COVID-19 Control Plan

COVID-19 Control Plan

Introduction

All businesses in the state of MA must develop a written control plan outlining how their workplace will comply with the mandatory safety standards for operation in the COVID-19 reopening period.

  • Everyone will be trained on these standards and provided with up-to-date safety information and precautions.
  • Specific campus populations will be given access to campus according to the college’s phased reopening plan, which will be finalized by July 1.
  • If access to campus has not been granted via the approved phasing plan, a return to campus must be authorized in advance.
    • Staff must be approved by their cabinet member and CIRT via their manager.
    • Faculty must be approved by CIRT via the provost’s office.
    • Students must be approved by the Dean of the College office.

Physical Distancing

  • A reduced number of students, faculty and staff will be on campus. Many employees will continue to work remotely. Everyone partaking in in-person activities must maintain a 6-foot (2 meters) distance to the greatest extent possible.
  • Classroom densities will be reduced to 45-55 ft. sq. per person (4 - 5 m. sq.) Other spaces have posted reduced capacity that follow state guidelines. and are typically 100 - 125 ft. sq. per person.
  • When needed, small in-person gatherings must be conducted in a way that adheres to physical distancing guidance or remotely if possible.
  • Departments and units will develop operational plans to adhere to this guidance.
  • Guests, travel and in-person events will not be permitted, or will be severely curtailed.

Face Coverings

  • Everyone will be expected to wear a well-fitted face mask, covering nose and mouth, at all times in all indoor spaces (with the exception of when alone in private offices or, for students in individual rooms).
  • Everyone will be expected to wear face coverings outdoors on campus at all times.
  • All campus community members will receive masks if they would like them.

Hygiene

  • Everyone will be expected to properly wash or sanitize hands at every transition from one space to another.
  • Facilities will provide hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes in all open buildings.

Cleaning and Disinfecting

  • Custodial and housekeeping staff will be responsible for maintaining appropriate levels/schedules of cleaning and disinfection campus-wide.
  • Everyone will be required to participate in cleaning and disinfecting shared and personal high touch surfaces.

Monitor Health

  • Everyone will be expected to carefully monitor their health on a daily basis and remain away from campus (employees and off-campus students) or contact the Schacht Center for Health and Wellness (on-campus and local students) if they are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
  • Everyone will be provided with a daily checklist for symptoms.

In compliance with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts guidance, Smith College's Phase III COVID-19 Higher Education Control Plan is available here: