PART 2: REOPENING PLANS

I. PEOPLE

A. Physical Distancing

Distancing and Masks

• This plan no longer requires mandatory face coverings, in all CUNY campuses and office buildings, regardless of vaccination status except when in Quarantine or Isolation.
  • All individuals who are vaccinated, not fully vaccinated, or unvaccinated are urged to wear an acceptable face covering while on campus, which fits well and can be worn consistently, in shared spaces regardless of physical distance from others.
  • Dependent on COVID transmission rates, community spread, and current governing agencies’ guidelines the College will evaluate and modify mask requirements, as applicable.
• A social/physical distance of six feet is no longer a requirement for the unvaccinated, or not fully vaccinated, individuals while on campus (i.e. faculty, staff, students, and visitors).
• Employees, students, faculty, and visitors are encouraged to wear an acceptable face covering, which fits well and can be used consistently.
  • Acceptable face coverings for COVID-19 prevention are those which fit well, cover both the mouth and nose, and can be used consistently.
  • For the purpose of this plan, cloth, disposable, or other homemade face coverings are not acceptable for workplace activities that typically require a higher degree of personal protective equipment (PPE) due to the nature of the work. For those activities, N95 respirators or other PPE used under existing industry standards must continue to be used, in accordance with OSHA regulations. (41)
    • For the health science clinical labs, including ACE pre-hospital care programs that involve close contact and hands on activity, each program must have a plan approved by EHS of the additional PPE required for their students, as applicable.
  • LaGuardia Community College has no dormitories. Therefore, provisions regarding housing and communal spaces does not apply to our students.
  • See Section II.A, “Protective Equipment” for more information on masks and PPE.

Limit Occupancy and Congestion

• The College’s Campus Facilities Staff, for the purposes of this plan, have evaluated the options to maintain safe social/physical distances. The College has taken measures to maximize the amount of fresh air introduced to interior occupied spaces. All mechanical air moving equipment has been inspected for mold, equipped with new filters and wiped clean with disinfectants and ready for use.
• The Campus Facilities Dept. reviewed blueprints for legal occupancies and square footage for all instructional, circulation and support spaces and changed every room’s occupancy based on recent CUNY guidance for distancing and occupancy requirements.
  • If distancing requirements change, the College will reestablish occupancy limits.
• Access to College Facilities will be dependent on CUNY’s surveillance testing for unvaccinated employees and students, or employees and students who have not provided proof of vaccination, whom are required to submit a test every 7 days. For unvaccinated employees and students, , continued access to on-campus activities will be contingent on regular submission of a negative test. In addition, vaccinated employees and students must provide proof of vaccination.
  • All visitors are encouraged to schedule their visits in advance, to facilitate campus access, services, and/or assistance.Visitors are no longer required to present proof of vaccination or negative test results to enter CUNY facilities.
• LaGuardia will post conspicuous health advisory, as applicable and if necessary, in various areas including elevator lobbies and entrances. Occupant capacity signage may be posted in large public serving areas. Signs should be placed throughout to encourage use of stairs to limit density in elevators.

Reconfigured Floor Plans
Note: Based on recent CUNY guidance, distancing and occupancy requirements given below will no longer be applicable. If distancing requirements change, the College will reestablish occupancy limits.

• The College has reconfigured the use of classrooms and other places where students and faculty gather, so that individuals can adhere to social/physical distancing requirements (i.e. six feet) in all directions, as applicable. There will be no sharing of workstations. However, provisions are made to clean and disinfect shared equipment between users.
  • If distancing requirements are relaxed, demarcations will be reestablished with shorter distances between markings.
• The College will reconfigure all accessible areas of seating by removing or blocking chairs and tables to reduce occupancy as needed.

Signage

• The College will post signs throughout the campus, as applicable and if necessary, consistent with NYS Department of Health (NYSDOH) COVID- 19 signage. Signage is used to remind individuals to: stay home if they feel sick; cover their nose and mouth with an acceptable face-covering; properly store and, when necessary, discard PPE; adhere to social/physical distancing instructions if applicable; report symptoms of or exposure to COVID-19, and how they should do so; follow hand hygiene and cleaning and disinfection guidelines; follow respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette.
  • The College will utilize the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 signage for use on campus as needed.

B. Gatherings in Enclosed Spaces

The College encourages minimizing non-essential gatherings and meetings (e.g. extracurricular activities, in-person office/staff meetings) by minimizing in-person meetings and relying on video or teleconferencing technology where possible.

The College will gradually reopen non-essential amenities, and communal areas

• When requested, cleaning and disinfecting supplies will be made available in break areas, for individuals to disinfect before and after the use of the area, as feasible in addition to periodic cleaning performed by cleaning staff.
• Water coolers without automated sensor activation mechanism will be disabled/taped off, until further notice. Sensor activated bottle refilling stations will be cleaned at least twice daily.
• Where vending machines are used, the College will provide a nearby hand sanitizing station and custodial staff will clean and disinfect routinely.
  
• Employees and occupants will be prohibited from using other employees’ personal protective equipment.
• Employees are strongly discouraged from sharing phones, computer equipment, desks, cubicles, workstations, offices or other personal work tools and equipment.

The College discourages the use of tightly enclosed spaces (e.g. supply rooms, kitchens) by more than one individual at a time. The College recommends that all employees, in such spaces at the same time, wear an acceptable face covering which fits well and can be worn consistently

General Guidance for Enclosed Spaces
This section provides a plan specific to services that cannot be effectively delivered at a distance and may reopen gradually provided they meet New York State and University guidelines. Modifications will be made based on updated guidelines to reflect new requirements.

• All in-person events no longer require prior approval from the Reopening Committee. All conferences continue to be encouraged to be conducted via video or teleconferencing.
• All staff and faculty are encouraged to use virtual meeting platforms (i.e. Zoom, Microsoft teams), in lieu of in-person meetings as feasible.
• All non-essential amenities and communal areas will gradually reopen.
• Staff, students and faculty are encouraged to bring their own water bottles/coffee mugs and snacks.
• Where vending machines are used, the College will provide a nearby hand sanitizing station and custodial staff will clean and disinfect routinely.
• Employees and occupants will be prohibited from using other employees’ personal protective equipment.
• Employees are strongly discouraged from sharing phones, computer equipment, desks, cubicles, workstations, offices or other personal work tools and equipment.
• Restrooms will remain open.

HVAC and Water System

• College will perform daily maintenance inspection of HVAC system. The inspection will include systems’ performance, proper airflow, temperature and humidity.
• College will perform routine cleaning, testing and treating cooling tower water to prevent harmful bacteria including Legionella, as per applicable regulations.
• College will purge the air system for at least 4 hours prior to initial re-occupancy.
• College will clean the louvers and air intakes according to best management practices.
• College will replace AC and AHU filters after purging the system.
• College will run the AC units and AHU in occupied mode for at least 24 hours prior to initial re-occupancy for each Phase.
• HVAC serving occupied area will be scheduled to be on at least two (2) hours prior to the first scheduled occupancy of the day and will remain on at least for two (2) hours after the last scheduled occupancy to provide enough ventilation in exhaust in the occupied space.
• College will provide separate, negative air pressured spaces to isolate people experiencing symptoms on campus. (The specific locations of these spaces are depicted in Attachment A: Social/Physical Distancing Plan)
• College will maintain maximum fresh outdoor air intake to provide optimal design airflow regardless of reduced occupancy.
• Whenever possible, the College will increase ventilation of outdoor air (e.g., opening windows and doors) unless doing so poses a safety or health risk.
• Fans such as pedestal, desk or wall-mounted fans shall not be operated in common spaces such as classrooms and shared spaces.
• Any classroom or office space planned for use, with inadequate ventilation shall be identified. If possible, college will improve the HVAC system servicing space. Otherwise, a different room or space shall be assigned.
• All occupied spaces will be served by HVAC filters MERV-13 or better
• All water systems serving reoccupied spaces will be flushed for at least an hour prior to initial occupancy.
• The drinking water will be tested as per applicable regulations.

HVAC System Maintenance and Filter Replacement during the COVID-19 Pandemic

• Filters should be changed with the system turned off
• Additional safety precautions are warranted to minimize risks associated with handling HVAC filters. Any workers performing maintenance and/or replacing filters on any ventilation system with a potential for viral contamination should wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). The following PPE are recommended for use:
  • An acceptable face covering, which fits well and can be worn consistently
  • Protective eyewear (safety glasses, goggles, or face shield)
  • Disposable gloves
  • Disposable coveralls

Specific Spaces

This section provides a plan for specific services in preparation for Fall 2022, that cannot be effectively delivered at a distance and will gradually return to in-person operations, provided they meet New York State and University guidelines.

Note: Based on recent CUNY guidance, distancing and occupancy requirements given below will no longer be applicable.

If distancing requirements change, the College will reestablish occupancy limits.

Cafeterias/Dining Halls

Cafeteria equipment and services will gradually resume operations as campus occupancy increases. The College will continue to plan and determine the best course of action as demand increases and future phases are implemented.

• Dining area(s) will be opened designated only for the consumption of food and will be provided with cleaning and disinfecting supplies that may be used by students, faculty and staff.
• Physical Preparation:
  • Automatic sanitizing dispensers near doors and stairwell handles will be provided.
  • Tableware items will not be made available (e.g. forks, spoons, napkins, straws and condiments, etc.) from communal spaces.
• Operational Preparation:
  • An acceptable face covering, which fits well and can be worn consistently, are recommended in the area for all occupants. Except while eating or drinking.
  • Unvaccinated and not fully vaccinated individuals are encouraged to practice six feet social/physical distancing.
  • In the case of a confirmed COVID-19 case on campus, associated with the dining area, this space will be closed to allow for contact tracing and disinfection. The College will conduct thorough cleaning and disinfection in line with NYSDOH guidelines, and inform all potentially exposed individuals of the requirements to quarantine when applicable and monitor health closely. The recommendation to seek medical attention, if COVID-19 related symptoms develop, will be made. (see Section II B: Hygiene, Cleaning and Disinfection for details)
• Cleaning Protocol:
  • Enhanced cleaning, disinfection and sanitization measures will be implemented.
  • The Dining areas will be thoroughly disinfected /sanitized a minimum of once a day.

Computer Labs
In order to limit the number of people on campus, and the duration that they are on campus, only limited and approved computer labs will be open in Phase I. The College will continue to plan and determine the best course of action as the next phases are implemented. Only approved Computer labs shall remain opened.

• Laptops and tablets will continue to be loaned to faculty, staff and students for college related academic and official use, in compliance with THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK POLICY ON ACCEPTABLE USE OF COMPUTER RESOURCES.
• For approved in-person sessions, only preapproved/designated classrooms/ labs shall be used.
  • If these spaces have computers for instructional purposes, proper cleaning and disinfecting as per manufacturer’s guidelines, and hand hygiene protocols must be followed.
• All users must thoroughly disinfect their hands before and after using any computer terminal, the area will be provided with cleaning and disinfecting supplies that may be utilized by users as needed.
• Hand Sanitizing Stations are installed in or near all computer labs and will be restocked as needed.
• At a minimum, the area will be cleaned and disinfected once a day by custodial staff and high touch points will be disinfected at a minimum twice a day.

Conference Rooms
As campus occupancy and in-person operations have increased, and Phase III has been implemented (June 2021) conference rooms will reopen.

• All non-essential/administrative meetings should continue to be held remotely as feasible.
• Conference rooms are shared spaces therefore, an acceptable face covering, which fits well and can be worn consistently, is recommended at all times regardless of vaccination status.

Elevators
The College will encourage all occupants to use stairs, as directed by posters and signage, in order to minimize elevator traffic.

• Physical Preparation:
  • The College currently provides hand hygiene stations at the elevator lobbies or near the elevator banks.
• Operational Preparation:
  • Maximum capacity must not exceed posted limit.
  • In addition, NYS Guidelines require that even with face masks in use, occupancy in small spaces (such as elevators) must not exceed 50% capacity of the space.
    • If distancing requirements are relaxed, the College will determine if the shorter distances would allow for individuals on an elevator at one time. If shorter distancing allows for more individuals to occupy an elevator at one time, the College must ensure that the distancing occupancy does not exceed 50% as per current guidance.
  • All users are encouraged to wear an acceptable face covering, which fits well and can be worn consistently, while inside elevators.
• Cleaning Protocol:
  • Custodial staff will be instructed to perform cleaning of high touch areas, such as elevator buttons a minimum thrice daily.

Outdoor Campus Grounds
As campus occupancy and in-person operations increase, Phase III was implemented (June 2021), outdoor campus grounds will remain open. The College will determine the best course of action based on current conditions and guideline.

Gyms and Fitness Centers, Including Pools
As campus occupancy and in-person operations increase, Phase III was implemented (June 2021), the Gym and Fitness Center, Including the Pool will remain open and follow distancing requirements if and when they are deemed necessary based on the most current applicable guidance and policies. The College will determine the best course of action as phases are implemented.

Hallways and Stairwells

• Physical Preparation:
  • Automatic sanitizing dispensers will be placed near stairwell entrances.
  • Signage to encourage social/physical distancing.
• Operational Preparation:
  • An acceptable face covering, which fits well and can be worn consistently, is recommended.
  • Loitering and gathering in the hallways and stairwells is discouraged. The hallways and stairwells will be monitored by college staff to discourage overcrowding in hallways and stairwells.
  • Class dismissal may be staggered slightly to minimize crowding in hallways, lobbies and stairs.
• Cleaning Protocol:
  • All high touch surfaces such as stairwell handles and railings will be cleaned disinfected thrice daily when spaces are occupied.

Kitchens
Kitchens reopened in Phase III (as of June 2021) with review and approval by the Committee. As services and campus occupancy increases, kitchens will gradually increase operations. The College will determine the best course of action as demand increases and future phase are implemented.

As in-person classes gradually resume, Committee will survey and assess each room to specify the number of occupants social/physical distancing requirements are reestablished.

• Physical Preparation:
  • Hands-on skills-based instructions, and at minimum 25% of courses/ sections, will be conducted on campus with a focus on a gradual increase as required.
  • The seats shall allow for social/physical distancing requirements. If applicable and required by the most recent regulatory agency guidelines and CUNY policies.
  • High-touch communal resources, such as whiteboard markers, erasers and staplers have been removed from classrooms. Lab personnel and instructors will be provided supplies of resources for individual use only.
  • “Do not use” markings will be affixed to furniture to indicate safe distances where students may sit, if applicable and required by the most recent regulatory agency guidelines and CUNY policies.
  • Classroom/lab diagrams were prepared in compliance with the CUNY Guidelines and in consultation with program staff.
• Operational Preparation:
  • In-person courses – at a minimum, 25% of academic courses/sections will return to in-person learning including those who have conducted in person/hands on instructions in earlier phases. In-person courses, herein, are defined as any instructional course that requires students to be on campus for any portion of the semester (generally once a week). If a course is held in-person, ensure that there is a remote substitute for any quarantined or high-risk students. (25)
  • Delivery of the required in-person instructions to any quarantined or high-risk students will be postponed until they are safe to conduct or a remote substitute is developed with proper approval.
  • An acceptable face covering, which fits well and can be worn consistently, are recommended for all students and instructors.
  • Additional PPE is recommended for students and employees to perform their specific close contact, tasks as applicable. The College will have adequate PPE supplies for use by employees as needed. (See Attachment C: Protective Equipment Requirements for details.)
  • The class schedules maybe staggered, or organized in cohort groups to limit the number of occupants in the classrooms and prevent overcrowding in the common areas, as feasible.
  • Each course returning to campus will be required to have an attendance schedule. The plan shall indicate whether staggered schedules or cohort groups will be implemented and the number of students to be in a classroom at any given time per day. (25)
• Cleaning Protocol:
  • Automatic sanitizing dispensers will be provided near the classroom.
  • The College will deep-clean each classroom, lecture hall or laboratory at least once a day.

Lobby and Common Areas

• Physical Preparation:
  • Plastic or Plexiglass barriers must be installed at each Public facing post located at the building entrances, common areas and lobbies to provide additional safety protection.
    • Note: where not feasible, face shields will be provided to the employees
  • All waiting area seating will be blocked off or removed to ensure appropriate spacing between individuals, as applicable:
    • Center III lobby fabric-upholstered seating shall be removed. The remaining furniture shall be reconfigured to allow for social/physical distancing.
    • E-building Atrium furniture shall be reconfigured to allow for social/physical distancing.
    • Hallway benches shall be marked “Do not Sit”
  • Break rooms will be restricted to ensure maintenance of social/physical distancing protocols, as applicable and when necessary.
  • Signs will be affixed to walls and floors to regulate the use of common areas and social/physical distancing measures in accordance with public health rules and guidelines, as applicable.
  • Reception areas will gradually reopen.
  • Visitors are encourage to schedule their visits in advance, to facilitate campus access, services, and/or assistance.
  • Visitors will not be allowed to enter College facilities, without proof of vaccination, negative COVID test result within the 7days of visit, or completing a screening protocol.
• Occupancy Preparation:
  • Waiting areas will be utilized only when absolutely necessary. Loitering or socializing is discouraged.
  • An acceptable face covering, which fits well and can be worn consistently, required for all occupants.
  • Doors shall be kept opened to avoid high touch points and to allow for enhanced ventilation, when feasible.
• Cleaning Protocol:
  • Common areas (e.g., lobby, security check-in) will be cleaned and disinfected daily at minimum.

