Currently there are over a dozen participating services, with more to be added in the coming days and weeks. In accordance with King County Department of Public Health guidance, we encourage supervisors to provide telework options to employees whose job duties can be performed remotely without hampering operations or instruction. However, given these new recommendations, if you fall into a high-risk group and/or you would like to work remotely from home, contact your supervisor for next steps. I appreciate the governor’s desire to protect the health and safety of our students, and I share that goal. We will share an update once a plan is in place. Instruction: All instruction continues remotely winter and spring quarters with exception of specific classes that require on-campus labs. For those planning events or gatherings, consider postponing them, which will avoid bringing large groups of people together. We are waiting on guidance from Gov. Department Directory Locations and Directions Download Campus Map. I have been thinking about all of you during this most unusual spring quarter. When you are on campus, practice social distancing, such as holding online instead of face-to-face meetings, to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Employees and students must be scanned for signs or symptoms of COVID‐19 at the start of each class. Box 98000 2400 S. 240th St. For spring, summer and now fall quarter, you, the students of Highline College, have shown tremendous resilience and dedication to your learning during a time when it’s just not as easy to do so. Job candidates. The extension does impact our plans for a limited number of classes that must be held in a face-to-face format, particularly health care programs. If you are sick, or need to care for a sick family member, stay home. The college will continue to operate on three guidelines outlined in Inslee’s summer plan for re-opening higher education, which led to our decision to limit in-person instruction in the fall, winter and now spring quarter of the 2020-21 academic year. Good afternoon. “With approximately 70 percent of Highline College students identifying as people of color, expanding access to COVID-19 testing at Highline College is not only necessary, it’s vital.”. All classes, regardless of modality, will begin on Monday, April 6, 2020. For example, you’ll notice fewer tables in Building 8, allowing for more room between people. Download Campus Map. View tips for working remotely, setting up online meetings and e-learning options. Effective Monday, March 16, at midnight, all college and universities in Washington must transition instruction to alternative formats through Friday, April 24, at noon. B6: until 1 p.m. Highline staff members are here to help you with resources and virtual support services. South King County has the highest rate of positive tests in the county. Our 60th Year Celebration will provide a unique opportunity to honor our 2020 graduates with a special ceremony. I hope this message finds you safe and healthy. To connect, use one of the following methods: In-person classes and finals should move online or to alternative formats, such as Zoom, Canvas and Panopto wherever possible. From 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday, a mobile testing site will be located in the East parking lot. Important tip from public health experts: “… you generally need to be in close contact with someone with COVID-19 to get infected. Kindness, among all this uncertainty, is needed right now toward one another. As a reminder, though the county and state may move ahead in phases, college leadership will analyze the safety and readiness of our community prior to changing operations. People are encouraged, but not required, to register for a testing appointment. Through at least May 31, the campus will be physically closed to all students, faculty, staff and the public. Wash your hands often and with soap and water, making a good soapy lather, for at least 20 seconds, which is about the time it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice. All other Highline departments and programs are working remotely and available to support students, staff and faculty. After consultation with the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, our neighboring colleges and the Governor’s office, I have made the decision to extend online and alternative modes of instruction and student services for the entire spring quarter. We continue to direct our full energies in support of our students and working with our staff and faculty to continue to address the challenges in the evolving environment due to COVID-19. I’m pleased to say that over 1,000 students and 200 staff and faculty responses have been received. January 11 – March 26. Wash your hands with soap and water frequently for at least 20 seconds. If you have other questions, send them to ask@highline.edu or contact your instructor. Are you a Highline College student with expenses related to the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) pandemic? The Highline College Foundation, and its leader Sheri Keller, vice chair and interim president to the Foundation's Board of Directors, would like to thank every person and organization that donated to our COVID-19 Student Support Fund, which has raised more than $150,000! The campus remains physically closed to all students, faculty, staff and the public. Remote teaching and learning will continue summer quarter. Resources and tips for Highline College employees engaged in teleworking during the current coronavirus situation. Each completed course and quarter means students are that much closer to achieving their educational dreams. If there is a confirmed case of COVID-19, Public Health will work with the college or school to determine the best measures, including potential closure. Fall quarter check funds will begin dispersing to students on September 25. The campus will remain physically closed to all students, faculty, staff, and the public, with the exception of a few classes that will be held in-person including specific sections of health care and science-based labs that require demonstration of skills and cannot be taught remotely. Campus emergency? 2400 S. 240th St. ISP Office Location Building 25, 5th floor CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19. Highline has a Coronavirus Information and Resources page that contains the latest official communications from the College, including updates from Dr. John Mosby and the Washington State government as well previous updates and a FAQ list for General Information, Information for Students, and Information for Faculty and Staff. As mentioned earlier, classes will begin April 6. While essential services remain open, telework is now the first choice and priority for as many employees as possible. I miss seeing our campus filled with students and activities. As much as we’d love to return to campus winter quarter, we’ve made the decision for instructors to continue with remote teaching and learning for most classes. We encourage everybody to check this page frequently and sign up for campus emergency alerts. First, a recap. While it gives us some freedom to determine what can be offered on campus in fall, the college’s leadership team focused on these three guidelines: Our goal is to keep everyone safe and healthy. