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RETURN TO CAMPUS PLAN Spring 2021
The Fall 2020 version of this plan was reviewed by the State Council of Higher Education and was
found to be compliant in containing the required components of the ‘Higher Education Reopening
Guidance,’ which was developed in consultation with the Virginia Department of Health. This
version of the plan is updated for the Spring 2021 semester and was submitted to the State Council
of Higher Education.
I. INTRODUCTION NOVA continues to offer telework options
for employees who are able to perform the
NOVA remains committed to the health essential functions of their jobs remotely,
and safety of our students and employees. particularly for employees who are at higher
This plan is grounded in a commitment to risk of severe illness from COVID-19.
adhere to all Center for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) and Virginia Department Additional information on the plans for
of Health (VDH) guidelines for COVID-19 NOVA’s Spring 2021 opening is outlined in
safety. The College is prepared to follow this document and provided on the NOVA’s
guidance from the Office of the Governor COVID-19 website.
of Virginia on both easing and reinstating
public health restrictions as warranted. The Return to NOVA Advisory Group
(RNAG), established in summer, 2020,
The majority of NOVA courses will be offered provides recommendations to the College’s
through our approved distance learning Administrative Council and operationalizes
formats, including NOVA Online or through NOVA’s actions in response to the
synchronous delivery via Zoom. Courses that coronavirus. RNAG’s efforts are ongoing and
require the use of NOVA facilities for hands- will continue into the Spring 2021 semester.
on instruction may occur on our campuses This effort includes coordinating and
for a portion of the coursework. Examples promoting measures for social distancing,
include (but are not limited to) Automotive personal health hygiene practices, campus
Technology, Dental Hygiene, Engineering cleaning protocols, and other steps to support
Technology, HVAC, Nursing and Workforce student and employee health and well-
Development. In addition, NOVA is offering being based upon current VDH and CDC
a limited number of other courses in a hybrid guidance.
format. The Spring 2021 Schedule of Classes
is posted on the College website. The group represents functional areas from
across the College and is chaired by the
The majority of student services will continue NOVA Director of Public Safety/Chief of
to be delivered remotely with the expansion Police. The group works closely with College
of call center support, virtual advising and leadership and derives its guidance from the
virtual student support programming. Governor of Virginia, Centers for Disease
Limited services such as computer labs, Control and Prevention (CDC), Virginia
libraries, bookstores, and parking will be Department of Health (VDH), the Virginia
open to limited numbers of students to Department of Emergency Management
provide necessary services while maintaining (VDEM), and Virginia’s Department of
appropriate physical distancing. For more Human Resource Management (DHRM).
information, visit https://www.nvcc.edu/
safe-campus/index.html.
2 Return to Campus PlanII. COVID-19 COMMUNICATIONS Prior to coming on campus, all students,
& TRAINING faculty and staff at NOVA are required to
complete an online COVID-19 training
NOVA recognizes the need to provide module that includes safety and anti-stigma
ongoing information and guidance information and complete a daily self-health
pertaining to its COVID-19 response efforts. check using the GoCanvas application. The
The College will continue to educate the training is accessed through the Canvas
NOVA community on their responsibility learning management system (https://learn.
for reducing the spread of the virus through vccs.edu/courses/313540/pages/course-
multi-level communication to provide clear home-page).
and relevant information to students, faculty,
and staff. The communication methods For immediate COVID-19 assistance, or
will provide students, faculty and staff with for questions not addressed in this plan, the
COVID-19-related information prior to and appropriate points of contact are listed below:
during the Spring 2021 semester:
For COVID-19 general questions, contact
NOVA Daily Flyer newsletter, which is the Office of Emergency Management and
emailed to all employees Safety at OEM@nvcc.edu.
