Please see below for details on new cases that have recently been reported on our 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 incidents have been reported at the Metropolitan Campus:

1. A Dance Academy instructor received a positive COVID-19 test result Wednesday, Nov. 25. The instructor was last on-site Monday, Nov. 23.

The areas the instructor visited were cleaned several times since then, and additional sanitization and disinfecting occurred in light of the positive test result. No activities will occur in these spaces for the remainder of the calendar year.

2. An employee received a positive COVID-19 test result Wednesday, Nov. 25, and was last on campus Tuesday, Nov. 24.
Furniture moved by the employee, in addition to nearby high-touch areas, have been sanitized and disinfected.

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 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.

Nov. 25 - COVID-19 Case at Westshore Campus

Thanksgiving will look and feel different for most of us this year, but I hope that you and yours will enjoy a safe and healthy celebration filled with peace, love and laughter.

DAILY UPDATE:

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

Yesterday, the Ohio Department of Health reported 8,604 new cases of COVID-19 in Ohio, with 833 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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Westshore Campus

An employee received a positive COVID-19 test result on Tuesday, Nov. 24. This individual was last on campus Thursday, Nov. 19, in the SHCS Enrollment Center and first floor women’s restroom and began experiencing symptoms on Sunday, Nov. 22.

The Enrollment Center and restroom have been cleaned several times since Nov. 19, but additional sanitization and disinfecting occurred Tuesday, Nov. 24, 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 AND CHANGES

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 Metro Campus Wednesday, Nov. 25 . 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.

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

Nov. 25 - Message from the Provost: Gratitude Video, Faculty Development, Fall Commencement

2020 has been challenging in so many ways, and many are finding it difficult to find things we can be thankful for at this time of this year. Although I don’t in any way discount the serious nature of what is happening around us as COVID cases are exploding and we are all trying to keep ourselves and our family and friends safe, I can speak for the entire administrative team when I say we are all grateful for our outstanding faculty who have done so much to support our students in these trying times. You have been a consistent and positive force in the lives of our students who struggle with so much. Offering our deepest appreciation doesn’t seem to be sufficient.

In this spirit of gratitude, I want to share a short video with you from the Association of College and University Educators that hopefully expresses a little of how we feel about you, and more importantly, how students feel and are impacted by faculty. I share this universal feeling of appreciation as a reminder of the important and lasting impact each of you has made with our students. You are awesome! Student Thanks

A few reminders as we approach the end of the semester:

Our Faculty Development team continues to host training and support sessions for our faculty. You can see the latest courses and workshops here: Faculty Forums and Professional Development Opportunities
Although we would all rather be celebrating in person, we unfortunately have no choice but to hold our fall commencement ceremony virtually on Thursday, December 17 at 6 p.m. We are providing faculty with the opportunity to record a short congratulatory message to our December graduates. To participate and record a video, I encourage you to visit Flipgrid.com/commencement2020 to record a short (30 seconds) message by Tuesday, Dec. 15 at noon. The recordings will be available on the Commencement website and will be sent to all students following the ceremony.
There are two exciting faculty professional development opportunities you may wish to participate in. Both opportunities have an application deadline of Tuesday, December 1.

1. The Ohio Professional Development Consortium invites faculty teaching at institutions of higher education across the state to engage in a series of workshops and events on the topic of inclusive teaching with the goal of earning an Inclusive Teaching in Higher Education Endorsement. This endorsement recognizes instructors who complete 9-12 hours of professional development and pursue implementation of evidence-based instructional strategies. Please visit this website for more information.

