Coronavirus Information and Updates

As part of the reopening of SUNY campuses across New York State, SUNY is answering the call for transparency and public safety by providing statistics on the COVID-19 case count at each SUNY campus and community. For more information and to view the data, visit SUNY COVID-19 Case Tracker

Latest Updates

Campus Access

Classes

Contact Information

FAQ

Resources

Latest Updates

As part of our comprehensive strategy for controlling the spread of COVID-19 on campus, we are deploying #CampusClear, a daily self-screening app and campus FastPass. For more information, visit: www.ecc.edu/CampusClear/

For information about the Fall 2020 schedule changes, visit: Understanding the Fall 2020 Schedule Changes

Faculty and staff are available to help you register for fall classes. For more information, visit: Fall Advisement and Registration

Enrollment Services are available Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm to help you with all your enrollment needs virtually. For details, visit: Enrollment Services

Cares Act:
The CARES Act awards emergency grants to students to help them manage costs they took on as a result of SUNY Erie's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. For additional information, visit: www.ecc.edu/CARES-Act/

View the SUNY Erie Reopening Plan (updated 9/21/2020) 

Campus Access

Computer/Internet Access
Students needing computer and/or internet access are welcome to use any of the designated campus spaces as follows (regardless of what campus you attend):

• City Campus, Room 460: M-Th: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• North Campus, Library: M-Th: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• South Campus, Library: M-Th: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Thursday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday
  

Please note that Library services will be available remotely only. Limited computer access will only be available in these spaces.

Bring Your Own Device
While, the College still maintains computer labs on campus, we are steadily moving towards a mobile computing environment. SUNY Erie recommends that each student have a personal laptop that meets the requirements for their coursework. For more information, visit: www.ecc.edu/Student-Laptop-Info/

Entering Campus
In order to access the campuses on the days designated above, you must enter through the checkpoints previously noted. You must also present student ID and undergo the health screening to enter campus.

Screening locations are as follows:
South Campus: Drive through location on Community Drive, enter off Abbott Road
North Campus: Drive through location on Arrow Drive near the YMCA, Use Tech Drive off either Main Street or Wehrle Drive
City Campus: Walk up screening in the Post Office Building, Swan Street foyer

Classes

For the fall 2020 semester:

Lectures and most labs (e.g., natural sciences) will be conducted remotely. Only Category 1 courses, consisting of critical labs (e.g., applied, professional skills-related (health, engineering & technology)) may be conducted face-to-face with social distancing accomplished by reducing section capacity.

Depending on the severity of the pandemic, SUNY Erie will be prepared to move all instruction, (i.e., Lectures and labs) remotely. Critical labs may be re-sequenced in the semester-by-semester program plan, moving lecture-based courses, remotely delivered, to the Fall 2020 semester.

Any onsite learning will be conducted with appropriate social distancing, increased disinfecting protocols, and appropriate PPE where necessary.

