IVCC Response to COVID-19
Updated January 6, 2023
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IVCC follows CDC & IDPH guidelines
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COVID-19 Quick Links
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Students
For COVID related concerns, contact: IVCC Human Resources
Call: 815-224-0426 E-Mail: covid@ivcc.edu
Symptoms |
Please do not come to campus if you experience any of these symptoms. People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
This list does not include all possible symptoms. CDC will continue to update this list as they learn more about COVID-19. Back to Top of Page ^^ |
Student COVID-19 Self-Certification and Verification Form |
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and in order to ensure a safe and healthy environment for our campus community, guidance from the Illinois Community College Board and the Illinois Board of Higher Education provides that student health screenings may be on an automated or self-monitoring basis. All students will conduct a daily health screening on each day prior to their arrival for work at any college building or facility and report consistent with the parameters outlined below, until otherwise notified by the college in writing. Certification and Verification of Daily Health Screening I will conduct a daily health screening of myself to determine if I have any of the following COVID-19 symptoms:
By reporting to campus on any given day, I am certifying and verifying that I am not experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms. If I experience any of the above symptoms at any time during my time on campus, I will immediately notify Kimber King, COVID-19 Coordinator, isolate myself away from others pending further direction from the college/university, and provide necessary information as requested. If my daily health screening reveals that I am experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, I will notify the college in writing of my absence from campus and the symptoms I am experiencing by sending an email to covid@ivcc.edu, and provide necessary information as requested. I will also provide notice of my absence from campus and necessary information if within 14 days before any trip to campus, a member of my household has had “close contact” (definition below) with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, and my household member is also experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or has tested positive for COVID-19. I will await further direction from the college before coming onto campus. For COVID-19, the CDC defines “close contact” as, any individual who was within 6 feet of an infected person for at least 15 minutes (consecutive or non-consecutive within a 24 hour period) starting from 2 days before illness onset (or, for asymptomatic patients, 2 days prior to positive specimen collection) until the time the patient is isolated. Briefer periods of exposure may qualify an individual as a close contact if there is direct physical contact (kissing or hugging), eating or drinking utensils were shared, or the infected person sneezed, coughed or transferred respiratory droplets to the individual. Per the CDC, an individual that tested positive for COVID-19 within the past three (3) months may be excluded from the quarantine protocol for a “close contact.” Certification and Verification of Other COVID-19 Related Exposures I will notify the college that I will be absent from campus pending further direction from the college if: (1) I receive a diagnosis of COVID-19; (2) I am suspected of having COVID-19; (3) I come in close contact (definition above) with an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 or is suspected of having COVID-19; or (4) I have traveled internationally. If college staff contacts me to gather additional information related to the reason(s) for my absence, I will provide necessary information as requested. By reporting to campus on any given day, I am certifying and verifying that I am not presently subject to an isolation or quarantine protocol related to COVID-19. Back to Top of Page ^^ |
Temperature Checks |
Effective February 28, 2022, temperature checks at entrances are optional but strongly encouraged. Temperature check stations are available at the main entrance and east entrance of the main campus. Faculty, staff, students, and other patrons are encouraged to use these stations to monitor their own symptoms. Back to Top of Page ^^ |
Masking |
Effective February 28, 2022, proper mask usage for all IVCC patrons will be optional but is strongly recommended in all public areas such as the Student Life Space, hallways, gymnasium, Fitness Center, Bookstore and Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre. Important: Other campus student service areas may still require masking. Signage will be posted notifying you of departmental masking obligations. If you fail to adhere to departmental masking obligations, our ability to provide service to you may be interrupted/altered and you may be referred to Student Services for possible student disciplinary action. Faculty and staff members can make classrooms and office spaces mask-optional but we strongly encourage continued mask wearing. For additional details, please review the COVID-19 Mitigation Protocol. Back to Top of Page ^^ |
Vaccination Verification |
On July 12, 2022, the Governor of Illinois announced Executive Order 2022-16 (COVID-19 Executive Order No. 109). Within this Executive Order, Section 4 of Executive Order 2021-22 was rescinded. Students, staff, and faculty of higher education institutions are no longer required to test weekly for COVID-19 if not fully vaccinated. At this time, COVID-19 vaccination information does not need to be submitted to the College. Back to Top of Page ^^ |
Testing |
As of 7/1/22, IVCC no longer has on-site testing provided by SHIELD Illinois. It is unclear at this time if or when testing services will return to campus. Back to Top of Page ^^ |
Isolation/ |
If you have tested positive for COVID or have been exposed to someone that has tested positive for COVID, please contact your local public health department and email covid@ivcc.edu. If you will be missing any classes due to isolation/quarantine time, immediately contact your instructor(s). If you test POSITIVE for COVID-19 Regardless of vaccination status,
If you were EXPOSED to someone with COVID-19 Regardless of vaccination status,
If you develop symptoms, isolate immediately, get tested, and stay home until you know the results.