Office Space

• Physical Preparation:
  • Signage will be posted to maintain the “Social/Physical Distancing” requirements, as applicable.
  • The occupancy of the office will be limited based on size of room and implementation phase.
  • Conference rooms can be used with limited occupancy, however virtual meetings are encouraged
• Operational Preparation:
  • Faculty, staff and students not working in individual offices (e.g., those working in cubicles or on the open floor) must wear an acceptable face covering, which fits well and can be worn consistently.
  • Staff and Faulty will follow staggered schedules where possible to reduce capacity, supervisors will coordinate access following Section IIC: “Phased Reopening”, as feasible.
• Cleaning Protocol
  • Offices will be inspected and cleaned before reopening. General routine cleaning practices will resume when space is reoccupied. Custodial staff will disinfect on a daily basis. Occupants of the College will be vested with the responsibility of cleaning their personal work areas.
  • The Office of Environmental Health and Safety will review the cleaning protocol performed, and inspect offices before reopening.
  • All HVAC filters for the occupied space have been replaced, equipment is thoroughly cleaned and inspected for mold, drains have been flushed and all plumbing devices in accessible restrooms and public areas have been activated to eliminate presence of stagnant water.

Restrooms

• Physical Preparations:
  • The college has installed paper towel dispensers.
  • All restroom plumbing devices/ soap dispensers/paper towel dispensers are already equipped with touchless sensors to minimize device contact.
  • Health advisory messages/signs will be posted in the restrooms to communicate the importance of hygiene. All restrooms will have signs asking employees to wash hands before and after using the restroom.
  • Trash containers will be placed by the door where the door cannot be opened without touching the handle.
  • Hand sanitizing dispensers will be located near restrooms prior to re-reopening.
• Operational Preparations:
  • An acceptable face covering, which fits well and can be worn consistently, is recommended for all occupants.
• Cleaning Protocol:
  • Restrooms shall be cleaned and sanitized frequently throughout day.
  • All high touch surfaces will be wiped down with disinfectants by custodial staff thrice daily basis.
  • Restrooms will be deep-cleaned once per day.
  • Documentation detailing methods, chemicals utilized, schedules, inspection reports and training records should be made available, upon request.

Waiting Room for Emergency Response

• Physical Preparation:
  • The College has designated a room in E/Shenker Hall and in Center III buildings to be used as waiting rooms for emergency response, in the event an individual becomes symptomatic and is not well enough to safely go home or seek medical attention on their own. (See Attachment A: Social/Physical Distancing Plan)
  • Negative air machines with HEPA filter will be installed in each room to provide negative air pressure.
  • The room will be equipped with an infrared thermometer, sanitizing wipes, tissues and hand sanitizers.
• Operational Preparation:
  • Space will be labeled “Restricted Area” “Authorized Personnel Only”.
  • The individual will be held in the designated location until first responders (e.g. paramedic/EMT or ambulatory service) arrive to transport them to a medical facility.
  • When feasible the room will remain closed for a minimum of 24 hours prior to cleaning and disinfection. (see Section II B: Hygiene, cleaning and disinfection for details)
• Cleaning Protocol:
  • The College will follow CDC guidelines on "Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility" and provide for the cleaning and disinfection of area.

C. Operational Activity

The College will have an approved updated reopening plan in place, as per Part 1.B Governance, before anyone other than essential workers enter the campus (with limited exceptions, as approved by New York State, such as Research and Incubator-type facilities). All campus occupants must adhere to all College requirements. (18)

General Considerations

The Coronavirus Campus Coordinator, along with the Communications Subcommittee will work with the Office of Human Resources to notify faculty and staff of new workplace policies and changes prior to reopening and upon resuming operations. 

• CUNY’s Flexible Work Guideline workshops will be conducted by the College’s Office of Human Resources, to assist Directors/Managers in determining scheduling/remote work arrangements for their respective areas.
• The College will provide awareness training on cleaning and disinfection along with proper use of PPE, and other precautionary measures (5).
• Employees shall confirm with their manager or supervisor when they will be permitted to return to campus, and what their responsibilities are (34).
• Students and Employees entering the College will be required to submit proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 PCR test result within 7 days of campus visit, for those who have been given religious exceptions or medical exemptions, via the CUNY Access Pass in Cleared4, or complete a screening protocol.
• All visitors who are not fully vaccinated or unvaccinated are encouraged to wear an acceptable face covering , which fits well and can be worn consistently, while in shared spaces on campus regardless of physical distance from others.
• Dependent on COIVD transmission rates, community spread, and current governing agencies’ guidelines the College will evaluate and modify mask requirements, as required.
• All staff, students and instructors will be informed of any mask requirements. In addition, vulnerable populations will be provided reasonable accommodations without any negative repercussions.
• If an occupant refuses to abide by the College’s requirements while on campus, they will be prohibited from remaining on campus until the individual complies.
• Before returning to campus, all employees must complete all applicable trainings
• All individuals on campus should carry a College/CUNY ID or the LaGuardia app at all times. You can access your ID through the LaGuardia app.
• Gathering and congregating in communal spaces is discouraged.
• If applicable and required by the most recent regulatory agency guidelines or CUNY policies, the College will provide signage affixed to floor and walls as a reminder/guide at entrances, elevators, and bathrooms for teams or cohorts to limit density and prevent cross contamination.
• The College will encourage walk or bike to campus. Racks will be provided at the college’s parking lot at no charge for users to secure their bikes. . There will be a charge for electronic personal transportation devices (e.g. e-bikes, e-scooters, etc.).
• The College will encourage students, faculty and staff who use public transportation or ride sharing to follow CDC guidance on how to protect yourself when using transportation. Additionally, encouraging them to commute during less busy times and wash their hands as soon as possible after their trip.
• The College will train employees on how to adequately put on, take off, clean (as applicable), and discard PPE, including but not limited to, appropriate face coverings in accordance with CDC requirements.
• If COVID-19 cases increase exponentially the College will restrict social contact and mobility across campus particularly in affected areas (e.g. shutting down some functions).
  • The College will temporarily move all affected classes/offices involving an infected individual to online/remote until contact tracing protocols are completed and the area(s) is cleared for re-occupancy.

Student COVID-19 Conduct Protocol
The City University of New York takes the well-being and safety of our students, faculty and staff very seriously. During the pandemic, we all have an obligation to behave in a responsible manner per the guidance provided in the College’s campus’ re-opening plan to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Responsible behavior extends to your off-campus and personal lives, which can affect your ability to transmit the virus on campus, including at a minimum:

• always wearing an acceptable face covering, which fits well and can be worn consistently, is recommended while on campus
• maintaining social/physical distance requirements (i.e. six feet for unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated individuals ) on campus and when gathering with individuals outside the classrooms and other areas, is recommended as applicable.
• limiting the size of on campus gatherings, as feasible
• minimizing and limiting the size of events gatherings with other students, as feasible

Article XV of the CUNY bylaws requires that each student obey policies, regulations, and orders of the University/College. Students are reminded that the Rules and Regulations for the Maintenance of Public order pursuant to article 129a of the education law (“Henderson Rules”) prohibits:

• behaviors that recklessly or intentionally endangers the health of others
• behavior that interferes with the institution’s educational processes.
• failure to comply with the direction of a University official

The University is committed to adhering fully to current and future directives about social encounters from the federal, state and local public health officials. Any student found in violation of these directives may be subject to discipline under article XV of the CUNY bylaws.

Operational Considerations Involving Online Course Teaching and Learning Support:
To allow faculty, staff and students to prepare and create conditions for an effective semester and recognizing that some instruction will be delivered online, the College shall ensure that instructional delivery and student support is guided, first and foremost, by our commitment to equity and our obligation to protect the health and safety of all students, faculty and staff, along with our commitment to facilitate the maintenance of academic momentum and the achievement of learning outcomes for all LAGCC students.

• Faculty Professional Development – the College will provide professional development and support, for faculty and staff, on effective online teaching and remote student support services.
• Instructional Technology Literacy – the College will provide online training modules for all educational technology platforms, broadly used at the College, so as to ensure the necessary preparation and certification of students and faculty prior to the beginning of the session.
• Instructional Technology Software Platforms – the College will ensure necessary instructional technology software is available and properly supported for both students and faculty.
• Online Behavior Best Practices Protocols – the College will provide faculty and students clearly stated language about appropriate behavior in an online learning environment. This will include a delineation of freedom of speech and acceptable behavior versus abuse towards faculty and fellow students. The College will also provide both faculty and students a clearly stated procedure for reporting of any abuses.
• Campus services – Most are offering support to students by email and/or by phone. All campus services and contact information are listed on the College’s Campus Services page, including Distance Learning Resources and Faculty Resources. LAGCC will ensure that the whole of its website provides up to date information necessary for the proper functioning of the College. This will include regular fact checking and regular updating where necessary.
• Technologies – The College has purchased and distributed laptops, chromebooks, and hotspots. In addition the College will purchase headphones and webcams (for faculty computers in offices to conduct online classes or online office hours). Some computers, particularly for adjunct faculty, will be upgraded. If feasible, a small number of classrooms will be upgraded to accommodate classes taught in the “Hyflex” modality.

Operational Considerations for Vulnerable Populations:
The College, for this Plan, will provide options for Vulnerable Populations, including:

• CUNY’s Flexible Work and Reasonable Accommodations
• Offering options for faculty and staff at higher risk for severe illness including older adults and people of all ages with certain underlying medical conditions that limit their exposure risk (e.g., telework and modified job responsibilities). Offering options for students at higher risk for severe illness that limit their exposure risk (e.g. virtual learning opportunities or delay the required in-person training).
• The College will inform faculty to check in with students as frequently as possible and work with Student Affairs to report safety and welfare concerns to respective agencies, consistent with applicable law.
• Putting in place policies to protect the privacy of people at higher risk for severe illness regarding underlying medical conditions in compliance with HIPPA, FERPA and other applicable federal and state privacy and confidentiality laws.
• Students will be informed of the availability of services on campus for “food insecure” students.

Operational Considerations for Students:
The College’s efforts to support the needs of various student bodies include but are not limited to

• The LaGuardia Foundation
  • Provide emergency aid to students throughout the pandemic period.
• Student support services (e.g., advising, transfer services, financial services)
  • Provide robust virtual systems to provide students with needed information and support.
• The Wellness Center
  • Provide an array of online services, including support groups for various constituencies and numerous online events related to wellness and mental health.

Operational Considerations for Reclosing in the Event of an Outbreak:

• The College will monitor health conditions to detect infection, with clearly defined measures, that will serve as warning signs that infection may be increasing.
• If the local health situation deteriorates or community spread occurrs on campus, the College will review the situation, consult with the Chancellery/COO’s Office, local/state officials and health authorities to determine whether the campus needs to ramp down.
• The College has protocols for updating students, faculty and staff on the status of health markers across the campus.
• Any decisions regarding ramp-down will be widely communicated to ensure the safety of the CUNY-wide community.
• See Attachment F: Reclosing/Ramp Down Plan.

D. Campus Deliveries and Drop-Off

• The College has a designated area for pickups and deliveries. (41)
• Signs are posted outside of the designated loading dock, with the name of the loading dock and main number for receiving and delivery.
• The College provides acceptable PPE for delivery workers and mail room staff for the duration of the delivery process as applicable (28).
• Packages are delivered by a designated member of the receiving department at a designated location. The process can change as needed to support social/physical distance requirements.
• Mail or package pickups can be done at the mail room.

II: Places

A. Personal Protective Equipment

• The College will adhere to OSHA standards for personal protective equipment (PPE). Common PPE that will be used to protect employees and others include surgical/procedural masks, face shields, respirators, gloves and safety glasses. (22)
  • Cloth face coverings are not medical personal protective equipment. (9) Medical grade masks (N95) will be reserved for healthcare workers, first responders and those performing higher risk tasks that require close contact.
  • Cloth face coverings or disposable masks shall not be considered acceptable face coverings for workplace activities that require a higher degree of protection for face covering requirements. For example, if N95 respirators are traditionally required for specific activities, a cloth or homemade mask will not suffice.
• PPE usage requirements, regardless of vaccination status:
  • Based on most recent CUNY guidelines, all individuals who are vaccinated, not fully vaccinated, or unvaccinated are encouraged to wear an acceptable face covering, which fits well and can be worn consistently, while on campus, in shared spaces regardless of physical distance from others.
  • Dependent on COIVD transmission rates, community spread, and current governing agencies’ guidelines the College will evaluate and modify mask requirements, as required.
  • Acceptable face coverings , include but are not limited to, surgical masks, KN-95 and N95 respirators, which fit well and can be worn consistently.
    • Surgical/procedural masks or respirators will not be required and should not be placed on:
      • Babies and children younger than 2 years old
      • Anyone who has trouble breathing or is unconscious
      • Anyone who is incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the cover without assistance (9)
• Visitors who are non-CUNY Employee will be required to wear an acceptable face covering, which fit well and can be worn consistently, while on campus.
• The College will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to employees/students that are unable to wear a surgical/procedural mask or cloth face covering due to medical conditions.
• Faculty, staff and students not working in individual offices (i.e. those working in cubicles or on the open floor) are encouraged to wear an acceptable face covering, which fit well and can be worn consistently.
• Acceptable face coverings are recommended for employees when interacting with clients or coworkers within a 6-foot distance and without a physical barrier (44).
• The College will procure, fashion, or otherwise obtain acceptable face coverings and PPE, provide such coverings to their employees including, but not limited to those who directly interact with students or members of the public while at work at no cost to the employee.
  • The College follows CDC guidelines for Optimizing Supply of PPE and Other Equipment during Shortages and have an adequate supply of face coverings, masks and other required PPE on hand should an employee need a replacement (42).
  • The procurement department works with Administration and the Office of Environmental Health and Safety to ensure that the College is procuring the appropriate quality and type of PPE.
  • The College will have sufficient inventory of PPE prior to resuming any on-campus activities.
  • All supplies are stored, tracked and issued by Administrative Support Services. Delivery of PPE, and other relevant supplies, will be coordinated by the designated department(s).
  • See Attachment C: COVID-19 Protective Equipment Requirements for details.
• Other high-risk employee groups that will be provided PPE (e.g.,, masks, face shields, glove and safety glasses, isolation gowns) include customer-facing employees, employees who regularly interact with non- employees, employees doing clinical/field work off campus and employees conducting health screenings or aiding a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 person (22).
• The College is not responsible for providing students with PPE, except for specific academic programs as determined by the associated academic department or as needed, in an emergency.
• Academic Programs that require students to engage in close contact simulations for instructional laboratories and complete field work (e.g., Nursing, PT, OT, EMT/EMS, and Medical Assistance, etc.) are required to develop a PPE protocol for the program in accordance with the College’s PPE requirements and recommendations, CDC guidelines for Optimizing Supply of PPE and Other Equipment during Shortages and all applicable regulations. Procurement and distribution to ensure an adequate supply is available when PPE becomes soiled or damaged, is the responsibility of the associated academic department.
• PPE Requirements:
  • On campus labs
    • The PPE recommended for students and employees participating in on-campus laboratory instructions, will be an acceptable face covering, which fits well and can be worn consistently.
    • Students and employees engaged in activities on campus that require individuals to come within close proximity of each other for an extended period of time of each other are recommended to use additional PPE. As deemed necessary, additional PPE consists of one of the following:
      • Face Shield with acceptable mask
      • Mask with attached shield
      • Protective eyewear with acceptable mask
  • Off-site clinical/field work
    • Students and employees attending clinical/ externships must follow the policies and rules of the sponsoring agency in terms of PPE and Hygiene.
    • In case the proper PPE is not provided by the sponsoring program, students and employees must bring the PPE with them, for use at the off-site facility clinical/ externships.
  • Staff that performs cleaning and disinfection must use disposable gloves; clean hands immediately after discarding gloves; wear eye protection, gowns, aprons, or coveralls to protect clothing when there is a potential for splash or splatter to the face or body (18).
  • o When occupying offices or enclosed private workspaces alone, vaccinated employees do not need to wear a mask or face covering. However, employees are encouraged to wear/put on an acceptable face covering immediately, if an individual un-expectedly comes into their workspace. Employees must avoid touching their eyes, nose, or mouth when removing masks, and wash hands immediately before and after removal (7).
  • Face coverings should be cleaned by the user or replaced after use or when damaged or soiled. It shall not be shared, and should be properly stored or discarded (41). The College will encourage all to follow CDC guidance for usage and cleaning, including washing and drying of face coverings.
• The College will allow any individual to wear their own protective face covering (e.g. surgical masks, N95, KN95, or face shields) as long as it complies with the College’s policies and applicable regulatory requirements of protection for the specific activity (41, 42). Employees shall follow their routine policies and procedures for personal protective equipment (if any) as required per all applicable OSHA standards. (41)
• The College, through its Office of Environmental Health and Safety, will train employees on how to adequately put on, take off, clean when applicable and discard PPE. Such trainings should be extended to students if the College or academic department is supplying PPE.
• The College will, to a reasonable extent, limit the sharing of objects, such as laptops, notebooks, touch screens, writing materials, tools, keys and vehicles as well as the touching of shared surfaces, such as conference tables and registers. When it is not feasible employees are encouraged to wear gloves or practice proper hand hygiene.
• Protective eyewear
  • Individuals engaged in activities that require them to come within close proximity of each other for an extended period of time , may be required to wear protective eyewear (e.g. safety glasses, goggles and face shields), as deemed necessary by regulatory requirements.
• Gloves
  • Individuals will be required to wear gloves while handling food products for consumption by others. (43)
  • Individuals expected to collect or distribute materials throughout the workday (e.g., mail services, cashiers) are encouraged to wear disposable gloves while handling materials and practice proper hand hygiene or use hand sanitizer after gloves are removed when a hand washing sink is not available.
  • Individuals that require specific types of gloves for their job duties (i.e. chemical resistant gloves, heat resistant gloves, cut proof gloves, etc.) are to continue the normal protocol of use.

