December 2020

Dec. 14 - COVID-19 Case at Western Campus

Dec. 10 - COVID-19 Case at Western Campus

Dec. 9 - COVID-19 Cases at Tri-C Campuses

Dec. 8 - COVID-19 Cases at Tri-C Campuses

Dec. 7 - Message from the Provost: Final Grades, Flexibility Thanks, Leaves of Absence,  READ Campaign

Dec. 4 - Important Updates to Fall Semester Schedule

Dec. 4 - Message from the Provost - Remote Services, ProctorU

Dec. 4 - COVID-19 Case at Tri-C Campuses and Sites

Dec. 3 - COVID-19 Case at Tri-C ATTC

Dec. 1 - COVID-19 Case at Eastern Campus

Dec. 1 - Employee Virtual Town Hall Link

Dec. 14 - COVID-19 Case at Western Campus

Please see below for details on a new case that has recently been reported at our Western Campus and the measures taken to ensure the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff.

Cases remain high throughout the state and county. For your safety and that of others, please wear a mask, wash your hands frequently and maintain six feet of social distancing.
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Western Campus

An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result on Friday, Dec. 11. The individual was last on-site Friday, Dec. 4, in AATC 25 and began experiencing symptoms on Monday, Dec. 7.

The area the individual visited has been cleaned several times since then, and additional sanitization and disinfecting occurred today, Monday, Dec. 14, in light of the positive test result.

Students, faculty and staff who were in contact with the above-mentioned individual have been notified, advised to self-monitor using the College’s health assessment and/or self-quarantine for 14 days, and provided with testing information. The individual who tested positive has been advised to follow all medical and public health guidance and College protocols prior to returning to campus.
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TESTING INFORMATION

Tri-C offers free testing through our partnership with Care Alliance. Anyone can get tested by Care Alliance Health Center at the Tri-C Metro Campus from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, or on a rotating Tri-C campus every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A government-issued ID (with your name, address and photo), social security number and insurance card (if applicable) are required for testing.

Testing will take place at Westshore Campus Thursday, Dec. 17, in addition to the Metropolitan Campus testing days. NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY. NO COST. NO ONE TURNED AWAY. Testing is free and open to the public. Test results are communicated to individuals by phone within approximately one week. Reporting could take longer during periods of high-volume testing.

Visit tri-c.edu/covidtest for the most up-to-date testing dates and information.

Dec. 10 - COVID-19 Case at Western Campus

Please see below for details on a new case that has recently been reported at our Western Campus and the measures taken to ensure the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff.

Cases remain high throughout the state and county. For your safety and that of others, please wear a mask, wash your hands frequently and maintain six feet of social distancing.
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Western Campus

An individual reported a positive COVID-19 test result on Saturday, Dec. 5. The individual was last on campus Thursday, Dec. 3, on the 2nd floor north end of WSS, including the men’s restroom. The areas visited by the individual are not accessible to anyone outside of the contractor staff.

All areas the individual visited have been thoroughly sanitized and disinfected in light of the positive test result.

Students, faculty and staff who were in contact with the above-mentioned individuals have been notified, advised to self-monitor using the College’s health assessment and/or self-quarantine for 14 days, and provided with testing information. The individuals who tested positive have been advised to follow all medical and public health guidance and College protocols prior to returning to campus.

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TESTING INFORMATION

Tri-C offers free testing through our partnership with Care Alliance. Anyone can get tested by Care Alliance Health Center at the Tri-C Metro Campus from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, or on a rotating Tri-C campus every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A government-issued ID (with your name, address and photo), social security number and insurance card (if applicable) are required for testing.

Testing will take place at Westshore Campus Thursday, Dec. 17, in addition to the Metropolitan Campus testing days. NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY. NO COST. NO ONE TURNED AWAY. Testing is free and open to the public. Test results are communicated to individuals by phone within approximately one week. Reporting could take longer during periods of high-volume testing.

Visit tri-c.edu/covidtest for the most up-to-date testing dates and information.

Dec. 9 - COVID-19 Cases at Tri-C Campuses

Please see below for details on new cases that have recently been reported at our Metropolitan and Western campuses and the measures taken to ensure the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff.

Cases remain high throughout the state and county. For your safety and that of others, please wear a mask, wash your hands frequently and maintain six feet of social distancing.
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Metropolitan Campus
Two notifications have been reported for the Metropolitan Campus:

1. An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result today, Wednesday, Dec. 9. The individual was last on campus Monday, Dec. 7, in MHCS 226 and began experiencing symptoms that evening. The area the individual visited was cleaned several times since then, and additional sanitization and disinfecting occurred today, Wednesday, Dec. 9, in light of the positive test result.
   
