Mott Community College has worked hard to answer this question as we transition to the “new normal” brought on by COVID19.
As a community, we are taking a slow and intentional five-phase approach to reopening our on-campus operations and expanding our staffing, based on recommendations from state and federal authorities. This five-phase approach means most of the MCC workforce and students will continue to work and learn remotely for the immediate future. During each phase, we will be deliberate in reducing risk for employees, students, on-site partners, and visitors.
Everyone will have to make significant changes as we strive to work and learn together during our return to the way we experience Mott Community College. We will have to have mutual support, kindness and caring for our fellow college family members. We will have to be committed to following the new articulated norms that will guide the way we work and learn at Mott Community College.
For the safety of our College and campus community it is crucial that all faculty, staff, students, onsite partners, and visitors follow all MCC Reopening Standards and phasing procedures. Not following the MCC Reopening Standards will be grounds for removing the person from campus or other actions that could lead to disciplinary measures necessary to keep our College safe for everyone.
NOTICE: Thermal scan temperature monitors will be placed at entrances of MCC buildings. If an individual is found to have a temperature of 100.4 or greater, they will be asked to leave the building and contact Health Services by phone for further instruction.
MCC is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a result, MCC will seek to ensure that all employees and students have the resources they need to be successful as we re-open in the “new normal.” This includes access to:
Additionally, all MCC meetings will be held in a virtual format unless deemed essential for face-to-face by an Executive Cabinet member.
We value our corporate partners and look forward to continuing our collaboration as we all adjust to the “new normal.” We appreciate your willingness to comply with our Reopening Standards and Mandatory Health and Wellness Check List.
We want to keep you safe while at the same time ensuring the safety of our students and employees. If you have any questions or need specific details regarding access to our campus or satellite locations, please contact MCC Public Safety at 810-762-0222 or via email at michael.odette@mcc.edu
We are still here for our community. MCC is committed to continuing to support community programs and initiatives, within the boundaries of our Reopening Standards. We understand that these protocols represent significant changes to our daily operations as we strive to work and learn together and continue to partner with the community at large. We are confident that together, we can continue to work toward our common goals while maintaining the health and welfare of all concerned. If you have any questions or need specific details regarding access to our campus or satellite locations, please contact MCC Public Safety at 810-762-0222 or via email at michael.odette@mcc.edu
You have questions – we understand. Here are some quick answers to some of the questions we have already received, and then a few more we thought might be helpful. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING Q&A SECTIONS. If you have a question that is NOT answered in the following buttons – send us an email.
The short answer is, yes, you will probably have some classes online, how many and what they will look like really depends on your degree or certificate program.
No. As usual, the schedule will have the four types of classes we teach, but because of new safety protocols, we will offer significantly more WWW, WCA and Hybrid classes.
Face to face and hybrid classes will include new protocols such as the use of recorded and live broadcast video lectures, smaller class sizes allowing social distancing in class attendance, social distancing inside of classrooms/labs, and frequent cleaning/sanitizing of classrooms during class changes throughout the day. Classrooms will be arranged to facilitate social distancing and furniture must not be moved from its proscribed arrangement. REMEMBER: Even Face to face classes will have some amount of online learning.
There will a LOT fewer people on campus. To lessen person to person contact when at MCC, everyone will be required to enter and exit all building at designated locations. There will be directional signage indicating “Entrance” doors and “Exit” doors for all buildings. Inside buildings you must follow arrows on the floor and maintain a six-foot distance from others whenever possible. There will be markers on the floor to help with social distancing. Additionally, class times will be staggered to limit the number of people in hallways and individuals are encouraged not to linger in hallways before or after classes.
Because many occupational degree programs require hands on experiential learning using equipment that students only have access to while on campus, these classes WILL have on-campus class time, but with some changes. Students will have to wipe down and sanitize their areas before AND after use, there will be fewer people in the room at one time, and masks and social distancing will be required of everyone.
If you have pre-planned classes, please review these selections with your advisor to discuss your preference on how a class is taught (online/hybrid/face to face). Availability of a class in your preferred course delivery method may influence “how” you select classes (for example: maybe classes you feel more confident in could be taken online, and classes you find more challenging could be taken face to face).
Yes, in fact, in Fall 2020, we are expanding the use of this feature to not only help students get into the classes they need, but in the “preferred” method they want it taught. Which means that when adding yourself to a waitlist you 1) pay attention to HOW a class is being taught, and 2) add yourself to the class you want based on how it is taught.
