Erie Community College :: Coronavirus Information

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

Spring 2021 classes: Lectures and most labs (most of the natural sciences) will be conducted remotely (on-line). Only courses that cannot be taught on-line, such as those requiring specific equipment like dental hygiene and construction, may be conducted face-to-face with social distancing accomplished by reducing the numbers of students in each section.

Students who attend face-to-face instruction during the Spring 2021 semester must participate in ongoing, SUNY mandated COVID-19 testing. COVID testing will be provided by the college at no charge to the student, starting January 13th. For more details, view the Spring 2021 COVID response plan.

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 Spring 2021 schedule, visit: Understanding the Spring 2021 Schedule Changes

Faculty and staff are available to help you register for Spring classes. For more information, visit: 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

Food Pantry:
December 9, 2020: SUNY Erie Campus Food Pantries will be open for in-person visits on a limited basis. Appointments are required to ensure you are able to receive a nutritious 7- meal prepacked bag for your household. Please visit the Food Pantry webpage for more information and to schedule your appointment on the campus most convenient for you.

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
ITS Open Computer Areas will open up on 2/8: Monday - Thursday: 8am - 4pm.

Please note that Library services will be available remotely only.

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, you must enter through the checkpoints noted below and follow all testing and health screening protocols. For details, view the Spring 2021 COVID response plan.

Screening locations are as follows:
South Campus: Walk Up Screening in Building 6
North Campus: Walk Up Screening in B Building and the S Building Security Office
City Campus: Walk up screening in the Post Office Building, Swan Street foyer

Classes

For the Spring 2021 semester:

Registration for the spring semester has begun. To register for classes, login to your WebAdvisor Account here . Watch the short tutorial on WebAdvisor at https://youtu.be/_7gu8SlikWc

All instruction begins on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Similar to the fall semester, the spring semester will offer a mix of remote and face-to-face instruction.

If all of your Spring classes are remote:

You do not have any quarantine or COVID testing requirements.
You will begin your Spring classes remotely the week of January 19

If you have any face-to-face classes for the Spring2021 semester, the following apply to you:

Phased in start for face-to-face classes

Some face-to-face classes will begin on campus instruction the week of January 19.
All other face-to-face classes will begin remotely the week of January 19 and transition to on-campus instruction beginning the week of February 1^st.
See the attached list. If you do not see your course on the attached list, your course will run as remote for the spring semester.

Mandatory Seven Day Quarantine prior to the start of face-to-face instruction

Students will be required to quarantine prior to returning to campus for face-to-face classes.
More information will be forthcoming.

COVID-19 Testing Requirements at the start of the semester for those on campus

All students and staff will be required to test at the beginning of their scheduled face-to-face return to campus.
Information on how to schedule testing will be sent to those required to test in the next few weeks.

Continued Spring Semester COVID-19 testing

All staff and students who are regularly on campus during the spring semester will be required to continue testing throughout the semester.
More information on testing scheduling will be forthcoming.

For more information, including testing protocols, view the Spring 2021 COVID response plan.