NOVA website: updates, FAQs and For student-specific inquiries, contact
videos will be prominently placed and Student Services at studentservices@
highlighted on NOVA’s COVID-19 nvcc.edu or contact the Call Center at
website, which includes a page dedicated 703–323–3000.
to information regarding the pandemic
For employee questions relating to
NOVA social media pages employment issues, contact the
Office of Human Resources at
Flat panel display screens already in HRAdmin@nvcc.edu.
place throughout all campuses and office
locations
III. CAMPUS OPERATIONS
Specially-designed signage placed
in high- traffic areas outside and PHYSICAL DISTANCING IN LABS &
inside each NOVA location to remind CLASSROOMS
students, faculty, staff and visitors of
social distancing, PPE availability and For classes that require a physical presence at
requirements, health, hygiene and other NOVA, the College is using an individualized
related messaging. approach to identifying and implementing
safety controls in a deliberate and sensible
Instructors are encouraged to include a link manner. Safety planning surveys were used
in their syllabi to the COVID-19 Return to to gather detail of what instruction or service
NOVA Training on Canvas (https://learn. will occur in each space and any unique
vccs.edu/courses/313540). dynamics or considerations involved in
Return to Campus Plan 3the use of the space. Using CDC and VDH service counter locations throughout the
guidance for physical distancing, the College College. FPSS continues to ensure that all
evaluated each space, measured distance energy management systems are functioning
between seats, reviewed instructional areas properly and outside air is being properly
and prepared space plans and configurations circulated throughout the buildings.
to maintain a six-foot or greater distance FPSS optimized air filtration systems and
between occupants, to the conducted a comprehensive survey to finalize
extent possible. the proposed high-efficiency (high-MERV
rating) filters. Plumbing systems are run
Classroom desks and on a regular basis to prevent stagnant or
workspaces are marked with other adverse domestic water issues; this
stickers to help maintain proper includes regularly running water in faucets,
physical distancing. Students showerheads, toilets, urinals and cooling
are instructed to sit at seats towers.
designated by the “Stay Safe with Ace” sticker
shown below. ACCESS CONTROLS
NOVA has placed diagrams of desk Faculty and staff seeking entry into
placement in utilized classrooms to serve particular buildings for short periods of
as resource guides for those using the space time to retrieve items or to work for a few
to self- check their physical distance. In hours must have prior approval. Approval is
most cases, furniture was not removed requested through a request to the employee’s
from classrooms as the empty seats serve as Administrative Council representative using
spacing guides between desks. the Access to NOVA Facilities during Remote
Work – Form 105-211.
FACILITY PREPARATIONS
STAFFING OPTIONS
The Office of Facilities Planning & Support
Services (FPSS) routinely conducts full Remote work and flexible individual and
building assessments to ensure that all team schedules, such as staggered work
systems are functional, including the arrival and departure times, continue for the
standardized process of “pre-semester start of the Spring 2021 semester.
checks,” which focuses on the functionality
and safety of all student-centric spaces (e.g., Supervisors who determine an employee
ensuring no sharp edges are exposed, screens needs to return to on-site work must
are in good repair, etc.). These assessments complete a Supervisor Notification to
have been updated to include specific Employee of Return to On-Site Work – Form
COVID-19 checklists. 105-212. Employees will be given at least
two weeks’ notice if they are being asked
To meet social distancing guidelines and to return to work on-site. The appropriate
other physical distancing and health Administrative Council member must
guidelines, the college made physical changes approve the Return to On-Site Work request.
to the campuses. Physical barriers (plexiglass)
were installed to the extent possible at Once instructed to return to work on-site,
4 Return to Campus Planemployees who have concerns about doing Use of NOVA’s facilities by visitors is
so due to a medical condition that places limited to approved contractors, those with
them in a high-risk group should contact official business at the college, and those
ADA@nvcc.edu to request a reasonable accompanying students to get necessary in
accommodation. Employees requiring person services (such as a guardian who will
flexibility in the workplace that is not related pay the tuition bill, or a child coming along
to an approved accommodation should speak while parent purchases books).
with their supervisors to develop a plan to
achieve work goals. While working at NOVA, contractors are
expected to comply with NOVA-provided
MEETINGS COVID-19 safety materials and follow all
requirements, including but not limited
Gathering in groups increases the risk of to COVID-19 CDC and OSHA guidance.
viral transmission. As NOVA resumes on- Contractors are only permitted to enter
campus work, all are asked to continue to use assigned NOVA buildings or areas. If access
remote meeting technology tools whenever to other buildings is needed for unforeseen
possible. If it is necessary to conduct a circumstances, entry must be approved
meeting in person, the number of attendees in advance and limited to the minimum
should be limited so that those present number of employees required to accomplish
can sit a minimum of six feet apart with all the task.
participants wearing face coverings. Others
can join the meeting remotely, if necessary. Contractors are not to loiter or socialize in
NOVA work areas or offices.
