Cerritos College Return-to Campus.
A quick guide to Cerritos College
Health and Safety Protocols on Campus.
Returning to Campus in the Fall 2021 During the COVID-19 pandemic, California governor
employed a tier system to identify the threat of the virus and to determine the capacity to
which businesses and institutions could open. On June 15, 2021, the state moved away from
the tier system and allowed businesses and institutions to open at full capacity.
Cerritos College, however, chose to follow some elements of the Yellow Tier guidelines
for the Fall 2021 semester. The on-campus guidelines for Fall
2021 semester apply to all vaccinated and non-vaccinated employees.
On-Campus Guidelines for Fall 2021
Online health screenings are
required before going to campus.
Employees and students must wear
daily the District issued wristband.
Everyone must wear a face
covering over their nose and mouth
at all times in any indoor District buildings
such as classrooms, laboratories, offices.
The District will maintain social
distancing, which is 6 feet apart,
and maintain that guideline to ensure proper
physical distancing in classrooms and offices.
Parking permits will not be required
for the Fall 2021 semester only.
Online Health Screenings Employees must complete the
health screening within four hours from time of arrival to campus.
Visit the Cerritos College home webpage
Click on “Faculty & Staff” link, and then click on “Cerritos Portal” link
Once you're on the Cerritos Campus Portal,
login with College credentials. And
you may be prompted to
enter a one-time pass code,
and that one-time passcode will be
delivered via text or email to you.
Once you are in the Single Sign-On Portal, click on the COVID19 Employee Pre-Screen.
Complete the COVID-19 Symptoms Pre-Screen Tool.
Answer all the questions truthfully. Identify your Manager, and note that you
may be redirected to Outlook Mail; just return to the Pre-Screen window on your browser and submit.
In a few minutes you should receive an email that you have been approved to come to campus.
If you answered “Yes” to any of the questions, you need to wait for approval.
The managers will ensure those scheduled to be on campus have
completed the required online health screening. Any positive responses to any of the COVID-19
symptoms pre-screening tool questions requires your area Vice President’s
clearance to enter the District premises. All District employees will be issued a wristband.
Students must obtain a wristband daily at the kiosk stations.
On their first day on campus, or starting August 2, 2021, employees are required to
go to their Division/manager’s office to pick up their silicone wristband.
The wristband must be worn at all times while on campus.
If the employee forgets the wristband at home,
the employee must go to the kiosks to obtain a temporary paper wristband for the day.
Check the Screening Kiosks map to locate the nearest kiosk.
You must present to the kiosk attendant the email received from the COVID-19 symptoms pre-screening
tool indicating that you've completed the health screening and were approved to be on campus.
Face Coverings
Face coverings will be provided by the District
to all employees working on site. Employees can
wear their own face covering if they prefer.
Employees must wear an appropriate face
covering that covers the nose and mouth
at all times while indoors. Masks
should be changed if they become wet,
stick to a person’s face, or obstruct breathing.
Mask can be removed if alone in an office.
Employees who are not vaccinated should
also wear a mask while outdoors.
Social Distancing Physical distancing is recommended by health
authorities as the most effective single method of avoiding the spread and contraction of COVID-19.
The District will maintain this guideline to ensure proper physical distancing
in classrooms and offices. A minimum of six-feet distance
will be remained at all times in employee workspaces, lobbies, classrooms, labs,
campus interiors including quad and walkways and other common areas, both indoors and outdoors.
Parking Parking permits will
not be required for the Fall 2021 semester only. All employees and students must park
in designated parking stalls. For example, the yellow stalls are for Faculty and Staff,
and the white stalls are for students. And you will access buildings via pre-approved routes.
COVID-19 or C19 Liaisons and C19 Supervisors
C19 Liaison Officers will assist with monitoring safety protocols.
Some of their responsibilities will include monitoring and communicating safety protocols,
such as wearing a face covering and wearing it properly, maintaining social distancing,
and encouraging students not to congregate. C19 Supervisors will assist employees facing
students or other persons refusing to abide by District protocols and guidelines.
These are experienced individuals who will assist with deescalating difficult situations.
Shared Responsibility
Employees and students share
the same responsibilities to follow
the on-campus guidelines for Fall
2021 semester and stay home when sick.
Only those employees and students who have
been cleared by the District
will be allowed on campus.
The District will properly clean
and disinfect workspace and
instructional spaces on a daily basis.
THANK YOU FOR HELPING STOP THE SPREAD!
Return-to-Campus Resources The Cerritos College COVID-19 website will
remain an important tool for informing employees and students about COVID-19 health protocols,
providing updates, and a means of supporting our community as we continue to move forward in
this modified environment. The website is easily accessible from our Cerritos College main page.
The Campus COVID-19 Updates link is displayed at the top of the webpage in the yellow banner.