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order. Regularly check your Highline email for key updates. Ill with fever, cough, or difficulty breathing AND have been identified by Public Health as a recent close contact of a confirmed COVID-19 case or had recent close contact with someone who is being evaluated for COVID-19 infection. I understand this action will affect students in different ways and encourage robust communication between instructors and students. In a press conference earlier this evening, Gov. We are still working on the possibility of opening some specific spaces on campus for limited access for students during winter and possibly spring quarter. Under Phase 2, the college has the option to resume all non-lecture based higher education and workforce training, including those activities for which physical distancing may not be maintained. Highline College will begin the spring term on March 30. You know, as we do, that it is an investment that will pay off for your life and career. While these individuals are not a part of the Highline College community, our hearts are with those who have been impacted by this outbreak. Phone: (206) 592-4543 Office: 26-314 Mailstop: 26-3 Email: saadams@highline.edu ***DUE TO COVID-19, CLASSES HAVE MOVED ONLINE AND OFFICE HOURS ARE VIA ZOOM. B99: until 3 p.m. COVID-19 Resources. Here’s what those designations mean: We are hoping to resume in-person classes during fall quarter. In an effort to help slow down the spread of COVID-19, any class or lab that is scheduled to be on campus winter quarter will be remote for the first week of instruction (Jan. 11-15, 2021) and will return to campus on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. Please expect more information to come, and as always, email ask@highline.edu. You can also report the behavior to the Student Assessment and Information Team (SAIT). Most college services will continue to function remotely. The purpose of these exceptions are to provide needed and safe operations of the college; ensure critical operational functions of the college; ensure timely payment of employees; provide critical support to students; and to provide required preparation time for online instruction, which is set to begin April 6. COVID-19 Testing on Campus: Free COVID-19 testing is available at Highline College. For all of us at Highline, much will remain the same. Thanks to the hard work and flexibility of the campus community, we will complete winter quarter — including finals — as planned by March 20. Inslee for his leadership and coordination to protect the health and safety of everyone in Washington. By engaging in more self-care and healthy practices, together we can do our part to make the situation better for everyone. The Counseling Center, to name just one, has spent the last week becoming certified in tele-mental health. These include specific sections of health care and science-based labs that require demonstration of skills and cannot be taught remotely. The college will be ordering large quantities of disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer stations and/or bottles that will be distributed across campus. All faculty — tenured, tenure-track, one-year and adjunct — will be paid beginning March 30, allowing them to work with colleagues, coordinators and others to design appropriate instruction for students. In the winter, we will continue to offer robust educational opportunities, including many virtual events and online services and resources at Highline. Employees should only be on site to perform tasks that are critical to the functioning of the college and cannot be performed remotely. Classrooms: until 7 p.m. I’m forever grateful to the college’s faculty and staff who continue to support you as you work toward your educational goals. Inslee is also allowing essential campus operations and services to continue. Skip to main content. More info to come. Inslee released his plan for re-opening higher education. Highline College Counseling Center P.O. Phone: (206) 592-3327 Office: 29-331 Mailstop: 29-3 Email: dharris@highline.edu I am a Westpoint Graduate with over 20 years of business and teaching experience. Technology distribution, bookstore pick-ups and other related drive through events will still happen the first week of winter quarter, Jan. 11-15, 2021. B99: until 5 p.m. Thank you. Faculty Business Technology. For more important dates, please visit the, For additional financial aid information, please visit the. Among these are limitations on social gatherings, business operations and out-of-state travel. Inslee estimated that each phase will last for approximately three weeks, but stressed that data, not the calendar, will determine when we move from one phase to another. Oussama Alkhalili. Highline staff members are here to help you with resources and virtual support services. And while the situation is challenging, I know we can get through it. COVID-19 cases continue to rise. However, there will be a suspension of instruction for the first week to give faculty time to plan alternative modes of instruction, including online, Zoom-based and old-fashioned homework packets to ensure we serve our entire student community. Support Services: Many support services are available virtually and through Zoom. Also visit Virtual Support Services During Spring Quarter for information on many campus programs and services. More information on our plan moving forward will be communicated on Monday, March 16. Effective July 29, 2020, Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 20-46 High-Risk Employees – Workers’ Rights, … As always, be cautious when clicking on links in emails from unknown sources. Only very few classes will be held in person, such as specific sections of labs that cannot be taught remotely. A new site at Highline College will expand efforts to control the spread of COVID-19 in a disproportionately affected region of King County. As this event continues to evolve, we will share information and updates on our website and social media pages. The Commencement Committee has been hard at work, talking to colleagues at other institutions, attending webinars, reading articles and exploring options for a virtual celebration of our graduates. We are committed to keeping you informed and working with you to keep our college community safe. During spring quarter, counselors will be conducting both drop-in and scheduled appointments using Zoom. Our international students are our students and they deserve better. The goal of the SAIT is to take an informed, proactive and preventive approach to addressing potentially