Aug 6: COVID-19 Update for Students

Aug 6: COVID-19 Update for Students

Aug 6: COVID-19 Update for Students

Thu Aug 6, 2020 at 12:00 AM

NEW COVID-19 HEALTH SCREENING PROCESS

Beginning Monday, August 10, 2020, Brazosport College is adjusting its health screening process as employees, students, and visitors come to campus. Instead of a drive-up health screening at the C-Wing, you will be required to complete a COVID-19 Health Screening questionnaire before arriving on campus.

The COVID-19 Health Screening questionnaire can be accessed inEnglishorSpanish. This questionnaire has been designed to be quick and simple to fill out, and can be easily accessed through all internet browsers, smartphones, and tablets.

You will need to fill out the questionnaireeach dayyou intend on coming to the Brazosport College campus.Once completed, you will be shown either a green check mark with “APPROVED FOR ENTRY” if you have passed, or a red exclamation mark with “STAY HOME, STAY SAFE” if you failed, as well as your name, and the date you completed the questionnaire. If you arrive on campus without completing the Health Screening questionnaire, you can complete it using your smartphone.If you do not have access to a computer or smartphone, computer stations are available at Human Resources located in the C-Wing lobby as well as in the Library located in the center of campus. Other computer locations may be listed in future updates.

Brazosport College will have an increased focus on safety monitoring to promote safety protocols of social distancing, wearing a face covering or mask, practicing good hygiene, etc. Once on campus, have either the confirmation email or confirmation screen of your completed questionnaire available as you may be asked at random to show proof of completing the self-screening tool. Audits within the health screening system will also be conducted to ensure self-screenings are being completed.

Upon arrival to campus, you will be able to access all parking lots and enter campus through most entrances.To provide clarification,face masks or facial coverings are required for all students, employees, and visitors (ages 10 and up) any time on campus.The exceptions are: if you are walking, running, or biking on the trails; if you are in your vehicle; if you are alone in your office with the door closed; if you are a welding student actively welding and wearing a welding face shield; and, if you are an instructor lecturing students, you may wear a face shield instead of a face mask in addition to maintaining 6ft. of distance. Otherwise, all individuals, students, faculty, staff, grounds keepers and contractors are to wear a face covering/mask.

Each day you complete the self-screening to come to campus, you will be asked to provide:

  • Name
  • Email address (Preferable your Brazosport College email address)
  • Brazosport College ID Number or Date of Birth
  • College Affiliation (Such as student, employee or visitor)

Based on guidance from health authorities, the questions you will be asked are:

  • In the past 24 hours, have you experienced:
    • Fever (Equal to or greater than 100.4F)
    • Chills
    • Repeated Shaking with Chills
    • Cough
    • Shortness of Breath
    • Sore Throat
    • Muscle Pain
    • Headache
    • Loss of Taste or Smell
    • Diarrhea
  • In the past 14 days:
    • Have you had close contact with an individual diagnosed with COVID-19

Anyone that does not pass the COVID-19 Health Screening questionnaire should not come to campus. Everyone that passes should be prepared to show the confirmation email.

These procedures are subject to change, so it's vital that you check yourBrazosport College emailfor updates before heading to campus.

ONE STOP ON CAMPUS ENROLLMENT AND REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE

If you are needing assistance registering for fall classes, we are hosting on campus registration assistance in the Dow Academic Center at Brazosport College. This is an opportunity to get individual assistance with all college enrollment needs at one time and in one place. College staff will be available to assist with application, advising and counseling, enrollment, financial aid, payment options, and student services opportunities.

On campus registration assistance is scheduled for:

  • Monday, August 10, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, August 11, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, August 18, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

What should I do before I get there?Complete an应用程序。(If questions arise, applications may be completed on site).

Should I bring anything?Picture ID, proof of address and copies of transcripts if you have them.

Disability accommodations needed?Bring paperwork regarding disability.

Financial Aid questions?Specialist will be on site to answer questions and check financial aid status.

Ready to pay?Cashier’s Office representative will be on site to assist with setting up payment plan, paying online or through other payment options.

Enter the campus on West Gator Drive (Entrance A nearest the railroad tracks). There you’ll receive specific written directions. After you park, stay in your car until directed to come into the Dow Academic Center. Health screening will be completed and masks are required at all times on campus.

REGISTER FOR FALL 2020 COURSES

经过仔细考虑,全面指导m the Center for Disease Control and the Texas Department of State Health Services, Brazosport College will be offering a variety of course formats for Fall 2020.

Fall courses will be delivered in one of the following formats:

  1. Face-to-Face:Traditional on-campus courses with social distancing and other safety precautions in place.
  2. Blended:Courses with both on-campus and online instruction.
  3. Scheduled Live Online:Online courseswithscheduled live interaction with instructors. Student will log-in at their designated class time.
  4. Online:Online courseswithoutscheduled live interaction with instructors.

If students have questions about their fall BC courses, want to make a change, or want to talk to someone they may emailecounselor@www.d-onis.com. E-counselor services are available from Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Fridays.

The $40 online course fee will not be charged for Summer II and Fall classes, but please note that all other course fees still apply.

If you need assistance paying for classes, contact BC’s Financial Aid Department by email atfinaid@www.d-onis.com.

学生需要registra双重信贷tion assistance can emaildualcredit@www.d-onis.comor call 979.230.3633 to speak with a dual credit counselor. More information can be found at on thedual credit page.

MyBC access issues?You will need your 6 digit PIN to reset your password atpassword.www.d-onis.comorhelpdesk@www.d-onis.comor 979.230.3266

COVID-19 CONTACT/EXPOSURE REPORT FORM

For individuals needing to notify Brazosport College of COVID-19 incidents involving students, faculty, or staff, or to self-identify as affected by COVID-19 please visitwww.d-onis.com/coronavirus/report.