Welcome
Madeline M. Pumariega
Executive Vice President and Provost
Tallahassee Community College
Agenda
GOAL
Develop safety protocols and
departmental plans to safely reconvene
on campus in the Fall
Welcome
Dr. Jim Murdaugh
President
Tallahassee Community College
Taskforce Overview
• Align to CDC and State guidelines for safety and re-opening protocols.• Prioritize the health and safety of every member of our campus
community.• Protect and support academic excellence and fiscal stewardship.• Make informed decisions based on data and science as well in our
values of equity and inclusion.• Provide timely and transparent communication and obtain input from
internal and external stakeholders about the proposed reopening plans.
TASKFORCE FRAMEWORK
GUIDING PRINCIPLES AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES
• Guideline for determining when and how to return to on-campus activities.• Criteria to determine the ability of the college to return to some or all
on-campus activities (ex: COVID testing, temperature checks).• Consider scenarios and phased approach.• Guidelines and protocols for departments to follow when on-campus
activities resume.• Return to work guidelines.• Communication plan that informs both internal and external stakeholders.
Operations• Remote working• Protocols and signage• Technology
Safety• Testing Protocols• Cleaning• Departmental assessment• Social distancing protocols
Academic Continuity• Course offerings• Class sizes• Classroom layouts• Workforce Initiatives
Student Success & Support• Student Engagement• Virtual Support Services
Library, Learning Commons, Advising
• ResourcesScholarships, Emergency Aid, Devices
DEVELOPING THE PLAN
Stakeholder Engagement• Board of Trustees• Foundation Board• Students• Parents• Community/Advisory Boards• TCC Faculty and Staff
TASKFORCE STRUCTURE
• The taskforce will consist of 20 people across areas of campus to meet and develop the plan and protocols.
• The taskforce will meet twice a week for 3 weeks to develop the comprehensive plan. The taskforce will include members from the TCC faculty and staff as well as engage community stakeholders.
Taskforce Meeting One: SAFETY PROTOCOLS
Safety Protocols and Procedures
Dr. Andrea Friall
Chief Medical Officer
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare
Safety Protocols and Procedures
Wanda Hunter
Assistant County Administrator
for Citizen Services
Leon County, FL
Leon County Plan for Reopening
Standard Operating Procedures and Guidelines for Phase 1
(Consistent with Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery, Exec. Order 20-112 and CDC Guidance for COVID-19)
Standard Operating Procedures
• Arrange and/or limit furniture and seating in gathering spaces per social distancing guidelines (breakrooms, lobbies, conference rooms, etc.)
• Daily temperature checks and screenings for employees upon reporting for work
• Departmental staff shall be responsible for:
– Cleaning areas after serving each customer (wipes, hand sanitizer, etc.)
– Enhanced cleaning of public spaces in facilities and shared work stations and equipment
• Follow CDC guidance regarding symptomatic employees
• Incorporate engineering controls such as physical barriers where possible
• Informational and directional signage
Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintain social distancing
• Masks/face coverings Protocols
– Masks/face coverings shall be worn when riding with multiple employees in County vehicles.
– Masks/face coverings shall be worn by employees and the public in County buildings and in the field when social distancing measures cannot be maintained.
– Masks/face coverings may be worn by employees in all settings.
– EMS shall follow CDC guidance for healthcare workers.
• Minimize use of shared items (e.g. writing instruments, paper documents, etc.)
• No handshakes, high fives, or other forms of physical contact
• Sanitize fleet vehicles: Drivers wipe down every touch surface when entering the vehicle and when they return it. (CDC Disinfection Protocols & Fleet Policy)
Phase 1
All Departments and Divisions:
• Maintain telecommuting where possible
• Stagger shifts and lunch breaks, when feasible, to minimize congregating
• Maintain online services and services by phone
• Provide services by appointment in lieu of walk-in
• Use Zoom or phone conferences for staff, work group, and advisory committee meetings
• No non-essential in-person demonstrations, events, programs, or trainings
• No non-essential training and travel
• No volunteers and interns during this phase
Phase 1
Parks and Recreation
• Greenways and trails remain open
• Active recreation programming remains closed
Solid Waste
• Hazardous waste, tires and yard debris drop off and free mulch pick-up re-open
Libraries
• Continue to offer telephone and online services and offer curbside service for print and media materials at all branches on normal business days between 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and at the main library Sunday 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
DSEM
• Online Services and by Appointment – No Walk-ins
Florida’s Next Steps(for future phases)
Key metrics to consider for moving to next steps:
• The state maintains the health benchmarks pursuant to
the Governor’s Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step Plan
• Maintaining hospital bed capacity
• Monitoring COVID-19 test positivity rate
Safety Protocols and Procedures
Dr. Cynthia Harris
Director, Institute of Public Health
Florida A&M University
Safety Protocols and Procedures
Tanya Tatum
Director, FAMU Health Services
Florida A&M University
Safety Protocols and Procedures
Dr. Barbara Wills
Chief Financial Officer
Tallahassee Community College
Targeted Discussion: Health and Safety Protocols
Discussion 1:Make a list of recommended
sanitation protocols, including those shared by the college. Are there
additional sanitation measures not yet considered?
Discussion 2: Make a list of recommended social
distancing measures. What additional protocols should be considered not
previously discussed?
Discussion 3: Beyond sanitation and social distancing, are
there additional safety measures not currently listed?
Discussion 4: What testing and monitoring procedures should be under consideration as faculty,
staff and students re-enter campus? Make a list of proposed strategies.
Discussion 5: What air and water quality procedures
should the college implement beyond what has been previously discussed? Make a list.
Discussion 6: What additional unique protocols should be considered at the departmental level? For example, what unique points are required
for the Division of Mathematics and Science? Nursing? Etc..
Next Meeting: Operations Human Resources and Information Technology
Pre-Reads: • College Campuses Must Re-Open in the Fall
Christina Paxson, New York Times• Six ways College Might Look Different in the Fall,
Elissa Nadworny, NPR
Closing and Next Steps
Thank you!