   
2. An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Monday, Dec. 7. The individual was last on campus Thursday, Dec. 3, in the following locations during a campus walk-through: MSS, MLA first floor, MAM and MRC. The individual began experiencing symptoms the evening of Dec. 3. The individual was wearing gloves and only walking through so no cleaning or sanitization is required as a result of this incident.

Western Campus

An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result Tuesday, Dec. 8. The individual was last on campus Sunday, Dec. 6, in the Campus Police office, Campus Police locker room, men’s restroom in Building B off the Galleria, and squad car #306. The individual began experiencing symptoms the evening of Dec. 6.

The areas the individual visited have been thoroughly sanitized and disinfected in light of the positive test result.

Students, faculty and staff who were in contact with the above-mentioned individuals have been notified, advised to self-monitor using the College’s health assessment and/or self-quarantine for 14 days, and provided with testing information. The individuals who tested positive have been advised to follow all medical and public health guidance and College protocols prior to returning to campus.

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TESTING INFORMATION

Tri-C offers free testing through our partnership with Care Alliance. Anyone can get tested by Care Alliance Health Center at the Tri-C Metro Campus from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, or on a rotating Tri-C campus every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A government-issued ID (with your name, address and photo), social security number and insurance card (if applicable) are required for testing.

Testing will take place at Western Campus Thursday, Dec. 10, in addition to the Metropolitan Campus testing days. NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY. NO COST. NO ONE TURNED AWAY. Testing is free and open to the public. Test results are communicated to individuals by phone within approximately one week. Reporting could take longer during periods of high-volume testing.

Visit tri-c.edu/covidtest for the most up-to-date testing dates and information.

Dec. 8 - COVID-19 Cases at Tri-C Campuses

Please see below for details on new cases that have recently been reported at our campuses and the measures taken to ensure the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff.

Yesterday, the Ohio Department of Health reported 9,723 new cases of COVID-19 in Ohio, with 1,368 new cases in Cuyahoga County. For your safety and that of others, please wear a mask, wash your hands frequently and maintain six feet of social distancing.
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Metropolitan Campus and Public Safety Training Center
Two incidents have been reported for the Metropolitan Campus:

1. An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result on Friday, Dec. 4. The individual was last on-site Tuesday, Dec. 1, in the MBA ground-level restroom; Metro police locker room; police cruisers 307 and 311; and PSTC 212 and the adjacent restroom. The individual began experiencing symptoms on Wednesday, Dec. 2.

The areas the individual visited have been thoroughly sanitized and disinfected in light of the positive test result.

2. An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result on Saturday, Dec. 5. The individual was last on campus Friday, Dec. 4, in MHCS 1 and 2 and began experiencing symptoms on Saturday, Dec. 5.

The rooms the individual visited were thoroughly sanitized and disinfected on Sunday, Dec. 6, in light of the positive test result.

Eastern Campus
An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result today, Monday, Dec. 7. The individual was last on campus this morning. The individual began experiencing symptoms last week and was tested on Saturday, Dec. 5.

The areas the individual visited have been thoroughly sanitized and disinfected today in light of the positive test result.

Students, faculty and staff should not come to any Tri-C campus or facility while experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or any other illness, and masks must be worn at all times while in a Tri-C building. Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken with this individual.

Students, faculty and staff who were in contact with the above-mentioned individuals have been notified, advised to self-monitor using the College’s health assessment and/or self-quarantine for 14 days, and provided with testing information. The individuals who tested positive have been advised to follow all medical and public health guidance and College protocols prior to returning to campus.
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TESTING INFORMATION

Tri-C offers free testing through our partnership with Care Alliance. Anyone can get tested by Care Alliance Health Center at the Tri-C Metro Campus from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, or on a rotating Tri-C campus every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A government-issued ID (with your name, address and photo), social security number and insurance card (if applicable) are required for testing.

Testing will take place at Western Campus Thursday, Dec. 10, in addition to the Metropolitan Campus testing days. NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY. NO COST. NO ONE TURNED AWAY. Testing is free and open to the public. Test results are communicated to individuals by phone within approximately one week. Reporting could take longer during periods of high-volume testing.

Visit tri-c.edu/covidtest for the most up-to-date testing dates and information.

Dec. 7 - Message from the Provost: Final Grades, Flexibility Thanks, Leaves of Absence,  READ Campaign

Hard to believe it’s finals week! A few important reminders below.

• Grades are due on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 4 p.m. for fall semester. Should you have any questions, please contact our Registrar, Chris Dorsten, at chris.dorsten@tri-c.edu.
  
  
• As you are aware, confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to dramatically increase throughout Cuyahoga County, and many of our students have been affected. I want to extend my ongoing thanks to our faculty for their flexibility with our students who are ill or in quarantine and/or need on-ground clinicals and other courses to complete this fall. I also appreciate you working with those students who, due to illness, must take an incomplete this semester. It’s been a year of flexibility and empathy, that’s for sure.
  
