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Important updates concerning Spring 2021
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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

Face MaskCDC 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?

A: The College will remain in a full remote posture until the pandemic fully abates, EXCEPT that select Faculty, Staff and Students will be permitted to enter College property to perform essential functions and/or academic instruction that requires a student use of specialized equipment, locations, and/or materials and/or are needed for degree/program completion. Students should not seek to enter College property unless specifically authorized and scheduled to do so by a Professor or Dean.

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

A: Currently, essential employees and students enrolled in hybrid courses are eligible for returning to campus, and must follow the WCC Re-Emergence Plan and Procedures.

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

A: The College has implemented the following facilities related safety precautions::

  • Limiting the overall number of people at or in any given location;
  • New room occupancy limits for social distancing;
  • New hand sanitizers installed in various high-traffic locations;
  • New paper towel dispensers to augment air hand dryers;
  • Available restrooms are single-occupancy;
  • Single use occupancy limit for all elevators;
  • Handicap entrances are motion operated;
  • Hallways allow traffic to move in one direction;
  • Daily and targeted deep cleaning of College facilities; and
  • Upgraded maintenance levels of air ventilation filters throughout campus; and
  • Social distancing, hand washing and mask wearing reminder signs posted throughout College facilities.

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

A: Yes. Parking restrictions are suspended and parking stickers/passes are not being distributed.

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