2. Through a partnership with the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) and Achieving the Dream, the Ohio Association of Community Colleges (OACC) Success Center is able to offer a limited number of full-time faculty the opportunity to enroll in ACUE’s course in Effective Online Teaching Practices this winter/spring. This FREE 25-week course prepares faculty in evidence-based online teaching practices proven through independently validated research to improve student achievement and close equity gaps. Faculty who complete the program earn a nationally recognized Certificate in Effective College Online Instruction; the only college teaching credential endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE). This free course begins in January 2021 and runs for the duration of Spring Semester. After taking a break for the summer, the cohort will start again in fall 2021, finishing in October. Faculty will complete approximately 1 module a week, with an average of a 3-hour commitment per week. Due to the heavy workload and two semester commitment, participating faculty will receive 3 ESUs for participating: 1.5 ESUs in spring 2021 and 1.5 ESUs in fall 2021. Faculty must commit to the full program to participate. Visit this website for more information: Effective Online Teaching

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Nov. 24 - COVID-19 Cases at Tri-C Campuses

Please see below for details on new cases that have recently been reported on our 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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Eastern Campus

An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result on Monday, Nov. 23. This individual was last on campus Saturday, Nov. 21, in EHCT 150, 168 and 140A/140B and began experiencing symptoms on Sunday, Nov. 22.

The rooms have been cleaned several times since Nov. 21 but will be fogged and thoroughly sanitized today, Tuesday, Nov. 24, in light of the positive test result.

Western Campus

Two incidents have been reported at the Western Campus:

1. An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result on Monday, Nov. 23. The individual was last on campus Monday, Nov. 16 in WHTC 274 and began experiencing symptoms on Tuesday, Nov. 17.

The room has been cleaned several times since Nov. 16, but additional sanitization and disinfecting will occur today, Tuesday, Nov. 24, in light of the positive test result.

2. An employee received a positive test result on Thursday, Nov. 12. The employee was last on campus Sunday, Nov. 8, in the campus police office and began experiencing symptoms on Monday, Nov. 9. The employee notified their supervisor of the potential for exposure; however, Risk Management was not notified until Tuesday, Nov. 24. The employee reported not being within six feet of anyone for a period of time equaling 15 minutes or more; therefore, no one onsite at Western Campus would be considered exposed under the CDC definition. If you are aware of any COVID-19 exposures or positive test results, contact risk.management@tri-c.edu immediately for further guidance. This allows for timely notifications and cleanings to occur.

The office has been cleaned and sanitized several times since Nov. 8.

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

Nov. 23 - COVID-19 Cases at Tri-C Campuses and Sites

Please see below for details on new cases that have recently been reported on our campuses/sites 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.

Care Alliance has implemented adjustments to the testing administered on our campuses. Refer to the “Testing Information and Changes” section below.
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Eastern Campus

An employee received a positive COVID-19 test result on Friday, Nov. 20. The employee was last on campus Thursday, Nov. 19, in the following locations: ESS President’s office, ESS first floor women’s restroom, bookstore and ESS entryway counter/desk. The employee began experiencing symptoms on Nov. 20.

All areas the employee visited were fogged and sanitized on Friday, Nov. 20, in light of the positive test result.

Metropolitan Campus

Two incidents have been reported at the Metro Campus:

1. A dispatch employee received a positive COVID-19 test result on Friday, Nov. 20. The employee was last on campus Saturday, Nov. 14, and was tested on Monday, Nov. 16.

The dispatch room has been cleaned several times since Nov. 14, but additional sanitization and disinfecting occurred on Friday, Nov. 20, in light of the positive test result.

2. An individual received a positive COVID-19 test result on Sunday, Nov. 22. This individual was last on campus Thursday, Nov. 19, in MHCS 226 and the adjacent EMT apartment simulator room and began experiencing symptoms that evening.

The rooms have been cleaned several times since Nov. 19, but additional sanitization and disinfecting will occur today, Monday, Nov. 23, in light of the positive test result.

Western Campus

Two incidents have been reported at the Western Campus:

1. A Public Safety Training Center employee received a positive COVID-19 test result on Friday, Nov. 20. The employee was last on campus Monday, Nov. 16, and began experiencing symptoms on Wednesday, Nov. 18.