Disposal of Personal Protective Equipment:

• Cloth face coverings may be reused after proper washing with soap and water. If cloth face covering is damaged, it should be disposed of as regular trash.
• Gloves, facemasks, face shields or other disposable PPE (i.e.: gowns or coveralls) are to be disposed of as regular garbage.
• PPE that is soiled with blood or bodily fluids are to be disposed as biohazardous waste in designated biohazardous red waste collection bins.

B. Hygiene, Cleaning and Disinfection

• The College adheres to hygiene, cleaning and disinfection requirements as advised by the CDC and NYSDOH, including “Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfection of Public and Private Facilities for COVID-19,” and the “STOP THE SPREAD” poster, as applicable.
• The College maintains logs that include the date, time, and scope of cleaning and disinfection. The College has identified a cleaning and disinfection frequency for each facility type and assigned responsibility.
  • The Executive Director of Facilities Management and Planning or designee has established a log, with the required information of each cleaning and disinfection activity. The Executive Director of Facilities Management and Planning or designee will determine cleaning regimens for specific spaces and to establish a frequency schedule for each facility type and the housekeeping team assigned to the task. The head of campus facilities/designee will report to the Coronavirus Campus Coordinator regularly on the status of the cleaning regimen and the log.
    • Each building is assigned a supervisor and a group of teams. Logs, checklists, and other forms of documentation are completed by building supervisor to track activities such as targeted deep-cleaning, disinfecting tasks, and other related activities. The data is collected daily or as appropriate, reviewed, and analyzed by the Superintendent and department manager. Based on this data, adjustments are made to maintain the Custodial Department’s day-to-day operations efficiently. (see Attachment D: Cleaning and Disinfection Plan for details)
• The College provides and maintains hand hygiene stations around the institution, as follows (44):
  • For hand washing: soap, running warm water, disposable paper towels, and a lined garbage can.
  • For hand sanitizing: an alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol for areas where hand washing facilities may not be available or practical.
  • Touch-free hand sanitizer dispensers are available throughout common areas, such as at the building entrances and exits, corridors, and elevator lobbies.
  • Signage will be posted near hand sanitizer stations indicating that visibly soiled hands should be washed with soap and water; hand sanitizer is not effective on visibly soiled hands. (see signage for additional information)
  • The College recommends and reinforces hand washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, through posted signs. (9)
• Receptacles will be placed around the institution for waste disposal including paper towels and PPE. (41)
• The College provides appropriate cleaning and disinfection supplies for shared and frequently touched surfaces, for employees, and encourage their employees (or cleaning staffs) to use these supplies following manufacturers’ instructions for use before and after use of these surfaces, followed by proper hand hygiene techniques.
  • To reduce high-touch surfaces, touch-free amenities such as water fountains, hand sanitizer and paper towel dispensers will be installed. (41) Where installing touch-free amenities is not feasible, the College will at a minimum, make hand sanitizer available near high touch surfaces.
  • Occupants of the campus will be vested with the responsibility for cleaning their personal work area. The College will provide workspaces with cleaning supplies to support self-servicing of touch points, as feasible.
    • For college-owned vehicles, drivers will clean and disinfect high touch points on and in vehicles before and after each user. Disinfecting supplies will be stored in each vehicle. (18)
    • College Laboratory Technicians or designated personnel are responsible for cleaning and disinfecting laboratory equipment including, bench tops after each class.
    • Designated IT technicians, or personnel responsible for the maintenance of computer lab equipment, are responsible for cleaning and disinfection of the keyboards as needed.
• The College will conduct regular cleaning and disinfection of the facilities as per NYSDOH’s “ Interim Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfection of Public and Private Facilities for COVID-19” (see Attachment D: Cleaning and Disinfection Plan for details)
  • Cleaning and disinfection is rigorous and ongoing and occurs at a minimum once daily, or more frequently as needed.
    • Routine cleaning and disinfection continue for all non-shared/common area(s) per the custodial schedule.
    • Cleaning and disinfecting of frequently used/ touched common areas will occur thrice a day (e.g., elevator keys, restrooms, railings, grab bars).
    • Restrooms are cleaned and sanitized frequently throughout the day and deep-cleaned once a day.
• The College ensures a sufficient inventory of cleaning and disinfection products prior to resuming any on campus activities.
  • The procurement department will continue to work with Administration and the Office of Environmental Health and Safety to ensure that the College procures the appropriate products.
• The College uses Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) list of products registered in New York State and identified by the EPA as effective against COVID-19 will be used as disinfectants.
  • If cleaning or disinfecting products, or the act of cleaning and disinfecting causes safety hazards or degrades the material or machinery, either the use of hand hygiene stations in between and/or disposable gloves, and/or limitations on the number of employees using such machinery requirement will be enforced. (42)
• The College follows CDC guidelines on “ Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility” if someone is suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19(41)
  • The campus provides for the cleaning and disinfection of exposed areas in the event an individual is suspected/confirmed to have COVID-19, with such cleaning and disinfection to include, at a minimum, all heavy traffic areas and high-touch surfaces (e.g., elevators, lobbies, building entrances, badge scanners, restrooms, handrails, door handles, etc.). (41)
  • Areas occupied by the suspected or confirmed COVID-19 individual, such as offices, classrooms, bathrooms, and common areas will be closed off immediately when feasible. If not feasible to close off the affected area(s), the College will close operations as applicable. (41)
  • Closed areas are to remain closed for a minimum of 24 hours before cleaning/disinfection procedures begin. If 24 hours is not feasible, wait as long as possible following the Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHSO) directives.(41)
    • Isolate papers or any soft (porous) surfaces for a minimum of 24 hours before handling. After 24 hours, remove soft materials from the area and clean the hard (non-porous) surfaces per the cleaning and disinfection recommendations. Isolate hard (non-porous) surfaces that cannot be cleaned and disinfected for a minimum of seven (7) days before handling
  • Upon notification of a confirmed COVID-19 case, outside air intake will be increased and when feasible outside doors and windows will be opened to increase air circulation in the area prior to the cleaning/disinfection. (41)
  • Upon notification housekeeping department will schedule and perform a rigorous cleaning and disinfection of the area(s) (i.e. offices, classrooms, bathrooms, and common areas) of concern following EHSO directives. (41)
  • Only EPA registered antimicrobial products given on “List N: Disinfectants for use against SAS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19”, will be used at the College.
  • If the scope of the cleanup is beyond the capability of the housekeeping personnel, a certified outside vendor may be hired to perform the cleaning and disinfecting.
  • Any area that is not cleaned must remain closed for a minimum of seven (7) days as per current guidance from the CDC.
  • If more than seven days have passed, since the person who is suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19 visited or used the facility, additional cleaning and disinfection is not necessary, but routine cleaning and disinfection will continue. (41)
  • If the machinery or equipment in question are not accessible to employees, or have not been used by someone infected with COVID-19, additional cleaning and disinfection is not necessary, but routine cleaning and disinfection will continue.
  • If machinery or equipment are thought to be contaminated or is shared by many, disinfect surfaces using EPA approved and products listed on the EPA List N: Disinfectants for Use against SARS-CoV-2 and that are appropriate for the surface before and after use followed by proper hand hygiene.
  • If machinery or equipment are thought to be contaminated and cannot be cleaned, they are to be isolated for seven (7) days before handling.
  • Area(s) of concern, are not to be reopened until cleaning and disinfection has been completed and cleared for occupancy by EHSO.
    • Individuals without close or proximate contact with the person suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19 can return to the work in the area or resume on-campus activities immediately after cleaning and disinfection. (41)
• The College will avoid use of furniture that is not easily cleaned and disinfected (e.g., cloth fabric sofas), when feasible.

C. Phased Reopening
The College will implement a gradual increase of the number of activities on campus and in the field while ensuring compliance with sound public health practices including the use of heightened cleaning, staggered access, and social/physical distancing protocols, as applicable (36). Every effort will be made by the College to keep all activities that can be performed remotely, remote and online, and avoid in-person on-campus activities to the extent possible. All proposed plans to resume on- campus activities will be assessed by the Reopening Committee, as necessary.

Note: Members of the campus community will not be required or permitted to return to campus if campus reopening plans, as approved by the Chancellery/COO’s Office, determines that particular sets of activities can and should be accomplished remotely (34).

General

• The College’s Campus Coronavirus Coordinator is designated by the College as the campus safety monitor whose responsibilities include continuous compliance with all aspects of the campus’s plan and reporting to the designated governance accordingly.
• Per NYS Guidelines, the College will phase-in reopening activities to allow for operational issues to be resolved before activities return to normal levels.
  • The College will implement CUNY’s Flexible Work and Reasonable Accommodations guidelines, and approve in-person activities. A phased reopening of campus activities will allow students, faculty and staff to adjust to necessary changes, such as the implementation of new telework/telecommuting policies, flexible learning/grading policies, etc. (41)
• Transitioning between phases are condition-based, and assessed through a periodic risk analysis (25), and upon up-to-date information about the health of the CUNY community as reported in daily campus Coronavirus Liaison reports and consultations with State and local health officials.
• On-campus activities from any present phase will be shut down quickly if a return to an earlier phase is required. Should public health conditions change for the worse in any phase, activities will be ramped down accordingly.
• For any activity proposed to resume on campus:
  • The plan will include specific conditions, including type of activity, density, staggered schedules, social/physical distancing, cleaning/hygiene protocols, and other requirements, as applicable. Each plan will include the data and guidelines from the previous phase, to help assess capacity and best practices as the College gradually reopens.
• Prior to commencing reopening, the College will establish plans for:
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
  • Required face coverings
  • Social/physical distancing between building occupants, as applicable
  • Self-checks and testing
  • Cleaning and disinfecting
• Throughout any phased return to campus, the College will implement social/physical distancing, use of PPE and cleaning protocols, as applicable (11).
• The College provides reasonable accommodations to students, faculty and staff who have a medical condition or other applicable risk factor.
• In addition to following a risk-based approach, the College will periodically evaluate the status of its reopening phase to advise the Chancellery/COO’s Office of its intent to safely proceed to the next phase of reopening. This will be contingent on health numbers continuing to improve/stay stable, supplies of PPE remaining available, and whether the safeguards the campus has implemented are effective at mitigating the inherent risks of the next phase of reopening.
• The College will pilot each phase for a session to avoid disrupting student learning mid-session.
• In progressing through each phase, the Chancellery/COO’s Office and the College’s Reopening Committee will be responsive to local health conditions and continuously monitor and modify the reopening approach.
• The College will require the development of individualized plans for each course/program and activity, prior to resuming on campus activities, as applicable. The following, along with public health protocols, will be considered at each Phase, as applicable based on current guidelines:
  • Availability of PPE for the campus.
  • Provisions for hand sanitizer and enhanced cleaning and disinfecting.
  • Social/Physical distancing plan: Social/physical distance and occupancy requirements.
    • Number of students and faculty present in each session
    • Length of each session
    • Nature of activities
  • Required trainings for faculty, staff and students prior to returning to campus, as applicable.
  • Public health practices: face coverings, social/physical distancing, cough/sneeze etiquette, hand hygiene.
  • State of mass transit as many faculty, students, and staff come to the campus via public transportation.
  • College’s communication plan.
  • Provisions for populations.
  • Thresholds for moving to the next Phase, as well as thresholds for possible ramp down or closure will be closely monitored. (All city, State and CUNY public health protocols will be followed)
  • The Reopening Phase Plan will be constructed with the notion that as a new Phase is implemented, activities from prior Phases will continue and possibly expand with additional safeguards in place as density on campus increases. See Attachment E: Phase-In Plan for details.
    • Phase 0 – essential staff only and operations (March 2020-August 2020)
    • Phase I – Maximum occupancy: contingent on social/physical distancing capacity, up to 25% of normal campus occupancy(September 2020-December 2020)
    • Phase II – Maximum occupancy: contingent on social/physical distancing capacity, up to 50% of normal campus occupancy (January 2021-May 2021)
    • Phase III – Maximum occupancy: contingent on current social/physical distancing capacity requirements, up to 75% of normal campus occupancy (June 2021- TBD)
    • Phase IV– Fully Reopened at 100% of normal campus occupancy (TBD)

D. Communications Plan
The College has developed a communications plan (provided in Attachment G: Communication Plan) for students, parents or legal guardians, employees and visitors that includes applicable instructions, training, signage, and a consistent means to provide individuals with updated information. The Chancellery and the Provost’s Office will continue to communicate CUNY-wide information and policy via CUNY’s Coronavirus Update page, while campuses will communicate information specific to their community.

• The College will engage with their community members (e.g. employees, students, interested organizations) when developing reopening plans. Plans will identify who were the groups of people involved and engaged throughout the process. (See Attachment I: Campus Reopening Committee Members for details)
• Various elements of campus reopening plans will be communicated to College stakeholders, particularly students, faculty and staff. The College will have flexibility to release messaging specific to their plans.
  • Campus communications will be made available/archived in a single location on campus websites and will acknowledge CUNY’s Coronavirus Update page: https://www.cuny.edu/coronavirus/.
• The College has identified its Director of Marketing and Communication, Georgina (Gina) Taraskewich, to coordinate all COVID-19 related communications and to coordinate with their Campus Coronavirus Coordinator and the Chancellery/COO’s Office.
• LaGuardia utilizes a variety of methods/platforms for communicating with students/faculty/staff (e.g. developing webpages, emails, texting, social media and other options to share instructions, training, signage and information). See CDC communications resources which provide a social media toolkit, print material, videos, etc., at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/index.html.
  • The College will use different communication tactics for each stakeholder group.
    • Administrators, department leaders, faculty, staff: email, virtual forums/town halls
    • Students and parents: email, texting, social media, virtual forums/town halls, website/hotline
    • Alumni: email, website/hotline
    • Local community: email, social media
• The College will continue to utilize the communications channels consistently as a means to provide updated information. (See Attachment G: Communication Plan for details).
• The College's' communications approach emphasizes transparency that is customized to the campus:
  • Communicate to students/faculty/staff what is being done to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 (e.g., disinfection routine, health policies for staff, and health & safety measures in place).
  • Communicate to faculty and staff any required training to help them adjust to new campus behaviors.
  • Communicate plans for reopening and drive adherence to new protocols within those plans. (Information and guidance for students and their parents also will be essential).
  • Establish formal and informal routes of communication for employees to express concerns, questions, comments, and feedback (5).
  • The College will train all personnel on new protocols and frequently communicate safety guidelines.
  • LaGuardia encourages all students, faculty, staff and visitors to adhere to CDC and NYSDOH guidance regarding the use of PPE.
  • Coronavirus Campus Liaison upon the identification of positive cases shall immediately notify the SVC for Institutional Affairs and the Campus Coronavirus Coordinator. The Campus Coordinator will ensure that the local/State health officials are immediately notified and will work with the Reopening Committee and the Chancellery/COO’s Office on subsequent communications.
  • Coronavirus Campus Liaisons will provide information on the health of the campus community to the SVC for Institutional Affairs and the Campus Reopening Committee, which can then prepare communications as needed. Campus Reopening Committee(s) will be responsible for answering questions from students and faculty regarding COVID- 19 health emergency and plans put forward by the institution.
    • Campus Reopening Committee(s) work closely with the Chancellery/COO’s Office to monitor health conditions and jointly develop monitoring strategies.
    • The Campus Reopening Committee(s) work closely with the Chancellery/COO’s Office to coordinate with local health departments, as needed, and other higher education institutions.
• The College’s signage plan is included in Attachment B of this document. Signs are posted and maintained in high visibility areas inside and outside of each building (including common areas, restrooms, shared office spaces, classrooms, etc.), such as signs provided by CDC on promoting everyday protective measures and describing how to stop the spread of germs, properly washing hands and properly wearing a cloth face covering.
  • The signs will be used to communicate
    • Reminders of proper hygiene, social/physical distancing requirements, appropriate use of PPE, and cleaning and disinfecting protocols;
    • Specific room or space occupancy limits, if applicable; and
    • Additional precautions that must be observed for unique spaces
  • Floor markings or barrier tape may be used where necessary to promote social/physical distancing (36). For more information on signage see Part 1, Section II. A. ‘Social/Physical Distancing’ and Section I. B Guidance for Specific Spaces.
    • Note: For directional signals or floor markings in hallways to work, faculty, staff and students must keep such areas clear from gatherings.
• The College will announce via email, and as per College’s Communication Plan (See Attachment G: Communication Plan for details) our policies, as well as the existence and application of departmental safety plans and the campus-wide plan as applicable. Safety plans will be conspicuously posted in applicable public places on campus.
• Public Safety personnel are trained on campus policies and safety plans, as well as their enforcement, including identifying and recording violations and how to manage non-compliance. (18) (41)
• In all rented spaces where the College operates, the designated person(s) work with building management to help facilitate any building-wide communications.
• Campus communications plan(s) require that anyone receiving essential visitors expected to enter the site will provide the head of campus facilities with a log of those essential visitors expected to enter the building (41) and coordinate with building management (e.g. Third-Party Contractors)
• Crisis-specific principles to guide all messages:
  • Communicate clearly, simply, and frequently (25).
    • Focus on best practices, what people should do, not what they shouldn’t do
    • Tailor messaging to specific groups
    • Repeat health risk-related messages multiple times
  • Choose candor over charisma (25).
    • Focus on facts and transparency
    • Engage stakeholders and share your experience
  • Revitalize resilience (25).
    • Celebrate the positive
    • Give people ways to contribute
    • Reinforce a common social identity
  • Distill meaning from chaos (25).
    • Set clear goals and be accountable
    • Respond to criticism constructively

III. PROCESSES

A. Screening and Testing
LaGuardia Community College has designated, V.P. of Finance and Administration, Shahir Erfan, as the College’s Coronavirus Campus Coordinator to act as the central point of contact(s) and whose responsibilities include continuous compliance with all aspects of the site safety plan. The Coordinator may delegate responsibilities depending upon activity, location, shift or day. The Coordinator is responsible for receiving (from Coronavirus Campus Liaisons or other health care personnel), and attesting to having reviewed, all screening activities (as applicable). The Liaison will receive, compile and report COVID-19 exposures.

