COVID Communication & Vaccine Status | Together With Ringling

May 9, 2022 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 2 students

Number in Isolation: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Number in Quarantine: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 2 students

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 95.6%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 91.9%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 91.4%

*This will be the last weekly COVID-19 report until the Fall Semester resumes.

Ringling College continues to monitor the number of positive COVID-19 cases on our campus as well as the vaccination status of the campus community. This update covers the positive cases reported between 12:00 pm last Monday to 12:00 pm this Monday. Typically, these weekly updates will be sent on Monday afternoons, unless there is a Monday holiday; in that case, they will be sent the next day. Positive cases and quarantine data will be reflective of the weekly activity, as well as changes in the members of our campus community, while vaccination rates will continue to be cumulative.

There were two new cases of COVID-19 reported among Ringling College students and employees, including contractors, for the time period stated above. There are no students and no faculty, staff, or contractors currently in isolation. There are two students, and no faculty, staff, or contractors currently in quarantine. Please note that isolation and quarantine protocols have changed from the Fall 2021 Semester given the prevailing Omicron variant. You can find details about current guidance on the CDC website and at together.ringling.edu. Isolation numbers do not necessarily reflect a count of new positive cases, as affected individuals may be in isolation over the course of more than one weekly update.

Ringling College continues to respond to changing guidance and mandates, area transmission rates, and the current status of the campus community by taking a balanced approach to campus health. The balance between accessibility to campus, services on campus, personal choice, personal responsibility, and overall health and well-being of the campus community has led us to once again modify our health protocols.

In light of the low incidence in case numbers of COVID-19 among campus community members and risk assessments of the local communities, protocols for the Main Campus have been reevaluated, and the following guidelines are effective immediately:

Face Coverings

-Face coverings in interior shared spaces, including classrooms, labs, or studios will now be OPTIONAL. However, faculty may request that students wear face coverings based on factors such as the opportunity for distancing and health concerns of faculty or student members in the class.
-Face coverings outdoors are optional.
-Face coverings should be worn to individual comfort level and everyone's choice to wear face coverings should be respected and supported.
-Face coverings are REQUIRED in the following areas/circumstances:
- -Hammond Commons serving areas
- -Student Health Center medical areas
- -Film production areas
- -Large indoor gatherings, such as during Commencement ceremonies.

Testing

-Scheduled testing of unvaccinated individuals and surveillance testing of vaccinated individuals is no longer required.
-COVID-19 rapid antigen tests are available at no cost to campus community members who have signs or symptoms consistent with COVID-19, or who have had a known or suspected exposure to COVID-19 at the Student Health Center, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, walk-ins welcome, no appointment needed.
-Community members are encouraged to follow the CDC guidance based on their particular situation and community risk levels: COVID-19 Community Levels

We will continue to monitor the status of COVID-19 and may adjust our protocols if there is a substantial shift in campus and community case numbers, and/or a change to CDC recommendations.

Please remember to conduct your own wellness check before going to class or coming in to work. If you feel generally like you have a cold or flu, or if you have specific symptoms of COVID-19 (a fever of 100.4 F or greater, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, headache, muscle pain, fatigue, new GI symptoms, loss of taste or smell, or a runny or stuffy nose not related to allergies), DO NOT GO TO CLASS OR REPORT TO WORK.

Students with any of these symptoms should contact the Ringling College Student Health Center at 941-309-4000 or medical@ringling.edu. Faculty and staff exhibiting potential COVID-19 symptoms should contact their healthcare provider, supervisor, and Human Resources at 941-359-7619 or hrmail@ringling.edu.

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet submitted your vaccination status, please click on the following link: VACCINE STATUS UPDATE

For students, please email covidtest@ringling.edu with your vaccination status if you have not already done so, or if your vaccination status changes. Please send a picture of your COVID-19 vaccination card.

May 2, 2022 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 1 faculty, staff, or contractor / 2 students

Number in Isolation: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 1 student

Number in Quarantine: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 95.6%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 91.9%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 91.4%

There were three new cases of COVID-19 reported among Ringling College students and employees, including contractors, for the time period stated above. There is currently one student and no faculty, staff, or contractors in isolation. There are no students, faculty, staff, or contractors currently in quarantine. Please note that isolation and quarantine protocols have changed from the Fall 2021 Semester given the prevailing Omicron variant. You can find details about current guidance on the CDC website and at together.ringling.edu. Isolation numbers do not necessarily reflect a count of new positive cases, as affected individuals may be in isolation over the course of more than one weekly update.

Face Coverings

-Face coverings in interior shared spaces, including classrooms, labs, or studios will now be OPTIONAL. However, faculty may request that students wear face coverings based on factors such as the opportunity for distancing and health concerns of faculty or student members in the class.
-Face coverings outdoors are optional.
-Face coverings should be worn to individual comfort level and everyone's choice to wear face coverings should be respected and supported.
-Face coverings are REQUIRED in the following areas/circumstances:
- -Hammond Commons serving areas
- -Student Health Center medical areas
- -Film production areas
- -Large indoor gatherings, such as during Commencement ceremonies.

Testing

-Scheduled testing of unvaccinated individuals and surveillance testing of vaccinated individuals is no longer required.
-COVID-19 rapid antigen tests are available at no cost to campus community members who have signs or symptoms consistent with COVID-19, or who have had a known or suspected exposure to COVID-19 at the Student Health Center, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, walk-ins welcome, no appointment needed.
-Community members are encouraged to follow the CDC guidance based on their particular situation and community risk levels: COVID-19 Community Levels

We will continue to monitor the status of COVID-19 and may adjust our protocols if there is a substantial shift in campus and community case numbers, and/or a change to CDC recommendations.

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet submitted your vaccination status, please click on the following link: VACCINE STATUS UPDATE

April 25, 2022 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 2 faculty, staff, or contractors / 1 student

Number in Isolation: 2 faculty, staff, or contractors / 1 student

Number in Quarantine: 1 faculty, staff, or contractors / 1 student

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 95.5%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 91.5%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 91.0%

There were two new cases of COVID-19 reported among Ringling College students and employees, including contractors, for the time period stated above. There is currently one student and two faculty, staff, or contractors currently in isolation. There is one student, and one faculty, staff, or contractor currently in quarantine. Please note that isolation and quarantine protocols have changed from the Fall 2021 Semester given the prevailing Omicron variant. You can find details about current guidance on the CDC website and at together.ringling.edu. Isolation numbers do not necessarily reflect a count of new positive cases, as affected individuals may be in isolation over the course of more than one weekly update.

Face Coverings

-Face coverings in interior shared spaces, including classrooms, labs, or studios will now be OPTIONAL. However, faculty may request that students wear face coverings based on factors such as the opportunity for distancing and health concerns of faculty or student members in the class.
-Face coverings outdoors are optional.
-Face coverings should be worn to individual comfort level and everyone's choice to wear face coverings should be respected and supported.
-Face coverings are REQUIRED in the following areas/circumstances:
- -Hammond Commons serving areas
- -Student Health Center medical areas
- -Film production areas
- -Large indoor gatherings, such as during Commencement ceremonies.

Testing

-Scheduled testing of unvaccinated individuals and surveillance testing of vaccinated individuals is no longer required.
-COVID-19 rapid antigen tests are available at no cost to campus community members who have signs or symptoms consistent with COVID-19, or who have had a known or suspected exposure to COVID-19 at the Student Health Center, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, walk-ins welcome, no appointment needed.
-Community members are encouraged to follow the CDC guidance based on their particular situation and community risk levels: COVID-19 Community Levels

We will continue to monitor the status of COVID-19 and may adjust our protocols if there is a substantial shift in campus and community case numbers, and/or a change to CDC recommendations.