View the list of on-site classes for Spring 2021

Depending on the severity of the pandemic, SUNY Erie will be prepared to move all instruction, (i.e., Lectures and labs) remotely.
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	716-851-1188 admissions@ecc.edu	Remote services from 8am-4pm. Call or email for service.
Advisement Counseling - City	716-851-1188 CityCounseling@ecc.edu	Remote services from 8am-4pm. Call or email for service.
Advisement Counseling - North	716-851-1488 NorthCounseling@ecc.edu	Remote services from 8am-4pm. Call or email for service.
Advisement Counseling - South	716-851-1653 SouthCounseling@ecc.edu	Remote services from 8am-4pm. Call or email for service.
Athletics	716-851-1294	Gyms and fitness centers closed until further notice.
Bookstores	City: 851-1051 http://ecccity.bkstr.com North: 851-1264 http://eccn.bkstr.com South: 851-1264 http://eccs.bkstr.com	North and City: Open M-Th 9am-3pm, Fri 9am-1pm Limited in store shopping, ship to home recommended for online orders. Rental Check-in at North and City during store hours. South: Store Closed Order online, ship to home or Pickup at North or City upon request. South Rental Return: Dec. 21, 22, 23 10am- 2pm Building 5, Room 5107
Bursar	716-851-1888 or bursar@ecc.edu	Remote services from 8am-4pm. Call or email for service.
Campus Shuttle		Visit www.ecc.edu/parking-transportation/ for the latest schedule.
Career Services	North & City: 716-851-1183 South: 716-851-1683	Remote services from 8am-4pm. Call or email for service.
Child Care	City: 851-1150 feidt@ecc.edu North: 851-1437 cepeda@ecc.edu South: 648-5219 jasinski@ecc.edu	Students, faculty and staff can enroll by contacting the Childcare Directors at the campus centers. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 7:30am-4:00pm The on-campus Child Care Center at South campus is currently accepting requests for the Spring 2021 semester. All requests are due by January 22nd so a determination can be made concerning opening the center on February 1st. Please contact the South Campus Director by January 22nd: Pamela Jasinski: jasinski@ecc.edu Child Care slots are also currently available at the North and City Campus Child Care Centers: City Campus, Brenda Feidt: feidt@ecc.edu North Campus, Amy Cepeda: cepeda@ecc.edu
Crisis Services	Samantha Kellogg, MPH 536-4147 skellogg@crisisservices.org	Available by appointment only. Assistance for those who have experienced dating violence, family violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
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)	Naomi Diaz, Director diaz@ecc.edu 716-851-1936 Nikki Howard, Counselor howardr@ecc.edu 716-851-1935 Roslyn Jones, Counselor jonesrm@ecc.edu 716-851-1693	Remote services from 8am-4pm. Call or email for service.
Fitness Centers and Gymnasiums		Closed
Financial Aid	716-851-1477 financialaid@ecc.edu	Remote services from 8am-4pm. Call or email for service.
Food Pantries	716-270-4450 gramsec@ecc.edu	December 9, 2020: SUNY Erie Campus Food Pantries will be open for in-person visits on a limited basis. Appointments are required to ensure you are able to receive a nutritious 7- meal prepacked bag for your household. Please visit the Food Pantry webpage for more information and to schedule your appointment on the campus most convenient for you.
Food Service	City Cafeteria 270-2665	City Café only M-F 8am -1:30pm
Health Center - City Campus	Please call ahead for a sick visit. 716-851-1199 rockwell@ecc.edu	Open M-F 9:30-3:30. Also available beyond those hours by phone or email.
Health Center - North Campus	Please call ahead for a sick visit. 716-851-1499 healthofficen@ecc.edu	Open M-F 9:30-3:30. Also available beyond those hours by phone or email.
Health Center - South Campus	Please call ahead for a sick visit. 716-851-1699 healthoffices@ecc.edu	Open M-F 9:30-3:30. Also available beyond those hours by phone or email.
Independence Bound/Youth Engagement Services	Terry Kirby, Project Director 851-1030 kirbyt@ecc.edu Snejana Brooks, Senior Mentor 270-2657 brookss@ecc.edu	Remote service from 8am-4pm. Call or email for service.
International Student Services	716-851-1359 or international@ecc.edu	Call or email for service.
ITS HelpDesk	716-851-1835 helpdesk@ecc.edu	Monday - Friday: 8am - 4pm Website: https://helpdesk.ecc.edu Chat is now available on the HelpDesk website during business hours.
ITS Open Computer Areas	North: (716) 270-2696 City: (716) 851-1072 South: (716) 851-1729	Areas will open up on 2/8: Monday – Thursday: 8am – 4pm
Libraries	North: (716) 851-1273 City: (716) 851-1074 South: (716) 851-1772	Virtual Library Services- All Campuses Library website: www.ecc.edu/library/ Library Chat: http://libanswers.ecc.edu/ Text Us: (716) 791-5154 Mon - Thu: 8am - 8pm Fri: 8am - 4pm Sat: 10am - 2pm Sun: Closed
Men of Merit	716-270-6439	Closed to walk in service. Call for service.
Mental Health Clinic OLV Human Services	Julie Maldonado jmaldonado@olvhumanservices.org 716-828-9651	Currently taking virtual appointments.
Middle Early College High School	716-851-1176	Closed to walk in service. Call for service.
MOMs Program	716-851-4615 lopezperez@ecc.edu	Closed to walk in service. Call or email for service.
Registrar	716-851-1467 registrar@ecc.edu	Remote service from 8am-4pm. Call or email for service.
Say Yes	Lauren McCarthy: 716-270-4721 Beth Holleran: 716-270-2668 Booker Piper: 716-851-1174	Closed to walk in service. Call for service.
Student Access Center - City	Jenny Brodfuehrer, Counselor (716) 851-1189 Maureen Sion, Technical Asst. (716) 270-5299	Services available upon request.
Student Access Center - North	Aaron Garmon, Counselor (716) 851-1495 Dana Misenheimer, Technical Asst. (716) 270-5304	On-campus office hours vary Monday-Friday Dry Memorial Library, Room D114
Student Access Center - South	Fran Moyer, Counselor 716-851-1933 Josh Greenauer, Technical Asst. (716) 270-5311	Services available upon request.
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	North: Please call ahead for appointment: 716-270-5629 Welcome Center: 620 Main Street Williamsville, NY 14221 G122 City: Please call ahead for appointment: 716-270-5629 Student Transportation 121 Ellicott Street Buffalo, NY 14203 POST Room 165 South: Please call ahead for appointment: 716-270-5628 Student Transportation 4041 Southwestern Blvd. Orchard Park NY 14127 Room 5212	City & South (Transportation Office): Staff working remotely 8:00am-4:00pm North (Welcome Center): Staff working remotely 8:00am-4:00pm *Please note, bus passes are printed at city campus. Please call ahead of time to request that your bus pass is sent to north or south campus. Arriving to campus without calling ahead will result in processing delays. Thank you. Please visit www.ecc.edu/parking-transportation/ for shuttle schedules, parking services and other transportation FAQs.
Tutoring	Findatutor@ecc.edu	Visit https://myecc.ecc.edu/tutoring/Pages/default.aspx for updated hours.
Veterans Affairs - City	Cheryl Sawyer 851-1124 sawyerc@ecc.edu	Available via phone Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
Veterans Affairs - North	Joann Arlotta-Johnson 851-1532 arlotta@ecc.edu Margaret Flynn 851-1422 flynnm@ecc.edu	Available via phone Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
Veterans Affairs - South	Theresa Tomczak 851-1654 tomczakt@ecc.edu	Available via phone Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm

