Jones College Fall Return 2022
The college has a COVID-19 Operational Plan in place to ensure safe practices for our students and employees. This document was assembled to provide guidance on how to best maintain campus operations throughout the semester.
The well-being of the Jones College community depends on individuals taking personal responsibility for their health as well as taking measures to ensure the safety of those around them. With everyone’s full cooperation, we can lessen the chance of infection and spread of COVID-19 in our community.
The college will monitor developments regarding COVID-19, continue to receive input from health officials, and regularly communicate any updates to its students, employees, and community.
COVID-19 OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES
Jones College has adopted the COVID-19 Operational Guidelines for the 2022 - 2023 Academic Year. Daily campus operations function under normal standards without an elevated activity of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases within our region.
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PROTOCOLS & PROCEDURES
COVID-19 CAMPUS RE-ENTRY PROTOCOL
Symptomatic individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19, and have self-isolated may return to campus after meeting ALL THREE of the following criteria:
- No fever >100.4 F for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication)
- Improvement of symptoms
- At least 5 days have passed since symptom onset
Persons who tested positive for COVID-19, and have NO symptoms, may return to campus after meeting these TWO criteria:
- At least 5 days have passed since the date of the positive test.
- Continue to be symptom-free.
Persons who have been identified as a close contact are not required to quarantine, but should follow the guidelines and monitor for symptons.
STUDENT SERVICES
Housing and Residence Life
The health and well-being of our Jones College residents is integral to maintaining a safe campus environment. To promote this environment
- Housing move-in will occur from August 16th to August 20th.
- Residents received a notification to their Jones email account regarding move-in appointment selection.
Residents who display symptoms of COVID-19 or test positive for COVID-19 will be asked to follow the guidance of the Campus Clinic.
Dining Services
Patrons to these locations will be required to wear facial coverings/masks upon entering, and masks may only be removed if eating or drinking. Campus dining services will operate according to the current COVID-19 Level of Emergency as follows
- Green: Masks are optional but encouraged inside dining facilities except when eating or drinking.
- Yellow: Masks are recommended except when eating or drinking. No meals will be self-served, and grab-and-go meal options will be available.
- Purple: Masks are required in all dining facilities. To-go option only for meals at all dining facilities.
- Red: All dining facilities closed.
Support for Students
The Jones College Office of Student Affairs is committed to creating a safe campus environment for students, faculty, and staff as we navigate the COVID-19 Pandemic. Student Affairs is committed to providing programs, services, and events face to face and virtually to continue to engage and support students this fall.
Travel Policy
The safety of our students while on and off campus is a top priority at Jones College. We strive to provide the safest transportation and accommodations possible when students are traveling as ambassadors of Jones.
- If neceessary, representatives from Jones College may be required to submit to COVID-19 testing prior to travel.
Athletics
Jones College has developed a strategic plan for return to competition with proper safety measures in place. Our primary focus is the health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches, and fans.
- The most recent plan of action by the NJCAA is for all member institutions to have regularly scheduled seasons of play.
- The MACCC has established safety guidelines for all student athletes.
- Jones College will continue to develop our student-athletes academically, socially, and athletically, and we will remain focused on our Five Core Values: Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Discipline, and Family.