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet submitted your vaccination status, please click on the following link: VACCINE STATUS UPDATE

April 18, 2022 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 1 student

Number in Isolation: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 1 students

Number in Quarantine: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 95.5%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 91.5%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 91.0%

There was one new case of COVID-19 reported among Ringling College students and employees, including contractors, for the time period stated above. There are currently one student in isolation. There are no students, and no faculty, staff, or contractors currently in quarantine. Please note that isolation and quarantine protocols have changed from the Fall 2021 Semester given the prevailing Omicron variant. You can find details about current guidance on the CDC website and at together.ringling.edu. Isolation numbers do not necessarily reflect a count of new positive cases, as affected individuals may be in isolation over the course of more than one weekly update.

Face Coverings

-Face coverings in interior shared spaces, including classrooms, labs, or studios will now be OPTIONAL. However, faculty may request that students wear face coverings based on factors such as the opportunity for distancing and health concerns of faculty or student members in the class.
-Face coverings outdoors are optional.
-Face coverings should be worn to individual comfort level and everyone's choice to wear face coverings should be respected and supported.
-Face coverings are REQUIRED in the following areas/circumstances:
- -Hammond Commons serving areas
- -Student Health Center medical areas
- -Film production areas
- -Large indoor gatherings, such as during Commencement ceremonies.

Testing

-Scheduled testing of unvaccinated individuals and surveillance testing of vaccinated individuals is no longer required.
-COVID-19 rapid antigen tests are available at no cost to campus community members who have signs or symptoms consistent with COVID-19, or who have had a known or suspected exposure to COVID-19 at the Student Health Center, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, walk-ins welcome, no appointment needed.
-Community members are encouraged to follow the CDC guidance based on their particular situation and community risk levels: COVID-19 Community Levels

We will continue to monitor the status of COVID-19 and may adjust our protocols if there is a substantial shift in campus and community case numbers, and/or a change to CDC recommendations.

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet submitted your vaccination status, please click on the following link: VACCINE STATUS UPDATE

April 11, 2022 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 1 student

Number in Isolation: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Number in Quarantine: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 95.5%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 91.4%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 90.9%

There was one new case of COVID-19 reported among Ringling College students and employees, including contractors, for the time period stated above. There are currently no students in isolation. There are no students, and no faculty, staff, or contractors currently in quarantine. Please note that isolation and quarantine protocols have changed from the Fall 2021 Semester given the prevailing Omicron variant. You can find details about current guidance on the CDC website and at together.ringling.edu. Isolation numbers do not necessarily reflect a count of new positive cases, as affected individuals may be in isolation over the course of more than one weekly update.

Face Coverings

-Face coverings in interior shared spaces, including classrooms, labs, or studios will now be OPTIONAL. However, faculty may request that students wear face coverings based on factors such as the opportunity for distancing and health concerns of faculty or student members in the class.
-Face coverings outdoors are optional.
-Face coverings should be worn to individual comfort level and everyone's choice to wear face coverings should be respected and supported.
-Face coverings are REQUIRED in the following areas/circumstances:
-Hammond Commons serving areas
-Student Health Center medical areas
-Film production areas
-Large indoor gatherings, such as during Commencement ceremonies.

Testing

-Scheduled testing of unvaccinated individuals and surveillance testing of vaccinated individuals is no longer required.
-COVID-19 rapid antigen tests are available at no cost to campus community members who have signs or symptoms consistent with COVID-19, or who have had a known or suspected exposure to COVID-19 at the Student Health Center, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, walk-ins welcome, no appointment needed.
-Community members are encouraged to follow the CDC guidance based on their particular situation and community risk levels: COVID-19 Community Levels

We will continue to monitor the status of COVID-19 and may adjust our protocols if there is a substantial shift in campus and community case numbers, and/or a change to CDC recommendations.

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet submitted your vaccination status, please click on the following link: VACCINE STATUS UPDATE

April 4, 2022 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 5 students

Number in Isolation: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 3 students

Number in Quarantine: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 95.5%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 91.4%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 90.9%

There were five new cases of COVID-19 reported among Ringling College students and employees, including contractors, for the time period stated above. There are currently three students in isolation. There are no students, and no faculty, staff, or contractors currently in quarantine. Please note that isolation and quarantine protocols have changed from the Fall 2021 Semester given the prevailing Omicron variant. You can find details about current guidance on the CDC website and at together.ringling.edu. Isolation numbers do not necessarily reflect a count of new positive cases, as affected individuals may be in isolation over the course of more than one weekly update.

Face Coverings

Face coverings in interior shared spaces, including classrooms, labs, or studios will now be OPTIONAL. However, faculty may request that students wear face coverings based on factors such as the opportunity for distancing and health concerns of faculty or student members in the class.
Face coverings outdoors are optional.
Face coverings should be worn to individual comfort level and everyone's choice to wear face coverings should be respected and supported.
Face coverings are REQUIRED in the following areas/circumstances:
Hammond Commons serving areas
Student Health Center medical areas
Film production areas
Large indoor gatherings, such as during Commencement ceremonies.

Testing

Scheduled testing of unvaccinated individuals and surveillance testing of vaccinated individuals is no longer required.
COVID-19 rapid antigen tests are available at no cost to campus community members who have signs or symptoms consistent with COVID-19, or who have had a known or suspected exposure to COVID-19 at the Student Health Center, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, walk-ins welcome, no appointment needed.
Community members are encouraged to follow the CDC guidance based on their particular situation and community risk levels: COVID-19 Community Levels

We will continue to monitor the status of COVID-19 and may adjust our protocols if there is a substantial shift in campus and community case numbers, and/or a change to CDC recommendations.

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet submitted your vaccination status, please click on the following link: VACCINE STATUS UPDATE

March 28, 2022 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 2 students

Number in Isolation: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 2 students

Number in Quarantine: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 95.5%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 91.4%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 90.9%

There were two new cases of COVID-19 reported among Ringling College students and employees, including contractors, for the time period stated above. There are currently two students in isolation. There are no students, and no faculty, staff, or contractors currently in quarantine. Please note that isolation and quarantine protocols have changed from the Fall 2021 Semester given the prevailing Omicron variant. You can find details about current guidance on the CDC website and at together.ringling.edu. Isolation numbers do not necessarily reflect a count of new positive cases, as affected individuals may be in isolation over the course of more than one weekly update.

Face Coverings

- Face coverings in interior shared spaces, including classrooms, labs, or studios will now be OPTIONAL. However, faculty may request that students wear face coverings based on factors such as the opportunity for distancing and health concerns of faculty or student members in the class.

- Face coverings outdoors are optional.

- Face coverings should be worn to individual comfort level and everyone's choice to wear face coverings should be respected and supported.

- Face coverings are REQUIRED in the following areas/circumstances:

- Hammond Commons serving areas

- Student Health Center medical areas

- Film production areas

- Large indoor gatherings, such as during Commencement ceremonies.

Testing

- Scheduled testing of unvaccinated individuals and surveillance testing of vaccinated individuals is no longer required.

