COVID-19 Faculty & Staff Information
All emergency proclamations pertaining to COVID mitigation end on 10/31/22. Although the state-issued emergency rules are ending, COVID is here to stay for the foreseeable future. LCC remains committed to the health and safety of our campus community. It is the responsibility of each student and employee to do their part in preventing the spread of this illness. We are still requiring everyone to follow the protocols listed below.
*Please note vaccination is required for Nursing faculty due to requirements for clinical sites. Please contact HR with any questions.
- Stay home if you are ill. Monitor for symptoms and follow the college's "Return to Campus Guide," when deciding when to return to campus following illness. If you have questions about when to return, or need a rapid test, please contact covid19@lowercolumbia.edu. Students are required to notify their instructors if they test positive for COVID. If two or more people attending the same class test positive for COVID within seven days of each other, the class must be moved online for seven days. This will be done in order to monitor for in-class spread.
- Practice good hand hygiene. One of the most effective forms of controlling the spread of COVID is to wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. It is also important that you avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with hands that are not clean.
- Take care of your health and immune system. Be sure to eat well, get plenty of physical activity, and sleep. Visit the CDC's page to read tips on how to boost your immunity.
- This pandemic has created a lot of stress and anxiety. Please remember that you can access our Employee Assistance Program by visiting our Employee Assistance webpage. You may also contact emergency mental health at (360) 425-6064 to talk to someone after hours.
For more COVID resources, visit our COVID resource page .
They need to follow the Return to Campus Guide.
Please work to provide appropriate accommodations where possible so they do not get behind in class.
Please see the gray box at the top of the main COVID-19 webpage for links to the current “Return to Campus Guide” and “Return to Campus Guide for Childcare.
Please ask the student to follow the the Return to Campus Guide.
Please work to provide appropriate accommodations where possible so they do not get behind in class. Do not disclose this information to other employees or students. It is protected medical information.
Please see the gray box at the top of the main COVID-19 webpage for links to the current “Return to Campus Guide” and “Return to Campus Guide for Childcare.
If you have more than one student (in the same in-person class) report positive in a seven day period, you need to move your class remote for seven calendar days to monitor for spread.
COVID-positive students need to follow our "Return to Campus Guide." If they have questions about the guide, they can continue to contact covid@lowercolumbia.edu.
Please see the gray box at the top of the main COVID-19 webpage for links to the current “Return to Campus Guide” and “Return to Campus Guide for Childcare.
FAQs for All Employees
Please refer to the CDC's current guidance for travel.
If you have a medical condition impacting your ability to report to work, you may request an accommodation under The Health Emergency Labor Standards Act (HELSA). During a public health emergency, HELSA protects high-risk employees, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), from risk of exposure to the COVID-19 disease on the job. Specifically, employers may not discriminate against an employee who is high-risk for seeking accommodation regarding exposure or, if no accommodation is reasonable, utilizing all available leave options, such as unpaid leave and unemployment insurance. A Q&A on HELSA can be found here.
The law defines a “high-risk” employee as one whose:
- Age or underlying health condition puts them at high risk of contracting a severe illness(as defined by CDC see the CDC’s list) from an infectious or contagious disease that is the subject of the public health emergency, as defined by the CDC; and
- Medical provider has recommended removal from the workforce due to their high risk of contracting a severe illness
If you are included on the list of those who are at increased risk, as defined by the CDC, (see the CDC’s list) and would like to request an accommodation under HELSA, please complete the High Risk Accommodation Form and reach out to Human Resources at hr@lowercolumbia.edu so we can begin the interactive accommodation process.
Please test for COVID. Follow the Return to Campus Guide. Childcare workers should refer to the Return to Campus for Childcare Guide. If you need access to a rapid, contact covid@lowercolumbia.edu.
Please see the gray box at the top of the main COVID-19 webpage for links to the current “Return to Campus Guide” and “Return to Campus Guide for Childcare.
Bullying/discrimination will not be tolerated. Vaccination status is confidential medical information and employees should not be asking others about their status. If you feel like you are being bullied/discriminated against, reach out to HR at hr@lowercolumbia.edu or x2124 so we can address the behavior.
Masks are optional for everyone on campus.
Yes, you may be required to attend face-to-face meetings and on campus activities. Those with approved accommodations based on HELSA might have other requirements.
Normal leave rules will apply for use of sick leave, vacation leave, personal days, leave without pay, or possible telework.
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is Available to You
The spread of COVID-19 in our communities is causing a lot of extra anxiety and stress. Please remember that the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available for LCC employees.
