Westchester Community College, State University of New York

Re-Emergence Plan and Procedures

Westchester Community College enters its phased re-emergence upon Westchester County entering Phase 4 of the New York Forward reopening plan.

The WCC Pandemic Response Team has developed its plan for re-emergence following the guidance of state and local health and government authorities, as well as the extensive input provided by employees and students of the College through numerous town halls and surveys.

You should be able to find the information and documents you need on this page. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact your supervisor or email us at info@sunywcc.edu.

Process for entering campus

What Students Should Know: COVID-19 and Returning to Campus

Download PDF Instructions Here

Each form must be submitted and is required before entering campus

The Health Questionnaire is required the day of and prior to coming to campus.

WCC Health Questionnaire

The Main Campus Reservation Form should be submitted up to two weeks in advance.

• Employees – contact your supervisor for a copy of this form to be submitted to your supervisor
• Students – must be invited onto campus by a faculty member, who can provide you with a reservation form to submit to that faculty member.
• Visitor – must be invited onto campus by an employee, who can provide you with a reservation form to submit to that staff member

Mandatory COVID-19 Testing

All persons coming to the main campus or an Extension Center should review the Mandatory COVID-19 Testing Plan

Mandatory COVID-19 Testing

Summary of WCC Pandemic Recovery Plan

Executive Summary as of July 21, 2020

The Pandemic Recovery Plan (PRP) affirms the college’s commitment to teaching and learning as well as to the overall health and safety of the community.

NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo delegated final approval of SUNY campus plans to SUNY System Administration. The college’s PRP received approval from the Chancellor.

Among numerous others, the following sources were consulted in creation of the PRP:

• American College Health Association
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Federal Emergency Management Agency
• Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center
• NYS Office of the Governor
• NYS Department of Health
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration
• U.S. Department of Education
• Westchester County Department of Health
• Westchester County Office of the County Executive

The PRP is subject to change based upon evolving guidance and recommendations from authorities and health officials.

How Sub-Levels Work

• There are three recovery sub-levels.
• The sub-levels are based upon risk to the community and are not sequential.
• Decisions on transitioning from one sub-level to another are based upon current conditions and guidance from local, state, and federal authorities and health officials.
• The decision to transition to a sub-level is made by the President of the College in consultation with the Pandemic Response Team (PRT).

Three Recovery Sub-Levels

Sub-Level 1	Sub-Level 2	Sub-Level 3
Return personnel with registration/enrollment and teaching and learning duties to their workstations as identified by their division heads	Offer limited enrollment, registration, student support, academic support and student engagement programs and services to students on-campus	Offer expanded enrollment, registration, student support, academic support and student engagement programs and services to students on-campus
Return courses on-campus that require use of specialized equipment and are required for degree completion	Implement limited course offerings on-campus	Implement expanded course offerings on-campus
Implement strict social distancing protocols	Implement moderate social distancing measures

Maximum Capacities

Location	Sub-Level 1	Sub-Level 2	Sub-Level 3
Valhalla	340	1,360	3,401
Cross County	21		53
Mount Vernon	38		97
Ossining	22		55
Peekskill	35		88
White Plains	12		30
WEOC	58		146

Access Points

	Sub-Level 1	Sub-Level 2	Sub-Level 3
Verification of Authorized Individuals	Will be verified at the time of campus entry in Parking Lot A and Parking Lot #11	May be verified at the time of campus entry
Campus Access Points	Limited to specific locations – Grasslands Road East		May be limited to specific locations
Bus Drop Offs	Limited to Lot #11		All bus stops may reopen
Employee IDs	Required to have their WCC ID cards displayed on person
Student IDs	Required to have their WCC ID cards accessible
Building Restrictions	Strict Restrictions	Required to only access buildings and/or areas necessary for official business	Encouraged to only access buildings and/or areas necessary for official business

Activities

	Sub-Level 1	Sub-Level 2	Sub-Level 3
Courses Offered on Campus	Limited to courses that: (a) require student use of specialized equipment, locations, and/or materials and (b) are needed for degree/program completion	Priority given to courses that: (a) require student use of specialized equipment, locations, and/or materials and (b) are needed for degree/program completion
How Students Access Services	All services offered remotely	All services offered remotely with limited services offered on-campus	All services offered remotely with expanded services offered on-campus
Who Returns to Campus Workstations	At the discretion of respective division heads with confirmation by PRT
Work Schedules for On-Campus Employees	May be placed on alternating shifts and/or days
Group Gathering Limitations	Not to exceed the prescribed number for appropriate social distancing

Protection and Containment

	Sub-Level 1	Sub-Level 2	Sub-Level 3
Social Distancing	Strict social distancing with reduced campus-wide and individual room capacities and six-foot physical distance between people	Moderate social distancing with reduced campus-wide and individual room capacities and six-foot physical distance between people
Masks	Mandatory for everyone at the college, including visitors
Cleaning & Sanitizing	All occupied spaces after each use
Protective Barriers	High traffic areas and close work proximities
Other Facility Updates	Hand sanitizers in high-traffic areas; single-user restrooms; paper towel dispensers in restrooms; new markings for building entry, exit, and walkways in buildings; motion sensors on some accessible building doors

Monitoring

	Sub-Level 1	Sub-Level 2	Sub-Level 3
Health Screening	Daily health questionnaire to be completed prior to reporting to a college site and contactless temperature check upon entry	Daily health questionnaire to be completed prior to reporting to a college site
Contact Tracing	The college will provide information about potential and confirmed COVID-19 cases to the Westchester County Department of Health (WCDOH) and respond to requests for information from the WCDOH

Additional Resources

Find the college’s full Pandemic Recovery Plan, frequently asked questions, and resources for students and employees on the website: https://www.sunywcc.edu/about/updates-from-the-college/.

If you have questions, first ask your supervisor. If you still need additional information, email info@sunywcc.edu and your question will be forwarded to members of the college’s Pandemic Response Team for review and response.

Pandemic Recovery Plan 2020

Resources

CDC Guide on How to Wear a Mask Properly

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Questions & Answers

Q. What is the College doing to keep the College Community safe during the pandemic?

Q. When can I return to campus? What are the protocols for being on campus?

Q. What safety precautions are being added to our facilities?

Q. Will I be able to park my car on campus?