Phase B - Preparation of Return to Campus

The timing of the second transition from A to B is based upon the guidelines dictated by the Province and by the Middlesex Health Unit. When they deem it safe to return, we shall do so.

Overall Objective: Prepare campus for Phase C

Goal 1: Preparations to ensure faculty and students are equipped, prepared and supported for blended/online classes in Phase C

Goal 2: Slowly increase traffic and physical presence – as needed - on campus

Goal 3: Protect the health and safety of faculty, staff, and students who will be physically present on campus

Goal 4: Prepare classrooms to be outfitted for blended learning

Goal 5: Prepare campus for traffic flow in Phase C

Goal 6: Communicate completed plans, policies, and processes

Possible timeline: 2-4 weeks

Campus-wide plans, policies, or procedures that will be completed include remote and in-office working protocols, communications, research activity, use of classrooms, sanitization, PPE/social distancing meeting/events, operation of King’s International office, traffic flow, residence, fall orientation, use of common space, health self-assessment, accommodations, services including library, counselling, finance, accessibility, admissions, campus ministry, food services and security.

Outline of what to expect in Phase B
  1. Begin returning employees to campus on a limited basis to reopen services on campus
  2. Employees should only return if it is necessary for them to be physically on campus to open/offer the service/department
  3. Where possible staff and faculty should continue to work from home
  4. Traffic flow mapping includes markers on floors/common spaces
  5. Physical distancing markers placed across campus
  6. Installation of plexi-glass and touchless computer screens at service desks
  7. Ordering large quantity of reusable masks for distribution to staff, faculty, students
  8. All regular services available in the summer will be open and available:
    1. In-person services available, where necessary, on limited basis with minimal staffing
    2. Services available virtually including Summer Academic Orientation, Admissions and Academic Counselling
  9. Clear lineup areas for in-person services identified and designated
  10. Virtual services available, including virtual queues for individuals waiting for in-person services
  11. Library begin opening on a limited basis (curbside pickup) to prepare for Phase C
  12. ITS preparing applicable classrooms to be used in blended learning format
  13. Training for all faculty and staff regarding new procedures
    1. Campus ministry offering liturgies and in accordance with directions/guidelines from the Diocese of London