Notifications and Updates Sent to Employees
- Read VP of Foundation, Human Resources and Legal Affairs Kendra Sprague's March 13, 2020 notice to employees
- Read VP of Foundation, Human Resources and Legal Affairs Kendra Sprague's March 19, 2020 notice to employees
- Read Director of Environmental Health & Safety Janel Skreen's March 21, 2020 message to campus
- Read President Bailey's March 23, 2020 campus update
- Read President Bailey's March 24, 2020 campus update
- Read President Bailey's April 3, 2020 message to campus
- Read VP of Effectiveness & College Relations Wendy Hall's April 8 message to employees about three ways to help during the pandemic
- Read Director of Environmental Health & Safety Janel Skreen's April 9, 2020 campus safety message
- Read President Bailey's April 15, 2020 campus message about emergency funds and the start of spring quarter
- Read President Bailey's May 1, 2020 campus message about the Governor's 'Stay at Home' order
- Read President Bailey's May 3, 2020 update about extension and the 'Stay at Home" order and which classes will resume on May 5, 2020
- Read President Bailey's June 1, 2020 update about replacement of "Safe Start" order and automatic extension of telework agreements
- Read August 3, 2020 update on contact tracing scams and how to avoid them
- Read VP of Administrative Services August 24 notification re: LCC employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read Director of Environmental Health & Safety's September 16 campus message about wearing face coverings
- Read President Bailey's September 21, 2020 update about LCC's status for winter quarter
- Read VP of Administrative Services November 16, 2020 notification re: LCC employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read President Bailey's November 17, 2020 update about Washington's new restrictions and LCC's status for spring quarter
- Read VP of Administrative Services November 19, 2020 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
- Read Director of Security Services November 23, 2020 update re: when to report COVID-19 activity to the college
- Read VP of Administrative Services November 23, 2020 message re: Thanksgiving travel advisory
- Read VP of Administrative Services November 27, 2020 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services December 4, 2020 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services December 8, 2020 campus update
- Read VP of Administrative Services January 2, 2021 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services January 8, 2021 notification re: employee and student test positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services January 13, 2021 notification re: two students test positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Instruction's January 13, 2021 notification re: Early Learning Center closing temporarily
- Read VP of Administrative Services January 15, 2021 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services January 22, 2021 update re: COVID-19 vaccine information
- Read VP of Administrative Services January 27, 2021 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services February 3, 2021 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services February 10, 2021 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services February 11, 2021 notification re: employee and student test positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services March 22, 2021 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services April 16, 2021 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services June 11, 2021 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services July 8, 2021 campus COVID-19 update
- Read VP of Administrative Services August 10, 2021 employee COVID-19 update
- Read VP of Administrative Services August 18, 2021 employee update on new mask and vaccine mandates
- Read VP of Administrative Services August 27, 2021 campus notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read Director of Security's August 31, 2021 campus notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services September 10, 2021 campus update
- Read VP of Administrative Services September 20, 2021 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services September 25, 2021 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services September 30, 2021 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services October 1, 2021 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services October 8, 2021 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services October 12, 2021 notification re: student returned to campus early from isolation
- Read VP of Administrative Services October 14, 2021 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services October 18, 2021 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services November 3, 2021 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services November 7, 2021 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services November 9, 2021 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services November 12, 2021 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read Director of Security's November 15, 2021 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
- Read Director of Security's November 17, 2021 notification re: student and employee test positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services December 13, 2021 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services January 5, 2022 notification re: three employees test positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services January 6, 2022 notification re: three employees test positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services January 7, 2022 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services January 8, 2022 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services January 10, 2022 notification re: five students test positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services January 11, 2022 notification re: one employee and two students test positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services January 12, 2022 notification re: one employee and three students test positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services January 14, 2022 notification re: one employee and two students test positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services January 17, 2022 notification re: one employee and three students test positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services January 18, 2022 notification re: two employees and two students test positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services January 19, 2022 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services January 20, 2022 notification re: one student and two employees test positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services January 23, 2022 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services January 24, 2022 notification re: two students and two employees test positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services January 25, 2022 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services January 26, 2022 notification re: two students and an employee test positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services January 27, 2022 notification re: one student and two employees test positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services January 28, 2022 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services January 31, 2022 notification re: student and employee test positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services February 1, 2022 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services February 2, 2022 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services February 3, 2022 notification re: two students test positive for COVID-19
- Read Director of Student Conduct and Security Services February 9, 2022 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services February 11, 2022 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services February 15, 2022 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services February 18, 2022 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services March 7, 2022 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services March 10, 2022 message regarding changes to the mask mandate
- Read VP of Administrative Services March 11. 2022 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services April 5, 2022 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services April 18, 2022 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services April 19, 2022 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services April 21, 2022 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services April 30, 2022 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services May 4, 2022 notification re: two students test positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services May 9, 2022 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services May 10, 2022 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services May 10, 2022 notification re: three employees test positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services May 11, 2022 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services May 12, 2022 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services May 16, 2022 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read Director of Student Conduct and Security Services May 20, 2022 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read Director of Student Conduct and Security Services May 30, 2022 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services May 31, 2022 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services June 1, 2022 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services June 3, 2022 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services June 6, 2022 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services June 9, 2022 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services June 10, 2022 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services June 15, 2022 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services June 17, 2022 notification re: two employees test positive for COVID-19
- Read Director of Student Conduct and Security Services June 19, 2022 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read Director of Student Conduct and Security Services June 21, 2022 notification re: two employees test positive for COVID-19
- Read Director of Student Conduct and Security Services June 27, 2022 notification re: three students test positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services July 6, 2022 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services July 18, 2022 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services July 27, 2022 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services July 29, 2022 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services August 1, 2022 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services August 4, 2022 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services August 8, 2022 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services August 9, 2022 notification re: two employees test positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services August 10, 2022 notification re: student tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services August 11, 2022 notification re: student and employee test positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services August 15, 2022 notification re: six employees test positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services August 23, 2022 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19
- Read Director of Student Conduct and Security Services August 30, 2022 notification re: employees tests positive for COVID-19
- Read VP of Administrative Services September 14, 2022 notification re: employee tests positive for COVID-19