  
• We all have times when we may need to take some time off work to tend to our own health or that of a spouse, child or parent. When you (staff/faculty) need to be absent for more than five consecutively scheduled work days or for a period of frequent absences related to a serious health condition, you may contact UNUM’s Leave Management Center to initiate a leave of absence request. Keep in mind that each leave is unique, therefore it is important that you contact Megan Whitmore, leave administrator, to discuss the specifics of your particular leave. Here is a list of contacts and resources, in addition to the AAUP Agreement itself, for you to access to get answers to all your questions. The “leave of absence” process can be stressful if you are experiencing a serious health condition but the Total Rewards Team in Human Resources is here to help. All information is maintained confidentially.
  o Megan Whitmore, Leave Administrator: megan.whitmore@tri-c.edu, 216-987-0485
  o UNUM: 1-866-779-1054 from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. EST
  o Employee Resource Guide / Total Rewards / Leaves of Absence: https://my.tri-c.edu/web/home-community/employee
  
  
• We are excited to announce that we are extending our virtual READ: Poster and READ: Video programs indefinitely and are encouraging all students, faculty, and staff to participate. This is a fantastic opportunity to share your favorite book with your students and colleagues in an online environment!
  o READ: Posters: If you are interested in having a digital READ poster made, please email a vertical photo of yourself holding your favorite book to peter.jennings@tri-c.edu. The faculty librarians will create your own digital READ poster to share with friends, family, students, etc. You can see previous participants’ images here.
  o READ: Videos: If you would like to share a testimonial (up to 5 minutes) about a book, eBook, graphic novel, or other publication that stands out to you, please follow the link to our Flipgrid site (https://flipgrid.com/ccclibrary) and upload your video. You can also view other "READ: Videos" on the site.

Good luck with finals week!

Dec. 4 - Important Updates to Fall Semester Schedule

Due to the ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases, the College is revising the fall semester schedule changes (announced Oct. 29) to keep you safe and help stop the spread of the virus:

• Student services will not resume on-ground operations from Dec. 10-23, but will continue to operate remotely until Dec. 23. Following Winter Break (Dec. 24-Jan. 3) student services will resume remote operations from Jan. 4-13. 
• Administrative staff, with the exception of essential personnel, who had been working on site with supervisor approval prior to Nov. 23, should continue to work remotely through Jan. 13.
• The majority of classes are already operating remotely, with the exception of a few hands-on classes or labs needed for fall semester coursework completion. Please contact your VP, dean or campus president if there are extenuating circumstances.
• ProctorU stations on our campuses will not be open Dec. 10 or 11. Students who planned to use ProctorU on-site should contact their instructors. Students can continue to access ProctorU online.
• Campus bookstores will be open Dec. 7-18 for book buybacks. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

At this time, we plan to follow the previously announced changes to the spring semester schedule posted on the Tri-C coronavirus webpage, KWeb and the my Tri-C space homepage.

As always, we will continue to monitor the situation, adjust plans as needed and advise you of any changes. For your safety and that of others, please limit your travel, avoid large gatherings, wear a mask, wash your hands frequently and maintain six feet of social distancing.

Dec. 4 - Message from the Provost: Remote Services, ProctorU

As you are aware, the COVID-19 numbers continue to increase in the city of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County and throughout the state of Ohio. As a result, the College has announced that remote services will be extended from Dec. 10 – Jan. 13. 

Due to this change, the ProctorU stations on campus will not be available to students that do not haveappropriate technology equipment or secure internet on Dec. 10 and 11 as previously announced.  ProctorU services remain available to students and faculty as usual if accessed offsite. The students with current reservations to use on campus ProctorU stations have been notified and are being told to contact their instructor if needed.

Please continue to be flexible and supportive as our students complete the term. Thank you and have a great weekend.

Dec. 4 - COVID-19 Case at Tri-C Campuses and Sites

Please see below for details on new cases that have recently been reported at our Metropolitan Campus and Advanced Technology Training Center (ATTC) and the measures taken to ensure the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff.

Yesterday, the Ohio Department of Health reported 8,921 new cases of COVID-19 in Ohio, with 660 new cases in Cuyahoga County. For your safety and that of others, please wear a mask, wash your hands frequently and maintain six feet of social distancing.
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Metropolitan Campus

Two notifications have been reported for the Metropolitan Campus:

1. An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result on Friday, Dec. 4. The individual was last on-site Monday, Nov. 30, in MHCS 104 (PCC), 126H and restroom outside 126 and began experiencing symptoms on Thursday, Dec. 3.
   
   The areas the individual visited were cleaned several times since then, and additional sanitization and disinfecting occurred today, Friday, Dec. 4, in light of the positive test result.
   