Returning to Campus
The following protocols are established and publicized prior to the approved return of students, faculty and staff to the Campus, and strictly enforced thereafter.

• The College communicates that employees who are sick must stay home or return home if they become ill at work.
  • The College ensures that faculty, staff, and students know they must not come in to work if they are sick, and must notify CUNY officials (e.g., Coronavirus Campus Liaison, HR or the Health Center) if they become sick with COVID-19 symptoms, test positive for COVID-19, or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 symptoms or a confirmed or suspected case.
• Any student, faculty, or staff member who has tested positive or been diagnosed with COVID-19 must notify the Coronavirus Campus Liaison via the applicable email:
  • Employees: EmployeeReportCOVID@lagcc.cuny.edu
  • Students: StudentReportCOVID@lagcc.cuny.edu
• • Before returning to campus, students, faculty, and staff who have been sick with COVID-19 symptoms or tested positive for COVID-19 must follow guidance provided by the applicable Coronavirus Campus Liaison:
  • As of Spring 2023, quarantine requirements when you might have been exposed to the virus is no longer necessary.
  • Isolation when you have been infected with the virus, even if you don’t have symptoms as directed by the respective Campus Coronavirus Liaison.
• Campuses should remain aware that quarantine of students, or employees may be required after travel, if current CDC and NYSDOH guidance requires to do so.
• Additional guidance can be found on the College’s website.

Screening:
Before coming to campus, each member of the community is expected to monitor your symptoms, stay away from others if you feel sick, and get tested at a public testing site if you have any symptoms. CUNY safeCircle testing sites should not be used if you have symptoms.

Based on recent CUNY guidance the below screening protocols are no longer applicable.

The College’s screening protocol is depicted in Attachment H: Screening Plan and the following will be implemented:

• In the case of an emergency, where screening is required on-site screeners will be provided with and use PPE, including at a minimum, an acceptable face covering or mask, which fits well, a single pair of disposable gloves and may include a gown, and/or a face shield.
• The College follows screening protocols set forth by CUNY and outlined in the guidance, including instructions to employees on when to return home and when to return to work.
  • CUNY has implemented surveillance testing for unvaccinated individuals, or individuals who have not provided proof of vaccination, who will be required to submit a test every 7 days. For unvaccinated individuals, continued access to on-campus activities will be contingent on regular submission of a negative test. These requirements do not apply to visitors as of February 1st, 2023.
  • Vaccinated individuals shall provide proof of vaccination, via CUNYFirst. Information is to be uploaded at minimum ten days prior to returning to work, on-campus.
• Based on CDC guidance, CUNY stopped entry healthy screening and rely on individuals to stay home when they are sick.
• The Coronavirus Campus Liaison receives all relevant information electronically (as will the SVC for Institutional Affairs). The Liaison secures, reviews and provides this information to the SVC for Institutional Affairs and the Campus Reopening Committee
  • Records shall be secured and reviewed on a daily basis by the College Coronavirus Liaison.

Testing
The College will follow screening, testing and vaccination requirements, as per most recent guidance from CUNY.

• Overall random testing will decrease to 5% of the vaccinated and unvaccinated on-campus population. Participation in the random surveillance testing is mandatory and failure to participate will result in the removal of the individual’s Cleared4 access pass to CUNY spaces.
• All students are encouraged to test before returning to campus.
• Student athletes, and students in residence halls, will be included in the random testing population.
• The College is one of twenty CUNY testing locations to cover testing population.
• Unvaccinated individuals will have the option of going to any of the CUNY locations to get tested regularly.
• A requirement for unvaccinated individuals to participate in CUNY’s weekly surveillance testing program has been implemented.
  • The College is one of twenty CUNY testing locations to cover testing population.
  • Unvaccinated individuals will have the option of going to any of the CUNY locations to get tested regularly.
• Testing requirement for those who have traveled:
  • All individuals should follow the CDC domestic travel recommendations and international travel recommendations before reporting to work or campus and notify their manager in advance of the travel dates and should quarantine be required
  • All individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 or have any Symptoms of Coronavirus, please stay home, self-isolate, and immediately notify the College Coronavirus Designees using the applicable email: Please include full name and contact number. In addition, employees notify your supervisor(s). All members of the Contact tracing team, including the Coronavirus Coordinator (Shahir Erfan) and Liaison (Reisy (Theresia) Litvay-Sardou), will have access to the below email accounts and will be checking them frequently, throughout the day, including off hours and weekends (any notifications received after 9pm-7am may experience a delayed response).
    Employees: EmployeeReportCOVID@lagcc.cuny.edu
    Students: StudentReportCOVID@lagcc.cuny.edu
    • To facilitate testing for required medical clearance to return to campus, tests will continue to be accepted from non-CUNY testing providers as well as from CUNY safeCircle test sites.
    • Testing to return to campus should only be done at CUNY safeCircle test sites when you are symptom free to protect you and others in the CUNY community.
    • Rapid tests will be available for approved screening circumstances when unanticipated entry to campus is required. The rapid tests will be distributed to CUNY testing sites and to selected locations on campus and will be tracked through the testing system for inventory and usage management.
    • For more information about CUNY’s COVID-19 testing program, please see the Testing FAQ. For a list of testing locations, visit here. For general frequently asked questions, please refer to the Getting Back to Working in Person FAQ. If you still have questions, please contact HR office

  Vaccination

  • The College encourages all to get vaccinated via it’s communication plan and website, #VaxUpCUNY
  • Students attending in-person classes shall present proof of vaccination, prior to the start of the semester thorougha College designated method.
  • Student participation in on-campus activities will require proof of vaccination. Additionally, students are strongly encouraged to receive vaccine boosters, once eligible. Only medical or religious exemptions will be accepted.
  • All full and part-time faculty and all non-teaching instructional staff (which includes, among others, NTAs, CLTs and those in the HEO series), and personnel in the Executive Compensation Plan must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (two dose Pfizer or Moderna regimen, or 1 dose J&J) unless a religious or medical exemption has been approved.
  
  

  Note: Individuals who received a World Health Organization (WHO) approved vaccination other than the three listed above must provide more information. Students can reach out to your Campus Location Vaccination Authority (LVA) and faculty can contact your campus’ Human Resources Department.

  
  B. Tracing and Tracking

  CUNY will continue to aid in the identification of exposures, and notify close contacts, as appropriate, of exposure as soon as possible after being notified that someone in the campus has tested positive or been diagnosed with COVID-19.
  
  CDC Guidance that CUNY and Campuses will continue to follow:

  
  
  • As soon as possible after they are notified that someone has tested positive for or been diagnosed with COVID-19, campuses should notify close contacts of exposure, in accordance with applicable privacy and other laws.
  • Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 or have COVID-19 symptoms should isolate and notify their close contacts that they may have been exposed to COVID-19 and refer close contacts to the state or local health department website to learn about the steps they should take because of the exposure.

  
  Isolate and Transport Those Who are Sick

  • The College shall immediately separate faculty, staff, and students that are on site with COVID-19 symptoms (such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath). Individuals who are sick must go home or to a healthcare facility, depending on how severe their symptoms are, and follow CDC Guidance for caring for oneself and others.
  • The College has identified waiting rooms for emergency response to separate anyone (as depicted in Attachment A: Social/Physical Distancing Plan) who has COVID-19 symptoms or tests positive but does not have symptoms. Campus healthcare providers will use Standard and Transmission-Based Precautions when caring for sick people. See: What Healthcare Personnel Should Know About Caring for Patients with Confirmed or Possible COVID-19 Infection (9).
  • The College will call an ambulance, or if feasible bring someone to the hospital and alert the hospital that the person being brought in may have COVID-19.

  
  Notify Health Officials and Close Contacts

  • In accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, the Campus Coronavirus Liaison shall immediately notify the Campus Coronavirus Coordinator who must ensure that the State and local health departments are immediately notified about the case if the individual tests positive for COVID-19 (and notify the SVC for Institutional Affairs and the Campus Reopening Committee). They shall also notify the Chancellery/COO’s Office, faculty, staff, and students immediately of any case of COVID-19 while maintaining confidentiality in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),HIPPA, FERPA and other applicable laws and regulations (9).
  • Through the New York State Contact Tracing Program, inform those who have had close contact with a person diagnosed with COVID-19 to stay home or in their living quarters and self-monitor for symptoms, and follow CDC guidance if symptoms develop (9).

  
  Tracing and Enhanced Cleaning

  • If someone is sick and being tested for COVID-19, or has tested positive for COVID-19, the following actions are required:
    • Individuals who believe they may have COVID-19 and are awaiting test results or have positive test results must stay home and notify the Coronavirus Campus Liaison.
    • Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 or have COVID-19 symptoms should isolate and notify their close contacts that they may have been exposed to COVID-19 and refer close contacts to the state or local health department website to learn about the steps they should take because of the exposure.
    • The College will contact the individual to identify all members of the community who were in close contact during the time that the individual would have been contagious (Close contact means physical contact or being within social/physical distancing requirements (i.e. six feet) of an infected person for at least 10 minutes, within 24hrs, starting form 48 hours before illness onset until the person was isolated)
    • Outreach to all close contacts will be made to notify them of appropriate steps they should take.

    
    Isolation Guidelines if You Test Positive for COVID-19

    • Stay home for 5 days (day 0 is your first day of symptoms, or the day of your first positive test if you do not develop symptoms).
    • If you have no symptoms or your symptoms are resolving after 5 days, you can leave your house.
    • In order to return to the College after isolation, you must receive a negative PCR or Antigen test (we strongly recommend an Antigen test, if available).
    • Collect the test sample only if you are fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication and your other symptoms have improved.
    • If your test result is positive, you should continue to isolate until day 10. Following day 10 you must receive a negative PCR or Antigen test before returning to CUNY.
    • In lieu of a negative test, individuals may provide a doctor’s certification that they have recovered from COVID-19.
    • Continue to wear a well-fitting mask around others for 5 additional days; if you cannot wear a mask, continue to isolate for 5 days.
    • If you have a fever, continue isolation until you are fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication.
    • If you were severely ill with COVID-19 you should isolate for at least 10 days. Consult your doctor before ending isolation.

    
    If You Were Exposed to Someone with COVID-19
    
    Everyone, regardless of vaccination status.

• You do not need to quarantine.
• Wear a well-fitting mask around others for 10 days.
• Get tested at least 5 days after your close contact (the date of your exposure is considered day 0); if you test positive, stay home and isolate per guidelines above.
• If your exposure is from someone you live with, you must reach out to your Campus Coronavirus Liaison.
• If you develop symptoms, get a test, stay home and follow the isolation guidelines above.

IV. INSTITUTION PLANS

• The College’s plan reflects engagement with campus stakeholders and in accordance with the minimum requirements in these Guidelines, cover: 1. reopening of the campus; 2. monitoring of health conditions; 3. containment of potential transmission of the virus; and 4. shut down of in-person operation on the campus, if necessitated by widespread COVID-19 transmission.
  • The College will submit plans to the Chancellery/COO’s Office. The Chancellery/COO’s Office will directly contact the College regarding approval of their submitted plans.
  • The College will conspicuously post completed reopening plans for employees and students to access.
  • The Office of the COO in consultation with the Chancellor will advise and consult with campus leadership to determine the best course of action for scaling back campus activity.
  • The final decision regarding a scaling back or shut down of operations will be made by the Chancellor in consultation with City and State officials.
• Per the New York State Reopening Guidelines for Higher Education, the College affirms that we have read and understood the higher education guidelines. See Attachment J: Affirmation Form
  • The NYS Guidance, while embodied in these plans, can be found at: https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/atoms/files/Higher_Edu cation_Detailed_Guidelines.pdf
• The additional safety information, guidelines and resources available at the below listed websites will be referred to for the most up to date information:
  • NYSDOH Novel Coronavirus website
  • CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19) website
  • OSHA COVID-19 website
  • American College Health Association website

References

1. ACE: American Council on Education, “Recovery 2020: Key Questions and Principles for Campus Leaders,” May 15, 2020.
2. ACHA: American College Health Association, “Considerations for Reopening Institutions of Higher Education in the COVID-19 Era,” May 7, 2020.
3. AECOM: AECOM, “Return to Service: Higher Education.”
4. AFT: American Federation of Teachers, “A Plan to Safely Reopen America’s Schools and Communities.”
5. AIHA: American Industrial Hygiene Association, “Reopening: Guidance for General Office Settings,” May 26, 2020.
6. AZ DOE: Arizona Department of Education, “Roadmap for Reopening Schools,” June 2020.
7. Back to BU: Boston University, “Back2BU: Phase I Re-entry.”
8. Best Practices for Fall Sports: Best Practices for Fall Sports, CUNY Working Draft.
9. CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Considerations for Institutes of Higher Education,” May 30, 2020.
10. CDC Workplace: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Workplaces During the COVID-19 Pandemic.”
11. CICU Report: The Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities in New York, “Creating Safe and Resilient Campuses: Suggestions for Reopening and Reimagining Colleges and Universities in New York.”
12. CT Higher Ed: Connecticut, “Report of the Higher Education Subcommittee Reopen Connecticut,” May 8, 2020.
13. CT Roadmap: Connecticut, “Roadmap for Reopening Connecticut from Governor Lamont,” May 26, 2020.
14. CUNY Areas: CUNY, “Areas Requiring CUNY Guidelines for Reopening,” June 2, 2020.
15. CUNY NYS DOC: CUNY’s response to NYS State Agencies and Authorities Safety Plan Template: Procedures by Operation, May 15, 2020.
16. CUNY Task Force Recommendations: CUNY Task Force, “Coronavirus Recommendations,” May 25, 2020.
17. CUNY Task Force Worksheet: CUNY Task Force, “COVID-19 Response Guidance Task Force Worksheet,” May 2020.
18. CUNY’s Coronavirus Planning Task Force: Open Campus Task Force, “CUNY COVID-19 Reentry Task Force Draft Report,” June 1, 2020.
19. DOH Executive Order: NYS Department of Health, “Interim Guidance on Executive Order 202.16 Requiring Face Coverings for Public and Private Employees Interacting with the Public During the COVID-19 Outbreak,” April 14, 2020.
20. EAB: EAB, “Support Your Campus Through the Coronavirus Crisis,”
21. Gartner Guide: Gartner, “Tool: Guide to Preparing Your Office for the Return of Employees After COVID-19.”
22. Gartner Playbook: Gartner, “How to Build a Reopening the Workplace Playbook.”
23. JLL: JLL, “Reopen: A Guide for Planning and Preparing Your Campus.”
24. Johns Hopkins: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, “Public Health Principles for a Phased Reopening During COVID-19: Guidance for Governors,” April 17, 2020.
25. McKinsey: McKinsey, “10 Considerations for Higher Education Reopening,” May 2020.
26. NY Forward: NY Forward, “A Guide to Reopening New York and Building Back Better,” May 2020.
27. NYS Safety Plan Template: New York State Department of Health, “NY Forward Safety Plan Template.”
28. NYS Interim Guide: New York State, “Interim Guidance for State Agencies and Authorities During the COVID- 19 Public Health Emergency,” May 15, 2020.
29. NYSED: New York State Education Department, “Distance Education Flexibility Fall 2020 Semester,” May 20, 2020.
30. NYSED FAQ: New York State Education Department, “Frequently Asked Questions: NYS Colleges and Universities Impacted by the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency,” May 12, 2020.
31. NYU: New York University, “NYU Research Reconstitution Plan,” June 1, 2020.
32. OSHA: US Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration “Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19.”
33. Perkins + Will: Perkins & Will, “Road Map for Return: Guidance for a return to the office during COVID-19.”
34. Princeton: Princeton University, “Plan for Phased Resumption of On-Campus Research, “May 28, 2020.
35. Steelcase: Steelcase, “Social Distancing in Education,” April 17, 2020.
36. Tiger Team Report: George Mason University, “Patriot Tiger Team Report on Fall 2020 Options,” May 8, 2020.
37. TN Pledge: Tennessee Pledge, “Higher Education.”
38. UHLS: Upper Hudson Library System, “UHLS Coordinated Reopening Committee Recommendations,” May 15, 2020.
39. USC: University of Southern California, “Guiding Principles for the Restart of On-Campus Classroom Instruction.”
40. WHO: World Health Organization, “Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Report – 46,” March 6, 2020.
41. NYS Interim Guidance - Higher Ed: NYSDOH, “Interim Guidance for Higher Education During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency,” June 20, 2020.
42. Reopening New York - Office: NYS, “Reopening New York: Office-Based Work guidelines for Employers and Employees.”
43. CUNY NYS DOC V2: Version 2 of CUNY’s response to NYS State Agencies and Authorities Safety Plan Template: Procedures by Operation.
44. NYS Summary Guidance - Higher Ed: NYS, “Reopening New York: Higher Education Guidelines.”
45. NYS Checklist - Higher Ed: NYS, “Reopening New York: Checklist for Higher Education Institution Reopening Plans.”

