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Salt Lake Community College began its “soft reopening” May 18 with signs, floor decals and window clings visible everywhere on its campuses, bearing rules and advice about social distancing, using drinking fountains, computer use, checking for COVID-19 symptoms, hand washing and the importance of wearing masks in public spaces.   Let’s start with that last one – masks. The directive is straight forward: everyone is being asked to wear masks in public spaces during the soft reopening. You will be helping to keep yourself and your colleagues safe by doing this. So, thank you. If you do not have a mask, you can check with your supervisor for accessing masks or the drive-through at the Gunderson Building on the Taylorsville Redwood Campus, where the college has been giving out free masks to SLCC employees. Also, plexiglass shields have been installed at information desks as an added safety measure for everyone.   Below is a roundup of what is open and where and a recap of some of ...

The Gender and Sexuality Student Resource Center (GSSRC) adjusting its services and activities to be more accessible during this difficult time. Check out what they have going on right now: Prism: A Queer Support Group Prism is a weekly virtual queer support and discussion group, provided in collaboration between the SLCC Center for Health & Counseling and Gender & Sexuality Student Resource Center. Visit our Facebook  and  Instagram for details: @SLCCGSSRC Every Wednesday, 2–3 p.m. 6 May – 19 Aug Meeting number (access code): 928 378 154 Meeting password: ts5pHA3P Join Meeting Write It OUT Write It OUT, our queer writing group in collaboration with the Community Writing Center, is now a biweekly email group. Sign up at tinyurl.com/SLCCWriteItOUT to receive regular writing prompts, discussions, and stories. Visit our Facebook  and  Instagram for details: @SLCCGSSRC Every 1st/3rd Tuesday (no time, since it’s an email) 6 May – 19 Aug Sign up ZUMBA w/LEKA We...

Deans at Salt Lake Community College wanted to offer graduates some inspiring thoughts, to say a few words about what they accomplished in the face of historic challenges and to talk about the significance of the college’s virtual commencement on June 26.   Graduates can find more information and RSVP for SLCC’s online commencement ceremony by clicking here – the deadline to RSVP is June 1.   Here’s what the deans had to say. Gary Cox Interim Dean, School of Applied Technology & Technical Specialties   My heroes have always been people (real people) who somehow find that the world, and their own lives, are better when they give their time and talents to a cause that is bigger than themselves. They leave things better than they find them. The pandemic experience is providing us with amazing examples of that word, hero, recognizing the extraordinary work that is done every day by normal, everyday people. Incredible faculty members have figured out ways to tea...

On Monday, May 18, SLCC will begin a “soft” reopening of the college. This event is marked by the return of a limited number of employees to campus. Employees on campus next week are asked to adhere to the following guidelines in order to ensure the safety of everyone. Daily Symptom Check Before you leave your home, conduct a symptom check and stay home (or seek medical attention) if you experience any of the following symptoms: ·       Fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or above ·       Coughing ·       Trouble breathing ·       Sore throat ·       Muscle aches and pains ·       Sudden changes in smell or taste ·       Feel generally unwell   SLCC Recommends Following CDC, State and Local Protocols   While on campus, SLCC asks that employees follow these guidelines to slow the spread of COVID-19: ·  ...

People & Workplace Culture (PWC) Virtual Office Hours PWC is hosting several sessions every week to provide professional development and support during this unique challenge of COVID-19. We are grateful for the sense of community and strength of our SLCC campus community. Please make sure to download the WebEx application first from  https://slcc.webex.com/ . Contact Technical Support for assistance with this download as needed. If you need ADA accommodations, please contact Jill Tew, HR,  jill.tew@slcc.edu . Wellness Program Monday, May 11 2–2:45 p.m.  Drop-in Yoga – Traditional Style (Using the Floor and Standing Poses) Kadee Willie, Personal Trainer, Wellness Program Meeting Number (access code): 925 460 324 Meeting Password: wellness Join Meeting Wednesday, May 13 9–9:45 a.m. Drop-in Yoga – Traditional Style (Using the Floor and Standing Poses) Kadee Willie, Personal Trainer, Wellness Program Meeting Number (access code): 925...