COVID-19 Communications

May 16, 2022

COVID-19 Communications

Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students,    

In preparation for summer at Kish, below are some campus updates.   

Beginning Monday, May 23:  

  • Weekly COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated individuals on campus will no longer be required. The last day for Shield COVID-19 testing on campus will be Wednesday, May 18.   
  • Access doors to the building will be expanded and scan entry verification through Cleared4 is no longer required.  
  • The following doors will be open: 
    • 6-Student Center 
    • 8-Student Center Courtyard by Bookstore 
    • 10-Student Center Courtyard 
    • 12-Student Center Courtyard by Library and Adult Education 
    • 14-A Wing, Esports game room 
    • 46-B Wing by Greenhouse 
    • 50-B Wing, Employee Parking Lot 
    • 56-B Wing, Health Careers Wing 
    • 58-B Wing, Library Atrium 
    • 61-Student Center, bus waiting area 

Building hours for Summer are available here.

The College continues to be mask-optional in open, common areas on campus. For Summer 2022, masks may be required in classrooms and faculty offices by individual faculty members.

Faculty, staff and students with COVID-19 symptoms or positive results should continue to report through the online COVID-19 form.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we work to meet the needs of our campus community. 

Laurie Borowicz, Ed.D
President

Previous updates

Prevention

The CDC recommends the following to protect yourself and others:

  • Get vaccinated and stay up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines.
  • Wear a mask.
  • Stay six feet away from others.
  • Avoid poorly ventilated spaces and crowds.
  • Test to prevent spread to others.
  • Wash your hands often.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
  • Monitor health frequently.

Resources

The CDC has valuable information on the following:

Watch the informative video “Get the facts on coronavirus.”

Questions or concerns?

Have questions about coronavirus? Contact the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Phone: 800.889.3931

Email: dph.sick@illinois.gov

If you have questions or concerns specific to health and safety at Kishwaukee College, please submit them through the comments and suggestions form.

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