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Blue Ridge Community and Technical College’s (BRCTC) protocols for responding to the COVID-19 pandemic are rooted in safety for our campus community. BRCTC’s plans are aligned and consistent with local orders and ordinances of the Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan counties, as well as the State of West Virginia’s Phased Reopening Model. BRCTC’s plans follow recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention Considerations for Institutions of Higher Education, OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19, and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.
COVID Guidelines January 2022: When to Stay Home
Students who fail to comply with requirements are subject to sanctions as outlined in the Student Handbook. All employees are expected to fully comply with the protocols and guidelines. Failure to do so may result in corrective action.
Per CDC guidelines, masks are not required of guests on campus. Visitors on campus are welcome to mask at their comfort level.
*At this time, Blue Ridge CTC does not mandate vaccinations. All community members are highly encouraged to get the COVID19 vaccination. Vaccine clinics are available throughout the region.
Many offices are returning to a more typical schedule. See Appointment Scheduling below for more information regarding visiting campus. Employees should work directly with their supervisor through the Teleworking policy for scheduling. This will vary between positions and departments.
Blue Ridge CTC is excited to welcome guests back on campus. Guests can schedule virtual and in-person appointments with Student Services. When visiting campus, all members of the campus community are encouraged to wear a face covering, practice social distancing and not bring additional guests, if at all possible.
Campus Hours of Operation are as follows:
Visitors on campus are asked to monitor symptoms of COVID-19. Please do not report to campus should you be experiencing symptoms. Individuals should contact their healthcare provider and/or the Berkeley County Health Department for COVID-19 Testing procedures.
Symptoms include one or more of the following:
Visitors will notice an increase in our housekeeping staff and increased cleaning of high touch surfaces, such as handles, table tops, restrooms, classrooms, etc. Our staff uses an EPA registered disinfectant, certified to kill the Human Coronavirus.
Employees are monitoring individual health and are not reporting to work when sick. Our staff practices frequent hand washing and uses an alcohol based hand sanitizing solution of at least 60%. Faculty and staff are disinfecting classrooms and meeting spaces. The College has partnered with Weiss Brothers to provide training to our faculty and staff on best practices and increased hygiene and sanitation routines.
Remember to always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow. Immediately dispose of used tissues in the trash and wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources has launched an informational hotline to address public and medical provider questions and concerns regarding COVID-19. The toll-free hotline – 1-800-887-4304 – is available 24/7 to provide accurate information about COVID-19, the risk to the public, and the state’s response.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus designated SARS-CoV-2.The outbreak of COVID-19 originated in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China in December 2019. Since then, tens of thousands of confirmed cases have been reported, predominantly in China but in a rapidly growing number of countries worldwide.
This is a rapidly evolving situation, so information and recommendations may change. We will continue to learn more in the coming days and share new information as it is available.
For additional information, please visit CDC’s Situation Summary, view States Reporting Cases of COVID-19 to CDC, or call DHHR’s COVID-19 information hotline 24/7, toll-free at 1-800-887-4304.
