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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
Student FAQ
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DMACC facilities will remain closed to the
public until at least August 19, 2020.
Only authorized students are currently allowed
on campus for approved classes.
Student
should NOT come to campus during this time unless authorized by DMACC
faculty/staff.
Student Services and Library Services are available
remotely/online.
Computer
labs are closed.
All DMACC
events and events held on DMACC campuses and centers have been cancelled
or postponed
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
Spring courses that require a hands-on/lab component with requirements that cannot be fulfilled remotely have resumed in-person classes, utilizing social distancing, mask requirements, and additional safety protocols. Please continue to work directly with your instructors for more information, check your DMACC email regularly, and watch this website for more details.
Effective Wednesday, March 18, DMACC will close all facilities to the general public through Sunday, April 12 resuming Monday, April 13.
Student Services and
Library Services will still be available remotely/online. Please work directly with your instructor to discuss any potential barriers.
If you need 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.
Yes, however, all office hours have been converted online. Faculty will also be available to students during the originally scheduled class times.
No. Effective Wednesday, March 18, DMACC will close all facilities to the general public until further notice. All DMACC events and events held on DMACC campuses and centers have been cancelled or postponed.
Generally, Student workers are no longer working.
For the time period of 3/22/20 to 4/4/20, to be paid on 4/30/20, Work study and Regular student employees will be allowed to submit hours based on their predetermined schedules. Because students are unable to continue to work due to classes being moved to a distance education format, their positions will no longer be needed, however, they will be granted this additional pay period. Students will want to contact their supervisor about their predetermined schedule.
Part-time hourly employees (hourly adjuncts, temporary and student) will also still receive pay on March 31st (for work from 2/16/20-3/7/20) and April 15th (for work from 3/8/20-3/21/20) because payroll pay periods are behind.
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.
March 20, 2020: DMACC announces the College-wide cancelation of its Spring Semester Commencement Ceremonies due to the impact of COVID-19.
Read the announcement
COVID-19 Prevention
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing
- Gastrointestinal problems or diarrhea
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.
To limit the potential for exposure to other people, if you have a fever greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit and a cough, do not come to work. 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 so they know you are ill and may not be able to attend a face-to-face class.
- 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.
Our primary concern is the health & safety of our students, faculty, and staff. During this time, we have closed Campuses and Centers. 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.