- COVID-19 rapid antigen tests are available at no cost to campus community members who have signs or symptoms consistent with COVID-19, or who have had a known or suspected exposure to COVID-19 at the Student Health Center, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, walk-ins welcome, no appointment needed.

- Community members are encouraged to follow the CDC guidance based on their particular situation and community risk levels: COVID-19 Community Levels

We will continue to monitor the status of COVID-19 and may adjust our protocols if there is a substantial shift in campus and community case numbers, and/or a change to CDC recommendations.

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet submitted your vaccination status, please click on the following link: VACCINE STATUS UPDATE

March 24, 2022 Protocol Update

Face Coverings

Face coverings in interior shared spaces, including classrooms, labs, or studios will now be OPTIONAL. However, faculty may request that students wear face coverings based on factors such as the opportunity for distancing and health concerns of faculty or student members in the class.
Face coverings outdoors are optional.
Face coverings should be worn to individual comfort level and everyone's choice to wear face coverings should be respected and supported.
Face coverings are REQUIRED in the following areas/circumstances:

o Hammond Commons serving areas

o Student Health Center medical areas

o Film production areas

o Large indoor gatherings, such as during Commencement ceremonies.

Testing

Scheduled testing of unvaccinated individuals and surveillance testing of vaccinated individuals is no longer required.
COVID-19 rapid antigen tests are available at no cost to campus community members who have signs or symptoms consistent with COVID-19, or who have had a known or suspected exposure to COVID-19 at the Student Health Center, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, walk-ins welcome, no appointment needed.
Community members are encouraged to follow the CDC guidance based on their particular situation and community risk levels: COVID-19 Community Levels

We will continue to monitor the status of COVID-19 and may adjust our protocols if there is a substantial shift in campus and community case numbers, and/or a change to CDC recommendations.

I wish everyone a very healthy and productive end of the Spring Semester. Thank you in advance for your support and adherence to our COVID-19 protocols as provided in the COVID-19 Weekly Report, Safe Community Standards Promise, and at together.ringling.edu.

March 21, 2022 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 1 faculty, staff, or contractor / 1 student

Number in Isolation: 1 faculty, staff, or contractor / 1 student (isolating off campus)

Number in Quarantine: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 95.5%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 91.4%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 90.9%

There were two new cases of COVID-19 reported among Ringling College students and employees, including contractors, for the time period stated above. There is currently one student, and one faculty, staff, or contractor currently in isolation. There are no students, and no faculty, staff, or contractors currently in quarantine. Please note that isolation and quarantine protocols have changed from the Fall 2021 Semester given the prevailing Omicron variant. You can find details about current guidance on the CDC website and at together.ringling.edu. Isolation numbers do not necessarily reflect a count of new positive cases, as affected individuals may be in isolation over the course of more than one weekly update.

Currently, all Faculty and Staff are required to share their vaccination status, and to provide a copy of their vaccination cards showing the type and date of each dose, if vaccinated. The disclosure options for vaccination status are: Vaccinated, Not Vaccinated, and Prefer not to disclose.

REQUIRED: To update your vaccination status, and to submit a copy (PDF or JPEG) of your vaccination card, please login here: VACCINE STATUS UPDATE

Student Vaccine Status information has been securely collected through the Student Health Center by emailing covidtest@ringling.edu.

Members of the campus community who are not vaccinated or who chose to not disclose their vaccination status will be required to participate in biweekly COVID testing, and to provide documentation of their most recent COVID-19 test result. Test results can be submitted using this Form.

Vaccinated members of the campus community will be required to participate in surveillance testing. Currently, 10% of vaccinated Faculty, Staff and Students will be subject to and notified of their testing requirement each week.

Testing protocols are subject to change when area transmission rates warrant.

Sharing your vaccination status remains confidential and the only information that will be shared is the aggregate total percentage of responses and vaccinated community members. This information is essential for the College to understand the health of, and potential risk to our community as it relates to COVID-19 planning.

Each member of the Ringling College of Art and Design community has an individual responsibility to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. The College continues to strongly encourage all faculty, staff, and students to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and we appreciate those that have already done so. The College also recognizes, however, that not everyone can or will be vaccinated.

The College plans to maintain the below campus safety protocols through the end of the Spring semester in line with the recommended CDC guidance:

All Ringling College community members:

Wear face coverings in classrooms, labs, or studios during both scheduled class times and open lab times
Wear face coverings when in, or traveling through public and shared interior spaces
Should wear face coverings at all times indoors, unless in a private space/office
Should work to maintain physical distancing of at least 6-feet from others

Fully Vaccinated Individuals:

If you are fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19, the CDC recommends getting tested at least 5 days following exposure and wearing a face covering any time you are around others.
A percentage of vaccinated individuals will be subject to surveillance COVID testing, which will fluctuate based on positivity rates in the local community.

Unvaccinated Individuals:

Required to quarantine following a known exposure to an individual infected by COVID-19 for at least 5 full days and will have to wear a mask any time they are around others for an additional 5 days, whether indoors or out.
Will be subject to baseline and scheduled COVID testing

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet submitted your vaccination status, please click on the following link: VACCINE STATUS UPDATE

March 14, 2022 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 1 faculty, staff, or contractor / 1 student

Number in Isolation: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 1 student (isolating off campus)

Number in Quarantine: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 95.5%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 91.4%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 90.9%

There were 2 new cases of COVID-19 reported among Ringling College students and employees, including contractors, for the time period stated above. There is currently 1 student, and no faculty, staff, or contractors currently in isolation. There are no students, and no faculty, staff, or contractors currently in quarantine. Please note that isolation and quarantine protocols have changed from the Fall 2021 Semester given the prevailing Omicron variant. You can find details about current guidance on the CDC website and at together.ringling.edu. Isolation numbers do not necessarily reflect a count of new positive cases, as affected individuals may be in isolation over the course of more than one weekly update.

REQUIRED: To update your vaccination status, and to submit a copy (PDF or JPEG) of your vaccination card, please login here: VACCINE STATUS UPDATE

Student Vaccine Status information has been securely collected through the Student Health Center by emailing covidtest@ringling.edu.

Testing protocols are subject to change when area transmission rates warrant.

The College plans to maintain the below campus safety protocols through the end of the Spring semester in line with the recommended CDC guidance:

All Ringling College community members:

Wear face coverings in classrooms, labs, or studios during both scheduled class times and open lab times
Wear face coverings when in, or traveling through public and shared interior spaces
Should wear face coverings at all times indoors, unless in a private space/office
Should work to maintain physical distancing of at least 6-feet from others

Fully Vaccinated Individuals:

If you are fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19, the CDC recommends getting tested at least 5 days following exposure and wearing a face covering any time you are around others.
A percentage of vaccinated individuals will be subject to surveillance COVID testing, which will fluctuate based on positivity rates in the local community.

Unvaccinated Individuals:

Required to quarantine following a known exposure to an individual infected by COVID-19 for at least 5 full days and will have to wear a mask any time they are around others for an additional 5 days, whether indoors or out.
Will be subject to baseline and scheduled COVID testing

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet submitted your vaccination status, please click on the following link: VACCINE STATUS UPDATE

March 7, 2022 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 1 student

Number in Isolation: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 1 student (isolating off campus)

Number in Quarantine: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 1 student (in quarantine off campus)

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 95.5%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 91.4%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 90.9%

There was 1 new case of COVID-19 reported among Ringling College students and employees, including contractors, for the time period stated above. There is currently 1 student, and no faculty, staff, or contractors currently in isolation. There is 1 student, and no faculty, staff, or contractors currently in quarantine. Please note that isolation and quarantine protocols have changed from the Fall 2021 Semester given the prevailing Omicron variant. You can find details about current guidance on the CDC website and at together.ringling.edu. Isolation numbers do not necessarily reflect a count of new positive cases, as affected individuals may be in isolation over the course of more than one weekly update.

