Staff: Return to Campus
On campus classes are scheduled to resume Monday, February 7, 2022.
Welcome to the NVC Return to Campus for Staff webpage. Below you will find valuable resources and information to help facilitate your return to campus and remote working experiences. Please make sure to stay engaged with your teams and monitor your ACES email for updates from the college.
COVID-19 Incident Reports
COVID-19 Incident Report Process Update
Click Here for the COVID-19 Incident Report Form
REPORT EACH and EVERY potential exposure, confirmed exposure, positive test result, and onset of COVID-19 symptoms is IMMEDIATELY, whether the affected person (individual who has been exposed to COVID-19, tested positive for COVID-19, or is exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms) has been onsite at NVC or is working/learning remotely. Reports need to be submitted for employees working onsite or remotely, students learning onsite or remotely, vendors onsite within the past two weeks, and community members or others onsite within the past two weeks.
ANYONE can submit a report. It is preferable for the affected person to submit a report, but anyone can submit a report regarding an affected person. The MOST IMPORTANT thing is that a report is submitted IMMEDIATELY.
It is CRITICAL that a report is made whether the affected person has been onsite or remote (vendors, community members, or others onsite within the past two weeks) for several reasons.
- Access requests and access lists are reviewed before submission to verify that no one on the list is an affected person.
- Reports involving individuals who have been onsite trigger several follow-up actions, including close contact identification, disinfection of physical spaces, Risk Management follow-up, quarantine timeframes, access schedules, notifications, etc.
- Reports involving individuals who have not been onsite trigger several follow-up actions, including Risk Management follow-up, quarantine timeframes, access schedules, notifications, etc.
FOLLOW-UP INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFFECTED PERSONS FOLLOWING REPORTING
- Employees should stay home, notify their supervisor, and RESPOND to any phone calls or messages from Garvin Dansby, NVC coordinator of College Risk Management, the NVC Risk Management team, and Alamo Colleges District Enterprise Risk Management.
- Students should stay home, notify their instructor, and RESPOND to any phone calls or messages from Garvin Dansby, NVC coordinator of College Risk Management, NVC Risk Management team, and Alamo Colleges District Enterprise Risk Management.
- Employees working onsite and students attending classes onsite – DO NOT come to campus until officially released to do so by Risk Management.
RESPOND to all requests for follow-up information from Risk Management.
Contact Garvin Dansby, Coordinator of College Risk Management, for questions at gdansby3@alamo.edu.
Laptop Loaners/Device Checkout Available for Employees
Current Northwest Vista College Employees who are working or teaching this summer or fall semester qualify for loaner laptops and device checkout of other technology equipment.
To obtain an NVC laptop or other device, employees need to fill out the following form and wait to receive notification from Information Technology. An appointment will be set up for technology pick up. Please allow 2 - 3 business days for your request to be processed.
The following form must be filled out BEFORE a laptop loaner or other device is is granted:
Click Here for the Device Checkout Form
Please don't come to the college until you hear back with approval.
You can reach our NVC IT Help Desk line at: (210) 486-4777.
Low Cost Internet Information
Affordable internet solutions are available.
Programs are available to bridge the digital divide by providing students and employees low-cost internet service.
Alamo Colleges District Police
Non-Emergency / Emergency Numbers
| Non-Emergency: 210-485-0099 |
Emergency Number: 210-485-0911 |
Technical Support
210-486-4777
nvc-helpdesk@alamo.edu
Assistance for Students
(Form for Faculty/Staff)
Please use the form linked below for students you identify who may need assistance outside of classroom such as emergency aid, mental health support, case management, etc. This form is for faculty/staff referrals and is not intended for students to self report.
Alamo Colleges Advocacy Referral
Remote Employee Toolkit
Below are links, documents, and guides to help you as we transition to working remotely. For overall information about COVID-19 go to alamo.edu/coronavirus.
You can find this information also on AlamoShare. Go to the Employee Portal for other available employee services.
https://www.alamo.edu/RemoteToolkit/
NVC Library
COVID-19 and Accessing Library Resources and Services
Netiquette
Netiquette, simply defined, means etiquette on the Internet. In an online course, you will be speaking through writing both to fellow students and instructors. It is imperative to communicate well and professionally. The golden rule of netiquette in an online class or environment is, do not do or say online what you would not do or say offline.
Netiquette Guidelines
- Be friendly, positive and self-reflective. When people cannot see you, and do not know you, feelings can be hurt if you are not careful how you express yourself. Think before you write. Do not respond when you feel angry. Wait. Write it down somewhere and come back to it. When you do, you may find that you no longer feel the same way, after you have had time to reflect. If you still feel the need to be heard, then take time to reread and rewrite it in terms that are easily embraced. When you feel a critique is necessary, express yourself in a positive tone.
- Use proper language and titles. Do not use “text” slang or even profane words in an online education environments they will likely sound offensive to the reader. Leave the characters like smiley faces, and instant message abbreviations out. They may be interpreted as childish or too casual for the online education environment. Do not refer to your professor as "Doc" or by his or her first name, unless it is acceptable with him or her to do so. Do not use caps lock when writing, as it insinuates yelling. Always say please and thank you.
- Use effective communication. This takes practice and thoughtful writing. Try to speak and write clearly at all times. Reread before you respond. Define and restate your words when necessary. Correct a misunderstanding right away. Be mindful of chosen words and joking.
- Ask for clarification. If you are unsure of what was said, or the instructor's directions, or are trying to interpret a person's expressions, then ask again. Do not sit in silence feeling confused or offended. A simple way to do this is to say (or write), "I did not understand...", always keeping the sense of the misunderstanding on yourself.
Zoom Security
Preventing Zoom-Bombing
Zoom Blog Articles
- How to Keep Uninvited Guests Out of Your Zoom Event
- Best Practices for Securing Your Virtual Classroom
ZD Net
The coronavirus outbreak has seen an unprecedented number of people working and learning from home, and one of the tools that is making that possible is Zoom. But if you don't take care, you could find your meetings being gate-crashed or Zoom-bombed, potentially causing havoc and mayhem. (zdnet.com)
UC Berkeley Information Security Office
Are classes cancelled at all of the Alamo Colleges District colleges?
No, classes are not cancelled. They are being conducted remotely until February 7, 2022 unless noted otherwise.
Will faculty and staff still be working on the college campuses?
No, college faculty and staff will not be working on the college campus until February 7, 2022 unless noted otherwise.
Does this apply to KTC in Kerrville or other satellite locations?
Yes. It currently applies to all of the Alamo Colleges District's locations, including campuses and off-site centers.
Will this affect commencement?
Yes, the following changes have been made to the commencement:
- Conferring of degrees and certificates WILL NOT be affected. Degrees and certificates will be awarded to students who have satisfactorily completed all requirements of their respective degrees and/or certificates.
- Your Advisor is the main point of contact as you progress through your degree and prepare for graduation (refer to the Advising section of this page for information on how to contact your advisor). Career Services can help you develop a resume and provide tips for interviewing.
- Visit Career Coach to research careers and local jobs that align with your certificate or degree program. You can also access our transfer advising guides to ensure your courses transfer and apply.
Will students still be able to see their advisors?
Yes, advisors are available and hours of operation can be found on the Return to Campus: Students webpage.