TRAVEL
Contractors working at NOVA are expected
Requests for College-related business to wear face coverings in accordance with
travel will be carefully reviewed while the CDC guidelines whenever they are in
COVID-19 crisis exists. All travel must common areas (e.g., hallways, classrooms,
follow State and VCCS requirements, as well recreational facilities, work areas, shuttles,
as requirements of the destination. elevators, restrooms or retail spaces) or
any other areas where it may be difficult to
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to maintain a minimum six-foot distance from
use forms of transportation that minimize other persons.
close contact with others. Anyone using
public transportation or ride sharing is All other visitors must wear face coverings
encouraged to review CDC guidance on and maintain at least six feet distance from
how to protect themselves when using public other people while in campus facilities.
transit.
FOOD SERVICE
NOVA is prepared to comply with VDH
guidance on travel restrictions and travel NOVA will have limited dining services
related quarantine requirements. during the Spring 2021 semester with
pre- packaged food available for purchase
VISITORS & CONTRACTORS from NOVA’s cafes, vending machines and
Return to Campus Plan 5Barnes & Noble Bookstores. The food service The College’s Ernst Cultural and Community
providers will offer practical services such as Center, the Schlesinger Center, and other
boxed meals and grab-and-go options. event areas will remain closed for facility
rentals and gatherings unless approval is
The use of seating areas in cafés will provided by the Return to NOVA Advisory
be limited with modified furniture Group. The Return to NOVA Advisory
configurations, social distancing signage and Group evaluates the use of event facilities
other safety controls. Eating in groups will be in consideration of guidance provided by
discouraged with many seating areas marked the Governor, VDH and the CDC, and
for limited seating only. determines when use of event facilities is
permissible and what conditions must be met
Visit the College’s food services web site at before events can take place in those facilities.
www.nvcc.edu/food for current operating For requests from external organizations,
status and hours. RNAG then provides recommendations
to the college President concerning events
EVENTS under consideration.
NOVA will not hold any campus events for ATHLETICS
students, employees or external organizations
until it is deemed safe to do so by the Return NOVA’s athletic events are cancelled for the
to NOVA Advisory Group. This includes, but 2020-2021 season. For more information,
is not limited to, social student gatherings or visit the Athletics and Fitness website.
group activities (see Athletics below).
6 Return to Campus PlanIV. HEALTH AND SAFETY
HEALTH & HYGIENE PRACTICES
Description CDC Source NOVA Sign
Face NOVA will require anyone attending the College CDC Why wear a
Coverings who cannot maintain social distancing of six face covering?
feet or greater to wear a face covering and will
recommend facial coverings for all others.
Physical NOVA will support physical distancing with CDC What
Distancing operational changes, remote services is social
and modifications to existing instruction distancing?
and workplace areas on campus. Signage
placed throughout the College, and other
communications through social media, digital
displays, email, website and training, serve
as powerful reminders for faculty and staff to
keep a six-foot distance from others.
Hand Employees are reminded to wash their hands CDC
Washing with soap and water frequently for at least 20 Handwashing
seconds. Signs are placed in all bathrooms Video
to show proper hand washing time and
technique.
Personal NOVA is promoting personal hygiene with CDC How to
Hygiene hand sanitizer stations and dispenser pumps protect yourself
placed at strategic points throughout the
College, including in classrooms. Look for the
“Stay Safe with Ace Hygiene Station” signs
around campus!
Hand-sanitizing dispensers are located in
hallways of occupied buildings.