Attachments
As the College closely monitors the implementation of each phase, modifications to the attachments may be made to accommodate the academic programs, faculty, staff and other activities, and increase efficiency of the reopening plans, as needed.

• Attachment A: Social/Physical Distancing Plan
  
  Note: Based on CUNY guidance, distancing and occupancy requirements will no longer be applicable. Only exception is the Emergency Waiting Area, where social distancing and occupancy limits remain a requirement for all. If distancing requirements change, the College will reestablish occupancy limits.
• Plan Attachment B: Signage Plan
• Attachment C: COVID-19 Protective Equipment Requirements
• Attachment D: Cleaning and Disinfection Plan
• Attachment E: Phase-In Plan
• Attachment F: Ramp Down /Re closing
• Plan Attachment G: Communication Plan
• Attachment H: Screening Plan and Monitoring-Tracking Plan
• Attachment I: Campus Reopening Committee Members
• Attachment J: Affirmation Form

Signage Plan

Attachment B

Based on Recent CUNY Updates, No Longer Necessary

If distancing requirements change, the College will reestablish occupancy limits and related signage..

ATM and Vending Machines:

• Health Advisory Message (Prevent the spread)

COVID-19 Protective Equipment Requirements

Attachment C

Protective Equipment Requirements – Phase I

The College provides employees with acceptable face coverings, and does not prevent employees from wearing their personally owned protective coverings (e.g. surgical masks, N95 respirators, KN95, or face shields) as long as they abide by the minimum standards of protection for the specific activity, and OSHA regulations. For acceptable COVID-19 face coverings information see: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-coverings.html

The college has resumed the issuance, and fit testing, of N95 respirators to essential employees whose job duties require a respirator.

Cleaning, storage and disposal of facemasks goggles, or other eye protection follow CDC guidance.

• Protective eyewear
• Manufacturer recommendation shall be followed for cleaning, disinfection and storage
• When manufacturer instructions for cleaning and disinfection are unavailable, such as for single use disposable face shields, the following is recommended prior to reuse:
  • While wearing gloves, carefully wipe the inside, of the face shield or safety glasses/goggles using a clean cloth saturated with neutral detergent solution or cleaner wipe.
    
  • Carefully wipe the outside of the face shield or goggles using a wipe or clean cloth saturated with an EPA registered antimicrobial / disinfectant solution on the “List N: Disinfectants for use against SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19”.
  • Wipe the outside of face shield or goggles with clean water or alcohol to remove residue.
    
  • Fully dry (air dry or use clean absorbent towels). Do not use hand dryers, hair dryers or fans to air dry.
  • Store in a secure and isolated clean area.

• The following is recommended for reusing facemasks (surgical/procedural). Carefully fold so that the outer surface is inward and against itself to reduce contact with the inner surface during The folded mask can be stored between uses in a clean sealable paper bag or breathable container.
  • If soiled or damaged, it must be removed and disposed of immediately followed by proper hand hygiene. A replacement facemask must be acquired before task is
  • Supervisors are to be notified by the employee if a replacement is required, so that it can be provided accordingly

• The following is recommended for Cloth Face Coverings for reuse purposes:
• Wash with soap and water and let air
• If damaged, it must be disposed of and replaced

Below, see the College’s COVID-19 Protective Equipment Requirements Chart for details regarding:

• Who is required to wear Protective Equipment
• When and Where Protective Equipment shall be worn
• At this time, CUNY does not require face masks. Anyone who would like to continue wearing masks in any setting is welcome to do so at any time. Masks will continue to be available on campus and offices.
• Faculty, staff and students who are still not vaccinated are urged to continue to wear a mask. Mask requirements associated with isolation and quarantine as referenced in these guidelines remain in effect.
• Those who choose to wear a mask should continue to follow CDC guidance on acceptable face coverings.

Cleaning and Disinfection Plan

Attachment D

Cleaning and Disinfection Plan – Phase I

The Executive Director of Facilities Management and Planning or designee established a log, with the required information after each cleaning and disinfection activity. The Executive Director of Facilities Management and Planning or designee determined cleaning regimens for specific spaces and established a frequency schedule for each facility type and the housekeeping team assigned to the task. The head of campus facilities/designee reports to the Coronavirus College Coordinator regularly on the status of the cleaning regimen and log.

• Each building is assigned a supervisor and a group of teams. Logs, checklists, and other forms of documentation is completed by building supervisor to track activities such as targeted deep cleaning, disinfecting tasks, and other related activities. The data is collected daily or as appropriate, reviewed, and analyzed by the Superintendent and department manager. Based on this data, adjustments are made to maintain the Custodial Department’s day-to-day operations efficiently.
• The College’s cleaning logs are available for review upon request, through a reservation system.
• The College community is encouraged to contact Custodial Services Hotline (718-482-5550) to ensure adequate services and supplies are maintained, for occupant use.

Inventory is entered into the Gigatrak system (Inventory System) and reviewed by the departmental manager. Distribution of supplies is done by designated staff or department manager. The replenishment of supplies is processed through the Gigatrak system. Reports of supply usage are tracked and monitored by Superintendent and supervisors to ensure that supplies are adequate, and demand is not abused.

Employees are required to wear additional PPE due to the nature of their work. The College complies with all applicable OSHA standards. (41)

The College trains employees on the proper use of PPE and cleaning products. LaGuardia uses Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) list of products registered in New York State, EPA approved and products listed on the EPA List N: Disinfectants for Use against SARS-CoV-2 If cleaning or disinfecting products or the act of cleaning and disinfecting cause safety hazards or degrades the material or machinery, the following requirements are enforced:

• use of hygiene stations between use and/or
• disposable gloves and/or>
• limitations on the number of employees using such machinery

The College ensures adherence to hygiene and cleaning and disinfection requirements as advised by the CDC and NYSDOH, including "Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfection of Public and Private Facilities for COVID-19," and the "STOP THE SPREAD" poster, as applicable

For clarity, the following concepts are defined:

• Cleaning refers to the removal of dirt and impurities, including germs, from surfaces. Cleaning alone does not kill germs. Nevertheless, removing the germs decreases their number and, therefore, any risk of spreading infection. Cleaning is conducted before disinfection to remove dirt and oils that could impede the disinfection process.
• Disinfecting works by using chemicals to kill germs on surfaces. This process does not necessarily clean dirty surfaces or remove germs. But, it kills germs remaining on a surface after cleaning, further reducing any risk of spreading infection.

The College conducts regular cleaning and disinfection of the facilities and more frequent cleaning and disinfection of high-risk areas and frequently touched surfaces as per NYSDOH's "Interim Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfection of Public and Private Facilities for COVID-19."

Disinfecting Protocols include the use of electrostatic sprayers, steamers, and the use of power washers where applicable.

Soap and paper supplies are provided in all restrooms, kitchenettes and other areas with soap dispensers to ensure that people can wash their hands frequently per CDC recommendations

Entrances, Elevators, and Stairs

Entrances and Elevators have a higher risk of contamination due to its frequent usage and required touch. These areas are given special attention as they are considered high touch surfaces.

• General Cleaning – Takes place routinely throughout the day
• Disinfecting - All high touch areas are disinfected thrice a day
• Stair railings
• Elevator buttons and walls
• Handles
• Doors and Push Plates
• NanoSeptic skins are placed on all entrance doors and elevator buttons, based on availability.
• Hand Sanitizer Station – Touch-free hand sanitizer dispensers are available throughout common areas, such as at the building entrances and exits, corridors, and elevator lobbies. Hand sanitizing solutions consist of an alcohol- based hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol for areas where hand washing facilities may not be available or practical. Hand sanitizers will be replenished as needed

Lobbies, Hallways and Gathering Places

Lobbies, hallways, and student gathering areas are considered high risk. As such, the following cleaning activities are performed:

• General Cleaning – Takes place routinely throughout the day
• Disinfecting – All high touch areas are disinfected thrice a day
  • Stair railings in open areas such as the Atrium
  • Water bottle filling stations
  • Doors and Push Plate
  • Hand Sanitizer Station – Will be replenished as needed

Restrooms

• General Cleaning, sanitizing and monitoring of soap and paper supply – Cleaning and restocking are targeted hourly
• Deep cleaning takes place once a day
• Disinfecting - All high touched areas are disinfected thrice a day
  • Fixtures
  • Dispensers
  • Mirrors
  • Push Plates
  • Trash receptacles
  • Handles
  • Stall Doors

Classrooms/Computer labs

• High touch public resources are removed from all classrooms
• General Cleaning – Takes place once a day or as needed. Deep cleaning takes place daily
• Disinfecting – All high touch areas are disinfected twice daily
  • Tables and chairs
  • Podiums
  • Keyboards (Performed by designated person(s))
  • Phone
  • Doors and light switches
  • Hand Sanitizer Stations are installed in or near classrooms/ computer labs and will be restocked as needed.

Clinical/Science Laboratories

Designated staff or personnel are responsible for the maintenance of the Science and Health Sciences lab equipment, cleaning and disinfecting laboratory(e.g. equipment, bench tops etc.)

• General Cleaning – Takes place once a day or as needed. Deep cleaning is performed daily
• Disinfecting – All high touch areas are disinfected once a day by a designated staff member
  • Tables and chairs
  • Podiums
  • Keyboards (Performed by designated person(s))
  • Phone
  • Doors and light switches
• Labs are equipped with sinks and students are required to practice good hygiene
• Hand Sanitizer Stations are installed in or near classrooms/ computer labs and are restocked as needed.

Offices and Conference Rooms

Offices are inspected and cleaned prior to initial re-occupancy. General cleaning practices are resumed when space is reoccupied. Occupants of the College are vested with the responsibility of cleaning their personal work areas. When requested the College provides departments with single-use disinfecting wipes and/or multi-surface spray cleaners to support self-servicing, as feasible.

• General Cleaning – Takes place once a day or as needed. Deep cleaning takes place weekly or as needed
• Disinfecting - All high touch areas are disinfected once daily or as needed
  • Doors
  • Telephones
  • Conference table and chairs
• Common Used Equipment – the College strives to provide appropriate supplies to clean surfaces before and after the use of common used equipment. We encourage the use of these supplies as per manufacturer's instructions, and provided training; followed by proper hand hygiene. (41)

Dining Area

Dining Areas are cleaned and sanitized by custodial staff

• General Cleaning - takes place once a day by custodial staff and several times throughout the day by the vendor. Deep cleaning takes place weekly
• Disinfecting – All high touch areas are disinfected twice daily by custodial staff
  • Doors
    • Tables and Chairs
  • ATM Machines and Vending Machines
  • Counters
• Common Used Equipment – When requested the College provides appropriate disinfecting supplies as feasible.
• Hand Sanitizer Stations are installed in all Cafeterias and are restocked as needed

Cleaning and Disinfection Protocol for a confirmed COVID-19 case

The College follows CDC guidelines on "Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility" if someone is suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19(41)

The College provides for the cleaning and disinfection of exposed areas in the event an individual is suspected/confirmed to have COVID-19. It includes, at a minimum, cleaning and disinfection of all large transit areas and high-touch surfaces (e.g., elevators, lobbies, building entrances, badge scanners, restrooms, handrails, door handles)

• Areas occupied by the suspected or confirmed COVID-19 individual, such as offices, classrooms, bathrooms, and common areas are closed off immediately when feasible. If it is not feasible to close off the affected area(s), the College closes operations as applicable.
• Closed areas shall remain closed for a minimum of 24hrs, or as long as possible before cleaning/disinfection procedures begin. If 24hrs is not feasible, follow the Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHSO) directives.
• Isolate papers or any soft (porous) surfaces for a minimum of 24 hours before handling. After 24 hours, remove soft materials from the area and clean the hard (non-porous) surfaces per the cleaning and disinfection recommendations. Isolate hard (non-porous) surfaces that cannot be cleaned and disinfected for a minimum of seven (7) days before handling.

• Upon notification, facilities increase outside air intake and when feasible outside doors and windows are opened to increase air circulation in the area before the cleaning/disinfection.
• Upon notification housekeeping department schedules and performs a rigorous cleaning and disinfection of the area(s) (i.e., offices, classrooms, bathrooms, and common areas) of concern following EHSO directives.
• Only EPA registered antimicrobial products given on "List N: Disinfectants for use against SAS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19", are used at the College. (i.e. Lysol Disinfectant Spray, Avisat-D and Oxivir 1 cleaning wipes currently approved for use and additional products on the list may be used with the approval of EHSO)
• If the cleanup scope is beyond the housekeeping personnel's capability, a certified outside vendor may be hired to perform the cleaning and disinfecting.
• Any area that is not cleaned shall remain closed for a minimum of seven (7) days or as per current guidance from the CDC.

• If more than seven days have passed since the person who is suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19, visited or used the facility, additional cleaning and disinfection are unnecessary, but routine cleaning and disinfection continues.
• If the machinery or equipment in question is not accessible to employees or has not been in contact with someone infected with COVID-19, additional cleaning and disinfection is unnecessary, but routine cleaning and disinfection continues.
• If machinery or equipment are thought to be contaminated or shared by many, disinfect surfaces using EPA approved and products listed on the EPA List N: Disinfectants for Use against SARS-CoV-2 and appropriate for the surface before and after use followed by proper hand hygiene.
• If machinery or equipment are thought to be contaminated and cannot be cleaned, they are isolated for seven (7) days before handling.
• Area(s) of concern is not reopened until cleaning and disinfection have been completed and cleared for occupancy by EHSO.

Phase-in Plan

Attachment E

Reopening Phase Plan

The College refers to industry-specific instructions and guidelines, CUNY’s Guidance on Academic Continuity to campuses and Considerations for Reopening Facilities & Services in Stages for the most up to date information prior to implementation of each phase to ensure all public health protocol are considered.

This plan is based on a phased approach, consisting of four phases (Phase I-IV). The College expects to pilot each phase for a full session to avoid disrupting student learning mid-session, contingent on CUNY and NYS requirements.

Guidelines for Return to On-Campus Activities are established and will be modified as needed (See “Spring 2023 Phase in Plan” provided further down). Note: all specialized areas (Cafeteria/Dining, Library, Pool/Fitness Center/Gym, Childcare Center and Health Center).

