Let's Get Back to the 'Peake
PHASE INFORMATION | SUMMER 2021 | RE-OPENING STUDENT RESOURCES | ARCHIVED COVID COMMUNICATIONS
Chesapeake College is currently operating in Phase GREEN
As the world continues to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, we remain fully committed to providing our students with the services and resources they need to reach their academic and career goals, while keeping everyone’s health our top priority.
We’ve been hard at work here—putting measured, intentional protocols in place to get all of our Skipjacks Back to the 'Peake this semester as quickly and as safely as possible.
We’re making sure your campus and offices are as safe as possible. Everything is cleaned and sanitized frequently. Safe and effective vaccines are now widely available. Masks are no longer required on campus, indoors or out, but are strongly recommended for those who have not yet been vaccinated. These are small but effective ways that we can protect the people around us—and it is our responsibility to do so.
Be sure to review our Back to the 'Peake plan below in more detail. It lays out all the things we’ve been doing— and all the things you’ll need to do—to make your time on campus as safe as possible.
Protocols for Visitors
All persons not fully vaccinated must wear a mask in public spaces.
No online screening or pre-registration required for campus visitors, faculty or staff.
All entrances and buildings open and available for use.
UMMS Vaccination/Testing, use Rt. 662 Entrance.
COVID-19 TESTING AT CHESAPEAKE COLLEGE
The University of Maryland Shore Regional Health System is currently offering free, self-scheduled COVID-19 testing services for Eastern Shore residents on our Wye Mills campus. Visitors who are being tested must enter our campus from Rt. 662. Please follow directional signage, and remain in your vehicle. Schedule Your COVID-19 Test Here
COVID-19 VACCINATION AT CHESAPEAKE COLLEGE
The University of Maryland Shore Regional Health System is currently offering free, self-scheduled COVID-19 vaccination services for Eastern Shore residents on our Wye Mills campus. Visitors who are being vaccinated must enter our campus from Rt. 662. Please follow directional signage, and on-premises instructions. Appointments are required and walk-ins will not be accommodated. Schedule Your COVID-19 VACCINE Here
Contact UMMS directly at 410-822-1000 ext.1227 with any questions regarding the vaccination or testing sites, and appointments.
COVID-19 VACCINATION FOR THE COLLEGE COMMUNITY: UNIVERSITY DAYS
In an initiative underway by the Maryland Department of Health, University Days have been designated at various locations throughout the state, which allow college students, faculty and staff an opportunity to directly access COVID-19 vaccination appointments. Proof of college affiliation is required. Find specific instructions on how to register to receive priority access to these appointments here.
Information for Students & Visitors
Please click on the tabs below for student and visitor specific information for each phase of our Back to the 'Peake plan. This information is summarized to best outline what is most important to know while Chesapeake College is operating in response to the ongoing pandemic. The full, highly detailed plan is also available for download below.
Only LOW Risk Activities Permitted
Students
- Student instruction delivered remotely (Asynchronous or Synchronous Online), with limited exceptions for Hybrid and Hands-on learning in Health Professions, or as approved by VP Workforce and Academic Programs. Consult instructor for specific details.
- Student Services offered remotely; in general, students remain off-campus.
- Food Service, Fitness Center, LRC, Athletic Fields, Bookstore, and TPAC remain closed.
- May be additional requirements for specific locations/classrooms.
Campus/Public
- Campus open to essential personnel only, and those with VP approval.
- Campus grounds and buildings are CLOSED to the public.
- Events: No in-person, college-hosted events.
PPE & Physical Distancing
- All persons on campus must wear a face covering unless alone in a private office.**
- All persons on campus must practice physical distancing consistent with CDC recommendations.
- May be additional requirements for specific locations/classrooms, abide by posted signage.
- Visitors use single point-of-entry at Rt. 213, main entrance, subject to screening process. Complete online screening
at www.chesapeake.edu/cars.
Some MEDIUM Risk Activities Permitted
Students
- Student instruction delivered remotely (Asynchronous or Synchronous Online), with limited exceptions for Hybrid and Hands-on instruction in Health Professions and Skilled Trades, or as approved by VP Workforce and Academic Programs. Consult instructor for specific details.
- Student Services offered remotely; in general, students remain off-campus.
- Food Service, LRC, Bookstore, and TPAC remain closed.
- With approval by Athletic Director, student-athletes may have limited access to athletic fields and facilities while following physical distancing protocols.
Campus/Public
- Campus open to personnel or students with approval.
- Campus buildings, Fitness Center, LRC, Bookstore, and TPAC remain closed to the public.
- Outdoor facilities open for physically distanced recreation; congregation indoors or out is not permitted.
- Events: Extremely limited in-person, college-hosted events, requiring Presidential approval.
PPE & Physical Distancing
- All persons on campus must wear a face covering unless alone in a private office.**
- All persons on campus must practice physical distancing consistent with CDC recommendations.
- May be additional requirements for specific locations/classrooms, abide by posted signage.
- Visitors use single point-of-entry at Rt. 213, main entrance, subject to screening process. Complete online screening
at www.chesapeake.edu/cars.
Additional MEDIUM Risk Activities Permitted
Students
- Student instruction delivered remotely (Asynchronous or Synchronous Online), with additional capacity for Hybrid and Hands-on learning exceptions as approved by VP Workforce and Academic Programs. Consult instructor for specific details.