REQUIRED: To update your vaccination status, and to submit a copy (PDF or JPEG) of your vaccination card, please login here: VACCINE STATUS UPDATE

Student Vaccine Status information has been securely collected through the Student Health Center by emailing covidtest@ringling.edu.

Testing protocols are subject to change when area transmission rates warrant.

The College plans to maintain the below campus safety protocols through the end of the Spring semester in line with the recommended CDC guidance:

All Ringling College community members:

Wear face coverings in classrooms, labs, or studios during both scheduled class times and open lab times
Wear face coverings when in, or traveling through public and shared interior spaces
Should wear face coverings at all times indoors, unless in a private space/office
Should work to maintain physical distancing of at least 6-feet from others

Fully Vaccinated Individuals:

If you are fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19, the CDC recommends getting tested at least 5 days following exposure and wearing a face covering any time you are around others.
A percentage of vaccinated individuals will be subject to surveillance COVID testing, which will fluctuate based on positivity rates in the local community.

Unvaccinated Individuals:

Required to quarantine following a known exposure to an individual infected by COVID-19 for at least 5 full days and will have to wear a mask any time they are around others for an additional 5 days, whether indoors or out.
Will be subject to baseline and scheduled COVID testing

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet submitted your vaccination status, please click on the following link: VACCINE STATUS UPDATE

February 28, 2022 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 1 student

Number in Isolation: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 1 student (isolating off campus)

Number in Quarantine: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 95.2%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 91.2%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 90.7%

There was 1 new case of COVID-19 reported among Ringling College students and employees, including contractors, for the time period stated above. There is currently 1 student, and no faculty, staff, or contractors currently in isolation. There are no students, and no faculty, staff, or contractors currently in quarantine. Please note that isolation and quarantine protocols have changed from the Fall 2021 Semester given the prevailing Omicron variant. You can find details about current guidance on the CDC website and at together.ringling.edu. Isolation numbers do not necessarily reflect a count of new positive cases, as affected individuals may be in isolation over the course of more than one weekly update.

REQUIRED: To update your vaccination status, and to submit a copy (PDF or JPEG) of your vaccination card, please login here: VACCINE STATUS UPDATE

Student Vaccine Status information has been securely collected through the Student Health Center by emailing covidtest@ringling.edu.

Testing protocols are subject to change when area transmission rates warrant.

The College plans to maintain the below campus safety protocols through the end of the Spring semester in line with the recommended CDC guidance:

All Ringling College community members:

Wear face coverings in classrooms, labs, or studios during both scheduled class times and open lab times
Wear face coverings when in, or traveling through public and shared interior spaces
Should wear face coverings at all times indoors, unless in a private space/office
Should work to maintain physical distancing of at least 6-feet from others

Fully Vaccinated Individuals:

If you are fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19, the CDC recommends getting tested at least 5 days following exposure and wearing a face covering any time you are around others.
A percentage of vaccinated individuals will be subject to surveillance COVID testing, which will fluctuate based on positivity rates in the local community.

Unvaccinated Individuals:

Required to quarantine following a known exposure to an individual infected by COVID-19 for at least 5 full days and will have to wear a mask any time they are around others for an additional 5 days, whether indoors or out.
Will be subject to baseline and scheduled COVID testing

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet submitted your vaccination status, please click on the following link: VACCINE STATUS UPDATE

February 21, 2022 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 4 faculty, staff, or contractors / 6 students

Number in Isolation: 5 faculty, staff, or contractors / 2 students (does not include near- or off-campus housing)

Number in Quarantine: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 1 student (does not include near- or off-campus housing)

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 95.0%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 91.0%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 90.5%

There were 10 new cases of COVID-19 reported among Ringling College students and employees, including contractors, for the time period stated above. There are currently 2 students, and 5 faculty, staff, or contractors currently in isolation. There is 1 student, and no faculty, staff, or contractors currently in quarantine. Please note that isolation and quarantine protocols have changed from the Fall 2021 Semester given the prevailing Omicron variant. You can find details about current guidance on the CDC website and at together.ringling.edu. Isolation numbers do not necessarily reflect a count of new positive cases, as affected individuals may be in isolation over the course of more than one weekly update.

REQUIRED: To update your vaccination status, and to submit a copy (PDF or JPEG) of your vaccination card, please login here: VACCINE STATUS UPDATE

Student Vaccine Status information has been securely collected through the Student Health Center by emailing covidtest@ringling.edu.

Testing protocols are subject to change when area transmission rates warrant.

The College plans to maintain the below campus safety protocols through the end of the Spring semester in line with the recommended CDC guidance:

All Ringling College community members:

Wear face coverings in classrooms, labs, or studios during both scheduled class times and open lab times
Wear face coverings when in, or traveling through public and shared interior spaces, including outside in high-traffic areas when physical distancing of 6-feet cannot be maintained
Should wear face coverings at all times indoors, unless in a private space/office
Should work to maintain physical distancing of at least 6-feet from others

Fully Vaccinated Individuals:

If you are fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19, the CDC recommends getting tested at least 5 days following exposure and wearing a face covering any time you are around others.
A percentage of vaccinated individuals will be subject to surveillance COVID testing, which will fluctuate based on positivity rates in the local community.

Unvaccinated Individuals:

Required to quarantine following a known exposure to an individual infected by COVID-19 for at least 5 full days and will have to wear a mask any time they are around others for an additional 5 days, whether indoors or out.
Will be subject to baseline and scheduled COVID testing

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet submitted your vaccination status, please click on the following link: VACCINE STATUS UPDATE

February 14, 2022 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 3 faculty, staff, or contractors / 8 students

Number in Isolation: 3 faculty, staff, or contractors / 5 students (does not include near- or off-campus housing)

Number in Quarantine: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 5 students (does not include near- or off-campus housing)

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 95.0%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 91.0%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 90.5%

There were 11 new cases of COVID-19 reported among Ringling College students and employees, including contractors, for the time period stated above. There are currently 5 students, and 3 faculty, staff, or contractors currently in isolation. There are 5 students, and no faculty, staff, or contractors currently in quarantine. Please note that isolation and quarantine protocols have changed from the Fall 2021 Semester given the prevailing Omicron variant. You can find details about current guidance on the CDC website and at together.ringling.edu. Isolation numbers do not necessarily reflect a count of new positive cases, as affected individuals may be in isolation over the course of more than one weekly update.

REQUIRED: To update your vaccination status, and to submit a copy (PDF or JPEG) of your vaccination card, please login here: VACCINE STATUS UPDATE

Student Vaccine Status information has been securely collected through the Student Health Center by emailing covidtest@ringling.edu.

Testing protocols are subject to change when area transmission rates warrant.

