Fully restoring campus operations will require patience, careful consideration and deliberate implementation. As the situation is still fluid, some of these details may change. We will update this page accordingly.
Return to Campus Plan — Released May 20, 2020
During this period of uncertainty, it is the intent of Johnson County Community College to protect the safety of all of our students, employees and visitors. Toward that end we are releasing our initial Return to Campus Plan and related Guidelines.
- Download a copy of the JCCC Return To Campus Plan (released May 20, 2020) (PDF)
- Download a copy of the JCCC Return to Campus Guidelines (released May 20, 2020) (PDF)
Objectives
- Protect the health and safety of the campus community
- Resume on-campus instructional, student support and administrative services
- Appropriate resumption of additional on-campus activities
Values-driven Guiding Principles
- Integrity: Fully adhere to Federal, State and County guidance
- Collaboration: Institution and department plans and timelines must be flexible
- Responsiveness: Transitions between steps must be coordinated and will be dependent upon access to protective supplies and materials
- Leadership: Clear communication to students, faculty, staff and community is essential
Phased Reopening Steps
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Kansas Essential Function Framework (KEFF) exception allowances — most will be tied to training and certification expectations | |
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Begin transitioning remote workforce back to campus based on function | Through June 21, 2020 |
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Introduction of students not included in Kansas Essential Function Framework (KEFF) exceptions to campus based on function | Begins June 22, 2020 |
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Reintroduction of remaining campus activities | Timing TBD |
Duration of Steps and Gating Criteria (updated 10/30/20)
The Johnson County Department of Health & Environment (JCDHE) recommends that Johnson County Community College follow its workplace guidance (PDF) with regard to contact tracing and management (rather than K-12 or Higher Education with campus housing) because this guidance is designed to aid in preventing the spread of COVID-19 at work and concentrates on the rules of infection control and what to do when a case of COVID-19 occurs in the workplace.
JCCC has limited our on-campus activities to protect the campus, including face to face teaching and learning. We will continue to follow State and County guidance, as well as roll back specific activities associated with COVID-19 cases to contain spread.
A change in the County’s gating recommendations to K-12 schools would lead to a briefing with the County and communication to the JCCC campus community that outlines the specific and/or combination of criteria we are monitoring to determine if alternative strategies for classes and gatherings and action are needed, following a 5-day evaluation period.
Below are the internal and community measures being monitored closely:
- Internal Influencers (may impact specific activity or campus as a whole):
- Total number of active JCCC positive COVID-19 cases in the past 14 days
- COVID-19 Reports: Number of on-campus students and employees actively in isolation or quarantine
- Supply chain disruptions (i.e.: PPE, cleaning supplies, power outage, etc.)
- Community Indicators that would indicate a Step Back (see Johnson County COVID-19 Report):
- State of Kansas or Johnson County Executive Orders
- Johnson County Incidence Rate (number of new cases / 100k persons over prior 2 weeks) greater than or equal to 250
- Johnson County Percent Positivity (% of COVID-19 tests with positive results: 14-day moving average) greater than 15%
- Community Indicators that would indicate a Step Forward (see Johnson County COVID-19 Report)
- State of Kansas or Johnson County Executive Orders
- Johnson County Incidence Rate (number new cases / 100k persons over prior 2 weeks) less than or equal to 50
- Johnson County Percent Positivity (% of COVID-19 tests with positive results: 14-day moving average) less than 5%
What to Expect
Proceeding to the next Step in the plan or returning to a previous Step will depend upon JCCC reducing or exceeding a combination of the measures listed above.
Any such change in status would trigger a communication to campus that would outline the specific and/or combination of criteria we are monitoring to determine if alternative strategies and action are needed, following a 5-day evaluation period.
Knowing this situation will continue to evolve, we will continue to update the JCCC Return to Campus Plan and College Guidelines to meet the changing demands of the environment.
Specific questions can be directed to your instructor, department manager or to the IRT members at incidentresponseteam@jccc.edu.
