[Wsssc] FW: [EXTERNAL] Coronavirus prep

Sun Mar 15 16:50:44 PDT 2020

Are your campuses open?
       For now all Olympic campuses will be open for services with modifications. Classes will be moving to online beginning Monday. 

 Are you limiting access to campus?
     We are working on implementing "limited in-person" services, moving most interactions to phone, email, zoom, Microsoft Team, etc. We're trying to work out how to conduct testing, Workforce grant transactions, and Disability Accommodations.

 Are you practicing social distancing through serving students through email/phone/zoom rather than face to face?
  We are working on messaging and practices for advising and counseling. We are cancelling student activities and discouraging groups from meeting in person. We are implementing social distancing in all common areas and labs.

 Other practices?
   Waiting to hear about spring athletics. 

Elaine

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From: wsssc <wsssc-bounces at lists.ctc.edu> On Behalf Of Claire Peinado via wsssc
Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2020 3:03 PM
To: Robert Cox <robert.cox at centralia.edu>; 'Debra Gilchrist' <DGilchrist at pierce.ctc.edu>; Steve Ashpole <sashpole at batestech.edu>; Michele Waltz <MWaltz at btc.edu>
Cc: wsssc at lists.ctc.edu
Subject: Re: [Wsssc] [EXTERNAL] Coronavirus prep

Skagit Valley is similar:  physical campus closed Monday & Tuesday to staff (with some exceptions) but online teaching and learning continues remotely.  Staff officially returning Wednesday using modified operations, responding to students remotely from workstations (or telecommute if possible) and implementing social distancing protocols.  We're still working out how to conduct testing, Workforce grant transactions, and Disability Accommodations remotely.  

Trying to remain flexible enough to enable remote work from home as necessary, but opening buildings Wednesday to some staff who can only do their jobs on site (physical paper files, etc.) and/or who need to get set up for telecommute options.  Any operations from workstations will cease if/when a confirmed case exists on site, but we're not there yet.  I have deep concerns about "waiting for a case to emerge" before closing down altogether--how are you handling this particular question?

I have also messaged students and faculty who were in classes with any students who have come into contact with a confirmed case but are not yet presenting symptoms themselves (prior to moving all courses online last week).  We're still working out details around clinicals and lab needs for spring quarter.  And we suspended athletic practices for spring sports for one week to discuss and reassess.

Take good care, all!
Claire  

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From: wsssc <wsssc-bounces at lists.ctc.edu> On Behalf Of Robert Cox via wsssc
Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2020 2:51 PM
To: 'Debra Gilchrist' <DGilchrist at pierce.ctc.edu>; Steve Ashpole <sashpole at batestech.edu>; Michele Waltz <MWaltz at btc.edu>; 'wsssc at lists.ctc.edu' <wsssc at lists.ctc.edu>
Subject: Re: [Wsssc] [EXTERNAL] Coronavirus prep

Centralia is similar to others except our buildings are closed to public. We anticipate that some students in certain situations can come to campus but we are working out those details. We are transitioning as many staff to remote/telework as possible but it doesn’t seem possible to have everyone work remotely. 

I would love a weekly call for some therapy!  

Robert Cox
Vice President of Student Services
Centralia College
600 Centralia College Blvd
Centralia, WA 98531
360-623-8385

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From: wsssc <wsssc-bounces at lists.ctc.edu> On Behalf Of Debra Gilchrist via wsssc
Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2020 2:33 PM
To: Steve Ashpole <sashpole at batestech.edu>; Michele Waltz <MWaltz at btc.edu>
Cc: wsssc at lists.ctc.edu
Subject: Re: [Wsssc] [EXTERNAL] Coronavirus prep

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Very similar processes/plans at Pierce FS.   Working on a lot of student messaging.  -deb
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From: wsssc <wsssc-bounces at lists.ctc.edu> on behalf of Michele Waltz via wsssc <wsssc at lists.ctc.edu>
Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2020 2:31 PM
To: Steve Ashpole
Cc: wsssc at lists.ctc.edu
Subject: Re: [Wsssc] [EXTERNAL]  Coronavirus prep

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Same here at Bellingham Technical College. We are also heavily refusing staffing onsite. Would also love a weekly phone call.
Michele

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> On Mar 15, 2020, at 2:29 PM, Steve Ashpole via wsssc <wsssc at lists.ctc.edu> wrote:
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> Sue - Bates has moved in a similar fashion as Clark.  Limited hours, all services on one campus, no student activities.  We are also determining work that can be done from home and trying to reduce staff days on campus to three days a week.
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> Steve Ashpole, MS
> Vice President of Student Services
> 1101 South Yakima Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405
> Email: sashpole at BatesTech.edu
> Phone: 253.680.7005
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> Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2020 2:14 PM
> To: Orchard, Sue <sorchard at lcc.ctc.edu>
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> Subject: Re: [Wsssc] [EXTERNAL] Coronavirus prep
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> Sue, I have responded in the text below. I appreciate your message and would like to suggest a weekly phone conference of WSSSC members to share information, similar to what WACTC is doing.
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> Bill
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> William Belden
> Vice President of Student Affairs
> Clark College
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: wsssc <wsssc-bounces at lists.ctc.edu> On Behalf Of Orchard, Sue via wsssc
> Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2020 1:59 PM
> To: 'wsssc at lists.ctc.edu' <wsssc at lists.ctc.edu>
> Subject: [EXTERNAL] [Wsssc] Coronavirus prep
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> Hi all-
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> I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe! This is a very surreal time for our nation and the world. We all now have the same directive from the governor's office re: online instruction. At LCC, we're working on social distancing guidelines for serving students (our campus is open still) but planning for total closure if necessary. How are you all serving students right now?
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> Are your campuses open?
>        Clark is working to limit all services to just our main campus, consolidating resources and supports in one location.
> Are you limiting access to campus?
>        We are implementing "limited in-person" services, moving all interactions to phone, email, zoom, etc.
> Are you practicing social distancing through serving students through email/phone/zoom rather than face to face?
>        Yes, we are also cancelling all student activities, including athletics, and discouraging groups from meeting in person. We are implementing social distancing in all common areas and labs.
> Other practices?
>        We have asked our staff to pick up any available disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizers when the find them available and are reimbursing them for their costs.
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> Thanks for sharing your input. Once our guiding document is drafted, I'm happy to share out our plans.
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> Best,
> Sue
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> Sue Orchard, PsyD
> Vice President of Student Services
> Title IX Deputy Coordinator
> Lower Columbia College
> 360.442.2301
> sorchard at lowercolumbia.edu<mailto:sorchard at lowercolumbia.edu>
> She/her/hers pronouns
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