threatening behaviors. If you have any questions, email ask@highline.edu. Student Services is currently operating remotely. I hope you all had a chance to enjoy the long weekend. COVID-19 is a global concern that can make anyone sick, regardless of their race or ethnicity. Highline’s campus remains open and face-to-face classes are not being canceled. For those of you who registered for in-person classes that do plan to meet on campus, check with your instructors for any additional information. Give yourself permission for grace, to pause and self-care. COVID-19 cases continue to rise with record-breaking daily counts. If you have specific questions about this recent developments, please email ask@highline.edu. In times of fear and uncertainty, there is often misinformation shared as a result of bias and, at times, discrimination. It looks like you're using Internet Explorer 11 or older. Classes for fall quarter are designated in these five ways: During summer quarter, we are planning to continue offering student resources and services online. TTY (206) 870-4853, COVID-19 test site at Highline College expands testing capacity. Box 98000 Des Moines, WA 98198-9800 *** At Highline College, it’s not the campus that makes our community, it’s the people. Campus Location December 10, 2020 Dear Highline College students, In an effort to help slow down the spread of COVID-19, any class or lab that is scheduled to be on campus winter quarter will be remote for the first week of instruction (Jan. 11-15, 2021) and will return to campus on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. Our community values will be tested in times like these. For Highline, those include classes within our health care programs, such as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Care Aid, Medical Assistant and Respiratory Care classes. Remote learning continues through winter quarter. Students will be updated by their instructors. EMAIL IS YOUR BEST OPTION FOR A QUICK RESPONSE. In addition, facial coverings must be worn by every employee, instructor, and student not working alone (with no chance of human interaction) at the location, unless their exposure dictates a higher level of protection under Department of Labor & Industries safety and health rules and guidance. As you view the class schedule, you’ll see classes are designated in one of three ways: virtual, hybrid/virtual, or online. As announced earlier, all classes for summer quarter will be held remotely. 2400 S. 240th St. I appreciate your patience as we work through the logistics of moving most instruction and services online. B1: until 5 p.m. Employees who were confirmed to have been in close contact with the employee have been directed to self-quarantine at home until the suggested 14-day quarantine period ends. Thank you for your patience, resilience and empathy as we move forward during this trying time. A team of Highline College employees will reach out to you next week to check in and answer questions. Locations and Directions Department Directory. Executive Cabinet and ICS are closely monitoring King County infection rates and risk to public health. While we had originally hoped to offer more courses in a face-to-face format, the college’s leadership team has decided to limit instruction on campus in fall quarter. All students who do need to go to campus will need to have completed and be current with COVID-19 education training in Canvas and complete a self-screening check-in and check-out form each time they come to campus. In the coming days, the college will continue to engage in all of our options, including dramatically increasing remote work and developing alternative instructional strategies for the start of spring quarter. To address the requirement for social distancing, all Student Services areas will be limiting face-to-face interactions and will be offering services online. But we do look forward to the day when it is deemed safe to bring students and our community together to enjoy and appreciate our beautiful campus and facilities. Social distancing is critical to stemming the spread of COVID-19, and I urge you to observe the order to keep yourself and loved ones safe and healthy. It looks like you're using Internet Explorer 11 or older. Library: until 5 p.m. Thursday (3/19): We will be acting immediately to help our campus community succeed and adjust. When instructors decide to make such changes, rest assured that they will take into account the unique needs of our student population. Over the summer, Gov. The Technology Resource Loan Program will allow students to request technology support for spring quarter. But in light of the uncertainty, we are scheduling our class delivery methods with flexibility in mind. You can expect constant updates from my office. We offer virtual support services, Zoom Virtual Lobbies, resources for remote learning and general resources for the whole student, all available on this official COVID-19 Information and Resources website. I encourage everyone to take care of yourself, listen to your body and please err on the side of caution in all your activities. On Friday, he shared Washington’s four-phased approach to reopening business and resuming activities. We will share an update once a plan is in place. The method of instruction — whether it is online, remote or another form of teaching — will be in place for the duration of the quarter, even after the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order has been lifted. Highline College offers continuous enrollment courses including the … Bad weather? This website works best with modern browsers such as … Classrooms: until 5 p.m. We’ve compiled Resources for Remote Learning to help guide you through this change. In partnership with UW Medicine and Harborview Medical Center, Highline College is now hosting COVID-19 testing on campus. Gov. If you have any questions, email ask@highline.edu. For any personnel-related matters, always contact Human Resources. Your health and safety is our primary concern. A. Clean and disinfect shared surfaces and objects that are touched frequently. For more information about getting tested, including a list of free test sites, visit Public Health’s testing webpage or check out  a video of what it is like to get a COVID-19 test. Library: closed. This week, the college received confirmation that a Highline employee tested positive for COVID-19. Labs that are approved to return to campus will require diligent preparation and training in order to comply with the infection prevention guidance from the state. We are working out a formal request process for faculty who wish to have their labs approved for return in fall quarter. You may qualify for a federal CARES Act grant, which provides emergency funding for college students. There will be no face-to-face instruction on campus next quarter, with the possible exception for allied health programs. Free COVID-19 testing available on campus. 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