The employee’s office and the surrounding area were fogged and sanitized on Friday, Nov. 20, in light of the positive test result.

2. A vet tech student received a positive test result on Saturday, Nov. 21. The student was last on campus Thursday, Nov. 19, in the Vet Tech pathology lab (D108) and was tested later that day.

The lab has been cleaned several times since Nov. 19 but will be fogged today, Monday, Nov. 23, in light of the positive test result.

Jerry Sue Thornton Center/Alere Restaurant

An employee received a positive COVID-19 test result on Saturday, Nov. 21. The employee was last on-site Wednesday, Nov. 18, in the JSTC Ford Room and Alere restaurant and was tested on Thursday, Nov. 19, as a proactive measure for the holidays. The employee began experiencing symptoms on Friday, Nov. 20.

The Ford Room and Alere have been cleaned several times since Nov. 18, but additional sanitization and disinfecting will occur today, Monday, Nov. 23, 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.

Nov. 20 - COVID-19 Cases at Tri-C Campuses

Please see below for details on new cases that have recently been reported on 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 7,787 new cases of COVID-19 in Ohio, with 755 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.

Care Alliance has implemented adjustments to the testing administered on our campuses. Refer to the “Testing Information and Changes” section below.
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Eastern Campus

A nursing student received a positive COVID-19 test result on Thursday, Nov. 19. The student began experiencing symptoms on Tuesday, Nov. 17, and came to campus for a Nursing Skills Sim Lab.

Per the College’s Statement of Personal Responsibility, 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 the student.

The classroom has been cleaned several times since Nov. 17, but additional sanitization and disinfecting occurred today, in light of the positive test result.

Western Campus

An individual who was present at the Western Campus Fire/EMS Skills Sim Lab on Saturday, Nov. 14, received a positive COVID-19 test result on Friday, Nov. 20. The individual began experiencing symptoms on Monday, Nov. 16.

The lab has been cleaned several times since Nov. 14, but additional sanitization and disinfecting occurred today, 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 AND CHANGES

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 Metro Campus next Monday and Wednesday, Nov. 23 and 25. 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.

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

Nov. 19 - COVID-19 Cases at Tri-C Campuses and Testing Changes

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

Care Alliance has implemented adjustments to the testing administered on our campuses. Refer to the “Testing Information and Changes” section below.

Cases remain high in Ohio and 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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Western Campus

Two incidents were reported at the Public Safety Training Center (PSTC):
1. A police academy cadet received a positive COVID-19 test result on Tuesday, Nov. 17. The cadet was last on campus earlier that same day in the PSTC Tactical Village administration building first floor lobby, Tactical Village building C second floor, PSTC 221D and PSTC 225. The cadet began experiencing symptoms that evening.

The rooms and areas have been fogged and disinfected in light of the positive test result.

2. A police academy instructor received a positive COVID-19 test result on Monday, Nov. 16. The instructor was last on campus Sunday, Nov. 15, in the PSTC squad cars and began experiencing symptoms on Monday, Nov. 16.

The squad cars have been fogged 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 AND CHANGES

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 Metro Campus tomorrow, Nov. 20, and next Monday and Wednesday, Nov. 23 and 25. 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.

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

Nov. 18 - Cuyahoga County Stay-at-Home Advisory

Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases, Cuyahoga County has issued a stay-at-home advisory, effective immediately through Dec. 17. This is 28 days or two consecutive incubation periods of the virus. The advisory asks residents to leave home only to go to school or work, or for essentials such as food, medicine and medical care.

Our plans are in keeping with this advisory:

On-ground student services will begin remote operations on Monday, Nov. 23 and are scheduled to resume on Dec. 10, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
In-person classes will continue through Nov. 25, the day before Thanksgiving.
Classes will take place remotely after Thanksgiving through the end of the Fall term (Nov. 30 – Dec. 13), with a few exceptions for hands-on classes or labs, such as health careers, approved by the VP, dean and/or campus president.

