Bellevue College COVID-19 Resource Page

Good Afternoon BC Faculty and Staff;

The federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was enacted on March 18, 2020. It includes two different employee leave acts: Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA), which provides up to 80 hours of paid leave to qualifying employees who need leave for their own COVID-19 health related issues, to care for an individual with COVID-19 issues, or to care for a minor child due to a COVID-19 related school or child care closure, and the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA), which provides qualifying employees up to twelve weeks of paid and unpaid leave to care for a minor child due to a COVID-19 related school or child care closure.

These acts are effective on April 1, 2020 and expire on December 31, 2020. Families-First-Coronavirus-Response-Act-P-FD-FF-E-0320

Please contact Benefit Services with any questions or to request an application at benefits@bellevuecollege.edu.

Regards,

Suzette

NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 protocol, I am working remotely.

 

Suzette Yaezenko | VP-HR | (she/her/hers)

(425) 564-2178 | suzette.yaezenko@bellevuecollege.edu
3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Room R130L
Bellevue, Washington 98007

Colleagues,

We are closing in on the beginning of classes for the Spring quarter of 2020 and wanted to provide a short update to the campus. We understand faculty and staff are working hard to prepare for the first day of classes, which begin April 8th. While this will be a challenging quarter, we’re confident the College is up to the challenge! Enrollments are coming in at a steady pace and as of today, we are only slightly down from last year’s numbers.

Yesterday, April 2, 2020, Governor Inslee extended the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order through 11:59 PM on May 4th. In the big picture, this extension doesn’t change much for Bellevue College based on our current posture, other than extending our remote operations from April 6th to May 4th. The College will continue operating almost entirely remotely and plans to offer instruction online for the entire quarter. As of now, we plan to start bringing staff back to campus on May 5th, but that could change if the Governor or President issue new guidance. We’ll continue to provide updates to the campus as necessary.

Here’s an update on how the extended “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order impacts our services:

· Bellevue College remains open for business, with every office and customer service section working remotely. As long as the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” directive is in effect, services will be delivered by phone, email, online, or chat (chat is available at the bottom of the BC website or as a popup on the right side of the page). However, the physical location of every office on campus will be closed until after the directive ends May 4th.

· Housing is open.

· The Bookstore remains closed through May 4th. Books can be ordered online and will be shipped for free. Returns will be accepted through May 8th.

· The Early Learning Center is closed through May 4th.

· Cashiering is closed through May 4th. However, we are using on-line payments and have options for those who need to pay by cash, such as a drop-off lockbox or mail. In exceptional circumstances, the cashiers can make an appointment with those who need to meet face-to-face and get a receipt. For questions, please contact Jennifer.Carnahan@bellevuecollege.edu.

· Packages and mail will continue to be received and delivered with personal safety measures in place. Deliveries will occur on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

More information and resources can be found on the Bellevue College COVID-19 website. You can also stay informed by visiting the Public Health – Seattle King County website, the Washington State Department of Health website, and by subscribing to the Public Health Insider blog.

Thanks for your continued support. Have a great weekend!

Dennis D. Curran
Vice President of Administrative Services
Bellevue College, K100G
Dennis.curran@bellevevuecollege.edu
425-564-2446

Hello Students!

We hope you and your loved ones are doing well and staying healthy! Below you can find important information:

SPRING QUARTER is REMOTE LEARNING,

meaning that classes will be held remotely for all Spring quarter.

Classes begin April 8. Check your BC email and Canvas to find out more specific information related to your classes. The last day for 100% Spring refunds is April 14, and the 50% refund deadline is April 28. For updated information about spring quarter deadlines, visit https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/studentcentral/calendar/.

Campus offices will also be working remotely until May 4th. You should check office websites to determine the best way to contact office staff and receive services. Spring term textbooks are available to buy online through the BC Bookstore. Books will be shipped to students for free within the U.S. International rates please review the website.

For online student services resources, please go to: https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/services

For COVID-19 student resources, please go to: https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/publicsafety/covid-19-student-portal/

Dr. B, Rob, Dennis and Team

Brenda Ivelisse

Associate Vice President for Student Affairs (she/her/hers/ella)
3000 Landerholm Circle SE
Bellevue, WA 98007

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On Monday, March 23, Governor Inslee announced a new proclamation requiring Washington state residents to “ Stay Home, Stay Healthy,” except as needed for an essential activity or to maintain continuity of operations of essential critical infrastructure. The directive officially begins at midnight March 25 and lasts through midnight April 6.

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The directive allows colleges to remain open (see page 10). Colleges are listed among several functions “…critical to public health and safety, as well as economic and national security.” This has several implications for Bellevue College:

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  • Nothing has changed since our last communication regarding the beginning of Spring Quarter 2020. Classes will be delivered remotely for the entire quarter which begins April 8.

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• • Bellevue College remains open for business, with every office and customer service section working remotely. As long as the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” directive is in effect, services will be delivered by phone, email, online, or chat (chat is available at the bottom of the BC website or as a popup on the right side of the page). However, the physical location of every office on campus will be closed until after the directive ends April 6.

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• • All external exits to buildings are closed and locked throughout the duration of the Governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” directive. With the exception of a few core functions, all employees should stay home, stay healthy, and not come to campus. Public Safety, IT, Payroll, Finance, Custodial, Maintenance, and Grounds will come on campus to perform critical job functions, as needed.

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• • Student housing remains open.

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• • Packages and mail will continue to be received and delivered with personal safety measures in place. Deliveries will occur on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at this time

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Official Travel

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Until further notice, all travel for college-related business is cancelled. Employees having a critical need to travel for official college business must receive approval from their respective AVP/VP prior to traveling (an email with an approval statement from the AVP/VP can be attached to the travel requisition).

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Again, thank you for adapting to so many changes, and we look forward to seeing you back on the “virtual” campus this spring.

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Kristen Jones, Ed.D. (she/her/hers)

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Acting President

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Kristen.jones@bellevuecollege.edu

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425-564-2260

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