Contact Information

Office	Contact Info	Office Status
Admissions	716-851-1456 admissions@ecc.edu	All transactions are moved online. Call for service Monday-Friday, 8AM-4PM
Advisement Counseling - City	716-851-1188	Closed to walk in service. Phone appointments, email and Webex are available. Call for service.
Advisement Counseling - North	716-851-1488	Closed to walk in service. Phone appointments, email and Webex are available. Call for service.
Advisement Counseling - South	716-851-1653	Closed to walk in service. Phone appointments, email and Webex are available. Call for service.
Athletics	716-851-1294	Closed to walk in traffic. All gyms and fitness centers are closed until further notice.
Bookstores	City: 851-1051 http://ecccity.bkstr.com North: 851-1264 http://eccn.bkstr.com South: 851-1639 http://eccs.bkstr.com	Closed to walk in service. Visit websites or call for assistance.
Bursar		Closed to walk in service. Note: we are not currently accepting cash payments due to COVID-19
Campus Shuttle		Visit www.ecc.edu/parking-transportation/ for the latest schedule.
Career Services	716-851-1683 terry@ecc.edu	Closed to walk in service. Call or email Monday-Friday, 8AM-4PM, to set up a phone or Webex appointment.
Child Care	City: 851-1150 feidt@ecc.edu North: 851-1437 cepeda@ecc.edu South: 648-5219 jasinski@ecc.edu	The Childcare Centers on each campus will reopen on Sept. 8 for the Fall semester in accordance with State guidelines from the NYS Office of Children and Family Services. Subsidies for childcare tuition for students are available. Hours of operation will be dependent upon the students schedule but anticipated open hours will be Mon-Fri from 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Students, faculty and staff can enroll by contacting the Childcare Directors at the campus centers.
Dean of Students - City Campus	716-851-1120 deanofstudentsc@ecc.edu	Call or email for assistance.
Dean of Students - North Campus	716-851-1420 perri@ecc.edu	Call or email for assistance.
Dean of Students - South Campus	716-851-1620 yoder@ecc.edu	Call or email for assistance.
Dining: Kats Kash Meal Plan	851-1260	Call for assistance.
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)	716-851-1936	Closed to walk in service. Call for service.
Fitness Centers and Gymnasiums		Closed
Financial Aid	716-851-1477 financialaid@ecc.edu	Closed to walk in service. Call for service Monday-Friday, 8AM-4PM.
Food Pantries	716-270-4450 gramsec@ecc.edu	Closed to walk in service. Call or email for assistance.
Food Service		Will reopen on Sept. 8 for the Fall semester.
Health Center - City Campus	716-851-1199	Closed to walk in service. Call for service.
Health Center - North Campus	716-851-1499	Closed to walk in service. Call for service.
Health Center - South Campus	716-851-1699	Closed to walk in service. Call for service.
Independence Bound/Youth Engagement Services	716-851-1030	Closed to walk in service. Call for service.
International Student Services	716-270-5190	Closed to walk in service. Call for service.
ITS HelpDesk	716-851-1835 helpdesk@ecc.edu	For service, email or call 8AM-4PM, Monday-Friday.
Libraries		Closed to walk in service. Chat available Monday-Thursday: 9AM-8PM & Saturday, 10AM-2PM http://libanswers.ecc.edu/
Men of Merit	716-270-6439	Closed to walk in service. Call for service.
Mental Health Clinic (Horizon Clinic)	716-831-1800	Phone appointments only.
Middle Early College High School	716-851-1176	Closed to walk in service. Call for service.
Registrar	716-851-1467 lamanna@ecc.edu	Available via phone Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm. All transactions are moved online: https://www.ecc.edu/transcripts-records/
Say Yes	716-270-4712	Closed to walk in service. Call for service.
Student Access Center - City	716-851-1189	Available via phone Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
Student Access Center - North	716-851-1487	Available via phone Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
Student Access Center - South	716-851-1933	Available via phone Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
Testing Services	716-270-4693 placementtesting@ecc.edu	On-campus testing and virtual testing by appointment only. Go to the Virtual Remote Proctoring Request Form to submit an online request or call 716-270-4693 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Transportation	716-270-5630	Closed to walk in service. Call for service. Campus shuttle running on a revised schedule: visit www.ecc.edu/parking-transportation/.
Tutoring		Visit https://myecc.ecc.edu/tutoring/Pages/default.aspx for updated hours.
Veterans Affairs - City	716-851-1124	Available via phone Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
Veterans Affairs - North	716-851-1532	Available via phone Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
Veterans Affairs - South	716-851-1654	Available via phone Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm

FAQ

What Happens to my Financial Aid if the College closes temporarily or classes are moved online
Students continue to remain eligible for any financial aid they receive through the College. In addition, as a result of Coronavirus, the Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid Office released guidance that provides schools much greater flexibility in administering federal financial aid programs (Pell, SEOG, Federal Direct Loans, and Federal Work-Study). If you have questions, please contact Financial Aid at: 
City (716) 851-1177 
North (716) 851-1477 
South (716) 851-1677 

Who should I contact if I do not have access to the internet, a laptop/tablet, and are unable to come to come to campus to access my online course?
Please contact your campus Dean of Students for assistance with this.

