As we move into Phase 3 and return to campus, we want to provide clear expectations of what to expect and what is expected of our staff and students. As such we have added these Frequently Asked Questions regarding Phase 3.
Phase 3
For the Fall 2020 semester, Southwest Tech will be offering it’s face to face General Education courses in a Remote Format. Southwest Tech defines Remote courses as classes that are currently being offered Online (Synchronous). They try to follow the format of the Face-to-Face course using distance Technology (Zoom).
More detailed information can be found on the Student Guide to Remote Learning page.
- Students are still allowed to take breaks and eat lunch on campus in the corridors but are required to maintain social distancing while they do. Students can remove their face coverings to eat or drink but should put them back on as soon as they are done. Classrooms will be available for students to eat in to provide more space.
- Students will be allowed to drink in the labs but the expectation is they remove or pull aside the mask so they can take a drink and immediately replace it when they are done. When the mask is removed for eating, they are to put it back on when they are done, not leave the mask off for the duration of the break or an extended period of time.
- No, the dining room will not be open. Employees are encouraged to eat at their work station or any location with minimal traffic where they can maintain social distancing.
- Dining Services will have food available for delivery and window pick-up. Orders must be placed via the app that will be available soon. More information will be sent out separately regarding this app.
- No group meals are allowed, including cook-outs.
- Food may not be brought in for employee or student groups.
- Social distancing (6 feet between individuals) is required when eating.
- Employees should eat at their desks.
- Students should eat in their assigned seat in their learning area.
For Students:
- The College has a licensed Mental Health Counselor on campus for students. https://www.swtc.edu/student-resources/student-services/counseling-services Contact the Mental Health Counselor at 608.822.2357.
- Submit a concern at https://www.swtc.edu/student-resources/student-services/report-aconcern.
- Contact covid19response@swtc.edu.
For Staff:
- Contact the Employee Assistance Program at Life Matters.
- Check out the Wellness page on The Charger Hub.
- Check out the Charger Cooperative Network on The Charger Hub.
- Contact the Human Resources department at humanresources@swtc.edu.
- Contact covid19response@swtc.edu.
- Give them the following advice:
- Stay home
- Call ahead to your care provider and report symptoms (if you have not been in contact with your care provider)
- Report your encounter using the report a concern online form: Report a Concern
- Identify in the report any recent campus contacts. (Ex. They were in class on XX-XX-XXXX, held in room X.)
- Have them report it to the appropriate team – employees report to HR and students report to the Student Notification Team
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, any incident creates a threat to the students, employees, or campus guests, which will result in a timely warning.
These steps are essential to our efforts in reporting and mitigating the spread of COVID-19.
See the COVID-19 Positive Response Action Plan within the Return to Campus Guidelines.
For employees, contact one of the Human Resources staff:
- Krista Weber kweber@swtc.edu 608.822.2315
- Connie Haberkorn chaberkorn@swtc.edu 608.822.2310
- Annetta Smith asmith@swtc.edu 608.822.2314
For students, notify one of the Student Notification Team consisting of Dan Imhoff, Director of Facilities, Safety and Security; Danielle Seippel, Registrar; or Brian Kitelinger, Safety Coordinator.
- dimhoff@swtc.edu 608.822.2401
- dseippel@swtc.edu 608.822.2317
- bkitelinger@swtc.edu 608.822.2376
- The college is following the CDC Guidelines for face coverings.
- Contact Brian Kitelinger at 608.822.2376 or email Brian if you cannot obtain one
- All guests will enter through the Main Entrance. There will be someone at the reception desk to help you get where you need to go. Your temperature may be taken once you get to the area you are going to. Some instructional areas will continue to take temperatures, if you will be in close contact with others.
- Students are recommended to enter through the shop door, where possible, instead of the hallway door.
- Staff should enter through normal means.
- Protective partitions have been put in place in service areas around the College.
- There is limited on-site refrigerators and microwaves on campus for the fall. Sanitation of equipment will occur throughout the day. We discourage people leaving campus to pick up food and beverages once they are on campus.
- Food service will be available on a limited basis.
- Vending will be available and sanitized throughout the day.
- Restrooms will be open.
- Bottle filling stations will be activated and cleaned several times throughout the day by Facilities. Water fountains will not be available.
- You will be required to wear a face covering regardless of where you are at on campus. Some areas will require other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves, gowns, etc. See the College’s COVID-19 Safety Plan for details on PPE.