We will continue to monitor the situation and advise of other changes moving forward. In the meantime – 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.

Nov. 18 - COVID-19 Cases at Tri-C Sites

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

Cases remain high in Ohio and 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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Western Campus

A radiography student at the Western Campus received a positive COVID-19 test result today, Nov. 18. The student was last on campus Thursday, Nov. 12, in the radiography lab (WHCT 274).

The lab has been cleaned several times since Nov. 12, but additional sanitization and disinfecting will occur today in light of the positive test result.

District Office

A member of the night cleaning crew received a positive COVID-19 test result on Monday, Nov. 16. The individual last worked at District on Friday, Nov. 13. This individual was not in contact with any Tri-C employees.

The District Office has been cleaned several times since that date, but Plant Operations will ensure a thorough disinfection occurs again 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.

Nov. 18 - Student Services Change, Updates to COVID-19 Contigency Plan, and Fall and Spring Semester Changes

The COVID-19 Contingency Plan and Fall and Spring Semester Changes document you received via email following the Oct. 29 town hall has been updated for clarification. This includes a change to student services operations announced yesterday. New or updated information is highlighted below.

Due to the continued rise in COVID-19 cases, the College decided yesterday, Nov.17, that on-ground student services will begin remote operations on Monday, Nov. 23 (rather than after Thanksgiving break as previously announced). Current on-ground classes will continue until Thanksgiving break as planned.

The following yellow highlights indicate updates to changes announced at the Oct. 29 town hall:

CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR LEVEL 4 (PURPLE) STATUS IN CUYAHOGA COUNTY

Cuyahoga County is currently at Level 3 (red) status, which indicates very high exposure and spread of the virus. Level 4 (purple) status indicates severe exposure and spread. Neither designation comes with a mandated shutdown, but the governor or County Board of Health could make that recommendation.

If the county remains at Level 3/red:

The College will continue current on-ground classes through Nov. 25, the day before Thanksgiving.
During that time, we will continue to closely monitor guidance from the state and county and adjust our plans if needed.
Updated post-Thanksgiving plans are outlined in the following section under “Fall Semester.”

If the county moves to Level 4/purple:

The College will go fully remote until the county returns to a lower level. This means that all on-ground classes and workforce programs, as well as student and administrative services (with the exception of essential personnel) would take place remotely. Students should work with their instructor(s).
- Make-up skills labs, if needed, would occur when the county has returned to a lower level.
- Off-site clinicals would continue at the discretion of the clinical site.
Faculty can use their offices for remote teaching with campus president approval. There may be other specialized exceptions, such as staff to care for animals in the Vet Tech program.

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR ADJUSTMENTS

A series of adjustments to the academic calendar for Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 will further limit potential on-campus exposures by extending remote operations after the fall and winter holidays, eliminating Spring Break and ending the spring semester a week early.

Fall Semester

As initially planned, the majority of classes will take place remotely after Thanksgiving through the end of the Fall term (Nov. 30 – Dec. 13), with a few exceptions for hands-on classes or labs, such as health careers approved by the VP, dean and/or campus president.
- ProctorU stations will be open for finals week by appointment only on Thursday, Dec. 10 and Friday, Dec. 11.
NEW: All on-ground student services and administrative operations, with the exception of essential personnel, will also take place remotely for two weeks following Thanksgiving (Nov. 30 – Dec. 9). This will happen regardless of county levels (red or purple).
NEW: On-ground student services will resume Dec. 10 and run through Dec. 23 on Mondays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All other administrative staff who had been working on-site prior to Nov. 23 will also resume working on-site on Dec. 10 with supervisor approval.
Campus bookstores will be open Dec. 7-18 for book buybacks. Hours will be Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Virtual Commencement will take place on Dec. 17.
The College will be closed for Winter Break from Dec. 24 to Jan. 1.

Spring Semester

NEW: All on-ground student services and administrative operations, with the exception of essential personnel, will take place remotely for two weeks following Winter Break (Jan. 4-13).

