JCCC is a Partner Site for COVID Drive-Thru Testing By Appointment
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is increasing COVID-19 drive-thru testing opportunities throughout the state and in Johnson County, Kansas. They have partnered with WellHealth to launch this testing and JCCC is a community partner test site. Testing on campus started Dec. 10 and will continue for the through the end of March. Testing is free
- Testing is available to Kansas residents
- Testing is for individuals with or without symptoms
This is a drive-thru testing site. It was moved to the Galileo Garage lower level to better manage to cold weather temperatures (original location was the Clock West Parking Lot). Please follow the signs to the designated entrance location.
- Free COVID-19 testing – saliva-based PCR tests
- gogettested.com/kansas must be used to register for a testing appointment
- Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday – Saturday until the end of January
- Information for while you wait for results
Important Campus Access
At JCCC, we continue to implement measures to ensure the safest possible environment for you, our employees and visitors on our different campus locations. Since last spring, we have implemented best practice guidelines to follow for the public areas of our buildings and classrooms.
As you may be aware from our online COVID-19 Case tracker, we continue to have a very low number of cases associated with the College. Nevertheless, we are taking additional steps to reduce the footprint of individuals on campus because of the rising incidence of the virus in Johnson County and the strain this is putting on our local health care providers.
If you have questions about your classes, you should be in communication with your instructor(s).
Please know that ALL decisions made on how JCCC serves your educational needs will continue to center on protecting your personal safety and that of our employees, while responding to the demands on our community health resources. If you are in need of financial assistance, food assistance or a laptop/hotspot loan, please contact JCCC’s Student Basic Needs Center.
Facial Coverings Required On Campus
In accordance with the Governor’s Order that the Johnson County Board of Commissioners upheld, facial coverings are required as follows:
- Public indoor spaces (public service areas frequented or visited by members of the public, lobbies, hallways, stairways, restrooms, food/beverage areas, lines to enter any public indoor space) – facial coverings are required at all times even when members of the public may not be present at the time
- Public outdoor spaces where 6 feet of social distancing cannot be maintained – facial coverings required
- Classrooms – facial coverings required
- Work areas where more than one person shares the same space (work areas, office suites, meeting/conference rooms) – facial coverings required
- Private offices – facial covering not required, except when someone else enters the private office, then facial coverings are required
Face coverings are to be properly removed, cleaned, stored or disposed of, to avoid contamination of self, others or the environment.
See the Return to Campus Guidelines webpage for additional details.
Daily Wellness Check
All JCCC personnel and students must complete the COVID-19 wellness self-check PRIOR to coming to any JCCC location each day.
If you have any questions or concerns about self-screening, please contact IncidentResponseTeam@jccc.edu or BenefitsDepartment-forward@jccc.edu
Return to Campus Plan
The JCCC Return to Campus Task Force released the campus' four-step Return to Campus Plan, which include guidelines for students, staff and visitors who will be on campus once it's open.
The campus is currently in "Step 3" of the plan.
Campus Hours
The JCCC campus buildings and computer labs are open- Monday through Friday: 6:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: noon – 5 p.m.
Campus Health Protocols
- All JCCC students must complete the COVID-19 wellness self-check each day PRIOR to coming to any JCCC location. Don’t come to campus if you answer YES to any question on the the wellness self-check.
- Wear a face covering at all times while on campus.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available.
- Maintain six feet of distance from others.
- Monitor your health throughout the day.
- Cover coughs and sneezes.
Student Basic Needs Center
If you're having trouble making financial ends meet, need assistance finding a place to live or a way to get to campus, or need help securing appropriate technical equipment to complete your class work this Fall, contact the Student Basic Needs Center at basicneeds@jccc.edu or stop by the center in COM 319. They have a food pantry, school supplies and connections to campus and other community services.
Course Delivery Options
For Fall 2020, a majority of JCCC credit courses will be taught online using hybrid, online hybrid or online delivery methods, but there will be some face-to-face courses offered.
- In a HYBRID course, a portion of the class assignments and meetings are delivered online, but it also has some required on-campus face-to-face meetings.
- An ONLINE HYBRID course will use the Canvas online Learning Management System and requires that you attend scheduled virtual meetings.
