Covid 19 Updates

TBCC Campus COVID-19 Update – Effective August 15, 2022

Face coverings are voluntary at all TBCC campus facilities.  We encourage everyone to make the choice that is right for them on whether to continue wearing a face covering. Please support each other with compassion as we respect each other’s personal choice.

It is critical that no comes to campus who has symptoms of COVID-19 or who have been exposed. TBCC protocols in that regard have not changed and are outlined below.

When you enter the building you will be indicating you have self-checked for all recognized COVID-19 symptoms and are symptom free.  People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:

  1. Fever or chills
  2. Cough
  3. Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  4. Fatigue
  5. Muscle or body aches
  6. Headache
  7. New loss of taste or smell
  8. Sore throat
  9. Congestion or runny nose
  10. Nausea or vomiting
  11. Diarrhea

This list does not include all possible symptoms. In no circumstances should an individual be on campus while experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.

We encourage all students, staff, and faculty to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine. You can find information here https://tillamookchc.org/coronavirus/vaccines/.

What to do if Students, Staff, Faculty, or a Visitor to Campus Feels Ill or Exhibit Symptoms of COVID-19

If you are on campus

  1. If you begin to feel ill while at a TBCC campus location and exhibit symptoms that could be related to COVID-19, report your situation to Pat Ryan (503-842-8222 ext. 1020, patryan@tillamookbaycc.edu) and leave campus. If you are a staff member, you will also need to notify your supervisor.

If you feel ill while off campus

  1. If you are feeling ill and you are exhibiting symptoms that could be related to COVID-19, do not come to the campus.
    • Report your situation to Pat Ryan (503-842-8222 ext. 1020, patryan@tillamookbaycc.edu). If you are a staff member you need to also notify your supervisor.
    • If you have no known exposure to COVID-19, in order to return to campus, you can get tested for COVID-19 or you can wait until you are symptom free for 24 hours before coming back to work. If you have been exposed to COVID-19 please see steps below related to exposure. If you test positive for COVID-19, follow instructions below for testing positive.

 

What Happens if a Student, Staff, or Faculty Member Test Positive for COVID-19

  1. If you test positive for COVID-19 you will need to self-quarantine for 5 days from the onset of your symptoms. After five days you can return to campus if you have no symptoms or declining  symptoms. You will need to wear a face covering for the next five days after returning to work.
  • Students: Arrangements will be made for you to attend your classes remotely or other arrangements will be worked out with you so you can continue your coursework while under the 5-day quarantine.
  • Employees: Please work with their supervisor to determine if you can work remotely or take sick leave during the 5-day quarantine. A sick leave donation may be available for those who are eligible.

 

What Happens if a Student, Staff, or Faculty Member is Exposed to someone who is Positive for COVID-19

  1. If you have been exposed to someone who tests positive for COVID-19 you may work on campus, but will need to wear a face covering to work for the next 10 days. Test for COVID-19 after 5 days. If your test result is negative, you may continue to work on campus. Face coverings need to be worn for the 10 day period. If your test result is positive, you will need to follow the steps outlined for those who test positive for COVID-19.

Students Enrolled in Healthcare Programs

All students in healthcare programs will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to attend clinicals at our healthcare partners. 

  • On August 13, 2021, TBCC was notified by our partner Adventist Health (AH) that they have issued a COVID-19 Immunization for the Workforce Policy for all AH associates, students, trainees, and contractual staff not employed by AH. This new policy states that beginning Sept. 30, 2021, they have issued a vaccination mandate that requires all healthcare students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to attend clinicals.  There will not be any exemptions for religious or medical reasons.  Proof of vaccination will be required. 
  • Please know that TBCC continues to support all students, no matter what their vaccination status is and will help you explore other career options if this mandate impacts your education path. If you have questions about the vaccine please contact your primary care physician. If you would like to meet with a career education advisor, please contact our student services team 503-842-8222 ext. 1100.

08.13.2021 Vaccination Mandate – Application to Students at Adventist Health

The College will continue to monitor the Oregon Health Authority and local health authority information for COVID-19 protocols that would pertain to our operations.

Please continue to practice good hygiene, monitor your personal health and take appropriate steps if you do not feel well.

Thank you to everyone for their extraordinary efforts over the past 24 months to take care of one another. Honoring personal choice, and providing a respectful, safe campus is our number one priority.

If you have questions about the TBCC COVID-19 protocols please do the following:

Contact
Pat Ryan
TBCC HR/Facilities/Safety Director
503-842-8222 ext. 1020
patryan@tillamookbaycc.edu

Complaints
Complaints brought forward by faculty or staff will follow Board Policy 317. Complaints by students will follow Administrative Rule E008. Policies and Administrative Rules can be accessed at the TBCC Policy Tech site by logging into the Policy Tech and visiting the public site.

 

CARES Act Funds Support Students at Tillamook Bay Community College

Tillamook, OR – To assist students and the College during the Coronavirus pandemic, Tillamook Bay Community College received $315,778 under 18004(a)1 of the CARES Act, part of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, distributed by the U.S. Department of Education. Fifty percent of the funding is required to be used to support students who were directly impacted because of changes that took place on campus resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, $418,076 has been received by Tillamook Bay Community College in HEERF III (ARP) to disburse in the same fashion
as CRRSAA funding. Tillamook Bay Community College has signed and returned the Certification and Agreement form assuring that all HEERF funds allocated to students will be granted to students.