Stop the Individuals are encouraged to stay home CDC Steps
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Spread if exposed to COVID-19 or experiencing when sick
symptoms of COVID-19. DO NOT
ENTER NOVA
if you have a fever or
symptoms of COVID-19,
or have been exposed
Self-health screening is available for all to a known COVID-19
case in the last
faculty, staff and students through the 14 days.
GoCanvas app. (see Self-Health Screenings
below)
Return to Campus Plan 7SELF-HEALTH SCREENINGS Human Resource Management (DHRM).
Personal health information is not
Individuals who test positive forCOVID-19 gathered or stored in the apps. Multiple
have reported a wide range of symptoms communication channels, signage, email,
ranging from mild symptoms to severe digital displays, etc. encourage all students,
illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after faculty and staff to conduct a self-health
exposure to the virus. Individuals with these screening each day before arriving at NOVA.
symptoms may have COVID-19:
Self-health screenings provide a set of
Fever or chills questions about symptoms and potential
exposures. Students, faculty and staff who
Cough pass the screening can come to NOVA.
Individuals who fail the health screening are
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing instructed to not come to the College, consult
a physician and contact their instructor or
Fatigue supervisor.
Muscle or body aches CLEANING
Headache Cleaning and disinfection are critical aspects
of NOVA’s ongoing efforts and commitment
New loss of taste or smell to the health and safety of our employees and
students. The virus that causes COVID-19
Sore throat can be killed readily with disinfectant
products, including ready-to- use sprays,
Congestion or runny nose concentrates and wipes. NOVA’s custodial
contractor will continue enhanced cleaning
Nausea or vomiting in offices, classrooms, labs, restrooms,
common areas, cafes, elevators, etc.,
Diarrhea throughout the Spring 2021 semester.
All NOVA students, faculty and staff The table below summarizes the levels of
returning to campus are encouraged to check cleaning, the types of products that are used
their symptoms daily using the GoCanvas for each and the applicability.
application (GoCanvas Download and
Use Instructions) to perform self-health
screenings. Alternatively, NOVA’s LiveSafe
application has a daily symptom checking
function (https://www.nvcc.edu/police/
livesafe.html). These apps are customized
for NOVA’s health screening conditions and
use the approved health-related questions
established by the Virginia Department of
8 Return to Campus PlanLevel of Description Products Applicability
Cleaning
Routine This is the typical pre-COVID-19 cleaning protocol Using standard In use prior to
and includes trash removal, dusting, vacuuming and commercial COVID-19.
cleaning of hard surfaces such as desks, tables and cleaning
high touch points. Electronics are dusted. products.
Enhanced Includes all aspects of the Routine program with the Includes Use until risk of
addition of a disinfectant for the normal elements EPA-approved COVID-19 virus
and additional cleaning and disinfecting of high- COVID-19 transmission
touch-point surfaces such as doorknobs, handrails, disinfecting is sufficiently
elevator buttons and other commonly-touched products. mitigated.
surfaces. Soft surfaces will be treated with an EPA-
approved product. Electronics are wiped down with
EPA-approved products.
Deep Includes all aspects of the Enhanced program, Includes Use in response
except that all surfaces are to be cleaned and EPA-approved to founded
disinfected. This includes walls, lamps, hard and COVID-19 building-level
soft surfaces and flooring. Electronics are wiped disinfecting concerns.
down with an EPA-approved product. The area products.
should be cordoned off and deep cleaning should
not be started until after the first 24 to 36 hours, or
as long as possible, to safeguard cleaning crews.
