Here’s what you need to know for the week of March 14:

All known CC student cases, regardless of whether exposure occurred at CC, appear on the CC COVID-19 dashboard.  
Preparing for Spring Break
Temporary changes to COVID protocols remain in effect

Preparing for Spring Break

Screening testing is not required during Spring Break, this includes students who stay on campus during the break. Students will test today and then again following the break on Sunday/Monday and Thursday. Testing and protocols will be adjusted as needed.

What to Do If You Have COVID Symptoms During Spring Break

The Student Health Center will be closed for Spring Break beginning Thursday, March 17. Students should contact the Optum Medical Center Point Urgent Care, (719) 636-2999, if they are feeling unwell or are experiencing symptoms. The Optum team can help with testing and treatment. Employees should contact their healthcare provider and their supervisor. The Counseling Center will have limited hours during Spring Break: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Temporary Updates to COVID Protocols

In response to our current data, we have temporarily adjusted COVID-19 protocols: All students must participate in screening testing, twice weekly (note Spring Break guidance above). In addition, professors may require masks during class times. This provides another layer protection against classroom transmission during the current rise in cases. All may choose to wear a mask at any time, for any reason, and will be supported in their choices. Please keep in mind that there are many reasons why someone might not be able to or want to wear a mask. People should not be asked to share their personal medical history or justify their choices. 

Tests Available for Employees

Faculty and staff are encouraged to continue with screening testing and may obtain up to two tests from the Worner Desk each week, while supplies last. To help keep track of inventory, please fill out this test kit request form. All positive test results must be self-reported via Qualtrics.

Filter Building Sessions

CPIC and SAG hosted multiple filter building sessions in Block 6. We currently have about 20 Corsi-Rosenthal box filters in our inventory and materials to build 70 more. If you would like to have a filter for your classroom or gathering space, please consider attending one of the upcoming filter building sessions: Wednesday, March 16, 1-3 p.m., and Thursday, March 17, 1-3 p.m., in the old bookstore location in the basement of Worner Campus Center.

Left to right: Ruby Murray ’25, Skye Eddy ’25, Tasha Finkelstein ’25 (on ground), Maddy Meister ’25, and Charlotte Agliatta ’25 work in Tava Quad during some warm Block 6 weather. Photo by Lonnie Timmons III

COVID-19 Dashboard

Check the Updated CC COVID Data Dashboard

The  CC COVID-19 dashboard  shows all known CC student cases. It provides quick access to COVID-19 metrics on campus, including daily and weekly COVID-19 testing numbers and positive test results. For questions regarding this dashboard, please contact Ben Moffitt.

Masks remain an important tool for mitigation, and we encourage you to wear a mask when incidence is high. If you have travel plans for Spring Break, you can check county COVID community levels here.

To easily access all things COVID, details of our COVID-19 response are broken down into
categories here: Health; Mitigation and Campus Protocols; Testing and Quarantine; and When Off Campus. You’ll also find answers to frequently asked questions, as well as a listing of all campus messages. If you have additional concerns about COVID-19 or our campus response direct them to: covid19@coloradocollege.edu.

Remember, there are numerous resources on campus for support and assistance, including the
Counseling Center, the Chaplain’s Office, Employee Assistance Plan, the Butler Center, the  Advising Hub, and the  Wellness Resource Center. 

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