NEW: From Jan. 14 to Feb. 4, on-ground student services will be available on Mondays and Thursdays, with extended hours (10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.). All other administrative staff who had been working on-site prior to Winter Break will resume working on-site on Jan. 14 with supervisor approval.

Beginning Feb. 8, on-ground student services will return to regular hours — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — on Mondays and Thursdays.
Super Saturday enrollment events will take place Jan. 16 and Jan. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Faculty Colloquium will take place virtually on Jan. 12.
Campus Days will take place virtually on Jan. 13.
On Jan. 19, full-term (16-week) classes and Session A (first 8-week) classes will begin as scheduled.
On Feb. 1, Session O (14-week) classes will begin as scheduled.
NEW: Faculty and deans will work together to reinforce/add additional classes to the 14-week term (Session O), which begins Feb. 1. This will provide additional time and opportunities for students to register when on-ground service hours resume in mid-January.
NEW: Spring Break (March 15-21) is cancelled, and Session B (second eight-week) classes will begin March 15 (rather than March 22).
NEW: Spring semester will end one week early, on May 9. Finals week will occur May 3-9.
NEW: Faculty Convocation will take place on May 12 rather than May 19.
Plans for Spring Commencement will be announced during the spring semester.

There are no changes to the Summer 2021 term at this time, but we will advise of any changes prior to summer registration. Summer term is scheduled to start June 1.

Nov. 17 - COVID-19 Cases at Tri-C Campuses

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Eastern Campus

Two incidents were reported at the Eastern Campus:

1. A nursing student received a positive COVID-19 test result on Friday, Nov. 13. The student was last on campus Tuesday, Nov. 10, in EHCT 150. The student did not report experiencing symptoms but tested positive at a clinical site.

The classroom has been cleaned several times since Nov. 10, but additional sanitization and disinfecting of both EHCT 140 and EHCT 150 occurred on Friday, Nov. 13, in light of the positive test result.

2. An EMT student received a positive COVID-19 test result on Monday, Nov. 16. The student was last on campus Thursday, Nov. 12, in EHCT 110F and 113, and began experiencing symptoms on Sunday, Nov. 15.

The classrooms have been cleaned several times since Nov. 12, but additional sanitization and disinfecting will occur in light of the positive test result.

Metropolitan Campus

An employee at the Metropolitan Campus received a positive COVID-19 test result on Monday, Nov. 16. The employee was last on campus Tuesday, Nov. 10, in MMC 58, MMC 60 A&B, MMC 61 and the men’s restroom nearest the Studio Theatre. The employee began experiencing symptoms on Thursday, Nov. 12.

The rooms have been cleaned several times since Nov. 10, but additional sanitization and disinfecting will occur today in light of the positive test result.

Western Campus

A student at the Western Campus received a positive COVID-19 test result on Friday, Nov. 13, after a regularly scheduled biweekly test provided by their employer on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The student was last on campus Thursday, Nov. 12, in the President’s suite, restroom near the Enrollment Center, and donations area in the Student Life office.

Plant Operations fogged and sanitized the spaces visited and materials handled by the student over the past weekend.

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.

Nov. 13 - Provost Message - Town Hall, Professional Development, Spring Schedule, Service Credits

I hope everyone enjoyed our mid-week break for Veterans Day. We thank each and every one of you who have served or have family members who have served our country in any capacity. We owe each of you a debt of gratitude and respect that goes beyond words. Thank each of you for your service.

It is amazing to me that we’re talking about the end of the fall semester and considering how we might celebrate our long-standing traditions of Thanksgiving and the holidays with our family and friends with the pandemic still looming…and not just looming, but continuing at record pace. What we thought would be a “few weeks” of remote service and course delivery has turned into a new way of working for the near future. As we look toward a time of giving thanks, I try to step back and take pleasure in the small things that give me peace. Friendship, family, colleagues, meaningful work and good health. I realize not everyone can take stock in all of these things, and there is much we can’t do or celebrate, but trying to focus on the important things that give me peace helps put the rest in perspective. I am thankful for each of you, and wish you a peaceful and relaxing few days over the Thanksgiving break.

