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Dear Students, Faculty and Staff:
As we continue our Fall 2020 semester, we would like to share the following reminders:
- SCF continues to require students, faculty, staff and permitted visitors to wear face coverings on campus including, but not limited to, classrooms, conference rooms, shared work spaces, academic and administrative buildings, lobbies and lounge areas, student unions, performance spaces, retail spaces, libraries and dining facilities.
- There are no classes or labs prior to 4 p.m. on this Friday, October 16 in observance of All College Day.
- SCF campuses are open to students, prospective students, and their families as well as contractors, vendors and business partners essential to SCF operations.
- SCF campuses remain closed to visitors and the public until further notice.
- SCF has resumed our regular hours of operations with the following exceptions:
- The Library & Learning Center on the Bradenton campus will be closing at 2:00 p.m. every Friday for the remainder of the semester.
- The Learning Commons on the Lakewood Ranch campus will be closing at 4:30 p.m. every Wednesday for the remainder of the semester.
- All on-campus SCF events and activities are cancelled or will be conducted virtually.
SCF continues to meet regularly to assess the latest recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Florida Department of Health (DOH), the Florida Department of Education (DOE), the Florida College System (FCS) and other local authorities. And we continue to take every precaution for the wellbeing and safety of all our students, faculty and staff in alignment with these recommendations.
Please review the information below for additional information.
Be well,
SCF
CARES Act Student COVID-19 Decision Trees
SCF Safety Precautions
The personal safety of students, faculty and staff is our highest priority. As we reopen the campuses, students and employees should follow the recommendations of the CDC and DOH, including:
- Wearing a mask, to be provided by SCF, for face-to-face interactions and when you can’t social distance.
- Do not host meetings or gatherings with groups larger than 10 people.
- Practicing social distancing, maintaining a six-foot distance, if you must be around other individuals.
- Conduct meetings or activities virtually.
In coordination with our local health departments, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Governor’s office, SCF is taking the following measures as a precaution for our College community:
- Increasing the frequency of cleaning of highly touched surfaces with a disinfecting solution.
- Encouraging regular, diligent hand washing and use of hand sanitizers, as well as proper preventative sneeze and cough etiquette on campus.
Please take the preventative actions and adhere to the common guidelines as it relates to any illness or the coronavirus.
- If you are sick, stay home.
- Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.
- Carry and use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Call ahead before visiting your doctor.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
- Monitor your symptoms.
The following additional tools and resources are also available:
- Flier from the CDC related to handwashing and the use of alcohol-based sanitizer.
- Flier from the CDC related to stopping the spread of germs.
- Florida Department of Education Reopening Florida’s Schools and the CARES Act Presentation
It is the responsibility of individuals to self-monitor their health every day. SCF will not track the health status or daily temperatures of all employees or students.
- Per CDC guidelines, self-isolation is required for all individuals who have traveled abroad.
- When a confirmed case has been on campus, SCF will immediately reach out to local public health officials. These officials will help SCF determine the appropriate subsequent course of action.
Additional Helpful information
For reliable, up-to-date information, visit:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Florida Department of Health
- Florida Department of Health's COVID-19 Data & Surveillance Dashboard (cases by county & zip code)
- Florida Department of Education
- World Health Organization
- Re-Employment Assistance
- Handshake - SCF Student Employment
- Local Job Postings
Centerstone CareLine
It’s common to feel stressed or anxious during these challenging times. Many people are experiencing increased levels of stress, fear and anxiety. The need for social distancing makes it harder to access our normal social supports.
Being in contact with people who can relate to your experiences is comforting. Centerstone’s CareLine can help you learn about coping skills, find resources, and feel supported.
If you or someone you know needs to talk, the team at Centerstone is available to help.
Free and Confidential 24/7 CareLine: 941-782-4300
Manatee Health Department Health Line
The Manatee Health Department has set up the Manatee Health Line, a phone number that residents are asked to call first if they believe they may have coronavirus (COVID-19). The Manatee Health Line number is (941) 242-6649. Subject-matter experts are on duty 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday thru Friday.
Manatee residents who believe they may have COVID-19 are asked to call the Manatee Health Line before visiting health care providers.
The Department of Health runs a hotline that anyone who believes they may have coronavirus can call, as well. The number is (866) 779-6121 and operates 24 hours a day, 7 days week.
Florida COVID-19 Call Center
1-866-779-6121
Community Hope Line
Beginning April 14, social workers, chaplains and grief counselors are joining forces to help meet the emotional-health needs of our communities through this 24/7 service. The Community Hope Line number can be reached at 941-556-HOPE (4673), toll-free at 855-930-HOPE (4673) or via email at communityhope@tidewell.org. The service is also available to Spanish-speaking callers. (La Línea de Esperanza para La Comunidad esta disponible en Español.)
Reported COVID-19 Cases
As the spread of COVID-19 continues throughout our community, we want to update you on the number of individuals from SCF who have self-reported that they have tested positive for COVID-19 and have been on campus during the exposure period. The College is notifying anyone who may have been in contact with these individuals during their time on campus.The figures are updated Monday through Friday by 1 p.m.
As of October 27:
| Campus | Employees | Students |
| SCF Bradenton | 9 | 28 |
| SCF Lakewood Ranch | 1 | 5 |
| SCF Venice | 3 | 9 |
