear masks. Students who are sick or who have been around sick persons should not report to labs. |
Labs held online. Any exceptions to this will require written approval from the Provost. For labs approved by the Provost, instructors and participating students will undergo symptom checking before being allowed to attend. |
In addition to the general guidelines listed in Section 2 and tiered general guidelines in section 3 the following procedures will be implemented for employees.
| Ref # | Normal Risk (Green) | Low Risk (Yellow) | Moderate Risk (Orange) | High Risk (Red) |
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| 6.1 - Employees Work Locations |
All offices are open and operating |
Managers encourage flexible working arrangements (rotating shifts, remote work, etc.) Provide accommodations to high-risk employees Recommend personal symptom monitoring Offices take reasonable precautions |
Departments exercise extreme caution, with employees and volunteers working remotely to the extent possible. Provide accommodations to high-risk employees Symptom checking required for employees that must work on campus |
Departments exercise extreme caution, with employees and volunteers working remotely to the extent possible. Provide accommodations to high-risk employees Symptom checking required for employees that must work on campus |
| 6.2 - Employee |
All offices are open and operating under stricter hygiene and cleaning regimen |
All offices are generally open. Work with manager to determine work schedule and possibly rotating between office and working from home. |
Minimize in-person face-to-face interactions, including with students Make every possible effort to enable working from home as a first option; where not possible, workplaces comply with distancing and hygiene guidelines Where distancing and hygiene guidelines cannot be followed in full, departments should consider whether that activity needs to continue for the college to operate |
Avoid in-person face-to-face interactions, including with students Make every possible effort to enable working from home as a first option; where not possible, workplaces comply with distancing and hygiene guidelines |
| 6.3 - Workshops, Conferences and Meetings |
Normal business operations for meetings, conferences and workshops |
All meetings have video conferencing options available. Limit the number of in-person participants to ensure proper social distancing |
Cancel or postpone in-person meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions or conduct them virtually |
Cancel or postpone in-person meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions or conduct them virtually |
In addition to the general guidelines listed in Section 2 and tiered general guidelines in section 3 the following procedures will be implemented for campus activities.
| Ref # | Normal Risk (Green) | Low Risk (Yellow) | Moderate Risk (Orange) | High Risk (Red) |
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| 7.1 - Campus Activities |
Interactions allowable in larger groups, with strict hygiene measures and symptom monitoring |
Decreased group sizes that enable all social distancing guidelines to be followed |
Small groups may attend as long as they have been following social distancing and hygiene practices for two weeks |
No group gatherings allowed on campus. |
| 7.2 - Intramurals |
All programs and services return to normal |
No intramural sports or sport clubs until "normal" designation or changes made by local officials |
No intramural sports or sport clubs until "normal" designation or changes made by local officials |
No intramural sports or sport clubs until "normal" designation or changes made by local officials |
| 7.3 - Athletic Events |
All Athletic events return to normal |
Follow guidance from State and NJCAA Facility capacity is dependent upon ability to block reserved seats to ensure safe radius is maintained Set an established time frame for high risk groups to come in without pressure from crowds and/or separate entrances and queues Limit number of people in confined area to enable adequate distancing at all times Maintain signage to remind and help individuals stand at least 6 feet apart when in common areas Congregating at any point is not allowed Encourage contactless payment, disinfect between transactions at facility stores/gift shops. |
State and NJCAA guidelines will be followed for athletic events |
No athletic events except for E-sports |
| 7.4 - Concerts and Performances |
Concerts and performances return to normal |
Limited attendance at concerts and performances allowed with social distancing measures as outlined by public health recommendations. Live stream concerts online. |
Live stream concerts online. Record, produce and release a Horne School of Music Sampler CD, featuring all of our major ensembles. Recording can be done in sections with small number a musicians present. |
Concerts and Performances not to be held for public viewing. |
| 7.5 - Club activities and meetings |
Large group activities allowed with permission required for events over 250 people Team sports allowed Refer to student life activity plan for more details |
Groups allowed up to 50 people Team sports allowed Refer to student life activity plan for more details |
Groups allowed up to 20 people – meet virtually whenever possible Team sports not allowed Refer to student life activity plan for more details |
Campus groups not allowed to gather in person Team sports not allowed Refer to student life activity plan for more details |
In addition to the general guidelines listed in Section 2 and tiered general guidelines in section 3 the following procedures will be implemented for student support functions.