The College plans to maintain the below campus safety protocols through the end of the Spring semester in line with the recommended CDC guidance:

All Ringling College community members:

Wear face coverings in classrooms, labs, or studios during both scheduled class times and open lab times
Wear face coverings when in, or traveling through public and shared interior spaces, including outside in high-traffic areas when physical distancing of 6-feet cannot be maintained
Should wear face coverings at all times indoors, unless in a private space/office
Should work to maintain physical distancing of at least 6-feet from others

Fully Vaccinated Individuals:

If you are fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19, the CDC recommends getting tested at least 5 days following exposure and wearing a face covering any time you are around others.
A percentage of vaccinated individuals will be subject to surveillance COVID testing, which will fluctuate based on positivity rates in the local community.

Unvaccinated Individuals:

Required to quarantine following a known exposure to an individual infected by COVID-19 for at least 5 full days and will have to wear a mask any time they are around others for an additional 5 days, whether indoors or out.
Will be subject to baseline and scheduled COVID testing

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet submitted your vaccination status, please click on the following link: VACCINE STATUS UPDATE

February 07, 2022 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 2 faculty, staff, or contractors / 1 student

Number in Isolation: 1 faculty, staff, or contractor / 1 student (does not include near- or off-campus housing)

Number in Quarantine: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students (does not include near- or off-campus housing)

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 94.8%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 90.7%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 90.3%

Given the high transmission rate of the current Omicron variant, and with the addition of holiday travel, an increase in positive cases, isolations, and quarantines was anticipated, but we are reassured that these are now declining. We appreciate the campus community's continued diligence in adhering to our COVID-19 safety protocols.

There were 3 new cases of COVID-19 reported among Ringling College students and employees, including contractors, for the time period stated above. There is currently 1 student, and 1 faculty, staff, or contractor currently in isolation. There are no students, and no faculty, staff, or contractors currently in quarantine. Please note that isolation and quarantine protocols have changed from the Fall 2021 Semester given the prevailing Omicron variant. You can find details about current guidance on the CDC website and at together.ringling.edu. Isolation numbers do not necessarily reflect a count of new positive cases, as affected individuals may be in isolation over the course of more than one weekly update.

REQUIRED: To update your vaccination status, and to submit a copy (PDF or JPEG) of your vaccination card, please login here: VACCINE STATUS UPDATE

Student Vaccine Status information has been securely collected through the Student Health Center by emailing covidtest@ringling.edu.

Testing protocols are subject to change when area transmission rates warrant.

The College plans to maintain the below campus safety protocols through the end of the Spring semester in line with the recommended CDC guidance:

All Ringling College community members:

Wear face coverings in classrooms, labs, or studios during both scheduled class times and open lab times
Wear face coverings when in, or traveling through public and shared interior spaces, including outside in high-traffic areas when physical distancing of 6-feet cannot be maintained
Should wear face coverings at all times indoors, unless in a private space/office
Should work to maintain physical distancing of at least 6-feet from others

Fully Vaccinated Individuals:

If you are fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19, the CDC recommends getting tested at least 5 days following exposure and wearing a face covering any time you are around others.
A percentage of vaccinated individuals will be subject to surveillance COVID testing, which will fluctuate based on positivity rates in the local community.

Unvaccinated Individuals:

Required to quarantine following a known exposure to an individual infected by COVID-19 for at least 5 full days and will have to wear a mask any time they are around others for an additional 5 days, whether indoors or out.
Will be subject to baseline and scheduled COVID testing

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet submitted your vaccination status, please click on the following link: VACCINE STATUS UPDATE

January 31, 2022 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 4 faculty, staff, or contractors / 9 students

Number in Isolation: 6 faculty, staff, or contractors / 5 students (does not include near- or off-campus housing)

Number in Quarantine: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 3 student (does not include near- or off-campus housing)

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 95.1%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 91.2%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 90.7%

There were 13 new cases of COVID-19 reported among Ringling College students and employees, including contractors, for the time period stated above. There are currently 5 students, and 6 faculty, staff, or contractors currently in isolation. There are 3 students, and no faculty, staff, or contractors currently in quarantine. Please note that isolation and quarantine protocols have changed from the Fall 2021 Semester given the prevailing Omicron variant. You can find details about current guidance on the CDC website and at together.ringling.edu. Isolation numbers do not necessarily reflect a count of new positive cases, as affected individuals may be in isolation over the course of more than one weekly update.

REQUIRED: To update your vaccination status, and to submit a copy (PDF or JPEG) of your vaccination card, please login here: VACCINE STATUS UPDATE

Student Vaccine Status information has been securely collected through the Student Health Center by emailing covidtest@ringling.edu.

Testing protocols are subject to change when area transmission rates warrant.

The College plans to maintain the below campus safety protocols through the end of the Spring semester in line with the recommended CDC guidance:

All Ringling College community members:

Wear face coverings in classrooms, labs, or studios during both scheduled class times and open lab times
Wear face coverings when in, or traveling through public and shared interior spaces, including outside in high-traffic areas when physical distancing of 6-feet cannot be maintained
Should wear face coverings at all times indoors, unless in a private space/office
Should work to maintain physical distancing of at least 6-feet from others

Fully Vaccinated Individuals:

If you are fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19, the CDC recommends getting tested at least 5 days following exposure and wearing a face covering any time you are around others.
A percentage of vaccinated individuals will be subject to surveillance COVID testing, which will fluctuate based on positivity rates in the local community.

Unvaccinated Individuals:

Required to quarantine following a known exposure to an individual infected by COVID-19 for at least 5 full days and will have to wear a mask any time they are around others for an additional 5 days, whether indoors or out.
Will be subject to baseline and scheduled COVID testing

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet submitted your vaccination status, please click on the following link: VACCINE STATUS UPDATE

January 24, 2022 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 11 faculty, staff, or contractors / 34 students

Number in Isolation: 11 faculty, staff, or contractors / 5 students (does not include near- or off-campus housing)

Number in Quarantine: 2 faculty, staff, or contractors / 1 student (does not include near- or off-campus housing)

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 94.9%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 91.0%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 90.6%

Given the high transmission rate of the current Omicron variant, and with the addition of holiday travel, an increase in positive cases, isolations, and quarantines was anticipated. We appreciate the campus community's continued diligence in adhering to our COVID-19 safety protocols.

There were 45 new cases of COVID-19 reported among Ringling College students and employees, including contractors, for the time period stated above. There are currently 5 students, and 11 faculty, staff, or contractors currently in isolation. There is 1 student, and 2 faculty, staff, or contractors currently in quarantine. Please note that isolation and quarantine protocols have changed from the Fall 2021 Semester given the prevailing Omicron variant. You can find details about current guidance on the CDC website and at together.ringling.edu. Isolation numbers do not necessarily reflect a count of new positive cases, as affected individuals may be in isolation over the course of more than one weekly update.

NOW REQUIRED: To update your vaccination status, and to submit a copy (PDF or JPEG) of your vaccination card, please login here: VACCINE STATUS UPDATE

Student Vaccine Status information has been securely collected through the Student Health Center by emailing covidtest@ringling.edu.

Testing protocols are subject to change when area transmission rates warrant.

For campus community members who would like to get a vaccine, or a booster, there will be a vaccination clinic on campus Wednesday January 26th. The clinic will run from 10:30 am-12:30 pm in the Roskamp Exhibition Hall; they will be providing the FDA-approved Pfizer vaccine, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, and can provide a limited number of Moderna vaccines. If you have any questions, please email covidtest@ringling.edu.

The College plans to maintain the below campus safety protocols through the end of the Spring semester in line with the recommended CDC guidance:

All Ringling College community members:

Wear face coverings in classrooms, labs, or studios during both scheduled class times and open lab times
Wear face coverings when in, or traveling through public and shared interior spaces, including outside in high-traffic areas when physical distancing of 6-feet cannot be maintained
Should wear face-coverings at all times, indoors, unless in a private space/office
Should work to maintain physical distancing of at least 6-feet from others

Fully Vaccinated Individuals:

If you are fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19, the CDC recommends getting tested at least 5 days following exposure and wearing a face covering any time you are around others.
A percentage of vaccinated individuals will be subject to surveillance COVID testing, which will fluctuate based on positivity rates in the local community.

Unvaccinated Individuals:

Required to quarantine following a known exposure to an individual infected by COVID-19 for at least 5 full days and will have to wear a mask any time they are around others for an additional 5 days, whether indoors or out.
Will be subject to baseline and scheduled COVID testing

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet submitted your vaccination status, please click on the following link: VACCINE STATUS UPDATE

January 18, 2022 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 12 faculty, staff, or contractors / 37 students

Number in Isolation: 7 faculty, staff, or contractors / 31 students (16 isolating on campus)

Number in Quarantine: 2 faculty, staff, or contractors / 3 students

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 94.7%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 90.8%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 90.4%

Given the high transmission rate of the current Omicron variant, and with the addition of holiday travel, an increase in positive cases, isolations, and quarantines was anticipated. We appreciate the campus community's continued diligence in adhering to our COVID-19 safety protocols.

There were 49 new cases of COVID-19 reported among Ringling College students and employees, including contractors, for the time period stated above. There are currently 31 students, and 7 faculty, staff, or contractors currently in isolation. There are 3 students, and 2 faculty, staff, or contractors currently in quarantine. Please note that isolation and quarantine protocols have changed from the Fall 2021 Semester given the prevailing Omicron variant. You can find details about current guidance on the CDC website and at together.ringling.edu. Isolation numbers do not necessarily reflect a count of new positive cases, as affected individuals may be in isolation over the course of more than one weekly update.

NOW REQUIRED: To update your vaccination status, and to submit a copy (PDF or JPEG) of your vaccination card, please login here: VACCINE STATUS UPDATE

Student Vaccine Status information has been securely collected through the Student Health Center by emailing covidtest@ringling.edu.

Testing protocols are subject to change when area transmission rates warrant.

The College plans to maintain the below campus safety protocols through the end of the Spring semester in line with the recommended CDC guidance:

All Ringling College community members:

Wear face coverings in classrooms, labs, or studios during both scheduled class times and open lab times
Wear face coverings when in, or traveling through public and shared interior spaces, including outside in high-traffic areas when physical distancing of 6-feet cannot be maintained
Should wear face-coverings at all times, indoors, unless in a private space/office
Should work to maintain physical distancing of at least 6-feet from others

Fully Vaccinated Individuals:

If you are fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19, the CDC recommends getting tested at least 5 days following exposure and wearing a face covering any time you are around others.
A percentage of vaccinated individuals will be subject to surveillance COVID testing, which will fluctuate based on positivity rates in the local community.

Unvaccinated Individuals:

Required to quarantine following a known exposure to an individual infected by COVID-19 for at least 5 full days and will have to wear a mask any time they are around others for an additional 5 days, whether indoors or out.
Will be subject to baseline and scheduled COVID testing

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet submitted your vaccination status, please click on the following link: VACCINE STATUS UPDATE

January 10, 2022 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 13 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Number in Isolation: 11 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Number in Quarantine: 5 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 94.8%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 90.9%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 90.9%

While we have reports of 12 students testing positive since January 1, most have not returned to campus. There were 13 new cases of COVID-19 reported among Ringling College students and employees, including contractors, for the time period stated above. There are 16 students, faculty, staff, or contractors currently in isolation or quarantine. Please note that isolation and quarantine protocols have changed from the Fall 2021 Semester given the prevailing Omicron variant. You can find details about current guidance on the CDC website and at together.ringling.edu. Isolation numbers do not necessarily reflect a count of new positive cases, as affected individuals may be in isolation over the course of more than one weekly update.

In compliance with OSHA guidelines, Faculty and Staff are now required to share their vaccination status(those who have not previously shared their status are now required to declare whether they are vaccinated or not vaccinated) and to provide a copy of their vaccination cards showing the type and date of each dose, if vaccinated.

NOW REQUIRED: To update your vaccination status, and to submit a copy (PDF or JPEG) of your vaccination card, please login here: VACCINE STATUS UPDATE

Student Vaccine Status information has been securely collected through the Student Health Center by emailing covidtest@ringling.edu.

Members of the campus community who are not vaccinated will be required to participate in baseline testing when returning to campus for the Spring semester. In compliance with OSHA guidelines, unvaccinated Faculty, Staff, and Student Employees will be required to be tested for COVID-19 at least every seven days, and must provide documentation of their most recent COVID-19 test result. Additional testing protocols may be implemented when area transmission rates warrant.

Test results can be uploaded using this form.

The College plans to maintain the below campus safety protocols through the end of the Spring semester in line with the recommended CDC guidance:

All Ringling College community members:

Wear face coverings in classrooms, labs, or studios during both scheduled class times and open lab times
Wear face coverings when in, or traveling through public and shared interior spaces, including outside in high-traffic areas when physical distancing of 6-feet cannot be maintained
Should wear face coverings at all times indoors, unless in a private space/office
Should work to maintain physical distancing of at least 6-feet from others

Fully Vaccinated Individuals:

If you are fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19, the CDC recommends getting tested at least 5 days following exposure and wearing a face covering any time you are around others.
A percentage of vaccinated individuals will be subject to surveillance COVID testing, which will fluctuate based on positivity rates in the local community.

Unvaccinated Individuals:

Required to quarantine following a known exposure to an individual infected by COVID-19 for at least 5 full days and will have to wear a mask any time they are around others for an additional 5 days, whether indoors or out.
Will be subject to baseline and scheduled COVID testing

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet submitted your vaccination status, please click on the following link: VACCINE STATUS UPDATE

December 13, 2021 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Number in Isolation: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Number in Quarantine: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 96.1%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 91.5%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 91.1%

*This will be our last weekly report until resuming on January 10, 2022. Have a happy and safe holiday break!

There were no new cases of COVID-19 reported among Ringling College students and employees, including contractors, for the time period stated above. There are no students, faculty, staff, or contractors currently in isolation or quarantine. Please note that quarantine protocols have changed from the Spring 2021 Semester as more individuals have been vaccinated. You can find details about current guidance on the CDC website and at together.ringling.edu. Isolation numbers do not necessarily reflect a count of new positive cases, as affected individuals may be in isolation over the course of more than one weekly update.

The recently released rule from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires proof of vaccination, or weekly testing of employees who are unvaccinated or for those employees who do not wish to share their vaccination status. The College is working to determine how to best incorporate these updated requirements into our protocols and we will communicate those changes to the campus community as soon as possible.

The Office of Human Resources has been collecting COVID-19 Vaccine Status information for faculty and staff through their secure survey: COVID Vaccine Status. Student Vaccine Status information has been securely collected through the Student Health Center by emailing covidtest@ringling.edu.

The College shares updates with the campus community on a weekly basis. This update reflects the COMBINED TOTAL of responses from students, faculty, and staff, including adjunct faculty members. We will report on responses and vaccination status of all campus community members moving and will be posting these updates, as well as any positive COVID-19 cases reported, on our COVID-19 Dashboard site, together.ringling.edu.

