COVID-19 Health & Safety

FAQs for Faculty and Staff

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Vaccinations
COVID Information for Students
Faculty/Staff COVID Forms

District COVID-19 Employee Resources & Information

Vaccinations

Given that students attending on-campus classes must be fully vaccinated, will the college require proof of vaccination in the current or coming quarter?

All students must have their vaccination information on file before enrolling in current or coming-quarter classes. If a student has submitted a petition for a medical or religious exemption, that must also be approved before the start of classes.

Will I be required to check a student’s vaccination status as the instructor in a classroom?

Faculty will not be asked to verify a student’s vaccination status.

COVID Information for Students

Will regular or random COVID-19 testing of students, faculty, and staff?

No, the college will not be conducting COVID-19 testing. However, the college will have a supply of rapid test kits (antigen tests) on hand for emergency testing for those exposed to COVID.

What if a student tests positive for COVID-19?

Please have students complete the Reporting a Positive COVID Case on Campus form.

What if a student is experiencing COVID symptoms?

Students who have COVID-19 students need to stay home and test for COVID. Refer the student to the student health center, where they can pick up a free COVID test. If positive, they can report they're positive to the COVID team using the COVID Reporting Form.

What if student tells me they have COVID?

Please send the student the COVID Reporting Form. Reach out to Rebecca Ryan with any questions about student COVID cases: ryanrebecca@fhda.edu

Will I be notified if a student in my class has tested positive for COVID-19?

Yes! You will receive an email from Health Services via Smartsheet. You will be asked to voluntary send an email to your class (all info will be included in the email you receive).

Faculty/Staff COVID Forms

Where do I report my own COVID infection?

Report it using this form. Note: This form is for all FHDA employees. It's just hosted on DeAnza's site.

Who do I notify if a student tests positive in my class?

Please report it to your dean and also to HR using this form. Again, this form is for all FHDA employees. It's just hosted on DeAnza's site. HR handles all faculty/staff COVID cases.

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