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Employees
For COVID related concerns, contact: IVCC Human Resources
Call: 815-224-0426 E-Mail: covid@ivcc.edu
Symptoms |
Please do not come to campus if you experience any of these symptoms. People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
This list does not include all possible symptoms. CDC will continue to update this list as they learn more about COVID-19. Back to Top of Page ^^ |
Temperature Checks |
Effective February 28, 2022, temperature checks at entrances are optional but strongly encouraged. Temperature check stations are available at the main entrance and east entrance of the main campus. Faculty, staff, students, and other patrons are encouraged to use these stations to monitor their own symptoms. Back to Top of Page ^^ |
Masking |
Effective February 28, 2022, proper mask usage for all IVCC patrons will be optional but is strongly recommended in all public areas such as the Student Life Space, hallways, gymnasium, Fitness Center, Bookstore and Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre. Important: Other campus student service areas may still require masking. Signage will be posted notifying you of departmental masking obligations. All Faculty members have the discretion on whether to require mask usage within the classrooms. A Faculty member must notify the students of this requirement. The requirement must be applied equally to all in the classroom, including the Faculty member or any other instructor in the classroom in addition to students. If a student fails to wear a properly fitted mask, Security will be notified and the student will be removed from the class until such time as the student complies with the Faculty member’s classroom expectations. Any student who fails to comply with a Faculty member’s classroom expectations may be referred to Student Services for possible disciplinary action. Faculty and Staff who regularly meet with students or others in office spaces may require those who come into the office to wear a properly fitted mask. Similar to the classroom expectations, this requirement must be applied equally to all. Security will be notified should any person fail to comply. A Faculty and/or Staff member may opt to make classrooms and office spaces mask-optional but strongly encouraged at his/her discretion. Signs indicating that a location in the campus still requires masks are available to all. Please use the designated signage provided. The signs are available through Fran Brolley’s office. For additional details, please review the COVID-19 Mitigation Protocol. Back to Top of Page ^^ |
Vaccination Verification |
On July 12, 2022, the Governor of Illinois announced Executive Order 2022-16 (COVID-19 Executive Order No. 109). Within this Executive Order, Section 4 of Executive Order 2021-22 was rescinded. Students, staff, and faculty of higher education institutions are no longer required to test weekly for COVID-19 if not fully vaccinated. At this time, COVID-19 vaccination information does not need to be submitted to the College. |
Testing |
As of 7/1/22, IVCC no longer has on-site testing provided by SHIELD Illinois. It is unclear at this time if or when testing services will return to campus. Back to Top of Page ^^ |
Isolation/ |
If you have tested positive for COVID or have been exposed to someone that has tested positive for COVID, please contact your local public health department, immediate supervisor, and email covid@ivcc.edu. If you test POSITIVE for COVID-19 Regardless of vaccination status,
If you were EXPOSED to someone with COVID-19 Regardless of vaccination status,
If you develop symptoms, isolate immediately, get tested, and stay home until you know the results.
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IVCC Work from Home Protocol |
Work from Home COVID-19 Quarantine Protocol PDF Please contact your immediate supervisor or Mary Beth Herron with any questions. Back to Top of Page ^^ |
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Visitors
For COVID related concerns, contact: IVCC Information Desk
Call: 815-224-2720
Symptoms |
Please do not come to campus if you experience any of these symptoms. People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
This list does not include all possible symptoms. CDC will continue to update this list as they learn more about COVID-19. Back to Top of Page ^^ |
Temperature Checks |
Effective February 28, 2022, temperature checks at entrances are optional but strongly encouraged. Temperature check stations are available at the main entrance and east entrance of the main campus. Faculty, staff, students, and other patrons are encouraged to use these stations to monitor their own symptoms. Back to Top of Page ^^ |
Masking |
Effective February 28, 2022, proper mask usage for all IVCC patrons will be optional but is strongly recommended in all public areas such as the Student Life Space, hallways, gymnasium, Fitness Center, Bookstore and Dr. Mary Margaret Weeg Cultural Centre. Important: Other campus student service areas may still require masking. Signage will be posted notifying you of departmental masking obligations. Spectators to events at the College or participants in non-College sponsored events will be required to follow all masking protocols currently in place. Unless a spectator or other participant are in an area marked as “mask-required” by Faculty or Staff, masks will be optional but strongly recommended. Spectators and other participants in non-College events specifically include patrons at music, theater, and other productions, outside groups who rent the facility for gatherings, and patrons or officials who assist with sporting events. Back to Top of Page ^^ |
Vaccination Verification |
Visitors are not required to share proof of vaccination to visit any IVCC Campus or event. Back to Top of Page ^^ |
Testing |
Community COVID-19 testing is no longer available at IVCC. Back to Top of Page ^^ |
Isolation/ |
If you have tested positive for COVID or have been exposed to someone that has tested positive for COVID, please contact your local public health department. If you test POSITIVE for COVID-19 Regardless of vaccination status,
If you were EXPOSED to someone with COVID-19 Regardless of vaccination status,
If you develop symptoms, isolate immediately, get tested, and stay home until you know the results.
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Extras
IVCC's Operations and Safety Plan |
IVCC is currently in Phase 5 - Restored. For further information regarding the most current plan, click on the link below: Back to Top of Page ^^ |
COVID-19 Work Group |
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PDF Help |
Some information listed below may be in a PDF format. PDF documents require the free ADOBE Acrobat Reader application to view & print. Download a free copy of Acrobat Reader from Adobe. Back to Top of Page ^^ |
Vaccination Clinics and Locations |
Find additional COVID-19 vaccines near you
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Need Help?
For COVID related concerns, contact: IVCC Human Resources
Call: 815-224-0426 E-Mail: covid@ivcc.edu
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