• In-person Courses – at a minimum, 70% of academic courses/sections will return to fully in-person learning including those who have conducted in person/hands on instructions in earlier phases. In-person courses, herein, are defined as any instructional course that requires students to be on campus for the entire semester (generally once a week). If a course is held in-person, ensure that there is a remote substitute for any quarantined or high-risk students. (25)
• Transportation (N/A – The College does not provide transportation services)
• Public Events – the College provides special considerations when deemed necessary and in accordance with the requirements of governing agencies and public health protocols / guidelines. (e.g. blood drive, DOE – early voting poll sites, rental of space for recording purpose)
• Large Venues and Events – the College will provide special considerations in accordance with the requirements of governing agencies and public health protocols / guidelines
• Educational Camps – Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC) will increase occupancy and expand operations with applicable social/physical distancing and an approved operational plan.
• Dining – Cafeteria services will gradually increase as occupancy and demand increase. Dining areas are open for the consumption of food.
• Sporting/Training Facilities – (N/A – the College does not have Sports/Training facilities)
• Theatres – resume operations in accordance with the requirements of governing agencies and public health protocols / guidelines.
• Gyms and Fitness Centers, including Pools– Gym and fitness center will reopen when deemed appropriate with approved operational protocols. The aquatic center (pool) will continue operations.
• Retail/Bookstore – continues to operate store front services as needed and as per approved operational plans in place.
• Construction – continues following applicable public health protocols as set forth by governing agencies and CUNY.
• Maintenance – routine activity continues with enhanced cleaning in place
• Due to the nature of the College’s operations, specific areas will be required to provide their own reopening plans for subsequent phases. The plan must be to be approved,with social/physical distancing, as applicable and operational plans in place, prior to resuming on-campus operations. The College follows considerations provided by CUNY for phased reopening of:
  • Libraries,
  • Research laboratories,
  • Clinical placements,
  • Campus childcare centers,
  • Health and wellness services,
  • Mental health services,
  • Travel, and
  • Student life/ inclusion (as it related to student activities , student orientation, accommodating students with disabilities, and interfaith programs & campus ministries).
• To protect the health and safety of the campus community, the College implemented general safeguards and provisions to limit exposure. These safeguards follow the protocols and recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and State and Local health departments, and this plan which include the following and have been gradually modified and/or phased out, as per applicable regulatory guidance and recommendations, and as on-campus operations and in-person classes resume:
  • Moving most instruction and learning to distance modality
  • Reducing on-site workforce through telework
  • Limiting in-person presence to essential staff who need to be on campus to do their job
  • Adjusting workplace hours and shift design (e.g. A/B teams, staggered arrival/departure times);
  • Batch activities, where possible, so employees can reduce the number of hands touching materials at the same time (e.g. one employee organizes the files and folders in a shared cabinet)
  • Introducing technology and processes to promote contactless services
  • Using work orders to facilitate distancing, access and cleaning
    • Limiting campus access
    • All persons on campus are asked to wear an acceptable face coverings, which fits well and can be worn consistently, and take proper precautions using signage and other applicable multimedia communications.
• Thresholds for moving to the next Phase as well as thresholds for possible ramp down or closure are closely monitored (All city, State and CUNY public health protocols will be followed). College’s response will reflect local health conditions, COVID-19 risk indicators and reopening triggers, as reflected in the charts below.

• The Reopening Phase Plan was developed with the notion that as a new Phase is implemented, activities from prior Phases will continue and possibly expand with additional safeguards in place as density on campus increases.
  • Phase 0 – essential staff and operations only (March 2020-August 2020)
  • Phase I – Maximum occupancy: contingent on social/physical distancing capacity, up to 25% of normal campus occupancy (September 2020-December 2020)
  • Phase II – Maximum occupancy: contingent on social/physical distancing capacity, up to 50% of normal campus occupancy (January 2021-May 2021)
  • Phase III – Maximum occupancy: contingent on current social/physical distancing capacity requirements, up to 75% of normal campus occupancy (June 2021 – TBD)
  • Phase IV – Fully Reopened at 100% of normal campus occupancy (TBD)

Return to business as “normal” with full operations and building occupancy (up to 100%)

• Triggers to return to full operations would include a widely available vaccine, mass immunity confirmed by anti-body testing, robust and widely available accessible treatment for COVID-19, and/or by directive of the Governor, Mayor, or CUNY Chancellor
• If successful, some courses/programs may be encouraged to continue on a hybrid platform
• General Guidance for Enclosed Spaces:
  • Will be determined based on previous phases and most current guidelines
  • Preventative measures:
    • Will be determined based on previous phases and most current guidelines
  • Threshold to revert to a prior phase:
    • refer to Phase I



Phase I - Maximum occupancy: contingent on social/physical distancing capacity, up to 25% of normal campus occupancy, for floors pre-approved to be occupied in Phase I. Note that areas that have not been approved for Phase I will be off limits. (September 2020-December 2020)

• All employees are encouraged to continue to work remotely when feasible.
• Activities/areas/departments that can open: all essential areas and activities that were on-site in Phase 0 will continue (ex. mailroom, food pantry, facilities)
  • Clinical health care courses – must provide a plan to the Provost and Administration for approval prior to scheduling any courses
  • Humanities: Art/performance/media – access to special equipment only for minimal amount of time; must provide a plan to the Provost and Administration for approval prior to scheduling any courses
  • Sponsored, time-sensitive research must provide a plan to the Provost and Administration for approval prior to being on campus
  • Construction with essential workers
• Campus reopening plans are communicated with faculty, staff and students as per the College’s communication plan.
• Those approved to be on campus:
  • Percent of building capacity/number of people – Anyone on-campus must be approved first. Occupancy subcommittee to be consulted regarding the amount of people allowed in designated areas.
  • Faculty, staff, and students should be on campus the minimal amount of time necessary; if it is for a course, faculty and students should leave the campus once the class has ended.
  • Students should be limited to active classrooms, open service areas, and transit corridors.
• Preventative measures:
  • Mandatory face coverings (provided to faculty and staff; department provides for clinical students), social/physical distancing requirement (i.e. six feet), cleaning/disinfecting protocols and schedule, monitoring, daily screening of those entering building, required online trainings for employees and students, proper signage, directional signs (e.g. floor decals)
    • People who cannot wear masks are not allowed to be on-campus in Phase I
    • All faculty and staff must
      • have the approval of their department chairperson/director and Division VP in order to be on-campus
      • are on the approved list with Public Safety.
    • Continued remote courses / classwork in the event of a ramp down or closure.
    • Remote screening for building access
    • Students attending class on campus must be on the course’s enrollment roster in order to obtain campus access and be fully vaccinated.
• Employees in shared workspaces should coordinate their schedules so they’re staggered
• General Guidance for Enclosed Spacesare followed as detailed in the plan for Phase I
• Threshold to move to the next phase:
  • Assessment process – examine as phases progress
  • Begin planning for next phase early so that it’s successful
  • Each phase is expected to last one session, contingent to CUNY and NYS requirements.
  • In person classes and labs: This should be determined on a session by session basis, with next phase planned for and announced mid-session.
  • Track campus and community rates:
    • No increased risk of infection, a decline in COVID transmissions in the city and minimal transmission on campus
  • Increased in PPE, Staffing/budget considerations to move to next phase
• Thresholds to remain in the phase longer than planned:
  • Incidence of COVID-19 on campus that is not successfully contained.
  • Increase in COVID cases in the city
  • Public transportation risk
• Threshold to revert to a prior phase:
  • Significantly increasing infection rates on campus that were not successfully contained
  • An increase in COVID cases citywide
  • See ramp down section


Phase II - Maximum occupancy: contingent on social/physical distancing capacity, up to 50% of normal campus occupancy, for floors pre-approved to be occupied in Phase II. Note that areas that have not been approved for Phase II are off limits. (January 2021-May 2021)

• All employees are encouraged to continue to work remotely when feasible.
• Activities/areas/departments that can open with individualized approved plans:
  • Essential on-site activities from Phase I continues
  • Increase in person courses/programs that cannot be effectively delivered at a distance, such as those courses which are highly experiential or are dependent on access to campus infrastructure, and/or require in-person instruction based on regulatory requirements (e.g. select healthcare trainings).
    • Individual approved plans are still required
    • Lectures that have been conducted successfully in a remote capacity will continue to be online
  • Gradual increase of PIs and Research – activities on-campus, in accordance to CUNY’s research guidelines and with support of the chairperson/program head
  • ECLC Pilot for essential workers, pre-K only
  • Additional construction and maintenance projects as needed
  • Parking Lot – attendant/valet parking as needed
  • Health Office
  • Office for Students with Disabilities


• General Guidance for Enclosed Spaces continue to be followed as detailed in the plan for Phase I for:
  • HVAC and Water System
  • Specific Spaces
    • Cafeteria / Dining Halls
    • Elevators
    • Exterior Campus Grounds
    • Hallways and Stairwells
    • Lecture/classrooms
    • Lobby and Common Areas
    • Other Spaces
    • Restrooms
• Preventative measures:
  • refer to Phase I
• Threshold to move to the next phase:
  • refer to Phase I
• Thresholds to remain in the phase longer than planned:
  • refer to Phase I



Phase III – Maximum occupancy: contingent on current social/physical distancing capacity requirements, up to 75% of normal campus occupancy, for floors pre-approved to be occupied in Phase III. Note that areas that have not been approved for Phase III are off limits. (June 2021-TBD)

• Employees are encouraged to follow CUNY’s Flexible Work Guideline.
• Activities/areas/departments that can open with individualized approved plans:
  • Activities from Phase I and II continues with additional capacity and safeguards
  • Conference rooms will reopen
    • All meetings are encouraged to be held remotely, as feasible.
  • Cafeteria kitchen resume operations and increase services as occupancy and demand increase.
    • Ice machines that require a handheld scoop should not be used, without gloves.
  • Computer Labs will reopen with applicable restrictions set by the Reopening Committee.
• All non-essential amenities and communal areas gradually reopen
• Increase on-campus operations:
  • ID Office
  • Bursar
  • Registrar
  • Food kiosks
  • Student Orientation
  • In person tutoring/writing center
  • Cafeteria
  • Library
  • Wellness Center
  • Courtyard/outdoor spaces
  • Radio Station
  • Organized sports
  • Gym/fitness facilities
  • Pool
  • Theater
  • Visitors/vendors
  • Campus events
  • Travel: conference attendance
  • Specialized programs: ASAP, College Now
• General Guidance for Enclosed Spaces continue to be followed as detailed in the plan:
  • HVAC and Water System
  • Specific Spaces
    • Cafeteria / Dining Halls
    • Elevators
    • Exterior Campus Grounds
    • Hallways and Stairwells
    • Lecture/classrooms
    • Lobby and Common Areas
    • Other Spaces
    • Restrooms
• Preventative measures:
  • refer to Phase I
• Threshold to move to the next phase:
  • refer to Phase I
• Thresholds to remain in the phase longer than planned:
  • refer to Phase I
• Threshold to revert to a prior phase:
  • refer to Phase I



Phase IV – Fully Reopened at 100% of normal campus occupancy (TBD)

• Preventative measures:
  • refer to Phase I
• Threshold to revert to a prior phase:
  • refer to Phase I


Spring 2023 Phase-in Plan

CUNY-LaGuardia Community College continues to gradually return to on-campus operations as per the College’s approved updated plans. In a collaborative manner the various task forces, committees and teams have successfully increased operations at the College and are diligently planning for an increased occupancy for Spring 2023.

The College anticipates being in Phase III or IV for the start of the Spring 2023 semester, providing state, local and CUNY guidance allows to do so, which will allow a maximum occupancy of 75% of socially distanced occupancy at a minimum while adhering to all applicable requirements, as per regulatory and governing agencies, including CUNY

Phase III and IV will allow

• an increase of occupancy and in-person operations, including, but not limited to, essential staff, faculty and students to be on campus
• to follow the recommendations made by the various teams and subcommittees
• the lessons learned from earlier phases to be used in planning and adjusting for increased occupancy
• to provide preventative measures and guidance that reduces the probability of rolling back to a previous phase or closing of the entire campus down
• to maintain academic continuity within the semester without any disruptions



As the College closely monitors the implementation of the gradual reopening of the campus, modifications to the updated plan shall be made to increase efficiency, as needed. Phases III and IV follow prior phase requirements and will be modified accordingly to safely and effectively incorporate the operations and activities returning to campus. All reopening activities will be phased-in to allow for operational concerns to be addressed before activities return to normal levels.

Social/Physical Distancing Plan
Note: Note: Based on recent CUNY guidance, distancing and occupancy requirements given below will no longer apply.

If distancing requirements change, the College will reestablish occupancy limits. Signage will continue to promote and encourage social distancing.

• Occupancy limits – based on current guidelines and recommendations from governing agencies and CUNY, as applicable.
• Floor plans and drawings depicting traffic flow and room layouts, reflect the current guidelines and are modified based on guidelines set forth by governing agencies and CUNY.
• Signage Plan (Note: list is not all inclusive please refer to Attachment B: Signage plan for details)
  • Target locations – common areas (i.e. elevators, restrooms, corridors), classrooms, office complex
  • Signage may be posted to reinforce the following
    • Health Advisory Message (Prevent the spread)
      • Mask recommendations
      • Social/physical distancing recommendations
      • Wash/ sanitize hands
    • Maximum occupancy limits, if applicable
• COVID-19 Protective Equipment Requirements - (Note: list is not all inclusive please refer to Attachment C: Personal Protective Equipment plan for details)
  • All individuals who are vaccinated, not fully vaccinated, or unvaccinated are strongly encouraged to wear an acceptable face covering, which fits well and can be worn consistently, while on campus, in shared spaces regardless of physical distance from others.
• Dependent on COVID transmission rates, community spread, and current governing agencies' guidelines the College will evaluate and modify mask requirements, as required.
• College will provide employees with the required protective equipment
• College is not responsible for providing students with an acceptable face covering, with the exception of emergency circumstances.
• Academic Programs that require students to engage in close contact simulations, for instructional laboratories and complete field work, will be responsible for procurement and distribution of PPE, or must include PPE as part of the course requirements (similar to course material, such as books etc.)
  • Academic Programs are required to develop a protocol for the program in accordance with the College’s requirements and recommendations, and all applicable regulations.
• Cleaning and Disinfection Plan – (Note: list is not all inclusive please refer to Attachment D: Cleaning and disinfection plan for details)
  • All cleaning and disinfection products used on campus will be vetted and approved by the Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
    • Only EPA approved products listed on the EPA List N: Disinfectants for Use against SARS-CoV-2 will be used on campus for disinfection
  • The College will follow CDC guidelines on "Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility" for areas used by someone suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19
  • High touch areas will be disinfected thrice a day
    • Keyboards are – designated person(s) or user responsibility
    • Laboratory Equipment – College Laboratory Technicians, Designee or user responsibility
  • Restrooms will be cleaned and sanitized routinely and disinfected thrice a day
  • Classrooms – twice a day
  • Personal office and work areas - Beyond the daily routine cleaning provided by housekeeping, employees will be vested with the responsibility of cleaning their personal work area.
    • When requested, the College will provide single-use disinfecting wipes and/or multi-surface spray cleaners to support the efforts, as feasible.



Phase in Plan

• The College will gradually phase in on-campus operation and in-person classes.
• Courses have been identified and labeled in the registration system as online, hybrid and in-person, also identifying whether the online portions are synchronous or asynchronous.
• In-person instructional components have been prioritized in order to operate within space constraints.
  • Extracurricular activities will gradually increase on campus, with approval from Student Affairs.
• Research can resume, in accordance to CUNY’s research guidelines and chairperson/program head support
• Individualized plans for each specialized area will be required (theater, pool/fitness center, library) prior to resuming on campus operations.
• The following, along with public health protocols, will be considered:
  • Availability of adequate PPE
  • Provisions for hand sanitizing and enhanced cleaning and disinfecting
• Social/Physical distancing plan:
  • If applicable, plans will be based on social/physical distancing and occupancy requirements set forth by governing agencies and CUNY.
• Directors/Managers will determine who will be required to work on-campus and those for whom remote work will continue, as per CUNY’s remote working policy &request for special accommodations.
• Public health practices: face coverings recommended, social/physical distancing, cough/sneeze etiquette, hand hygiene highly recommended.
• Provisions for vulnerable populations
• Thresholds for increasing occupancy will be closely monitored (All City, State and CUNY public health protocols will be followed)



Ramp Down / Reclosing Plan

• Thresholds for possible ramp down or closure will be closely monitored (All city, State and CUNY public health protocols will be followed)
• The College will be ready to deploy distance learning modalities, with as few employees on campus as possible to assist those who have been designated as essential staff and to transition to distanceremote working for all non-essential staff (March 15, 2020 letter from Chancellor).
  • This includes readiness to deploy targeted distance learning modalities when necessary due to shutdowns of particular buildings/areas impacted by COVID-19
• In the event of a campus-wide shut down or a targeted shutdown of particular areas on a campus, only those previously identified as essential, in their job descriptions, will report to campus
• On campus activities will be restricted to those that are absolutely necessary to retain critical operations such as facilities, research, and instructional laboratory viability.



Communication Plan

• Audiences: students, faculty, staff, visitors, parents/guardians, general public
• https://www.laguardia.edu/coronavirus/serves as the main vehicle for communicating policies and procedures related to college operations.