A few updates below…

For those of you unable to join Dr. Johnson at Tuesday’s Town Hall, you can watch the recording by clicking here: Watch the Town Hall
Our Faculty Development team continues to host training and support sessions for our faculty. You can see the latest courses and workshops here: Faculty Forums and Professional Development Opportunities
As was previously announced, the College has made several revisions to the spring semester schedule as a part of our ongoing efforts to keep all our students, faculty and staff as safe as possible as COVID cases continue to rise. Important changes to note for Spring semester include:

o Faculty Colloquium will take place virtually on Jan. 12 with Campus Days taking place virtually on Jan. 13 as originally planned. No change here.

o On Jan. 19, full-term (16-week) classes and Session A (first 8-week) classes will begin as originally scheduled.

o Faculty and deans will work together to reinforce/add additional classes to the 14-week term (Session O), which begins Feb. 1. This will provide additional time and opportunities for students to register once our on ground service hours resume mid-January.

o Spring Break (March 15-21) is cancelled, and Session B (second eight-week) classes will begin March 15 (rather than March 22).

o Spring semester will end one week early, on May 9.

o Finals week will occur May 3-9.

o Faculty Convocation will take place on May 12 rather than May 19.

o Plans for Spring Commencement will be announced during the spring semester.

o There are no changes to the summer 2021 term at this time and is scheduled to start June 1 as originally planned.
As you know, our current COVID situation has required numerous changes and updates to our course schedules, and we are building and managing a Collegewide schedule very differently than in the past. This process has led to an increased time commitment and work on the part of our faculty coordinators. In order to recognize this additional work, and in conjunction with faculty AAUP leadership, we have modified the faculty coordinator role for AY 21-22 so that coordinators may earn service credits in addition to their ESUs as noted in the table below. If you are a coordinator and have questions about earning service credits, please contact your associate dean. We thank all of our faculty coordinators during these unusual and demanding times. We can’t thank you all enough for your commitment.

Nov. 13 - COVID-19 Case at Eastern Campus

Please see below for details on a new case that has recently been reported on one of 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 7,101 new cases of COVID-19 in Ohio, setting another record. Cuyahoga County had 832 new cases, and the city of Cleveland had 194 new cases. 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

A student at the Eastern Campus received a positive COVID-19 test result on Thursday, Nov. 12. The student was last on campus Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the nursing skills lab (EHCT 140) and began experiencing symptoms on Thursday, Nov. 12.

The classroom has been cleaned several times since Nov. 10, but additional sanitization and disinfection will occur in light of the positive test result.

Nov. 12 - COVID-19 Case at Metro Campus

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

Today, the Ohio Department of Health reported 7,101 new cases of COVID-19 in Ohio in the past 24 hours, setting another record. Cuyahoga County had 832 new cases, and the city of Cleveland had 194 new cases. 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

A contractor at the Metro Campus received a positive COVID-19 test result on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The contractor was on campus Wednesday, Nov. 4, through Friday, Nov. 6 in MTA/MMC mechanical rooms E1/2, E3/4 and E5; MAM mechanical rooms D1 and D4; MRC mechanical room G10/11, and the MCC cafeteria. The individual began experiencing symptoms on Saturday, Nov. 7.

The locations have been cleaned in the regular course of operations since Nov. 6, but additional sanitization and disinfecting occurred in light of the positive test result. The areas visited are not generally accessible to the campus community and are typically only visited by contractors and members of our Plant Operations team.

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.