| Ref # | Normal Risk (Green) | Low Risk (Yellow) | Moderate Risk (Orange) | High Risk (Red) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.1 - ID Cards |
ID Cards |
No sticker issued Card issued |
No sticker issued No card issued Transactions through closed windows |
No sticker issued No card issued Transactions through closed windows |
| 8.2 - Registration |
Open as normal |
Transactions through closed windows |
Transactions through closed windows |
Transactions via phone and email |
| 8.3 - Forms |
Open as normal |
Forms scanned at windows, but not collected Scanners pulled back into windows area at the end of the day |
Forms scanned at windows, but not collected Scanners pulled back into windows area at the end of the day |
Forms collected via email |
| 8.4 - Libraries |
Open as normal |
Only three students at a library table at a time, separated by 6 feet. All students and employees must wear masks. All workstation surfaces cleaned twice daily. Students and employees who are sick or who have been around sick persons should not be in the library. |
Limited hours and access. No more than two students, separated by 6 feet at library tables. All students and employees must wear masks. All workstation surfaces cleaned three times a day. Students and employees who are sick or who have been around sick persons should not be in the library. |
Open only by appointment. Only mandatory employees and functions in studios. |
| 8.5 - Testing Centers |
Open as normal |
Six-foot social distancing, test takers and employees must wear masks. Workstations cleaned after a test taker has completed an exam. |
Access to testing centers on a limited basis. Test takers and employees must wear masks. Students must be 6 feet apart from each other. Each testing center must be cleaned after a test taker is finished. Students who are sick or who have been around sick persons may not take exams in the testing centers. |
Only open by special arrangements with the testing directors. Test takers and employees must wear masks. Each workstation will be cleaned after a test taker has completed an exam. Students who are sick or who have been around sick persons may not take exams in the testing centers. |
| 8.6 - Wellness Center |
Office open and operating under stricter hygiene and cleaning regimen |
Office open and exercising reasonable precautions Maintain visitor log for tracing efforts All meetings have video conferencing available |
Office closed and exercising extreme caution Symptom checking in business interactions |
Office closed and exercising extreme caution Symptom checking in business interactions |
| 8.7 - Tutoring Labs |
Open as normal |
Students allowed on-campus to access tutoring, office hours, and other support services |
Limited access to tutoring, office hours, and other support services |
Tutoring, office hours, and other support services accessed only through teleconference. |
| 8.8 - Financial Aid / Scholarships |
Normal operations/Full Staff and Open Windows Personal Consultations with students and parents High School FAFSA nights Open houses and recruiting activities in person Attendance to mandated training and conferences |
Limited to small groups for FAFSA nights, appointments to accommodate less people at a time. |
Work Remotely from home. Student can make appointment to visit with staff at the office. Web or electronic services whenever possible |
Limited staff in the office-most all will work from home except for mail processing. No contact with students or parents in person—all services done via phone or electronic. No events |
| 8.9 - Campus Cashiers |
The GSC and Richfield office will be open to the public. Normal operations will resume. |
The GSC and Richfield office will be open to the public. The floor will be clearly marked for those customers waiting in line to maintain proper social distancing. |
The GSC and Richfield office may open to the public. The floor will be clearly marked for those customers waiting in line to maintain proper social distancing. Cashiers will consider wearing gloves to limit exposure to money or cards. |
A limited number of staff will be allowed to work at any given time in order to process payments, but the walk-up windows will remain closed. The GSC and Richfield office will remain closed to the general public. |
| 8.10 - Disability Services - Semi-Private Testing |
Regularly disinfect high-touch areas (e.g. door handles, buttons/switches,desks and chairs) |
Semi-private testing will be available in a larger, temporary space to allow for proper social distancing practices. Students should contact Disability Services to access their testing accommodations. |
All testing done through online proctoring Work from home |
All testing done through online proctoring Work from home |
| 8.10.2 - Disability Services - Student Appointments |
Appointments held as normal, |
Appointments held on-campus while following social distancing guidelines |
Appointments held virtually or via conference call |
All appointments held online or via conference call |
In addition to the general guidelines listed in Section 2 and tiered general guidelines in section 3 the following procedures will be implemented for admissions and advising functions.
| Ref # | Normal Risk (Green) | Low Risk (Yellow) | Moderate Risk (Orange) | High Risk (Red) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.1 - Welcome Center / Admissions Office |
Office open and operating under stricter hygiene and cleaning regimen |
Office open and exercising reasonable precautions
|
Office closed and exercising extreme caution |
Office closed and exercising extreme caution |
| 9.2.1 - Ambassadors Office Hours |
Permitted, practicing hygiene guidelines. |
Three students only in the workroom, sanitize work spaces each shift. |
One student only (if necessary) in the workroom, sanitize work spaces each shift. |
No office hours |
| 9.2.2 - Ambassadors School Visits |
Visits permitted following visiting school policies and guidelines |
Limited visits following State and school policies and guidelines |
No school visits |
No school visits |
| 9.3 - Campus Tours |
Permitted without restrictions. |
Limit to 10 people per tour. |
Only virtual tours |
Only virtual tours |
| 9.4 - SnowBlasts |
Event permitted |
No SnowBlasts |
No SnowBlasts |
No SnowBlasts |
| 9.5 - On-Campus Recruiting |
Permitted without restrictions |
Limited events with max of 40 people and 10 hosts. |
Virtual events only |
No Events to be held |
| 9.6 - Off-Campus Recruiting |
Permitted without restrictions. |
No off campus recruiting events. |
No off campus recruiting events |
No Events to be held |
| 9.7 - Regional Recruiting |
Normal recruiting schedule following State and school policies & guidelines. |
Work from home with occasional visits to campus only if necessary |
Work remotely from home. |
Work remotely from home. |
| 9.8 - Academic Advising |
Advising activities and appointments held as normal Limits may be placed on the number of guests a student brings to an appointment |
Office is open with reasonable precautions and increased hygiene / cleaning protocols in place Remote work is optional but encouraged Appointments done via technology are recommended Plexi-glass shields in place between advisors and students Limits placed on number of guests a student can bring to an appointment Students who are ill must do their appointments via technology All advising operations spread out between the current center and the Bluebell/Rasmussen conference space to allow for adequate distancing |
All employees work from home to the extent possible All student appointments done via technology Minimized activities performed at the office All advising operations spread out between the current center and the Bluebell/Rasmussen conference space to allow for adequate distancing |
All employees work from home to the extent possible All student appointments done via technology Minimized activities performed at the office |
| 9.12 - Student Support Services |
Normal operations |
Conduct student support services classes in an online format |
Conduct student support services classes in an online format |
Work remotely, unless not possible |
| 9.14 - Upward Bound |
Normal Operations |
Conduct most upward bound courses online |
Conduct most upward bound courses online |
Conduct all courses online |