The College plans to maintain the below campus safety protocols through the end of the Fall semester in line with the recommended CDC guidance:

All Ringling College community members:

Wear face coverings in classrooms, labs, or studios during both scheduled class times and open lab times
Wear face coverings when in, or traveling through public and shared interior spaces, including outside in high-traffic areas when physical distancing of 6-feet cannot be maintained
Should wear face coverings at all times indoors, unless in a private space/office
Should work to maintain physical distancing of at least 6-feet from others

Fully Vaccinated Individuals:

If you are fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19, the CDC recommends getting tested 3-5 days following exposure and wearing a face covering in public, indoor settings for 14 days, or until you receive a negative test result.
A small percentage of vaccinated individuals will be subject to baseline and random COVID testing

Unvaccinated Individuals:

Required to quarantine following a known exposure to an individual infected by COVID-19
Will be subject to baseline and scheduled COVID testing

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet taken the survey, please click on the following link to complete and submit your vaccination status: COVID Vaccine Status

December 06, 2021 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Number in Isolation: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Number in Quarantine: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 96.1%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 91.5%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 91.1%

The Health Center will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic in the Roskamp Exhibition Hall this Wednesday, 12/8 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm. Moderna and Pfizer boosters will be available. No appointment necessary, please bring your vaccination card with you.

The College plans to maintain the below campus safety protocols through the end of the Fall semester in line with the recommended CDC guidance:

All Ringling College community members:

Wear face coverings in classrooms, labs, or studios during both scheduled class times and open lab times
Wear face coverings when in, or traveling through public and shared interior spaces, including outside in high-traffic areas when physical distancing of 6-feet cannot be maintained
Should wear face coverings at all times indoors, unless in a private space/office
Should work to maintain physical distancing of at least 6-feet from others

Fully Vaccinated Individuals:

If you are fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19, the CDC recommends getting tested 3-5 days following exposure and wearing a face covering in public, indoor settings for 14 days, or until you receive a negative test result.
A small percentage of vaccinated individuals will be subject to baseline and random COVID testing

Unvaccinated Individuals:

Required to quarantine following a known exposure to an individual infected by COVID-19
Will be subject to baseline and scheduled COVID testing

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet taken the survey, please click on the following link to complete and submit your vaccination status: COVID Vaccine Status

November 29, 2021 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Number in Isolation: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Number in Quarantine: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 96.1%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 91.5%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 91%

The College plans to maintain the below campus safety protocols through the end of the Fall semester in line with the recommended CDC guidance:

All Ringling College community members:

Wear face coverings in classrooms, labs, or studios during both scheduled class times and open lab times
Wear face coverings when in, or traveling through public and shared interior spaces, including outside in high-traffic areas when physical distancing of 6-feet cannot be maintained
Should wear face coverings at all times indoors, unless in a private space/office
Should work to maintain physical distancing of at least 6-feet from others

Fully Vaccinated Individuals:

If you are fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19, the CDC recommends getting tested 3-5 days following exposure and wearing a face covering in public, indoor settings for 14 days, or until you receive a negative test result.
A small percentage of vaccinated individuals will be subject to baseline and random COVID testing

Unvaccinated Individuals:

Required to quarantine following a known exposure to an individual infected by COVID-19
Will be subject to baseline and scheduled COVID testing

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet taken the survey, please click on the following link to complete and submit your vaccination status: COVID Vaccine Status

November 22, 2021 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Number in Isolation: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Number in Quarantine: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 96.1%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 91.5%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 90.9%

The College plans to maintain the below campus safety protocols through the end of the Fall semester in line with the recommended CDC guidance:

All Ringling College community members:

Wear face coverings in classrooms, labs, or studios during both scheduled class times and open lab times
Wear face coverings when in, or traveling through public and shared interior spaces, including outside in high-traffic areas when physical distancing of 6-feet cannot be maintained
Should wear face coverings at all times indoors, unless in a private space/office
Should work to maintain physical distancing of at least 6-feet from others

Fully Vaccinated Individuals:

If you are fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19, the CDC recommends getting tested 3-5 days following exposure and wearing a face covering in public, indoor settings for 14 days, or until you receive a negative test result.
A small percentage of vaccinated individuals will be subject to baseline and random COVID testing

Unvaccinated Individuals:

Required to quarantine following a known exposure to an individual infected by COVID-19
Will be subject to baseline and scheduled COVID testing

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet taken the survey, please click on the following link to complete and submit your vaccination status: COVID Vaccine Status

November 15, 2021 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Number in Isolation: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Number in Quarantine: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 96.1%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 91.5%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 90.9%

The College plans to maintain the below campus safety protocols through the end of the Fall semester in line with the recommended CDC guidance:

All Ringling College community members:

Wear face coverings in classrooms, labs, or studios during both scheduled class times and open lab times
Wear face coverings when in, or traveling through public and shared interior spaces, including outside in high-traffic areas when physical distancing of 6-feet cannot be maintained
Should wear face coverings at all times indoors, unless in a private space/office
Should work to maintain physical distancing of at least 6-feet from others

Fully Vaccinated Individuals:

If you are fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19, the CDC recommends getting tested 3-5 days following exposure and wearing a face covering in public, indoor settings for 14 days, or until you receive a negative test result.
A small percentage of vaccinated individuals will be subject to baseline and random COVID testing

Unvaccinated Individuals:

Required to quarantine following a known exposure to an individual infected by COVID-19
Will be subject to baseline and scheduled COVID testing

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet taken the survey, please click on the following link to complete and submit your vaccination status: COVID Vaccine Status

November 8, 2021 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 1 student

Number in Isolation: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 1 student

Number in Quarantine: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 96.1%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 91.5%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 90.9%

There was one new case of COVID-19 reported among Ringling College students and employees, including contractors, for the time period stated above. There is one student currently in isolation. There are no students, faculty, staff, or contractors currently in quarantine. Please note that quarantine protocols have changed from the Spring 2021 Semester as more individuals have been vaccinated. You can find details about current guidance on the CDC website and at together.ringling.edu. Isolation numbers do not necessarily reflect a count of new positive cases, as affected individuals may be in isolation over the course of more than one weekly update.

The College plans to maintain the below campus safety protocols through the end of the Fall semester in line with the recommended CDC guidance:

All Ringling College community members:

Wear face coverings in classrooms, labs, or studios during both scheduled class times and open lab times
Wear face coverings when in, or traveling through public and shared interior spaces, including outside in high-traffic areas when physical distancing of 6-feet cannot be maintained
Should wear face coverings at all times indoors, unless in a private space/office
Should work to maintain physical distancing of at least 6-feet from others

Fully Vaccinated Individuals:

If you are fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19, the CDC recommends getting tested 3-5 days following exposure and wearing a face covering in public, indoor settings for 14 days, or until you receive a negative test result.
A small percentage of vaccinated individuals will be subject to baseline and random COVID testing

Unvaccinated Individuals:

Required to quarantine following a known exposure to an individual infected by COVID-19
Will be subject to baseline and scheduled COVID testing

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet taken the survey, please click on the following link to complete and submit your vaccination status: COVID Vaccine Status

November 1, 2021 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 1 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Number in Isolation: 1 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Number in Quarantine: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 96.0%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 91.4%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 90.7%

There was 1 new case of COVID-19 reported among Ringling College students and employees, including contractors, for the time period stated above. There are no students currently in isolation or quarantine. One faculty, staff, or contractor is currently in isolation or quarantine. Please note that quarantine protocols have changed from the Spring 2021 Semester as more individuals have been vaccinated. You can find details about current guidance on the CDC website and at together.ringling.edu. Isolation numbers do not necessarily reflect a count of new positive cases, as affected individuals may be in isolation over the course of more than one weekly update.

