Campus Safety Guidelines

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Campus Safety Guidelines. Highland Community College.

Self-Monitoring

Before coming to campus, consider these questions:

• Have you had a fever of 100.4 or higher in the last 24 hours?
• Have you come in contact with someone who has lab confirmed COVID-19?
• Do you have any of the following symptoms that cannot be explained by another illness or condition?
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Fever or chills
  • Diarrhea
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle pain or body aches
  • Sore throat
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Headache
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea or vomiting

If you answered yes to any of the previous questions:

• Do not come to campus.
• Contact your instructor(s) as detailed in your syllabus.
• If you have further questions, contact your healthcare provider or:
  • FHN COVID-19 Hotline: 819-599-6412
  • Monroe Clinic Telehealth – Virtual
• If you test positive for COVID-19 and have been on campus or attending an in-person class, contact the Student Services Office at 815-599-3531 or 815-599-3582.
• If you need accommodations due to COVID-19, contact Disability Services at 815-599-3605.

Masks: Masks or cloth face covering are required on campus.

Social Distancing

• Keep a safe distance of 6 feet from others.
• Common areas and classrooms have been adjusted for social distancing.

Classroom Cleaning

• Classrooms are set up for three classes of students to have a disinfected place to sit while maintaining social distance with a colored dot system.
• The color dot for your class will be posted at the door.
• Example: Class one will sit at desks marked with blue dots, class two with orange dots, and class three with gray dots. Desks are cleaned before use.

Daily Cleaning

• Common area surfaces are disinfected throughout the day.
• Wipes and disinfectants are available around campus.

Drinking Fountains

• Touchless bottle refilling stations are available in buildings F, H, M, N, and S. All drinking fountains are unavailable.
• Bring a reusable bottle (already filled) to campus.

Snacks & Beverages

• Campus vending machines will have sanitizing wipe stations. Please wipe the machine before use.
• The bookstore is open with snacks and drinks.

Arts Café

• Open Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• All food is to-go packaged.
• Dining room open with social distancing.
• No re-usable plates, cups, mugs, etc. allowed.
• Pay with cash, check, credit cards, & HCC food card.
• You must wear a mask.

Zoom Rooms

• The following campus computer labs will be open for you to attend a Zoom class as needed:
  • T-138: 10 stations
  • M-219: 8 stations
• Please make sure to:
  • Keep your mask on at all times.
  • Sanitize your hands.
  • Wipe down your station.
  • Bring your own ear buds or airpods.

Welcome back and stay safe!