both online and face-to-face classes with an additional flexible option for students to participate and interact with instructors by webcam during regularly scheduled class sessions. Courses are labeled in Banner for students to be aware of the format they chose for instruction delivery. “Connors’ reopening plan was developed following input from returning and incoming students, faculty and staff, as well as recommendations from the CDC, the Oklahoma Department of Health, and Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences,” said Dr. Ron Ramming, President of CSC. “Because of the fluid nature of the pandemic, changes and updates to the plan may change as new information becomes available.” Residential housing on the Warner campus is open to students and has additional safety restrictions in place for guests visiting and common areas for students. “The safety of our students, faculty
and staff is the upmost importance of the college, while providing the students an atmosphere where they can learn and be successful,” said Ramming. We know that despite our very best efforts, we will not be able to guarantee we will be able to prevent exposure to COVID-19 throughout the semester and year; however, we will continue to work together to create a safe environment to significantly reduce the chance of infections and slow the spread of the virus. With all of the constant changes ongoing due to the pandemic, CSC athletics continues to follow the requested guidelines from the NJCAA to ensure safety of our athletes and fans. For all fall scrimmages and games, every fan attending should have their temperatures taken before entering a facility. If a fan has a temperature, they must be asked to leave, as they cannot attend the event for their safety as well as the safety of others. CSC also strongly encourages that all
fans wear masks while at any event. The temperatures of the opposing team and coaches will be taken when they arrive for any event. Hand sanitizer will be placed at the facility or field where the event is being played. Coaches are asked to schedule time in the fitness center for their teams to work out to avoid multiple students in the fitness center at a time. Machines are being sanitized and students are asked to wipe the machine down each time after use. All athletes are being screened before practices in facilities on the CSC campus. With continued efforts from all faculty, students, and staff, CSC looks forward to adapting to the new “normal”, and maintaining on campus throughout the school year.
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