Nov. 10 - COVID-19 Cases at Tri-C Campuses

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

Cases continue to climb in Ohio and Cuyahoga County. Today, 6,508 new cases were reported in Ohio, with 626 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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Eastern Campus

A student taking classes at the Eastern Campus received a positive COVID-19 test result on Saturday, Nov. 7. The student was last on campus Monday, Nov. 2, in EEC 12 and 180S and began experiencing symptoms on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

The classrooms have been cleaned several times since Nov. 2, but additional sanitization and disinfecting occurred today, Nov. 10, in light of the positive test result.

Metropolitan Campus

An employee at the Metro Campus received a positive COVID-19 test result on Monday, Nov. 9. The employee was last on campus Thursday, Nov. 5 in MCCA 021-036 and 310 and began experiencing symptoms over the weekend.

The classrooms have been cleaned several times since Nov. 5, but additional sanitization and disinfecting occurred today, Nov. 10, in light of the positive test result.

Western Campus

A DMS student taking classes at the Western Campus received a positive COVID-19 test result on Monday, Nov. 9. The student was last on campus Wednesday, Nov. 4, in WHCT 270 and began experiencing symptoms on Thursday, Nov. 5.

The classrooms have been cleaned several times since Nov. 4, but additional sanitization and disinfecting occurred today, Nov. 10, in light of the positive test result.

Transportation Innovation Center

A student at the Transportation Innovation Center received a positive COVID-19 test result on Monday, Nov. 9. The student was last on-site Thursday, Nov. 5, and began experiencing symptoms on Sunday, Nov. 8.

The truck cab will be 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.

Nov. 10 - Employee Town Hall Link

Watch the Nov. 10 Employee Town Hall - Watch it here.

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

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

Cases continue to be high in Ohio and 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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Western Campus

A student taking classes at the Western Campus received a positive COVID-19 test result on Saturday, Nov. 7. The student was last on campus Thursday, Nov. 5, in WHCT 167 and 170. The student decided to get tested at the Nov. 5 on-campus testing event after experiencing general fatigue throughout the week.

The classrooms were fogged and sanitized Saturday, Nov. 7.

Metropolitan Campus

Two new cases have been reported at the Metro Campus:

A student taking classes at the Metro Campus received a positive COVID-19 test result today, Monday, Nov. 9. The student was last on campus Friday, Nov. 6, in MHCS 1 and 2A. The student began experiencing symptoms on Saturday, Nov. 7.

The classrooms were cleaned several times since Friday, but additional sanitization and disinfecting occurred today, Nov. 9, in light of the positive test result.
An employee at the Metro Campus received a positive COVID-19 test result today, Monday, Nov. 9. The employee was last on campus Thursday, Nov. 5, in the following locations: MBG (mailroom, restroom, breakroom, MBG 100); MSS Enrollment Center and screening station; MCC concierge desk; MBA 100; and outside on the plaza. The employee began experiencing symptoms on Sunday, Nov. 8.

The areas the individual visited were cleaned several times since Thursday, but additional sanitization and disinfecting occurred today, Nov. 9, 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 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.

Nov. 5 - COVID-19 Cases at Tri-C Campuses

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

Cases continue to climb in Ohio. On Wednesday, Nov. 4, 4,071 new cases were reported in Ohio, with 318 new cases in Cuyahoga County. For your own 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

A student taking classes at the Western Campus received a positive COVID-19 test result on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The student was last on campus Monday, Nov. 2, in GT 207 and began experiencing symptoms the following day.

The classroom was cleaned several times since then, but it was fogged and sanitized last night, Nov. 4, in light of the positive test result.

Corporate College West

An instructor at Corporate College West received a positive COVID-19 test result today, Thursday, Nov. 5. The instructor was last on-site Monday, Nov. 2, in CCW 26 after experiencing symptoms earlier that same day.

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 the instructor.

The classroom was cleaned several times since then, but additional sanitization and disinfecting occurred today, Nov. 5, in light of the positive test result.

Nov. 4 - COVID-19 Cases at Tri-C Campuses

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

Cases continue to climb in Ohio. For your own 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

A nursing student at the Metro Campus received a positive COVID-19 test result on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The student was last on campus on Tuesday, Oct. 27, in MHCS 335. They began experiencing symptoms on Friday, Oct. 30.