- In-person classes will be subject to additional safety protocols.
- Open with limitations: Student Services, Fitness Center, Food Service, LRC, Testing Center, and Bookstore.
- College athletics continues based upon NJCAA guidelines.
Campus/Public
- Campus buildings begin opening with limitations.
- Outdoor facilities open for recreation and congregation, with adequate protocols and physical distancing.
- Events: Limited in-person, college-hosted events, requiring Presidential approval.
PPE & Physical Distancing
- PPE protocols will follow state & local mandates. Unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to continue to wear an appropriate face-covering.
- Visitors use single point-of-entry at Rt. 213, main entrance, subject to screening process. Complete online screening
at www.chesapeake.edu/cars.
Download the one-page PDF here, with the above details for students, employees and visitors.
Download a PDF of the full plan here to view phase triggers, engineering and administrative controls.
Does Chesapeake College require students to be vaccinated for COVID?
While Chesapeake College does not require individuals to get a COVID vaccine to be a student, some programs (for example Health Professions programs, subject to clinical site agreements) may require the vaccination for students to complete all program requirements.
Instructional Delivery Methods for 2021-2022
Our faculty and staff have been hard at work to ensure that our instructional delivery methods are second to none in the upcoming semester. Below, find a description of each type of course delivery you may encounter as we move through our phased reopening.
Also called "Anytime Online," our ASYNCHRONOUS courses can be taken at your convenience, anywhere you have internet access. These courses offer the most flexibility if you work full-time, or have a busy schedule. Instructors are available via email, and in-course messaging.
Will students be meeting on campus?
No, all classes will be in a virtual environment.
Are there scheduled class meeting times?
No, these classes do not have regularly scheduled dates and times for students to log in. On the first day of the semester, log in to Canvas to access your course and complete your work independently.
How will these classes appear in Student Planning/CRAB?
Course Type: N1 100% Online
Important Notes: Asynchronous
No specified meeting days or times.
Also called "Real-Time Online," our SYNCHRONOUS courses are taken on SPECIFIC DAYS and TIMES, anywhere you have internet access. These courses offer increased peer and instructor interaction. Instructors are available via email, and in-course messaging, and during your course. A reliable internet connection is important for the best experience.
Will students be meeting on campus?
No, all classes will be in a virtual environment.
Are there scheduled class meeting times?
Yes, these classes do have regularly scheduled dates and times for students to log in. On the first day of the semester, log in to Canvas to access your course at the time listed on your schedule.
How will these classes appear in Student Planning/CRAB?
Course Type: N1 100% Online
Important Notes: Synchronous
Meeting Information: Look for the dates and times of your course here.
HYBRID courses offer a mix of online and face-to-face instruction. These courses are reserved for programs which include some traditional classroom learning (done online) with limited in-person skills practice, primarily in areas like healthcare, welding, CDL, etc. Hybrid courses have physical campus locations for the on-campus component; have start and end dates; and have specific meeting days and times.
Will students be meeting on campus?
Yes, some on-campus instruction or activity is mandatory for these courses, in order to meet requirements that can’t be fulfilled remotely.
Are there scheduled class meeting times?
Yes, these classes do have specific meeting days and times where you can expect to come to campus or login to your computer to interact with your instructor and/or other students.
How will these classes appear in Student Planning/CRAB?
Course Type: HY Hybrid 50% Online 50% Classroom
Meeting Information: Look for the location, dates, and times of your course here.
FACE-TO-FACE (FTF), courses are our traditional, in-person classes which take place on-campus, in a classroom with other students and instructors present. Courses listed as Face-to-Face will be offered in person so long as conditions permit. These courses are appropriate for students who feel comfortable attending face-to-face classes, and have the flexibility and comfort level to move between in-person and online learning during a semester. A reliable internet connection is important for the best experience.
Will students be meeting on campus?
Yes, phase permitting. Should campus access become more limited, these may switch to synchronous online. Check the "Important Notes" area in CRAB for details on individual courses.
Are there scheduled class meeting times?
Yes, these classes do have specific meeting days and times where you can expect to come to campus.
How will these classes appear in Student Planning/CRAB?
Course Type: FTF Face-to-Face
Important Notes: Additional details here
Meeting Information: Look for the location, dates, and times of your course here.
FACE-TO-FACE FLEXIBLE, courses are an option for this semester. Courses listed as "Flexible" will be live-streamed when in face-to-face mode, so long as classes are allowed to take place on campus. Students in FLEXIBLE courses may choose to either attend in-person to participate in the classroom, OR they may stay home and view the live-streaming. These courses are appropriate for students who have the flexibility and comfort level to move between in-person and online learning during a semester. A reliable internet connection is important for the best experience.
Will students be meeting on campus?
Yes, phase permitting. Should campus access become more limited, these may switch to either synchronous or asynchronous online. Students may also choose to participate remotely based on their comfort level.
Are there scheduled class meeting times?
Yes, these classes do have specific meeting days and times where you can expect to come to campus, or log on to the live-stream.
How will these classes appear in Student Planning/CRAB?
Course Type: FTF Face-to-Face
Important Notes: Flexible
Meeting Information: Look for the location, dates, and times of your course here.