Actually, because of waitlists, we added more than 50 sections to the summer semester, and we are ready to add more classes to fall semester to meet demand. So put yourself on a waitlist!
Yes, if you haven’t already. Successful completion of the DLES-100 requirement is required for WWW, WCA, and HYB courses in Fall 2020. To sign up for DLES, call 810-762- 0224 or email e-Learning@mcc.edu or talk to your adviser.
Yes, all students and faculty!
CANVAS is the new learning platform we use – it replaced Blackboard. Taking the DLES will help you navigate CANVAS more successfully.
No, we have completed our transition to CANVAS.
If you have registered for Fall 2020 classes you should have received a quick questionnaire about your laptop and internet access. In Fall 2020, we will be providing laptops/hotspots to students during the first week of classes.
Some students will receive a laptop/hotspot because of financial aid eligibility, those not receiving financial aid, who need technology, will receive a laptop/hotspot via CARES act funding. We want all students to have access to their own equipment.
Because we have reorganized Student Success! All students are assigned to one of four new Student Success Teams. Your Academic Success Specialist (Advisor), will work with other specialists from key areas to help guide you to graduation. This reorganization mean you may have a different advisor. If you prefer to stay with your current advisor, please notify Dr. Chris Engle, Dean of Counseling & Student Development at chris.engle@mcc.edu.
Remember to click the “Request Review” button, this is what prompts your advisor to review your academic plan and approve and/or suggest changes to your academic plan to help you graduate on time. Academic Advisors will have your business days.
Reach out to your advisor using the My Backpack “compose a note” function to send a message to your advisor, or you can schedule a virtual advising session by calling 810-762-0331.
There will definitely be some changes. You and the instructor will have to wear PPE (a mask at minimum, face shields if necessary), retain social distancing whenever possible and there will be fewer people in the on campus classes/labs. For details about specific classes and degree programs, check with your instructor or the Dean.
Yes, with masks social distancing restrictions required. Capacity will be limited.
Yes, with social distancing restrictions, and you must make an appointment by calling 810-762-0406 or email testcenter@mcc.edu. Capacity will be limited.
Yes, with masks social distancing restrictions required. Capacity will be limited.
Yes! Childcare will be offered, and will operate under guidelines developed to keep our littlest bears and their families safe. This may mean different drop off and pick up rules, and will include the same wellness checks we require of grown-ups.
Yes, with masks and social distancing restrictions required, and you must make an appointment. Capacity will be limited.
Class start times will be staggered to reduce density in hallways and public spaces, and after the last class of the day starts, all exterior doors will be locked. This way, as students and faculty leave the building after their class is over, density goes down and unauthorized people are not entering the buildings. This will not be true for the Library.
Yes, but they will likely be online office hours. Please respect your instructor’s personal time by contacting them during scheduled office hours. You are welcome to email them outside of office hours, but please don’t expect a reply until during business hours.
At this point, we plan on conducting the vast majority of student engagement virtually. With that said, we hope to be able to provide some limited in-person engagement on campus, during the fall semester, as the institution moves deeper into our phased reopening plan. It is safe to assume that even as we begin to offer in-person engagement activities, these events will be limited in size and scope to ensure the health and safety of all students, faculty and staff.
All large events are suspended until it is deemed safe for people to gather in large numbers once again.
Student Life is working hard to help student groups and clubs thrive in the virtual world. Check in with Student Life Coordinator if your group or club needs help navigating the virtual world.
Yes! Check with your coach for details. We still don't know if we will be allowed to have spectators or not for indoor games. Stay tuned - keep an eye on the MCC4Me portal and College social media for updates. In the meantime - follow our eSports team during the Fall Championship Season! Our varsity eSports program is unaffected by the changes happening to fall sports; outside of the fact we will not be practicing our competing in person until the risks associated with the virus are diminished. This can be done because there are no aspects to eSports which necessitate in person.
Mott student-athletes that have executed a National Letter of Intent will not be adversely impacted by a decision to not compete next year.
Yes and no. The Beanery at the Culinary Arts Institute in downtown Flint will be open under new COVID19 protocols (masks and social distancing required). The Campus location will be closed until further notice.
On a limited basis, yes. There will be grab and go dining options only, or you can bring a lunch/food from home. Seating in common areas will be set up according to social distancing guidelines. Students and employees are discouraged from gathering in groups to eat.