   
2. An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result on Thursday, Dec. 3. The individual was last on-site Wednesday, Dec. 2, in the Buildings and Grounds shop and breakroom, and began experiencing symptoms on Thursday, Dec. 3.
   
   The areas the individual visited were thoroughly sanitized and disinfected on Thursday, Dec. 3, in light of the positive test result.

ATTC

An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result on Thursday, Dec. 3. The individual was last on-site Monday, Nov. 30, in ATTC 120, 122 and 129 and began experiencing symptoms on Wednesday, Dec. 2.

The areas the individual visited were cleaned several times since then, and additional sanitization and disinfecting occurred on Thursday, Dec. 3, in light of the positive test result.

Students, faculty and staff who were in contact with the above-mentioned individuals have been notified, advised to self-monitor using the College’s health assessment and/or self-quarantine for 14 days, and provided with testing information. The individuals who tested positive have been advised to follow all medical and public health guidance and College protocols prior to returning to campus.

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TESTING INFORMATION

Tri-C offers free testing through our partnership with Care Alliance. Anyone can get tested by Care Alliance Health Center at the Tri-C Metro Campus from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, or on a rotating Tri-C campus every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A government-issued ID (with your name, address and photo), social security number and insurance card (if applicable) are required for testing.

Testing will take place at Western Campus Thursday, Dec. 10, in addition to the Metropolitan Campus testing days. NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY. NO COST. NO ONE TURNED AWAY. Testing is free and open to the public. Test results are communicated to individuals by phone within approximately one week. Reporting could take longer during periods of high-volume testing.

Visit tri-c.edu/covidtest for the most up-to-date testing dates and information.

Dec. 3 - COVID-19 Case at Tri-C ATTC

Please see below for details on a new case that has recently been reported at our Advanced Technology Training Center (ATTC) and the measures taken to ensure the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff.

Cases remain high throughout the state and county. For your safety and that of others, please wear a mask, wash your hands frequently and maintain six feet of social distancing.
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ATTC

An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The individual was last on-site Monday, Nov. 30, in ATTC 120, 122 and 129 and began experiencing symptoms on Tuesday, Dec. 1.
The areas the individual visited were cleaned several times since then, and additional sanitization and disinfecting occurred on Wednesday, Dec. 2, in light of the positive test result.

Students, faculty and staff who were in contact with the above-mentioned individual have been notified, advised to self-monitor using the College’s health assessment and/or self-quarantine for 14 days, and provided with testing information. The individual who tested positive has been advised to follow all medical and public health guidance and College protocols prior to returning to campus.
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TESTING INFORMATION

Tri-C offers free testing through our partnership with Care Alliance. Anyone can get tested by Care Alliance Health Center at the Tri-C Metro Campus from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, or on a rotating Tri-C campus every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A government-issued ID (with your name, address and photo), social security number and insurance card (if applicable) are required for testing.

Testing will take place at Western Campus Thursday, Dec. 10, in addition to the Metropolitan Campus testing days. NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY. NO COST. NO ONE TURNED AWAY. Testing is free and open to the public. Test results are communicated to individuals by phone within approximately one week. Reporting could take longer during periods of high-volume testing.

Visit tri-c.edu/covidtest for the most up-to-date testing dates and information.

Dec. 1 - COVID-19 Case at Eastern Campus

Please see below for details on a new case that has recently been reported on our Eastern Campus and the measures taken to ensure the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff.

Cases remain high throughout the state and county. For your safety and that of others, please wear a mask, wash your hands frequently and maintain six feet of social distancing.
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Eastern Campus

An employee received a positive COVID-19 test result Saturday, Nov. 28. The employee was last on-site Wednesday, Nov. 25, and began experiencing symptoms that day.
The areas the employee visited were cleaned several times since then, and additional sanitization and disinfecting occurred in light of the positive test result.
Students, faculty and staff who were in contact with the above-mentioned individual have been notified, advised to self-monitor using the College’s health assessment and/or self-quarantine for 14 days, and provided with testing information.
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TESTING INFORMATION

Tri-C offers free testing through our partnership with Care Alliance. Anyone can get tested by Care Alliance Health Center at the Tri-C Metro Campus from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, or on a rotating Tri-C campus every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. An ID with your name and address (and insurance card, if applicable) is required for testing.

Testing will take place at Corporate College East Thursday, Dec. 3, in addition to the Metropolitan Campus testing days. NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY. NO COST. NO ONE TURNED AWAY. Testing is free and open to the public. Test results are communicated to individuals by phone within approximately one week. Reporting could take longer during periods of high-volume testing.

Visit tri-c.edu/covidtest for the most up-to-date testing dates and information.

Dec. 1 - Employee Virtual Town Hall Link

Watch the Dec. 1 Employee Virtual Town Hall - Watch it here.