Self-Cleaning Guidance: the facilities team to assist in developing a
Students, faculty and staff should review responsive cleaning schedule.
the latest CDC guidance for cleaning and
disinfecting. Employees are encouraged to check the
hygiene stations at their office areas and
NOVA’s custodial services team will routinely classrooms/laboratories each day to make
perform enhanced cleaning at all NOVA sure supplies are available. Contact the
campuses. However, everyone at NOVA will facilities office at your work site to request
also be expected to do their part and wipe additional supplies when needed.
down personal work surfaces and frequently
touched areas to stop the spread of illness All hard (non-porous) surfaces should be
and protect themselves and others. disinfected using the provided disinfectant
spray and paper towels or disinfectant
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to wipes. These surfaces may include tables,
wipe down their work areas as they enter the doorknobs, light switches, countertops,
location, before beginning their work. All handles, desks, faucets, sinks, etc.
offices where students meet with faculty or
staff will be supplied with a clearly identified For electronics, such as tablets, touch screens,
and easily accessed hygiene station. keyboards and remote controls, employees
should follow manufacturer’s instructions
Supervisors are encouraged to share for cleaning and disinfecting. If no guidance
schedules of the staff in their areas with is available, employees should use alcohol-
Return to Campus Plan 9based wipes or sprays containing at least 70% Face coverings should be used in accordance
alcohol and allow to dry thoroughly before with acceptable and effective practice as
use. established by the CDC. Avoid touching
eyes, nose or mouth when removing a
Program managers, lab staff or faculty should mask, and wash hands or use hand sanitizer
work with their departments to create a plan immediately before and after removal.
for each hands-on course to ensure self-
cleaning duties are assigned. Students should The NOVA COVID-19 communication and
be shown how to fully clean and disinfect training campaigns promote and instruct the
any special equipment or tools that they are College on the use of face coverings.
required to use in their courses and should be
supervised to ensure proper sanitization. Reinforcement of face covering requirements
will primarily be accomplished through
FACE COVERINGS & PERSONAL signage, safety messaging on flat panel
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) displays and supervisor and instructor
reinforcement.
NOVA understands that those who do not
feel ill or exhibit symptoms can still spread If you encounter anyone not wearing a face
COVID-19. All NOVA faculty, staff, students, covering, maintain a physical distance of at
college contractors, and visitors are required least six feet. Please do not call the police or
comply with the COVID-19 Face Covering VDH for this purpose.
Policy. Faculty, staff and students who need
a face covering can pick up a reusable cloth
face mask at any Parking & NOVACard
Office.
10 Return to Campus PlanType and Intended Use of Face Coverings/Masks
Type Cloth Face Covering Disposable Mask Medical-Grade N95 Respirator
Surgical Mask
Description Homemade or Commercially- FDA-approved Provides effective
commercially- manufactured masks to protect respiratory
manufactured masks that help the wearer from protection from
face coverings contain wearer’s large droplets airborne particles
that are washable respiratory and splashes; and aerosols;
and help contain emissions helps contain helps contain
wearer’s respiratory wearer’s respiratory wearer’s respiratory
emissions emissions emissions when no
valve is present
Intended Required for community use in non- These masks are usually reserved for
use healthcare settings (e.g., office spaces, healthcare workers and other approved
general research/work settings, shops, personnel with task-specific hazards.
community areas) where a six-foot When staff are required to wear these
social distance cannot be consistently masks for protection, they are considered
maintained. A face covering is not required Personal Protective Equipment and
when working alone in an office but is the use is subject to regulation by
required when in the presence of others the Occupational Safety & Health
at a distance of less than six feet. Cloth Administration.
face coverings may be unsuitable for some
work activities involving certain hazards or
materials; use disposable masks instead.
For those who may need a clear face shield, face. Gloves are available for pickup at the
visit the Parking & NOVACard Services Parking & NOVACard Services Office.
Office.
PHYSICAL BARRIERS
Gloves may be provided to NOVA staff in
some instances where recommended or Physical barriers, such as plexiglass screens,
required by DHRM or OSHA guidance, such are installed in areas where extended face-
as for mail handling or similar tasks. Most to-face services are provided, to the extent
individuals will not need to wear gloves possible. Face coverings are still required
in the course of their everyday duties or in locations where physical barriers are
instruction. Gloves do not replace the need to installed.
wash hands often or to avoid touching one’s
Return to Campus Plan 11CONSIDERATIONS FOR HIGH-RISK to take all of their courses online.