“Raise your hand” in Compass and a counselor will contact you.
Yes, with masks social distancing restrictions required.
Yes, but we prefer you start with a Zoom meeting. You can schedule a zoom meeting by emailing financialaid@mcc.edu or calling 810-762-0144 or 800-852-8614 to request a meeting. For an on campus in-person meeting you will need to make an appointment and you will not be allowed to bring additional people with, this includes children and/or family members.
Yes! Childcare will be offered, and will operate under guidelines developed to keep our littlest bears and their families safe. This may mean different drop off and pick up rules, and will include the same wellness checks re require of grown-ups.
Call Dinah Schaller at 810-814-2308. Currently Mott Eats is delivering food every other week. Students who have their own transportation can contact Dinah about picking up their box on campus.
Yes, with masks social distancing restrictions required, see the guidelines here.
Yes, MCC will continue to work with MTA to provide discounted bus passes. Please remember if you are riding the bus you will need to take extra precautions. Follow the guidelines of MTA. Always wear a mask before entering the bus and avoid touching surfaces with your hands. Place your personal items in your lap and not on the seat or floor. Use a disposable bag to carry your personal items including your book bag. When leaving the bus take your personal items out of the bag and throw it away in the trash can. Wash your hands or use alcohol-based hand sanitizers before you remove your mask.
Yes! Email workforce@mcc.edu or visit Employment Services to view current job openings.
Absolutely! Email us at jobshop@mcc.edu to make an appointment with a staff member for resume review. We will also offer virtual resume workshops, email jobshop@mcc.edu for details.
Yes! WED will continue to offer training programs, however, students will have to follow all reopening safety standards and expectations.
Will MCC still be used for public events? In general, no. However, MCC will continue to partner with organizations that serve the greater good, such as Red Cross Blood Drives and COVID19 Testing. Virtual and minimal face-to-face experiences will be offered based on approval from the President’s Office.
Yes, we will continue to open the MCC Event Center as a voting location. Social distancing and masks will be required.
Not for the near future. We continue to evaluate and assess campus and public health concerns when allowing access to campus facilities and the branch center facilities. Currently we are restricting access in the interest of public health and safety.
Not for the near future. We continue to evaluate and assess campus and public health concerns when allowing access to campus facilities and the branch center facilities. Currently we are restricting access in the interest of public health and safety.
Not for the near future.
The strategic pillars of student success, employee success, teaching and learning success, workforce partnership success and community sustainability success guide the MCC reopening process.
Five Phase Reopening PlanAll employees, students, onsite partners, and visitors will practice symptom monitoring before they leave for the Mott Community College campus or a College site. Employees, students, onsite partners, and visitors must assess their health and wellness each day they intend to report onsite to a MCC facility. If an employee, student or onsite partner has any of the symptoms below that are unusual, new or worsening, they must call MCC Health Services at 810-762-5667 for a health assessment before leaving for the MCC campus or site.
The below CDC-provided list of symptoms for COVID-19 may continue to update as we learn more about the virus:
If a visitor currently has any of the COVID-19 symptoms or has been notified that they have been exposed to COVID-19 or have had COVID-19 in the last 30 days, they will not be allowed on campus. If an employee, student or onsite partner has any of these symptoms and has been cleared by MCC Health Services to be on campus or at a site, they will be provided by MCC Health Services with a notification that can be worn to show clearance. If an employee, student or onsite partner has any of these symptoms, MCC Health Services may require individuals to have a further assessment by a medical clinic before you can be on campus or at a site. The College will provide low-cost/no-cost options for those who do not have health insurance and/or access to a physician.
If an employee, student or onsite partner has been notified that they have been inadvertently exposed to COVID-19, they must contact MCC Health Services for further direction for reporting to work or class. If an employee, student or onsite partner has a person in your household suspected of having COVID-19, they must self-quarantine following CDC guidelines and contact the Public Safety Department to complete the MCC COVID-19 Reporting Process.
If an employee, student or onsite partner has a person in your household diagnosed with COVID- 19, they must self-quarantine following CDC guidelines and contact the Public Safety Department to complete the MCC COVID-19 Reporting Process. Thermal scan temperature monitors will be placed at entrances of MCC buildings. If an individual is found to have a temperature of 100.4 or greater, they will be asked to leave the building and contact Health Services by phone for further instruction.
