The Work Environment

We have learned throughout the spring and summer that as an institution, we have been nimble and adaptable. The cooperation from our community is the single biggest factor in our success thus far, and we anticipate maintaining these high standards as we embark on this next phase of our shared journey. The plan to return to campus is the result of countless hours of deliberation and consultation. The safety for our students, faculty, staff, is at the heart of every decision. 

Essential Staff Reporting to Work

Faculty and staff will work on campus as scheduled by their divisional vice presidents. Remote work may still be required for employees in specific positions or in order to promote safety within office spaces, as well as potential limited office hours.

Daily Health Checks

A  daily health check is a required part of your participation in campus life, be it attending classes, living on campus or participating in campus activities. 

The daily health check is a 3-question survey. We ask that you only include  NEW, UNUSUAL or UNEXPECTED symptoms that are commonly associated with possible COVID-19 infection.  

Here’s how it works:

  1. You will receive an email each day at 6 a.m., from no-reply@healthyroster.com containing a brief health survey that must be completed before you begin your day at Saint Mary’s 
  2. Complete the survey before leaving your home, or beginning work remotely, every day
  3. Take your temperature
  4. Check YES for any NEW, UNUSUAL, or UNEXPECTED symptoms
  5. Once submitted, you will receive an immediate reply from no-reply@healthyroster.com with further instructions. Please read these instructions carefully!

Remember: Personal responsibility and care for others is key to the success of the College’s fall 2020 plan. As Belles, it is your shared responsibility to protect yourself and everyone else. Honest reporting, wearing your mask, practicing physical distancing, washing up, and limiting your off-campus travel WILL make all the difference. 

Saint Mary’s College Community Health Practices

In order to comply with CDC guidelines, employees at Saint Mary’s College are expected to adhere to several basic community health practices. While hand sanitizer will be available at entrances to all academic, administrative, and residential buildings, individuals are responsible for cleaning high use areas prior to their own use of the space/equipment. All members of the Saint Mary’s community must have a face covering that conceals their nose and mouth at all times when in indoor, public spaces including but not limited to, common areas, classrooms, laboratories, performance spaces, the library, and when in someone’s office. All members of the campus community should have a face covering on hand at all times, even when outside. The face covering may be removed when outdoors, even around others in groups of less than 25 people. Face coverings are still recommended for unvaccinated individuals if they are outdoors and near others in groups of any size. When in a private office space, members of the Saint Mary’s Community may remove their face covering; however, the face covering must be on hand to be worn if another person enters the private office.

The Employee Workspace

The facilities department has brought Saint Mary’s College buildings into compliance with the OSHA COVID-19 recommendations for ventilation rates in the work environment and by the use of high efficiency air filters. For offices which are subject to frequent interaction with many students, parents, or the general public, and which have sufficient air circulation, Plexiglas or acrylic barriers may be appropriate to protect the employee from the wide variety of individuals visiting the office. 

Student Workers

Employees of Residence Life, Student Affairs, Mother Angela Care Center, and at Angela Athletic & Wellness Complex are required to sign a form, currently in use for student employees of the Health and Counseling Center, which informs student employees of their duty to hold HIPAA protected information confidential. Student employees employed for light cleaning during the day will be trained in appropriate cleaning protocols.Student employees who come in contact with many students because of their jobs will receive training for how to deal with inquiries about HIPAA protected information, emotional self-care to cope with fear of becoming infected, and handling verbal encounters with students who are frightened or hostile about COVID-19.