FAQ

#CampusClear
The health self-screening application #CampusClear is an option for visitors, students and staff to use to complete their self-screening in order to access SUNY Erie campuses and properties during the COVID-19 pandemic. SUNY Erie students and employee may register their SUNY Erie email account to the app to complete the self-screening. All data is transmitted encrypted and only limited individuals, appointed by SUNY Erie will have the ability to unencrypt data for purposes of monitoring campus access, contacting symptomatic individuals, performing contact tracing and reporting. The app does not conduct surveillance or tracking other than the utilization of the app, furthermore the app does not use Bluetooth or GPS and will not track your location. The #CampusClear privacy policy from the vendor Ivy.ai, is available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tfWtU9s5bM_4EySUAnXjQQsbfqQJ2pdb/view. Please note, self-screening is only one part of the requirements for entering campus. For more information, view the Spring 2021 COVID response plan.

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

Erie Community College

Coronavirus Information

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

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Campus Access

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FAQ

Resources

Latest Updates

Campus Access

Classes

Contact Information

FAQ

Resources

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

Library Resource Center

Equity and Diversity

For more information, visit:

Need Help?

College Safety & Security

Dean of Students

City Campus

North Campus

South Campus

Coronavirus Information

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

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

Library Resource Center

Equity and Diversity

For more information, visit:

Need Help?

College Safety & Security

Dean of Students

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