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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
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DMACC is open and eager to serve students both virtually and in-person. Students who require in-person services are strongly encouraged to make an appointment when possible. For your safety and that of others, please continue to use virtual services whenever possible.
If you are in need of any community resources, please visit the
DMACC counseling page for more information and to reference our
Resources Guide.
General
Computer Access
Students can reserve a time to use a computer in the library. Please note that this service is for students who need short-term access to a computer. More information is available here: https://dmacc.libcal.com/reserve/ankenycomputers/pcs
Hotspots & Laptops
Grant funding allows DMACC to offer a limited number of laptops, hotspots, and some peripherals for students in need.
Direct link: https://dmacc.libcal.com/reserve/equipment/request
Campus pick-up: All DMACC Libraries provide a form of curbside pick-up that we are calling “Campus Pick-Up". This service provides students, faculty, and staff with access to our physical collections. More info is here: https://libguides.dmacc.edu/campuspickup
Internet Access
List of internet providers by zip code. Some providers are offering specials during this time.
Those in the Mediacom Coverage area can sign up for all waived installation fee and free 60 day internet service. More info.
Workspace On Campus
Students
taking face-to-face classes on the Ankeny campus, and who also have
a real-time virtual class meeting immediately prior to or after the
face-to-face class, may reserve a seat in the Library where wifi is
available to connect to that virtual class. More info here: https://dmacc.libcal.com/reserve/ankenyfloor/seats
Students taking face-to-face classes on the Ankeny campus, and who need a space to sit between classes, may reserve a seat in the Student Center where wifi is available. The Student Center is accessible via the Trail Point entrance (Bldg 5). More information here: https://dmacc.libcal.com/space/86905
Yes, however, many office hours have been converted online or will be conducted virtually. Faculty will also be available to students during the originally scheduled class times.
Student Activities and Club meetings are able to be held virtually. Check with your club leader for more information of to get involved.
Campus Recreation and Intramurals will be re-introduced in a safe manner in Spring 2021. Visit the Campus Recreation page for details.
Student workers – Due to the fact that many departments continue to work remotely, the number of student workers needed may be less at this time. Some departments are hiring, so students interested in working on campus are encouraged to contact departments regarding Work Study and/or Regular student employment.
As DMACC is made aware of other opportunities either through county, state, or Federal resources, which may assist you, those opportunities will be made available on the Job Opportunities tab of this site.
Spring Semester Commencement Ceremonies were cancelled due to the impact of COVID-19.
Read the announcement
COVID-19 Prevention
- Fever
- New Cough
- Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing
- Gastrointestinal problems or diarrhea
- Loss of taste or smell
- General feeling of illness or fatigue
It is important to note that these symptoms are similar to many common respiratory illnesses, including seasonal influenza. Having these symptoms does not mean that you have COVID-19. Current estimates suggest that symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as many as 14 days after exposure to the virus.
Do not come to a DMACC Campus or Center and report this to your instreuctor immediately if you answer "YES" to any of the following:
- Do you feel ill, have a new cough, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing?
- Do you have a fever of 100.4 degrees (regardless of the cause)?
- Do you have a loss of, or change in, your normal sense of taste or smell (anosmia)?
- Are you or someone in your household awaiting COVID-19 test results due to a possible exposure or symptoms?
- Have you been exposed to COVID-19 in the past 14 days?
- Have you been in close contact with a presumed or confirmed positive case of COVID-19 in the past 14 days?
- Have you traveled internationally in the past 14 days?
To limit the potential for exposure to other people, if you are feeling unwell/ill, develop a new cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, have a fever greater than 100.4 F, have lost your sense of taste and/or smell, do not come to class.
Take the following actions:
- Isolate yourself to keep from potentially exposing other people
- Seek medical advice from your primary care medical provider (please call first)
- Notify your instructor - even if you are enrolled in an online class.
Stay home, isolated from others.
Alert your healthcare provider immediately if you think you may be infected with COVID-19, including if you have been exposed to someone with the virus and have signs/symptoms of infection.
If you do not have a regular health care provider, you can contact First Nurse:. Anywhere in Iowa: 800-524-6877
It is important for you to call before visiting your doctor. If you are experiencing symptoms, you should tell your healthcare provider about any recent travel to areas where COVID-19 is spreading, if you have had close contact with someone who lives in or has traveled to an outbreak area or have had close contact with another person who has been infected.
Contact your DMACC instructor to notify them, even if you are taking classes online or virtually.
Our primary concern is the health & safety of our students, faculty, and staff. Please read the Come Back Strong Reopening Playbook for a complete overview of the plan and action steps.
In addition to our standard cleaning protocols we have added the following preventative measures:
- Implementations of extra measures to clean and disinfect surfaces in public areas that are touched frequently. This includes surfaces such as door handles, banisters, and elevator buttons. Use of electrostatic cleaners in particular areas
- Improved availability of hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizer can help prevent the spread of the virus, though proper hand-washing technique is deemed to be more effective by the CDC.
- Facilities will continue to monitor supplies and will place orders as necessary.
As is best practice with other respiratory illnesses such as seasonal influenza, maintaining a reasonable distance (approximately six feet away) from the sick person is a starting point. Also:
- Do not shake hands or make other physical contact.
- Offer the individual a tissue and ask the person to cover their mouth and nose if they should need to cough or sneeze.
- Use a sanitary wipe after the person has left to wipe those areas of your work station that the person has touched.
- There may be situations in which a meeting can be rescheduled to a time when the person is feeling better or the business can be conducted by phone or e-mail. Do not hesitate to offer this suggestion if it is appropriate.
- If you believe an employee is ill and should not be working and they have not informed their supervisor you should do so in order to reduce the risk to others in the workplace.