INDIVIDUALS
With the expected arrival of international
Because COVID-19 is new, there is limited students back to the United States, NOVA
and evolving information regarding risk is providing guidance that follows U.S.
factors. Based on currently available Department of State and CDC websites for
information and clinical expertise, the CDC
has advised that older adults and people of COVID-19 protocols applicable to returning
any age who have serious underlying medical students who travelled abroad.
conditions might be at higher risk for severe
illness from COVID-19. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/
en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html
Older Adults (CDC Link)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-
People with underlying health conditions ncov/travelers/index.html
(CDC Link)
The international student admissions
NOVA recognizes that some students and webpage at www.nvcc.edu/international/
employees will be in the higher risk groups students.html provides the latest updates
identified by the CDC. To self-identify and and information.
seek accommodations, students should
contact Disability Support Services at
disabilityservices@nvcc.edu and employees V. MONITORING HEALTH
should contact NOVA Human Resources at CONDITIONS TO DETECT
ADA@nvcc.edu. INFECTION
CONSIDERATIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL DAILY SELF-HEALTH SCREENING
STUDENTS
All NOVA students, faculty and staff
NOVA is communicating with its coming to campus are encouraged to check
international students via email, CANVAS their symptoms daily using the GoCanvas
and Zoom sessions to provide updates on the application (GoCanvas Download and
College’s operating status and guidance to Use Instructions) to perform self-health
prepare for the Spring 2021 semester. screenings. Alternatively, NOVA’s LiveSafe
application has a daily symptom checking
International students at NOVA must comply function (https://www.nvcc.edu/police/
with federal regulations established by the livesafe.html). These apps are customized
Student and Exchange Visitors Program for NOVA’s health screening conditions and
(SEVP) and the United States Citizenship and use the approved health-related questions
Immigration Services (USCIS). All overseas established by the Virginia Department of
first-time spring semester applicants must Human Resource Management (DHRM).
defer their arrival until fall 2021 as SEVP will Personal health information is not
not permit first-time international students gathered or stored in these apps. Multiple
12 Return to Campus Plancommunication channels, signage, email, NOVA will provide information to these
digital displays, etc. will encourage all departments as requested or required under
students, faculty and staff to conduct a self- state and federal law.
health screening each day before arriving at
NOVA. Names, contact or medical information
provided by the Virginia Department of
TESTING CONSIDERATIONS Health (VDH) is protected information and
will not be shared by OEMS for any reason.
NOVA does not have residential students All personal information shall be considered
and COVID-19 testing is not being provided confidential.
to individuals by the College. NOVA
recommends individuals seek appropriate To monitor developing trends and local,
medical attention from their personal state and national information concerning
physician should a potential COVID-19 COVID-19, NOVA maintains an emergency
exposure occur or if they are experiencing operations center (EOC) staffed with OEMS
symptoms. personnel. The EOC distributes a daily report
concerning the current situation to College
For those seeking testing locations, the administrators to maintain a common
Virginia Department of Health has a operational picture. The daily brief is
searchable database at https://www.vdh. supported by information compiled from the
virginia.gov/coronavirus/covid-19-testing/ VDH, VDEM, Johns Hopkins University and
covid-19-testing-sites/. the FEMA National Capital Region (NCR)
Watch Desk.
To support our COVID-19 response, NOVA’s
Office of Emergency Management and
Safety (OEMS) has established contacts with VI. CONTAINMENT TO PREVENT
the VDH District offices in the region. All SPREAD OF THE DISEASE WHEN
communication between the College and DETECTED
the respective health departments shall be
through the Director OEMS. VDH District NOVA has a Contagious Disease Policy
offices have been advised of NOVA’s point of (NOVA Policy 111) that addresses the
contact and provided with the appropriate reporting and containment of contagious
contact information for communications. diseases and our work with the Virginia
Return to Campus Plan 13Department of Health. It is derived from VDH District offices
VCCS Policy 6.0.7.1, Contagious Diseases.
In addition, per CDC guidance, NOVA has Partner with the Office of Emergency
a published self-isolation period of 10 days Management to assess any potential
post symptoms. workplace exposures and enroll exposed
person in monitoring.