Screening/Monitoring Plan

• Screening: (These requirements do not apply to visitors as of February 1, 2023.)
  • CUNY COVID-19 surveillance testing for unvaccinated individuals or individuals who have not provided proof of vaccination, who will be required to submit a test every 7 days. For unvaccinated individuals, continued access to on-campus activities will be contingent on regular submission of a negative test.
  • Overall random testing will decrease to 5% of the vaccinated and unvaccinated on-campuspopulation. Participation in the random surveillance testing is mandatory and failure toparticipate will result in the removal of the individual’s Cleared4 access pass to CUNY spaces.
  • Vaccinated individuals shall provide proof of vaccination, via CUNYFirst. To allow for sufficient time for processing, information is to be uploaded at minimum ten days prior to returning to in person work, on-campus.
  • Based on CDC guidance, the college will nono longer conduct health screenings and will rely on individuals to stay home when they are sick.
• Monitoring
  • Contact tracing
  • Communication with DOHMH, NYS and CUNY
• 
  

  Guidelines: Return to On-campus Activities
  As students, faculty, and staff prepare to gradually return to in-person learning and work, everyone is reminded of our obligation to act in a responsible manner while on campus as per the guiding principles herein and as byper governing agencies.
  
  Guidelines are subject to change and are reviewed and updated frequently as governing agencies, including CUNY guidelines and recommendations change.
  
  Important Contact Numbers:

  • Corona Virus Campus Liaison: ext. 6123
  • College Health Center: ext. 5280
  • Human Resources Office: ext. 5075 / COVID related – ext. 5087/5080
  • Public Safety: Emergency line ext. 5555; for non-emergency or life threatening (example need door opened) ext. 5558
  • Building Operations: any problems with temperature, lighting, water leaks, stained ceiling tiles ext.5580
  • Housekeeping: report spills (example is water in hallway), if cleaning is needed in restrooms or other areas, If paper towel dispenser or soap in restrooms need refills, refill in hand sanitizer station is needed, and any other cleaning inquires ext.5550
  • EHS: health and safety concerns, mold, dust, chemical or unusual odors: ext.5507
  • Vice President of Student Affairs Office: ext.5180



Return to Campus Guidelines:

• Guidance provided to Directors and Mangers to assist in planning the return to on-campus operations for their respective areas, including but not limited to, information clarifying the remote working policy &/request for special accommodations, to ensure hybrid teams can function effectively during the return to in-person work, as applicable.
  • The College’s Office of Human Resources will conduct workshops to assist Directors/Managers in determining Flexible Work Arrangements for their respective areas, as needed.
• Complete all applicable trainings
• Vaccinated individuals shall provide proof of vaccination, via CUNYFirst. Information is to be uploaded at minimum ten days prior to returning to work, on-campus.
• Unvaccinated or those who wish not to disclose vaccination status, complete testing protocol every seven days.
• As applicable request reasonable accommodations
  • Employees contact Office of Human Resources
  • Students contact Office of Student Disability services or Student Affairs Office
  • All individuals who are vaccinated, not fully vaccinated, or unvaccinated are strongly encouraged to wear an acceptable face covering, which fits well and can be worn consistently, while on campus, in shared spaces regardless of physical distance from others.
    • except:
      • While briefly eating or drinking, providing social distancing is maintained
      • If an individual is the sole occupant of an office
        
• Comply with posted occupancy limits for all areas where applicable.
• Unvaccinated and not fully vaccinated individuals are encouraged to maintain six feet social/physical distancing at all times while on campus to the extent possible and when seated in a classroom or meeting, unless safety or the core activity (e.g., moving equipment, using an elevator, performing a transaction) requires a shorter distance.
• Practice proper hand hygiene: Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizing stations located throughout the College
• All occupants are expected to follow College COVID-19 requirements as per the re-opening plan. Those who do not comply, are referred to the designated compliance office as per the College’s code of conduct and applicable policies.
• The College’s Emergency Response Guide provides emergency reporting and response procedures for non COVID-19 related emergencies.
• The College encourages all to get vaccinated VaxUpCUNY
  • CUNY students shall be vaccinated for all in-person classes and get a booster when eligible. Only medical and religious exemptions will be acceptable.
  • Student participation in on-campus activities will require proof of vaccination and get a booster when eligible. Only medical or religious exemptions will be acceptable.
• All faculty are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (two dose Pfizer or Moderna regimen, or 1 dose J&J) unless a religious or medical exemption has been approved.
• For more information see Guidelines for CUNY Fall 2022 Reopening



• Note: Individuals who received a World Health Organization (WHO) approved vaccination other than the three listed above must provide more information. Students can reach out to your Campus Location Vaccination Authority (LVA) and faculty can contact your campus’ Human Resources Department.

  
  

  Reporting COVID-19, Potential Exposure Response Protocol:

  • Always maintain the privacy of the individual(s) as per applicable regulations (i.e. HIPAA, FERPA, ADA, etc.)
  • All individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 or have any Symptoms of Coronavirus, please stay home, self-isolate, and immediately notify the College Coronavirus Designees using the applicable email:
    • Please include full name and contact number. In addition, employees notify your supervisor(s). All members of the Contact tracing team, including the Coronavirus Coordinator (Shahir Erfan) and Liaison (Reisy (Theresia) Litvay-Sardou), will have access to the below email accounts and will be checking them frequently, throughout the day, including off hours and weekends (any notifications received after 9pm-7am may experience a delayed response).
  • Employees: EmployeeReportCOVID@lagcc.cuny.edu
  • Students: StudentReportCOVID@lagcc.cuny.edu
  • For incidents involving students, ECLC children or visitors on campus, contact the Health Center or the Office of the Dean for Student Life for Guidance.
  • For incidents involving Faculty and Staff, contact the Health Center or the College’s Office of Human Resources for Guidance and notify your supervisor.
  • If any of the above cannot be reached, call Public Safety

Reclosing / Ramp-Down Plan

Attachment F:

Reclosing Plan
This plan reflects the process previously followed by the College to close the campus pursuant to New York State COVID-19 response guidance; material in this section is drawn from CUNY correspondence and the Guidance on Academic Continuity.

Governance
Should the College campus need to close down operations after reopening, the same governance structure applies as laid out in the reopening section of the plan. Pursuant to that structure, the College developed a reclosing plan that follows the CUNY guidelines as submitted to the Chancellery/COO’s Office for review and approval. Decisions to shut down begin with the Campus Coronavirus Liaisons who reports daily to the Campus Reopening Committee and to the Chancellery/COO’s Office’s on decisions as to closures. If the CUNY Board of Trustees calls for partial or full closure, the College will activate our plans.

Circumstances that Warrant Closure
It is the intention of the College and CUNY to move forward and bring more activities back to campus over time.

• It is understood that the Chancellery/COO’s Office and the Campus Reopening Committees monitors a range of internal and external criteria when assessing whether a ramp down or closure of LaGuardia Community College campus is required.
• External monitoring criteria should include:
  • Federal, New York State, and New York City regulatory guidelines and mandates.
  • Infection/health system status at the local, state, regional and nation-wide level.
  • Status of resources and infrastructure to combat contagion (e.g., PPE, health system capacity, testing and tracing)
  • Compliance of greater public with COVID-19 protocols (e.g., group gatherings, social/physical distancing)
  • Reclosing status of neighboring universities
• Internal monitoring criteria should include
  • Spread of infection on campus (i.e., via data reported by our Campus Coronavirus Liaisons - metrics on current caseload, new flu-like symptoms, spread)
  • Status of resources and infrastructure to combat contagion on campus (e.g., College/University health system capacity, PPE resources, Testing & tracing resources).
• In addition to the above, the College incorporates any guidance on relevant re-closure criteria provided by New York State as part of Phase 4 of NYS NY Forward reopening guidance for Education institutions.
• The College’s internal monitoring will be informed by regular reports on COVID-19 exposures at the college provided by the College’s Coronavirus Liaison to the Campus Reopening Committee and the SVC for Institutional Advancement.
• The College is required to monitor health conditions using the criteria above and look for warning signs that infection may be increasing.
  • Per the governance arrangements set out in Part 1, Section B, the College’s Coronavirus Liaisons have primary responsibility for collecting accurate and complete data about each individual at the College for possible exposure to the coronavirus and for sharing that information with the Campus Reopening Committee and the SVC for Institutional Advancement.
  • The College’s Coronavirus Liaison reports information from our campus.
  • The College actively monitors the situation on campus.

Ramp-Down Guidance

• The CDC provides the following ‘Institutions of Higher Education Decision Tree’
  • With a confirmed COVID-19 case on campus, the campus should consider a short class suspension of up to 7 days for areas in which the positive occupant was present (see CUNY Guidelines for Safe Campus Reopening, Section III. B), along with building and facility closure to clean and disinfect. The campus should also contact the NYS Contact Tracer Initiative in consultation with local/State officials. Shutdowns may involve rolling campuses closures (e.g., of 14–28 days) as required by internal and external monitoring criteria (A Blueprint for Back to School).
  • Ramp-down activities align with the level of community spread, with minimal or moderate spread requiring higher levels of cleaning and potential closure.
  • Extended closure is suggested with substantial community spread, defined by CDC as large-scale immunity transmission, healthcare staffing significantly impacted, and multiple cases within communal settings.
    
    
  
• The College expects to only close buildings/areas within its particular campus if the suspected exposure or positive findings that occur reflect confidence in a low level of risk to the wider campus community. This allows deep-cleaning and disinfection of buildings, premises or grounds. This is coupled with notifications to potentially impact students, faculty and staff, and ramp down measures being applied (e.g., testing, referrals to City testing sites) and tracing of members of the campus community, moving classes to remote learning, asking employees to work remotely, etc. for the short duration of such limited closures (March 19, 2020 letter to staff from Chancellor).

• To minimize the risk to essential staff including ITS personnel, custodians, public safety officers and facilities staff, general access to campuses/campus areas that are shutdown shall be limited to the extent possible. (e.g., Access to impacted areas shall be limited except by appointment.) Campuses can be contacted for specific information (March 20, 2020 letter from Chancellor).
• The College has protocols for ramping down research and moving to remote work, as per the Research Reopen plan. The protocols follow Research Continuity guidance on the Guidance on Academic Continuity to campuses page, and may include:
  • Securing Personal Health Information (PHI)
  • Policy for Commercialization of Research
  • Requirements for non-Human Animal Research
  • Safety practices for Human subject research
  • Plans for equipment/facilities that require human attention and/or supplies for operation
  • Updating any data use agreements that may be affected by shifting to remote platforms
  • Setting procedures for tissue and other non-IACUC Materials

Ramp Down / Reclosing Plan

• Thresholds for possible ramp down or closure will be closely monitored (All city, State and CUNY public health protocols will be followed)
• The College will be ready to deploy distance learning modalities, with as few employees on campus as possible to assist those who have been designated as essential staff and to transition to distanceremote working for all non-essential staff (March 15, 2020 letter from Chancellor).
  • This includes readiness to deploy targeted distance learning modalities when necessary due to shutdowns of particular buildings/areas impacted by COVID-19
• In the event of a campus-wide shut down or a targeted shutdown of particular areas on a campus, only those previously identified as essential, in their job descriptions, will report to campus
• A checklist will be used to restrict on campus activities to those that are absolutely necessary to retain critical operations such as facilities, research, and instructional laboratory viability.

Communication Plan

• Audiences: students, faculty, staff, visitors, parents/guardians, general public
• https://www.laguardia.edu/coronavirus/serves as the main vehicle for communicating policies and procedures related to college operations.

Screening/Monitoring Plan

• o Screening
  • CUNY shall implement surveillance testing for unvaccinated individuals or individuals who have not provided proof of vaccination, who will be required to submit a test every 7 days. For unvaccinated individuals, continued access to on-campus activities will be contingent on regular submission of a negative test.
  • Vaccinated individuals shall provide proof of vaccination, via CUNYFirst. Information is to be uploaded at minimum ten days prior to returning to work, on-campus.
  • Based on CDC guidance, CUNY will stop entry screening (Everbridge self-reporting) and rely on individuals to stay home when they are sick.
• Monitoring
  • Contact tracing
  • Communication with DOHMH, NYS and CUNY

Guidelines: Return to On-campus Activities
As students, faculty, and staff prepare to gradually return to in-person learning and work, everyone is reminded of our obligation to act in a responsible manner while on campus as per the guiding principles herein and as byper governing agencies.

Guidelines are subject to change and are reviewed and updated frequently as governing agencies, including CUNY guidelines and recommendations change.

Important Contact Numbers:

• Corona Virus Campus Liaison : ext. 6123
• College Health Center: ext. 5280
• Human Resources Office: ext. 5075
• Public Safety Department: ext.5558 / emergency ext. 5555
• Vice President of Student Affairs Office: ext. 5180

Return to Campus Guidelines:

• Guidance provided to Directors and Mangers to assist in planning the return to on-campus operations for their respective areas, including but not limited to, information clarifying the remote working policy &/request for special accommodations, to ensure hybrid teams can function effectively during the return to in-person work.
  • The College’s Office of Human Resources will conduct workshops to assist Directors/Managers in determining Flexible Work Arrangements for their respective areas.
• Complete all applicable trainings
• Vaccinated individuals shall provide proof of vaccination, via CUNYFirst. Information is to be uploaded at minimum ten days prior to returning to work, on-campus.
• Unvaccinated or those who wish not to disclose vaccination status, complete testing protocol every seven days.
• As applicable request reasonable accommodations
  • Employees contact Office of Human Resources
  • Students contact Office of Student Disability services or Student Affairs Office
• All individuals who are vaccinated, not fully vaccinated, or unvaccinated must wear an acceptable face covering while on campus, in shared spaces. Only exception is while eating, drinking or if you are the sole occupant of an office.
• Comply with posted occupancy limits for all areas where applicable.
• Unvaccinated and not fully vaccinated individuals must maintain six feet social/physical distancing requirement at all times while on campus to the extent possible and when seated in a classroom or meeting, unless safety or the core activity (e.g., moving equipment, using an elevator, performing a transaction) requires a shorter distance.
• Practice proper hand hygiene: Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizing stations located throughout the College
• All occupants are expected to follow College COVID-19 requirements as per the re-opening plan. Those who do not comply, are referred to the designated compliance office as per the College’s code of conduct and applicable policies.
• The College’s Emergency Response Guide provides emergency reporting and response procedures for non COVID-19 related emergencies.
• The College encourages all to get vaccinated VaxUpCUNY
  • CUNY students shall be vaccinated for all in-person classes beginning with the Fall 2021 semester

Reporting COVID-19 Potential Exposure and Response Protocol:

• Always maintain the privacy of the individual(s) as per applicable regulations (i.e. HIPAA, FERPA, ADA, etc.)
• Always inform the Corona Virus Campus Liaison at ext. 6123
• For incidents involving students, ECLC children or visitors on campus, contact the Health Center or the Office of the V.P. of Student Affairs for Guidance.
• For incidents involving Faculty and Staff, contact the Health Center or the College’s Office of Human Resources for Guidance.
• If any of the above cannot be reached, call Public Safety

College Ramp Down / Reclosing Plan

• Thresholds for possible ramp down or closure are closely monitored (All city, State and CUNY public health protocols will be followed)

LAGCC COVID CLOSURE & RAMP-DOWN THRESHOLD CRITERIA
The criteria to determine closure of LAGCC buildings and ramp-down of onsite operations are as follows:As per CUNY, LaGuardia has adopted the NYS guideline that states “COVID-19 infection rates on NYS college campuses requires that if colleges reach 100 cases of coronavirus or if the number of cases equals 5% of their onsite population or more, they must transition to remote learning for two weeks, at which time the situation will be assessed before returning to limited on-campus activity is allowed.”

The College’s reopening plan, “ramping down” procedure:

Thresholds to remain in the phase longer than planned if:

• Incidents of COVID-19 on campus are not successfully contained
• Increase in COVID-19 cases in the city
• Increase in transmission risks from public transportation

Threshold to revert to a prior phase:

• Significantly increasing infection rates on campus that were not successfully contained
• An increase in COVID cases citywide
• See ramp down section

External monitoring criteria should include:

• Federal, New York State, and New York City regulatory guidelines and mandates.
• Infection/health system status at the local, state, regional and nation-wide level.
• Status of resources and infrastructure to combat contagion (e.g., PPE, health system capacity, testing and tracing).
• Compliance of greater public with COVID-19 protocols (e.g., group gatherings, social/physical distancing).
• Reclosing status of neighboring universities.

Internal monitoring criteria should include:

• Spread of infection on campus (i.e., via data reported by our Campus Coronavirus Liaisons - metrics on current caseload, new flu-like symptoms, spread)
• Status of resources and infrastructure to combat contagion on campus (e.g., College/University health system capacity, PPE resources, Testing & tracing resources).

The Center for Disease Control Decision-Making Tree

• For confirmed COVID-19 case on campus, the campus should consider a short class suspension of up to 7 days in areas which the positive occupant was present (see CUNY Guidelines for Safe Campus Reopening, Section III).
• May require rolling campus closures (e.g., of 14–28 days) as determined from by internal and external monitoring criteria
• That ramp-down activities should align with the level of community spread, with minimal or moderate spread requiring higher levels of cleaning and potential closure.
• Extended closure is suggested with substantial community spread, defined by CDC as large-scale community transmission, healthcare staffing significantly impacted, and multiple cases within communal settings.

The College will be ready to deploy distance learning modalities, with as few employees on campus as possible to assist those who have been designated as essential staff and to transition to remote working for all non-essential staff (March 15, 2020 letter from Chancellor).

In the event of a campus-wide shut down or a targeted shutdown of particular areas on a campus, only those previously identified as essential, in their job descriptions, report to campus.

