JCCC will resume normal campus operations beginning June 1, 2021. The Return to Campus Plan has concluded.
Return to Campus Plan (updated June 1, 2021)
It is the intent of Johnson County Community College to protect the safety of all of our students, employees and visitors. Use the Return to Campus Plan and Campus Guidelines as your resource to successfully navigate being back on campus.
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
All JCCC locations will return to normal operations June 1, 2021.
| STEP | DEFINITION | DATES |
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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 | |
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Introduction of students not included in Kansas Essential Function Framework (KEFF) exceptions to campus based on function | |
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Reintroduction of remaining campus activities | Standard Operations Resume June 1, 2021 |
Duration of Steps and Gating Criteria (updated May 21, 2021)
The Johnson County Department of Health & Environment (JCDHE) recommended 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 limited our on-campus activities to protect the campus, including face-to-face teaching and learning. With campus reopening, we anticipate returning to normal campus activities and increasing face-to-face learning and other experiences.
We will continue to monitor State and County guidance, as may revise our guidelines based on recommendations from JCCC leadership, the CDC, and/or state and local government.
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%
Specific questions can be directed to your instructor, department manager or to the IRT members at incidentresponseteam@jccc.edu.
Employee and Student Phased Approach
All JCCC locations will return to normal operations June 1, 2021.
| STEP | EMPLOYEES | STUDENTS |
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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. April 5, 2021, all departments have an on-campus presence. | Students return to campus for face-to-face support while remote support remains available. |
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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 to County and State guidelines. |
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
All JCCC locations will return to normal operations June 1, 2021. Individuals are expected to follow CDC guidance regarding facial coverings and social distancing.
| STEP | REQUIREMENT |
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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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PPE will continue to be distributed to all returning employees Plexiglass or equivalent protective shields will be monitored and new requests will be evaluated Cleaning supplies will continue to be distributed upon request Sanitizer stands will be monitored for effectiveness and replaced as needed Temperature scanners continue to be used upon entering a building; this is included in the Daily Wellness Self-Check |
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PPE will continue to be distributed up request 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 Temperature scanners will be evaluated |
Employee/Work Areas
All JCCC locations will return to normal operations June 1, 2021.
| STEP | REQUIREMENT |
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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 and wear facial covering Start all meetings with safety and health reminders Monitor effectiveness of signage Staffing considerations: shift work, rotation of days or Telework Guidelines and Procedures Managers schedule employees to meet social distancing and work expectations Daily Wellness Self-Check continues to be required Work area sanitation procedures continue to be required |
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Practice social distancing and wear face covering In-person meetings can continue based on College Guidelines Start all meetings with safety and health reminders Refresh signage Shift work and remote work is department drive in compliance with JCCC's Telework Guidelines and Procedures Daily Wellness Self-Check continues to be required Work area sanitation procedures continue to be required |
Student/Instruction
All JCCC locations will return to normal operations June 1, 2021.
| STEP | REQUIREMENT |
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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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Practice social distancing and wear facial covering Student support services continue remotely and on campus — see Student Resources page for additional details 80/20 online instruction/face-to-face instruction for Spring 2021 Hands-on training and approved courses return to campus Instructors teach remotely with College-provided technology and equipment Deliver syllabus COVID-19 insert for every course Seating arrangement and/or attendance monitoring for contact tracing protocol End of day classroom cleaning by Housekeeping Instructors/students clean workspaces after use Library, resources centers and labs open |
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Practice social distancing and wear facial covering Student support services available on campus and remotely Library, resource centers and labs open 80/20 online instruction/face-to-face instruction for Spring 2021 Hands-on training and approved courses return to campus Instructors teach remotely with College-provided technology and equipment Coordinated courses may return to campus upon Dean approval Modify syllabus based on College COVID-19 Guidelines Seating arrangement and/or attendance monitoring for contact tracing protocol End of day classroom cleaning by Housekeeping Instructors/students clean workspaces after use |
Facility
All JCCC locations will return to normal operations June 1, 2021.
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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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Practice social distancing and wear facial covering Community events are evaluated individually for on-campus presence. As the College COVID-19 Guidelines continue to develop, expanded options can continue up to a 50% venue capacity:
Monitor site assessment for effectiveness:
Monitor signs for effectiveness:
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Practice social distancing and wear facial covering Community events are evaluated individually for an on-campus presence As the College COVID-19 Guidelines continue to develop, expanded options can continue for up to a 50% capacity:
Evaluate adjustments for:
Refresh signage for:
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