Message from the President
The College was notified today that one of our nursing students tested positive for COVID-19 after working at a local Virginia Mason Medical Center. This is the first known case at the College. The student is now in isolation at home and is recovering, and the affected instructor and classmates are also self-quarantining as a precaution.
The College is actively following guidance from Public Health – Seattle & King County and we are in communication with affected students and faculty. All campus buildings have been receiving additional cleaning and the building that houses the nursing program will be deep cleaned this evening out of an abundance of caution.
We are focused on continuing to minimize any person-to-person spread of the virus on the campus with our continued remote operations and classes. We will share more updates as information becomes available.
What to Do if You Think You’ve Been Exposed
As a reminder, students or employees who think they may have had exposure to the COVID-19 virus or are feeling any symptoms are encouraged to stay home, fill out the College’s exposure report form, and contact a health care provider by phone or email for further guidance.
Parent-Child Center Closed March 20–April 24
As the number of children attending our onsite daycare facility has dwindled, the College will temporarily close the Parent-Child Center March 20–April 24 while the College continues to operate remotely. Any questions can be directed to Jocelyn Ramos, Parent-Child Center Manager.
Prevention Reminder
Remember, the best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. Stay home as much as possible and maintain a 6-foot distance between you and other people when you do go out. Wash your hands frequently, avoid touching your face, cover your coughs and sneezes, and disinfect surfaces often.
Closing Out the Winter Quarter
As we near the end of winter quarter, I’m reflecting on how much has changed on our campus in a few short weeks. Our instructors have had to put so much thought into how to deliver their classes and final exams in an online format, students have had to quickly adjust, and staff have worked tirelessly to make all of our services and operations function remotely. I hope you all feel a sense of pride that our community has been able to be so resilient and flexible in this time of great change. May our students and faculty get well-deserved time to rest this Spring Break.
Respectfully,
Cheryl Roberts, Ed.D.
President