The classroom was cleaned several times since then, but it was sprayed and disinfected last night in light of the positive test result.

Western Campus

A Police Academy cadet taking classes at the Public Safety Training Center (PSTC) on the Western Campus received a positive COVID-19 test result on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The cadet was last on campus on Saturday, Oct. 31 – at the PSTC gun range and restroom – and began experiencing symptoms the following day.

The gun range and restroom were fogged and sanitized today, Nov. 4.

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 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.

Nov. 3 - COVID-19 Case at Eastern Campus

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

Cases continue to climb in Ohio. There were 4,229 new cases in Ohio yesterday — the highest ever in the state — and 213 new hospitalizations. Cuyahoga County had 93 new cases. For your own 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

A student taking classes at the Eastern Campus received a positive COVID-19 test result on Friday, Oct. 30. The student was last on campus Tuesday, Oct. 27, in EHCT 110F and began experiencing symptoms the following day.

The classroom was cleaned several times since then, but it was sprayed and disinfected today, Nov. 3, 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 provided with testing information. The individual who tested positive have been advised to follow all medical and public health guidance and College protocols prior to returning to campus.

Nov. 2 - COVID-19 Cases at Tri-C Campuses

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

Cases continue to climb in Ohio and Cuyahoga County. For your own safety and that of others, please wear a mask, wash your hands frequently and maintain six feet of social distancing.

Metropolitan Campus
A faculty member at the Metropolitan Campus received a positive COVID-19 test result on Friday, Oct. 30. The faculty member was last on campus on Tuesday, Oct. 27, in the Medical Assisting classroom (MHCS 107); the women’s restroom next to the associate dean’s office; and the Health Careers Enrollment Center.

Plant Operations fogged and sanitized these rooms over the weekend.

This is considered a low-risk exposure since all parties wore masks and maintained social distancing.

Hospitality Management Center (HMC) – Public Square

A Hospitality Management student received a positive COVID-19 test result on Saturday, Oct. 31. The student was last on-site at the HMC on Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the kitchen classrooms and bathroom/locker room. The student began experiencing symptoms on Oct. 23.

All areas this individual visited on Oct. 20 have been cleaned several times since then; however, in light of the positive test result, Plant Operations performed another sanitization/disinfection cleaning this morning before classes began.

This is considered a low-risk exposure since all parties wore masks and maintained social distancing.

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IMPORTANT REMINDERS

If you are exposed to COVID-19, you must quarantine for 14 days, even if you receive a negative test result during that time (the virus may be incubating).
Perform the Daily Health Assessment before visiting any Tri-C campus or facility. Do not come to campus if you answer “yes” to any of the questions.
Please notify Risk Management* and contact your instructor if you:
- Are exposed to COVID-19
- Answer “yes” to any of the questions on the Daily Health Assessment
- Begin experiencing COVID-19 symptoms
- Test positive for COVID-19

*Email risk.management@tri-c.edu and cc:
• benjamin.carlson@tri-c.edu
• joseph.amschlinger@tri-c.edu
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If you are concerned that you or someone you know may have contracted COVID-19, we remind you that Tri-C offers free testing through our partnership with Care Alliance. Anyone can get tested at the Care Alliance Health Center (E. 30 and Central) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays or on a Tri-C campus every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Visit tri-c.edu/covidtest for the most up-to-date testing dates and information. Testing will take place at the Western Campus this Thursday, Nov. 5. NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY. NO COST. NO ONE TURNED AWAY. Testing is free and open to the public.
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Tri-C COVID-19 Resources

Tri-C/Care Alliance COVID-19 hotline: 216-317-1250 (for students, faculty and staff)
Return-to-campus guidance
All Tri-C COVID-19 updates and information available at tri-c.edu/coronavirus

November 2020

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