A checklist is used to restrict on campus activities to those that are absolutely necessary to retain critical operations such as facilities, research, and instructional laboratory viability.

LaGuardia Community College Campus Ramp-Down Checklist

This checklist will be used to restrict on-campus activities to those that are absolutely necessary to retain critical operations such as facilities, research, and laboratory viability, such as:

• Care for animals, cell cultures or biological specimens,
• Proper and secure storage of chemicals, reagents and sensitive, perishable supplies and material
• Maintaining equipment and facilities that cannot be maintained remotely or shut down without significant cost or consequences to operations or research or health and safety

The reduction of on-campus activities will be implemented immediately when a ramp down threshold has been reached (see ramp-down thresholds for each phase).

This checklist may not address every consideration that must be taken within our department/laboratory. Please contact the Coronavirus Coordinator with any questions concerning the prompt and safe suspension of activities and related hazards within your department/laboratory.. Note: each department is responsible for submitting this checklist to the Coronavirus Coordinator or designee upon, notification of ramp-down.

Communication Plan

Attachment G

Campus Re-Opening Communications Plan

1. General Communications shall Include the following:
   1. All audiences, including, students, faculty, staff, visitors, parents/guardians, general public.
      1. laguardia.edu/coronavirus serves as the main vehicle for communicating policies and procedures related to college operations.
      2. Social media announcements on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter will amplify messages/announcements posted to the website and will refer viewers to the webpage for additional information.
         (1) Post as needed and amplify webpage.
      3. Expand Ask LaGuardia knowledge base with information and links to relevant web sections.
   2. b) Faculty and Staff.
      1. Microsoft Outlook email messages to be issued by college President or Office of Marketing & Communications as needed.
   3. c) Matriculated Students email and text messages to be issued by Student Information Center, ACE Enrollment Office, and/or Office of Marketing & Communications as needed.
      1. Develop section of My LaGuardia student portal that highlights key areas and links to relevant webpages
   4. Continuing Education Student email and text messages to be issued by Student Information Center and/or Office of Marketing & Communications as needed.
   5. Details as to who should be contacted if a student, faculty or staff member tests positive for COVID-19.
   6. “Who to contact” if you feel sick on campus or off campus. Set schedule to send at the start of the semester (to students that do and don’t need to be on campus).
   7. As areas of use on campus are expanded, broad communications will be deployed to inform the community of changes/updates.
      • Determine phased communications to support phased space reopening, i.e. Study hall/ Poolside.
2. Return to Campus Planning Communications/ Engagement shall include the following:
   1. a) All audiences, including, students, faculty, staff, visitors, parents/guardians, general public.
      1. Provide a planning page within the laguardia.edu/coronavirus section that details membership and reports for the Planning and Operational Task Forces.
      2. Provide ‘virtual suggestion box’ for community input on website and link to in related communications.
      3. Convene ‘Town Hall’ style meetings to allow for further community input.
      4. Collect comments/questions received via ‘virtual suggestion box’ and social media from the campus community.
         (1) Suggestions will be routed to the Operational Task Force Chairperson.
3. On-Campus Safety Protocol Communication shall include the following:
   1. All persons scheduled to be present on campus; general public.
      1. (https://www.laguardia.edu/campus-safety/); page will serve as hub for detailing on-campus safety protocols as follows:
         1. Explain signage that is utilized on campus and protocol for moving through campus.
         2. Detail what’s accessible, what isn’t, entrances/exits, fire safety considerations, occupancy limits (if applicable) etc.
         3. Detail protocol related to non-compliance.
            1. Issues with non-compliance with social/physical distancing, hygiene, or safety practices should be reported confidentially to the Coronavirus Campus Coordinator.
               1. Implement online forms for members of the community to report instances of non-compliance.
         4. Detail who is and is not permitted on campus during each phase (e.g.,no unannounced visitors).
         5. Details who to contact if a student, faculty or staff member tests positive for COVID-19.
         6. Provide testing resources.
         7. Outline protocols for access to additional services, such as ECLC, Library, Computer Labs, Parking.
         8. Highlight mental health resources, including anxiety about traveling to/from campus and around distance education.
         9. Provide disinfecting/ sanitizing protocols.
         10. Training is required for employees and will be completed via Blackboard.
         11. Training required for students.
         12. Include archived communications.
         13. Provide tips for safe commuting to/from campus.
         14. Provide Detail measures/ scenarios for partial and full closure.
         15. Updated regularly/as needed as follows:
             1. Link to page from homepage, coronavirus page, My LaGuardia, Admissions, VIP, CE, F/S Portal and other high-level pages as needed.
      2. Faculty/ Staff/Students scheduled to be on campus will be emailed:
         1. Email steps/protocols directly to named persons; emphasize required training and additional protocols for admittance to campus.
      3. Hard copy One-pager/ quick tips available on campus.
      4. Email groups for students registered for a course on campus.
         1. Matriculated list.
         2. ACE list.
         3. Faculty and Staff involved with the courses on campus.
      5. Amplify webpage on social media.
   2. Students with off-site clinical placements.
      1. Support the Health Sciences Department in communicating off-site specific protocols for students participating in clinical internships.
         (1) Work with Health Sciences to develop as needed.
4. Distance Operations Communications shall include the following:
   1. All audiences.
   2. Continue to maintain multiple webpages to support remote operations.
      1. Student Distance Learning Resources.
      2. Student Support Services (Virtual).
      3. Faculty Distance Education Resources.
   3. Provide additional remote operations webpages such as:
      1. Staff distance working resources.
         1. Employee resources (i.e. HR/payroll).
         2. How to work remotely.
         3. Training.
5. On-Campus Signage shall be provided as follows:
   1. a) All spaces where persons are scheduled to be present on campus.
      1. Signage designs provided by campus Marketing & Communications, printed by the Print Shop and installed by Building Operations.
         (1) Provide reminders of proper hygiene, social/physical distancing rules, appropriate types and use of PPE, and cleaning and disinfecting protocols; Specific room or space occupancy limits, if applicable; and Additional precautions that must be observed for unique spaces; Floor markings or barrier tape where necessary to promote social/physical distancing.
      2. Signage samples provided herein.; additional formats/messages to be prepared as needed.
6. Mental Health Communication shall be provided as follows:
   1. All audiences.
   2. Provide sub-page of coronavirus web-section that draws attention to the importance of mental health during the pandemic.
   3. Additional content provided by Wellness Center staff and Human Resources and to ask “What do you need” and include CUNY guidance:
      1. Supplement mental health content of webpage with resources: Encourage employees and students to take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social media if they are feeling overwhelmed or distressed; Promote employees and students eating healthy, exercising, getting sleep and finding time to unwind; Encourage employees and students to talk with people they trust about their concerns and how they are feeling; provide phone number for Statewide Mental Health Hotline.
      2. Communicate the availability of check-in forums for faculty and staff through CUNY employee assistance program.
      3. Offer and communicate the availability of check in forums for students.
      4. Ensure mental health resources (campus and external) are widely available through website, students and F/S portal, social media, email communications, etc.
7. Confirmed Case Communications shall be provided as follows:
   1. Work with Coronavirus Coordinator, Coronavirus Liaison and CUNY Central to prepare and distribute communications as needed in the event a case is confirmed on campus, but not limited to:
      1. Marketing & Communications to prepare scripts for email messages and phone calls to direct contacts for use by campus contact tracing personnel.
      2. College-wide update via website.
      3. Update “Ask LaGuardia”, as needed.
      4. Confirmed cases result in partial or full closures as per the Emergency Closing Communication Plan.
8. Ramp Down/ Shut Down Communications
   1. Once the Coronavirus Coordinator has determined the need for a ramp down or shut down, the Emergency Closing Communications Plan will be deployed as follows:
      1. The Coronavirus Coordinator will communicate the decision to scale back or close operations to the Director of Marketing & Communications.
      2. Partial Closure communications include but are not limited to:
         1. Email (via Outlook) to impacted faculty and staff.
         2. Email (via Hobsons) to impacted students.
         3. Email (via Constant Contact) to impacted ACE course participants.
      3. Full Closure communications include, but are not limited to:
         • laguardia.edu homepage.
         • laguardia.edu/coronavirus.
         • Email (via Outlook) to faculty and staff.
         • Email (via Hobsons) to students.
         • Email (via Constant Contact) to ACE course participants.
         • CUNY Alert.
         • Social media.
           • Instagram
           • Facebook
           • Twitter
         • Phone line message.
   2. General and Specific Training
      1. All employees to complete CUNY training via Blackboard prior to coming to campus:
         1. Shall communicate said requirement in a timely manner.
         2. Course completion coordinated into campus entry protocol.
      2. All students are required to complete training prior to coming to campus:
         1. Confirm ACE students can access training (currently on Blackboard).
      3. Training for Public Safety personnel– to be developed (or determined by CUNY) and required for persons at entries.
      4. Training for faculty and staff regarding office sanitizing steps, Hazard Communication and NYS Right to Know Training, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) –is available to all faculty and staff.
      5. Videos developed from trusted sources, such as CDC, NYS Dept. of Health and NYCDOHMH how to adequately put on, take off, clean (as applicable), and discard PPE, including but not limited to, appropriate face coverings; such training will be extended to contractors if the College supplies the contractors with PPE:
      6. Refer faculty and staff to CUNY’s mental health trainings.
      7. All training to be delivered remotely via website, My LaGuardia, Blackboard, VIP, F/S Portal and/or Comevo.

Screening and Monitoring - Tracing Plan

Attachment H

Protocol for Safely Checking an Individual’s Temperature On-Site with a hand held no contact thermometer:

• Perform hand hygiene as per instructions.
• Put on the supplied personal protective equipment (PPE).An acceptable face mask and disposable gloves.
• If available, wearing a face shield or safety glasses may provide additional protection.
• Check the individual’s temperature using the provided no contact thermometer.
• Alternatively, you can ask the individual to check their own temperature using the provided no contact thermometer and provide an answer to the first question on the form/questionnaire.
• You can keep the PPE on to screen more than one individual at a time.
• Once all temperatures are taken:
  • Disinfect the thermometer with an alcohol wipe before sharing or returning for storage.
  • Remove and discard the disposable gloves.
  • Facemasks are to be disposed at the end of your shift, or when damaged or soiled.
  • Face-shields and safety glasses can be reused after disinfecting before and after use.
• Perform hand hygiene as frequently as possible, and before touching any part of your face.

Visitors and Third-Party Business Associates:

• The College will follow the most recent Spring 2023 CUNY’s visitor policy
• All visitors are encouraging to schedule their visits in advance, to facilitate campus access, services, and/or assistance.
• Any person entering the College will be required to submit proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 PCR test result within 7 days of campus visit via the CUNY Access Pass in Cleared4, or complete a screening protocol.
• Only exception is for short visits with no close contact
  • Visitors who are on campus for 30 minutes or less per visit do not have to comply with any COVID-19 vaccination or surveillance testing requirements applicable to CUNY staff unless the visitor expects during that time to be less than 6 feet distant of another person for a total of 15 minutes of more

Testing:

The College follows the latest screening, testing and vaccination requirements, as approved by CUNY.

• Requirement for unvaccinated individuals to participate in CUNY’s weekly surveillance testing program.
  • The College is one of twenty CUNY testing locations to cover testing population.
  • Unvaccinated individuals and those who are selected randomly will have the option of going to any of the CUNY locations to get tested regularly.
• Testing requirement for those who have traveled:
  • All individuals should follow the CDC domestic travel recommendations and international travel recommendations before reporting to work or campus and notify their manager in advance of the travel dates and should quarantine be required.
  • Any students, faculty or staff engaging in official travel on behalf of CUNY must follow the latest approval requirements for domestic and international travel.

  
  Vaccination

  • The College encourages all to get vaccinated via it’s communication plan and website, #VaxUpCUNY
  • Students attending in-person classes shall present proof of vaccination, prior to the start of the semester thorough a College designated method, and are encouraged to get a booster when eligible. Only medical or religious exemptions will be accepted.
  • Student participation in on-campus activities will require proof of vaccination and get a booster when eligible. Only medical or religious exemptions will be accepted.
  • All faculty are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (two dose Pfizer or Moderna regimen, or 1 dose J&J) unless a religious or medical exemption has been approved.
  
  

  Note: Individuals who received a World Health Organization (WHO) approved vaccination other than the three listed above must provide more information. Students can reach out to your Campus Location Vaccination Authority (LVA) and faculty can contact your campus’ Human Resources Department.

  
  Monitoring / Tracing Plan:
  The College's Contact Tracing Team shall work with the College Coronavirus Coordinator and Liaison to perform the on-campus contact tracing in the event of a confirmed positive COVID-19 case. The Contact Tracing team is trained as required by the NYS mandated tracing unit.
  

  
  Report Confirmed Positive Notification to Campus Liaison/Campus Coronavirus Coordinator:
  

  • Guidance on the notification protocols can be found on the College’s website.
  • All individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 or have any Symptoms of Coronavirus, please stay home, self-isolate, and immediately notify the College Coronavirus Designees using the applicable email: Please include full name and contact number. In addition, employees notify your supervisor(s). All members of the Contact tracing team, including the Coronavirus Coordinator (Shahir Erfan) and Liaison (Reisy (Theresia) Litvay-Sardou), will have access to the below email accounts and will be checking them frequently, throughout the day, including off hours and weekends (any notifications received after 9pm-7am may experience a delayed response).
    • Employees: EmployeeReportCOVID@lagcc.cuny.edu
    • Students: StudentReportCOVID@lagcc.cuny.edu
  • Upon receiving notification of a positive test, the liaison/coordinator will contact the on-campus Contact Tracing team.
  • The Contact Tracing team coordinates with the course instructors and department liaisons to identify the roster of students that need to be notified of potential exposure. For employees HR will work with the Campus Coronavirus Liaison and the Contact Tracking Team.
  • The Contact Tracing team reaches out to potentially exposed individuals who were on-campus to complete the tracing process with recommendations for obtaining a test (providing a list of recommended testing sites) and additional guidance as applicable.

  
  Potential Positive Symptom Presentation of Students/Visitors/Employees while on Campus:
  

  • If an individual presents symptoms while on campus, they are placed in a designated emergency waiting area where a more detailed health assessment can be completed by an identified staff. Upon arrival in this location, individuals are required to go home or to a healthcare facility, depending upon the severity of symptoms. Individuals are advised based upon regulatory guidelines. In extreme cases, ambulatory care procedures will be followed if individuals are in immediate need of emergency services.
  • The Campus Liaison is notified, in accordance with applicable regulations and provides appropriate notification to the Department of Health in applicable scenarios.
  • If individuals presents symptoms, they may be asked to complete a screening template as per applicable CUNY guidelines for documentation purposes if determined necessary by the designated Coronavirus Campus Liaison.
  • The Campus-based Contact Tracing Team is notified to begin the process of accessing course rosters and providing notification to potentially exposed individuals.
  • The New York State Contact Tracing Program is informed, via the College’s Campus Coordinator/Liaison, of others that may have been in close contact with the symptomatic individual. Monitoring of the case is conducted on the campus level by the Campus Coordinator. If confirmation of a positive COVID-19 test for the case individual is identified, the College Campus Coordinator/Liaison will complete the tracing process.
  • The College will assume that the COVID-19 positive occupant may have been communicable for a period of 48 hours prior to the onset of symptoms and that occupied areas may be contaminated up to seven days after the positive occupant was present.
  • The identification of potential locations are obtained as part of the Campus-based Contact Tracing Team's process when assessing the movements of infected individuals throughout the campus.
  • The College follows the disinfection procedures of the potential occupied spaces.

Campus Reopening Committee Members

Attachment I

(Including Reopening Planning Committee Members and Campus Contacts - who collaborated with the committee and Student Participants)

Campus Coronavirus Coordinator - LaGuardia Community College:
Erfan, Shahir - Vice President of Finance and Administration

Campus COVID-19 Coronavirus Liaison - LaGuardia Community College:
Reisy (Theresia) Litvay-Sardou - Network Management Services: Tech Support Operations, Director

LaGuardia Community College Return to Campus Planning Task Force

The Return to Campus Planning Task Force – developed and deployed a survey to Directors, Deans and Vice Presidents of the College which generated items for consideration for the Reopening Committee


LaGuardia Community College Return to Campus Operational Task Force (revised 8/2/2020)

Campus Point Person/Contact who collaborated with LaGuardia Community College Return to Campus Operational Task Force

LaGuardia Community College Student Participants

Student Government Association

Adult and Continuing Education

Fall 2021 Planning Committee

Affirmation Form

Attachment J

Business Affirmation

We have received your reopening affirmation on 08/07/2020 at 01:48 pm.

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I am the owner or agent of the business listed. I have reviewed the New York State interim guidance for business re-opening activities and operations during the COVID-19 public health emergency and I affirm that I have read and understand my obligation to operate in accordance with such guidance.

LaGuardia Community College

Higher Education Institutions
Shahir Erfan
(347) 537-8975
serfan@lagcc.cuny.edu
31-10 Thomson Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101
Queens County