- An ONLINE course has no required on-campus or required online meetings and are provided through the Canvas online Learning Management System. As long as you meet any required timelines or deadlines, you can study at your own pace.
- A FACE-TO-FACE (F2F) credit courses are delivered fully on-campus with face-to-face interaction between the instructor and students. A face-to-face course may use computers, the internet or other electronic media in the classroom.
Support for Computer or WiFi Issues
For computer troubleshooting, call the Technical Support Center at (913) 469-8500, ext. HELP (4357). The TSC answers phones Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Campus computer labs are available to use when campus buildings are open, and WiFi is available in all campus buildings.
Student Resources Available Online and Face to Face
With few exceptions, a large number of student services are available to you virtually or through scheduled Zoom sessions or over the phone. These services include
- enrollment services
- financial aid
- academic and personal counseling
- career services to help with your career development, internship, or job search needs
- tutoring and academic support
- access services,
- testing services
- Billington Library
- student clubs and organizations
- Student Basic Needs Center
- dining services
Many areas also offer face-to-face services on campus by appointment. The web pages for student resources have been updated to reflect the many ways you can access these vital student resources.
Need to enroll in courses with prerequisite placement test requirements?
To assist your enrollment, JCCC faculty has created several pathways to follow if you need to enroll in a course that has a placement test requirement. See available prerequisite options.
If you have questions regarding a Continuing Education class, call Continuing Education registration at 913-469-2323, or email ceregistration@jccc.edu.
JCCC Continuing Education Partners with Program to Offer Free Training to Johnson County Residents Affected by COVID-19
JCCC Continuing Education is a proud training partner to JOCO KS Works, a county program managed by Workforce Partnership and funded by Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act dollars.
The program pays for short-term, skills-based training to Johnson County residents who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 through job loss, furloughs, or reductions in hours or pay. We offer more than 350 qualified courses that will be FREE of charge to eligible Johnson County residents. The courses can help individuals change careers or strengthen their skills to compete in the changing job market. Training dollars can also be used by employers in Johnson County to tackle new economic realities by reskilling or upskilling employees.
If you know someone who might qualify for free training, encourage them to visit jccc.edu/CaresAct to confirm eligibility, review available courses and start the registration process.
Small Business Administration Assistance is Available
The Kansas Emergency Declaration for the COVID-19 crisis has been approved by the federal government. Kansas business owners can now apply for a SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan
See the KSBDC for details.
Job Seekers and Employers
JobLinks is JCCC's online job posting database. It is offered free of charge to all users: students, JCCC graduates, community members and local employers.
Although the JCCC campus is currently closed, JobLinks is available for use as always. If you need assistance using JobLinks, please email careerdevelopment@jccc.edu or Carol Gard at cgard@jccc.edu.
On-Campus Recruiting
Employers who wish to discuss recruiting options should contact Carol Gard at cgard@jccc.edu.
Coping with the COVID-19 Pandemic
State and County Government Resources
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Kansas Department of Health Novel Coronavirus FAQ PDF (updated daily)
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Kansas Department of Health and Environment COVID-19 Resource Center
- Johnson County Department of Health and Environment COVID-19 Resources
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The Johnson County Community Hotline offers a hotline for virus-related questions ONLY. questions regarding the state's emergency public orders should be directed to KEFF@ks.gov.
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Johnson County Community Hotline
913-715-CV19 (2819)
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Spanish language available through same number
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You can also call the Kansas Department of Health and Environment at 877-427-7317, after business hours. You can also email questions to covid-19@ks.gov or use a chat bot at kdheks.gov/coronavirus.
Travel Advisories
Federal Government Resources
- US Department of Health and Human Services Twitter
- US Department of Health and Human Services Facebook
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Twitter
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Facebook
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
- U.S. Food & Drug Administration
- U.S. Department of Agriculture
- U.S. Department of Defense
- U.S. Department of Education
- U.S. Department of Energy
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- U.S. Department of Labor
- U.S. Department of State
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- U.S. Small Business Administration
Spanish Language Information about COVID-19
For Spanish-language information about COVID-19, visit the CDC's Spanish-language web pages.
Practice Good Hygiene
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or sleeve.
- Stay home if you become sick.
- Wash your hands frequently. Use sanitizer if soap is not available.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Wash hands after using shared keyboards and work machines.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.