Students, Employees, or visitors who show
symptoms of, know, or have reason to believe NOVA has the responsibility to perform the
they are infected with COVID-19, thus following actions related to contact tracing:
posing a significant threat to the health or
safety of the College community, must leave Distribute educational messages to
campus and/or stay home, and notify the employees and students about steps to take
Office of Emergency Management and Safety if they become ill.
at OEM@nvcc.edu.
Report suspected and confirmed cases to
NOVA promotes the use of COVIDWISE, VDH and assist public health in follow-up
an app provided by Virginia Department of of cases, as requested.
Health for exposure notification. Virginia
Department of Health (VDH) will manage Implement recommendations for
all contact-tracing for NOVA. This is a cleaning/disinfection, including areas
statewide effort to deploy the app to include where cases have been (rooms, classrooms,
institutions of higher education (IHE). buildings, etc.).
Through NOVA’s established relationships Assist with outreach to employees and
with VDH, upon notification from the VDH, students identified as having been in
the College will take appropriate actions per contact, as requested by VDH.
VDH guidance. The Director of the Office of
Emergency Management and Safety will act CAMPUS OUTBREAK MANAGEMENT
as the primary liaison with VDH and, upon
notification, will direct College resources NOVA is prepared to address and mitigate
based on VDH guidance. a campus outbreak and minimize exposure
through its Contagious Disease Policy and
Virginia Department of Health has the supporting/additional steps as noted below:
responsibility to perform the following
actions related to contact tracing: Guidance for Individuals with
Symptoms
Follow-up on reports of suspected and Individuals who report symptoms when
confirmed cases (case investigation). they arrive at work or school, or who
become sick during the day will be
Interview cases to identify potential separated from others and sent home.
source(s) of exposure and identify all close
contacts. Individuals who develop symptoms
outside of work or school should notify
Enroll cases in active monitoring with their supervisor or instructor, stay home,
14 Return to Campus Planand follow CDC Guidance for self- When a member of the NOVA community
isolation. reports having tested positive for
COVID-19 or having been exposed to
Virginia Department of Health will be someone with the disease, the Virginia
responsible for contact tracing. Department of Health is responsible for
coordinating case investigation/contact
These employees and students should not tracing efforts and will provide guidance,
return to any college facilities until they as necessary, through NOVA’s Office
have met the criteria to discontinue home of Emergency Management and Safety
isolation, have consulted with a healthcare (OEMS).
provider, and have met the requirements
of the Contagious Disease Policy and OEMS, after approval from Vice President
other relevant NOVA guidelines as of Finance & Administration, will provide
outlines in the policy and on the NOVA appropriate communications to the college
COVID-19 webpage. community about any schedule changes
resulting from such reports.
Guidance for Individuals Reporting
Possible Exposure but Who Are Not
Symptomatic VII. SHUTDOWN
Exposure requires “close contact” with CONSIDERATIONS IF
someone who is infected. Close contact is NECESSITATED BY SEVERE
defined by the CDC here. CONDITIONS AND/OR PUBLIC
HEALTH GUIDANCE
Remain home and follow appropriate
CDC guidance. As a commuter college, NOVA does not have
considerations related to student residential
Guidance for the College if housing.
Individuals Report Suspected/
Confirmed COVID-19 After Visiting NOVA will be prepared to move individuals
NOVA back to or away from our campuses as
If you test positive for COVID-19 and Virginia public health restrictions and the
want to share your results with NOVA, local situation changes. NOVA places the
please email OEM@nvcc.edu. Please health of students, faculty and staff above
include name, student or employee ID all other concerns. Should local conditions
number, phone number, and location and change requiring state authorities to
date of your visit(s) to NOVA if within the renew public health restrictions related to
last 10 days. COVID-19, NOVA is prepared to move
to fully remote operations. If a reduction
A dashboard of Self-Reported Cases of of campus activity is needed, the College’s
COVID-19 is available on the College’s operating status will be communicated
web site at https://www.nvcc.edu/safe- through the NOVA Alert system, the College
campus/reporting.html. website, social media pages and public
communication channels.
Return to Campus Plan 15STAY SAFE WITH ACE!
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