COVID-19 Policy
Yosemite Community College District (YCCD) Board of Trustees at their October 20, 2021 approved a COVID-19 testing requirement for all individuals utilizing facilities at all District locations including Modesto Junior College East & West campuses, Columbia College and YCCD District facilities. All students enrolled in on-campus or hybrid classes for the Spring 2022 semester will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or negative COVID-19 test results twice weekly with a minimum of 48 hours between tests. COVID-19 guidelines and testing requirements subject to change based on guidelines established by CDC and CCCAA and local conditions.
- COVID-19 Vaccinations and Verification
- Testing Frequency, Locations, and Hours for Students and Employees
- Symptoms, Exposure, and Testing Positive
- Masking and Social Distancing
- Requirements for Visitors
- Facilities Use Information
- Campus Hygiene
COVID-19 Vaccinations and Verification
Students and employees who are fully vaccinated with either Moderna, Pfizer, or the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will upload proof of their vaccination record through the Yosemite Community College District (YCCD) Healthy Returns portal.
Vaccinated individuals need to upload proof only once. If the State of California
or Stanislaus County changes recommended protocols regarding proof of a vaccine booster,
students and employees will be notified.
Testing Frequency, Locations, and Hours for Students and Employees
Two types of tests will be administered: Rapid Antigen test and Rapid PCR test, technically known as molecular tests and antigen tests. According to CDC Guidelines, the recommended minimum molecular test screening frequency is at least once a week and antigen test is twice weekly. Unless specifically required by external mandates (such as CCCAA for student athletes), all students and employees will be administered the antigen test.
Any student not wishing to submit to testing may take online classes and use online
student services exclusively.
Vaccinated Students and Employees
- Test if symptomatic or exposed to a person positive for COVID-19 and submit a COVID-19 Notification Form.
- Test every eight weeks to ensure continuity of negative status, even if not exposed or symptomatic.
Unvaccinated Employees
Human Resources will provide specific instructions to employees regarding testing type and frequency. Employees will test at the same locations students are tested.
Unvaccinated Students
Unless mandated by an external agency, ALL students will take Antigen Tests.
- Submit a test twice-weekly with a minimum of 48 hours in between tests. For example, if on campus Monday through Wednesday, a negative test must be produced Monday. If on campus Thursday through Friday, a negative test must be produced Thursday.
- Student athletes will be tested once weekly using PCR test, per CCCAA Guidelines.
- Regional Fire Training Center (RFTC) students will be tested once weekly using PCR test, per CDC guidelines.
- Any student availing of campus services and entering indoor campus facilities will be required to provide proof of testing.
If Symptomatic
Begin isolation and submit a COVID-19 Notification Form ASAP for testing, isolation, quarantine, and return to campus guidance from contact
tracing staff.
If exposed to a positive COVID-19 case
Submit a COVID-19 Notification Form ASAP for testing, quarantine, and return to campus guidance from contact tracing
staff.
Students with Testing Positive for COVID-19 within 90 days
- If a student remains unvaccinated, testing will resume on Day 91.
- If a student becomes vaccinated, submit vaccine verification.
Testing Locations & Hours
COVID-19 testing is offered Monday through Friday on both MJC campuses. Appointments do not need to be made to test. All information is available on the COVID-19 Resources Page.
Symptoms, Exposure, and Testing Positive
Signs or symptoms of COVID-19 include
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
If symptomatic
Begin isolation and submit a COVID-19 Notification Form as soon as possible for testing, isolation, quarantine, and return to campus guidance
from contact tracing staff.
If exposed to a positive COVID-19 case
Submit a COVID-19 Notification Form as soon as possible for testing, isolation, quarantine, and return to campus guidance
from contact tracing staff.
Exposure to a close contact is considered having been within 6 feet of COVID-19 positive
individual for 15 minutes or more.
If positive for COVID-19, submit a COVID-19 Notification Form and follow the CDC’s guidelines regarding What to Do If You Are Sick. Contact tracing staff will be notified and will reach out for isolation, quarantine,
and return to campus guidelines.
Masking and Social Distancing
- A mask must be worn when inside of all YCCD facilities.
An appropriate mask is 2-3 layers of cloth/paper and covers the nose and chin. For example, surgical masks are appropriate. - A mask is not necessary when outside by yourself.
- Social distancing is not required.
For accommodations, students should contact Accommodations and Support Center (DSPS) at 209.575.6225 or email mjcdsps@mjc.edu.
Requirements for Visitors
MJC visitors include temporary community members and non-essential visitors and members of the public. Visitors may have an academic or business purpose for being on campus, or may be invited to a department, school, or college sponsored event.
All visitors coming to MJC must meet at least one of two criteria
- Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
- Receive a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours prior to arrival onsite.
All visitors are required to wear a face covering while indoors regardless of vaccination
status. Exceptions can be made at the discretion of President.
Facilities Use Information
Facility Users Include
- Academic Instruction
- College groups, including student and employee organizations
- Public Schools, including recognized parent organizations
- Nonprofit in-district groups
- Nonprofit out-of-district groups
- Commercial enterprises (when approved by College President/or Designee).
All Facility Users Arriving at MJC Must Meet at Least One of Two Criteria
- Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
- Receive a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours prior to arrival onsite.
To request to use a facility, please visit the Facilities & Events webpage for more information, call 209.575.6020 or email mjcevents@yosemite.edu.
Review and download MJC's Guidance for Groups & Events for more detailed information.
Facility users will adhere to the following requirements
- When promoting an event, please remind participants that they must stay home if they experience any symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to COVID-19.
- Responsible for their event and identifying/collecting the proof of vaccination or negative testing prior to allowing entrance in to the venue.
- Responsible for notifying the MJC Events/Facilities office immediately if they determine there was a possible positive exposure within a Modesto Junior College facility.
- May be subject to additional costs associated with cleaning after facility use.
- Aware that their event and facility use is subject to cancellation without notice if due to a positive COVID-19 exposure; the facility is required to be shut down for cleaning.
- Any exemptions to the above requirements will need prior approval from the MJC President. Requests will need to be submitted to the MJC Events/Facilities office a minimum of 6 weeks prior to the event/activity.
Other Considerations
- Venue availability.
- Personnel (i.e.; custodial, security, media, auditorium technicians) availability to support the event.
- Equipment (i.e.: tables, chairs, PA systems) may be very limited.
- For indoor venues as well as equipment use; additional fees may be required for additional
sanitation after the event.
Campus Hygiene
MJC is committed to preventing the spread of COVID-19 with enhanced cleaning procedures.
- Housekeeping teams will clean office and workspaces based on CDC guidelines for disinfection and occupational and environmental safety office (OESO) protocols.
- Facilities management will maintain hand-sanitizer stations at major building entrances and high-traffic areas.
- Custodial teams clean high-traffic areas up to 4 times per day in each building.
- Building occupants are provided cleaning products. Building occupants should wipe down commonly used surfaces, copiers and desks, before and after use with products that meet the EPA’s criteria for use against COVID-19.
Building Air Quality
- All occupied district buildings have been programmed to produce maximum outside air flow depending on the mechanical units.
- Small purification units have been installed in all offices and conference rooms.
- Building temperatures will be warmer in the summer and cooler in the winter due to outside temperatures.
- HVAC schedules are based on ems reports and department requests.