The college applied for and received the CARES Act funding to ensure students in Tillamook County have the support they need to continue their education during the COVID-19 pandemic. TBCC identified high need students using need-based data from
application for aid. Eligible students were notified via email they would receive the funds, with information on what expenses the funds can be used to cover and how to apply for additional funding if the amount was insufficient to meet their needs, caused by campus disruptions. Students who were not eligible to receive the CARES Act funding but suffered hardships during the pandemic, were encouraged to apply for emergency funds available through the TBCC Foundation and community resources. An application for emergency funds was available on the TBCC student portal, MyTBCC. For questions about student emergency and relief financial aid grants contact Rhoda Hanson, Associate Vice President of Student Services (503) 842-8222 ext. 1110.

Combined Reports under new Guidelines

04194900_HEERF_Q22022_07112022 

04194900_HEERF_Q32022_10102022

04194900_HEERF_Q42022_01102023

CARES Act Funding to support Students

Dec. 31, 2021 Cares Act Funding Notice

Sept. 30, 2021 Cares Act Funding Notice

July 10, 2021 Cares Act Funding Notice

April 10, 2021 Cares Act Funding Notice

January 10, 2021 Cares Act Funding Notice

October 15, 2020 Cares Act Funding Notice

August 4, 2020 Cares Act Funding Notice

July 15, 2020 Cares Act Funding Notice

May 20, 2020 Cares Act Funding Notice

CARES Act Funding to Support the Institution

Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting under CARES Act Sections 18004(a)(1) Institutional Portion, 18004(a)(2), and 18004(a)(3)

Second Revision March 31, 2022 Budget and Expenditure Reporting for HEERF I, II, and III (a)(1) Institutional Portion, (a)(2), and (a)(3)

Revised March 31, 2022 Budget and Expenditure Reporting for HEERF I, II, and III (a)(1) Institutional Portion, (a)(2), and (a)(3)

Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting for HEERF I, II, and III (a)(1) Institutional Portion, (a)(2), and (a)(3)

Revised Dec. 31, 2021 Quarterly Expenditure Reporting for HEERF I, II, III (a)(1) Institutional Portion, (a)(2) and (a)(3)

Revised Sept. 30, 2021 Quarterly Expenditure Reporting for HERF I, II, and III (a)(1) Institutional Portion, (a)(2) and (a)(3)

Dec. 31, 2021 Quarterly Expenditure Reporting for HEERF I, II, III (a)(1) Institutional Portion, (a)(2) and (a)(3)

Sept. 30, 2021 Quarterly Expenditure Reporting for HERF I, II, and III (a)(1) Institutional Portion, (a)(2) and (a)(3)

Revised June 30, 2021 Quarterly Expenditure Reporting for HERF I, II, and III (a)(1) Institutional Portion, (a)(2) and (a)(3)

 

Previous Communications regarding campus operations that are no longer in effect.

 

Preventative Measures

  • Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • Use hand sanitizer if soap and water is not available.
  • Cover your cough and sneeze with a tissue or your sleeve; throw tissue in the trash.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
  • Avoid contact with people who are sick.
  • Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care.

Housekeeping

  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
  • On a daily basis, as part of the routine cleaning, surfaces at TBCC are sanitized; this has been the practice for years at TBCC. The product used on campus is a sanitizer/virucide; the solution used kills almost all bacteria.  Over the past two weeks, the custodial staff has expanded the cleaning regimen to include the daily sanitizing of frequently touched surfaces through the building. This however does not include individual offices or work areas as a matter of respect for personal space.
  • Supplies are available to staff and faculty to clean personal space and individual offices.

Contact Pat Ryan, Director, Facilities, Human Resources, and Safety.  Being diligent with the hygiene and housekeeping efforts of the campus community and facilities are important factors in helping keep germs in check.

Let us each do what we can to help maintain a healthy campus.

4301 Third Street
Tillamook, OR 97141

Phone: (503) 842-8222
Fax: (503) 842-8334
TDD: (503) 842-2467

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Tillamook Bay Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, age, religion, height/weight ratio, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, organizational affiliation, political affiliation or protected veterans with regard to employment, admissions, access to education programs or activities as set forth in compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations. Any persons having inquiries concerning Title II, Title IV, Title VI, or Title IX may contact: Pat Ryan, Director Facilities, Human Resources, Safety 4301 Third Street, Tillamook, Oregon, Room 122, Phone (503) 842-8222, ext. 1020. Any persons having inquiries concerning Section 504 may contact: Rhoda Hanson, Chief Student Services Officer; 4301 Third Street, Tillamook, Oregon, Room 114, Phone (503) 842-8222, ext. 1110.

El Colegio Comunitario de Tillamook no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, discapacidad, sexo, edad, religión, relación entre altura/peso, estado civil, género, identidad de género, orientación sexual, afiliación organizacional, afiliación política o veteranos protegidos con respecto al empleo, admisiones, acceso a programas o actividades educativas según lo que se ha establecido en los estatutos y reglamentos federales y estatales. Cualquier persona que tenga preguntas sobre el Título II, el Título IV, el Título VI o el Título IX puede comunicarse con: Pat Ryan, Director de Instalaciones, Recursos Humanos, Seguridad 4301 Third Street, Tillamook, Oregon, Habitación 122, Teléfono (503) 842-8222, ext. 1020. Cualquier persona que tenga preguntas sobre la Sección 504 puede comunicarse con: Rhoda Hanson, Directora de Servicios Estudiantiles; 4301 Third Street, Tillamook, Oregon, Habitación 114, teléfono (503) 842-8222, ext. 1110.

TBCC Facilities are ADA Accessible. For questions, regarding access or accommodations please contact: Pat Ryan, Director: Human Resources, Facilities, and Safety; 4301 Third Street, Tillamook OR. 97141, 503-842-8222 x1020 with seven days advanced notice.

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