If I have the Coronavirus, will I suffer consequences if I miss classes?
You will not be penalized if you missed classes due to Coronavirus. The College has communicated with all instructors to ensure that classes will be able to be moved online. Your professor will work with you and will provide alternate solutions if you are ill. Contact your instructors by email if you have additional questions.

What happens if a faculty member is unable to continue teaching a class?
We have standard protocols for faculty members if they become sick or incapacitated. If a faculty member is sick and unable to teach another faculty member will replace them.

What resources are available for students experiencing financial emergencies due to Coronavirus?
The College is committed to supporting students who are experiencing financial difficulty or incurring additional expenses as a result of Coronavirus. Students who are experiencing financial insecurity should contact the Dean of Students Office.

I am feeling stressed what should I do?
We recognize that some of you are feeling growing concerns about family or friends, or about your own health. Please contact our Advisement Counseling and Student Support Service Centers during weekday office hours, as well as Horizon Health Services.

How can I avoid getting sick?
Please visit the CDC website for current recommendations.
 
What should I do if I become ill with fever, cough or shortness of breath?
Please visit the CDC website for current recommendations.

Resources

Learning and Working Remotely at SUNY Erie for Students, Faculty and Staff:

Visit the ITS Learning and Working from Anywhere website for helpful tips and resources, including information on how to troubleshoot technical issues, special offers for students, and frequently asked questions:
https://sunyecc.service-now.com/sp?id=learning_and_working_from_anywhere

If you're considering purchasing a new computer, visit www.ecc.edu/Student-Laptop-Info/ for recommendations and frequently asked questions.

Library Resource Center

The SUNY Erie Library Resource Center has a number of ways to support you with online learning. Our library website is available 24/7 to bring you access to electronic books, articles, streaming video, and more. Visit our website at: www.ecc.edu/library/

In addition to our resources, we have librarians available to assist you remotely via email, text, chat, phone, and WebEx. Our contact information and hours are available here: https://libanswers.ecc.edu/index.php

We’ve also put together a Continuity of Library Services & Resources webpage: https://libguides.ecc.edu/spring2020. Here you will find information on library renewals, free access to electronic versions of textbooks (eTextbooks), video tutorials for using library databases, and more.
 

Library research and instructional support for faculty and staff:
This guide will help you locate library research and instructional support resources as SUNY Erie moves to online learning in response to COVID-19:
https://libguides.ecc.edu/spring2020 

Equity and Diversity

As we begin a new semester, we are issuing a reminder that SUNY Erie places a high priority on maintaining academic programs free from sex/gender discrimination. Members of the SUNY Erie community should be aware of the following three important points:

1. The Equity and Diversity/Title IX office remains open via remote operation at this time. Anyone impacted by sex/gender discrimination should contact Tracy Archie, Title IX Coordinator, at (716) 851-1118 or archie@ecc.edu to file a report. Investigations and interviews will be conducted remotely, and remedies provided, to assure that any sexual harassment, sexual violence, intimate partner violence, stalking, retaliation, or other sexually discriminatory behaviors are addressed promptly.

2. College policies on sexual misconduct apply to behaviors that occur in person between members of the college community, but also apply to online and virtual misconduct ( review the Code of Student Conduct Policy here). Any behavior that is prohibited by policy is also likely prohibited in cyber-forms, including cyber-harassment, cyber-bullying that is sex-based, and cyber-stalking. Members of the community are expected to maintain a tone of civility and respect in online classes just as they would in face-to-face classes.

3. Faculty and staff members, who are mandated reporters, are reminded that reporting of alleged sexual misconduct is expected when they become aware of incidents or allegations involving members of the campus community, regardless of how they learn of the potential misconduct, whether in person, in writing, or online.

For more information, visit:

Erie County’s Department of Health COVID-19 website:
http://www2.erie.gov/health/coronavirus

NYS Department of Health COVID-19 website:
https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus/

CDC’s COVID-19 website:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

SUNY COVID-19 website:
https://www.suny.edu/health-alert/?utm_source=home&utm_campaign=012020