Employee and Student Phased Approach
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Employees performing essential framework related activities are working on campus; all other employees will continue working remotely. | Only those students taking essential workforce training are allowed on campus. |
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Additional employees will return to campus as departmental plans are approved by IRT so that they may prepare for opening the campus to students. | Only those students taking essential workforce training are allowed on campus. |
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Remote work may occur as part of each department’s plan to meet the College’s needs and comply with County and State guidelines. | Students begin returning to campus (i.e., students requiring face-to-face support are allowed back on campus by appointment) while minimizing walk-in traffic. |
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Standard employee operations have resumed. Vulnerable employees continue to work with HR to request accommodations. | Students are welcomed back in a reduced capacity in adherence with County and State guidelines. |
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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College efforts to centrally source and distribute in a prioritized manner:
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), 2 cloth face masks, will be distributed to all returning employees Plexiglass or equivalent protective shields will be installed in conjunction with department plans Cleaning supplies will be distributed in a prioritized manner Sanitizer stands will be placed at designated entry points Signage will be installed in conjunction with department plans |
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), 2 cloth face masks, will continue to be distributed to all returning employees Plexiglass or equivalent protective shields will be monitored Cleaning supplies will continue to be distributed in a prioritized manner Sanitizer stands will be monitored for effectiveness and refilled Signage will be monitored for effectiveness |
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), 2 cloth face masks, ordering and distribution evaluated Plexiglass or equivalent protective shields needs will be evaluated Cleaning supplies will continue to be distributed Sanitizer stands will be evaluated for effectiveness and refilled Signage will be evaluated for effectiveness |
Employee/Work Areas
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Practice social distancing
Draft safety and health reminder language Develop appropriate COVID-19 awareness training Departments plan for shift work
Introduce JCCC’s Telework Guidelines and Procedures |
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Practice social distancing
Start all meetings with safety and health reminders Complete appropriate COVID-19 awareness training before returning to campus; certificate must be submitted to supervisor before engaging with others Departments plan for shift work
Begin shift work with staggered start times or rotation of days or continue to work remotely in compliance with JCCC's Telework Guidelines and Procedures |
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Practice social distancing; gatherings are not to exceed 30 individuals staying 6 feet apart Start all meetings with safety and health reminders Monitor effectiveness of signage Complete appropriate COVID-19 awareness training before returning to campus; certificate must be submitted to supervisor before engaging with others Shift work with staggered start times or rotation of days or continue to work remotely in compliance with JCCC's Telework Guidelines and Procedures |
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Practice social distancing; gatherings are not to exceed 90 individuals staying 6 feet apart In-person meetings can continue based on College Guidelines Start all meetings with safety and health reminders Refresh signage Complete appropriate COVID-19 awareness training before returning to campus; certificate must be submitted to supervisor before engaging with others Shift work and remote work is optional or phased out in compliance with JCCC's Telework Guidelines and Procedures |
Student/Instruction
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Transition to remote delivery:
Kansas Essential Function Framework (KEFF) exception allowances tied to training and certification expectations Courses taught in synchronous and asynchronous manner Draft and approve syllabus language insert Seating arrangement and attendance monitoring for contact tracing protocol Classroom cleaning by Housekeeping based on utilization patterns Instructors and students cleaning workspaces after each use |
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Remote services:
Courses taught in synchronous and asynchronous manner Deliver syllabus insert for deferred courses Seating arrangement and attendance monitoring for contact tracing protocol Classroom cleaning by Housekeeping based on utilization patterns Instructors/students clean workspaces after use |
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Student support services continue remotely and transition to on campus by appointment to minimize walk-in traffic — see Student Resources page for additional details Online instruction is preferred for fall semester Hands-on training and approved courses return to campus Instructors teach remotely with College provided technology and equipment In addition to KEFF exception allowances, hands-on courses unable to move online may return to campus upon IRT and Dean approval
Instructors are encouraged to broadcast courses in an online synchronous and asynchronous manner Deliver syllabus insert for every course Seating arrangement and attendance monitoring for contact tracing protocol Classroom cleaning by Housekeeping Instructors/students clean workspaces after use |
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Student support services continue remotely and on campus Library, resource centers and labs open Online instruction is preferred for fall semester Hands-on training and approved courses return to campus Instructors teach remotely with College-provided technology and equipment Courses may return to campus upon Dean approval Instructors are encouraged to broadcast courses on campus, online, in synchronous and asynchronous manner (hyflex) Modify syllabus based on College Guidelines Seating arrangement and attendance monitoring for contact tracing protocol Classroom cleaning by Housekeeping Instructors/students clean workspaces after use |
Facility
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The following are not allowed on campus; planning for next phases is in progress:
Site assessment in progress:
Planning, placement and ordering of signage for:
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Not allowed on campus, but planning continues as College Guidelines develop:
Limited services of the following will be allowed:
Site assessment continues:
Signage for handwashing and social distancing installed (digital signs, floor adhesives, table tents, posters) |
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Community events prepare for return to campus as College Guidelines continue to develop Athletics begin to return as College Guidelines continue to develop As the College Guidelines continue to develop, expanded options can continue for:
Monitor site assessment for effectiveness:
Monitor signs for effectiveness:
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Community events begin to return to campus under College Guidelines As the College Guidelines continue to develop, expanded options can continue for:
Evaluate adjustments for:
Refresh signage for:
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