The College has more than 100 employees, so would be required to comply with the anticipated rule from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) following President Biden's executive order requiring vaccination or weekly testing of employees who are unvaccinated. As a result, vaccinations may be required in the future and the current testing protocol for individuals who have not been vaccinated may increase from every other week to weekly testing in order to comply. We will keep our campus community informed of decisions around COVID-19 vaccines and testing protocols.

The Office of Human Resources has been collecting COVID-19 Vaccine Status information for faculty and staff through their secure survey: COVID Vaccine Status. Student Vaccine Status information has been securely collected through the Student Health Center by emailing covidtest@ringling.edu.

The College shares updates with the campus community on a weekly basis. This update reflects the COMBINED TOTAL of responses from students, faculty, and staff, including adjunct faculty members. We will report on responses and vaccination status of all campus community members moving and will be posting these updates, as well as any positive COVID-19 cases reported, on our COVID-19 Dashboard site, together.ringling.edu.

The College plans to maintain the below campus safety protocols through the end of the Fall semester in line with the recommended CDC guidance:

All Ringling College community members:

- Wear face coverings in classrooms, labs, or studios during both scheduled class times and open lab times

- Wear face coverings when in, or traveling through public and shared interior spaces, including outside in high-traffic areas when physical distancing of 6-feet cannot be maintained

- Should wear face coverings at all times indoors, unless in a private space/office

- Should work to maintain physical distancing of at least 6-feet from others

Fully Vaccinated Individuals:

- If you are fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19, the CDC recommends getting tested 3-5 days following exposure and wearing a face covering in public, indoor settings for 14 days, or until you receive a negative test result.

- A small percentage of vaccinated individuals will be subject to baseline and random COVID testing

Unvaccinated Individuals:

- Required to quarantine following a known exposure to an individual infected by COVID-19

- Will be subject to baseline and scheduled COVID testing

Please remember to conduct your own wellness check before going to class or coming in to work. If you feel generally like you have a cold or flu, or if you have specific symptoms of COVID-19 (a fever of 100.4 F or greater, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, headache, muscle pain, fatigue, new GI symptoms, loss of taste or smell, or a runny or stuffy nose not related to allergies), DO NOT GO TO CLASS OR REPORT TO WORK.

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet taken the survey, please click on the following link to complete and submit your vaccination status: COVID Vaccine Status For students, please email covidtest@ringling.edu with your vaccination status if you have not already done so, or if your vaccination status changes. Please send a picture of your COVID-19 vaccination card.

October 25, 2021 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Number in Isolation: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Number in Quarantine: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 96.2%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 91.6%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 90.9%

The College plans to maintain the below campus safety protocols through the end of the Fall semester in line with the recommended CDC guidance:

All Ringling College community members:

Wear face coverings in classrooms, labs, or studios during both scheduled class times and open lab times
Wear face coverings when in, or traveling through public and shared interior spaces, including outside in high-traffic areas when physical distancing of 6-feet cannot be maintained
Should wear face coverings at all times indoors, unless in a private space/office
Should work to maintain physical distancing of at least 6-feet from others

Fully Vaccinated Individuals:

If you are fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19, the CDC recommends getting tested 3-5 days following exposure and wearing a face covering in public, indoor settings for 14 days, or until you receive a negative test result.
A small percentage of vaccinated individuals will be subject to baseline and random COVID testing

Unvaccinated Individuals:

Required to quarantine following a known exposure to an individual infected by COVID-19
Will be subject to baseline and scheduled COVID testing

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet taken the survey, please click on the following link to complete and submit your vaccination status: COVID Vaccine Status

October 18, 2021 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Number in Isolation: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Number in Quarantine: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 96.2%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 91.5%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 90.8%

The College plans to maintain the below campus safety protocols through the end of the Fall semester in line with the recommended CDC guidance:

All Ringling College community members:

Wear face coverings in classrooms, labs, or studios during both scheduled class times and open lab times
Wear face coverings when in, or traveling through public and shared interior spaces, including outside in high-traffic areas when physical distancing of 6-feet cannot be maintained
Should wear face coverings at all times indoors, unless in a private space/office
Should work to maintain physical distancing of at least 6-feet from others

Fully Vaccinated Individuals:

If you are fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19, the CDC recommends getting tested 3-5 days following exposure and wearing a face covering in public, indoor settings for 14 days, or until you receive a negative test result.
A small percentage of vaccinated individuals will be subject to baseline and random COVID testing

Unvaccinated Individuals:

Required to quarantine following a known exposure to an individual infected by COVID-19
Will be subject to baseline and scheduled COVID testing

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet taken the survey, please click on the following link to complete and submit your vaccination status: COVID Vaccine StatusFor students, please email covidtest@ringling.edu with your vaccination status if you have not already done so, or if your vaccination status changes. Please send a picture of your COVID-19 vaccination card.

October 11, 2021 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Number in Isolation: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Number in Quarantine: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 96.1%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 91.2%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 90.5%

There were no new cases of COVID-19 reported among Ringling College students and employees, including contractors, for the time period stated above. There are no students, faculty, staff, or contractors currently in isolation or quarantine. Please note that quarantine protocols have changed from the Spring 2021 Semester as more individuals have been vaccinated. You can find details about current guidance on the CDC website and at together.ringling.edu. Please note that isolation numbers do not necessarily reflect a count of new positive cases, as affected individuals may be in isolation over the course of more than one weekly update.

The College is reviewing President Biden's executive order requiring vaccination or weekly testing of employees who are unvaccinated. The College has more than 100 employees, so would be required to comply with the anticipated rule from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). As a result, vaccinations may be required in the future and the current testing protocol for individuals who have not been vaccinated may increase from every other week to weekly testing in order to comply. We will keep our campus community informed of decisions around COVID-19 vaccines and testing protocols.

The College plans to share updates with the campus community on a weekly basis. This update reflects the COMBINED TOTAL of responses from students, faculty, and staff, including adjunct faculty members. We will continue to report on responses and vaccination status of all campus community members moving forward and will be posting these updates, as well as any positive COVID-19 cases reported, on our COVID-19 Dashboard site, together.ringling.edu.

As the number of cases continues to grow due to the highly contagious Delta variant, we have updated our campus safety protocols in line with the recommended CDC guidance:

All Ringling College community members:

Wear face coverings in classrooms, labs, or studios during both scheduled class times and open lab times
Wear face coverings when in, or traveling through public and shared interior spaces, including outside in high-traffic areas when physical distancing of 6-feet cannot be maintained
Should wear face coverings at all times indoors, unless in a private space/office
Should work to maintain physical distancing of at least 6-feet from others

Fully Vaccinated Individuals:

If you are fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19, the CDC recommends getting tested 3-5 days following exposure and wearing a face covering in public, indoor settings for 14 days, or until you receive a negative test result.
A small percentage of vaccinated individuals will be subject to baseline and random COVID testing

Unvaccinated Individuals:

Required to quarantine following a known exposure to an individual infected by COVID-19
Will be subject to baseline and random COVID testing

The information we gather about vaccinations, along with our other monitoring efforts, will contribute to a more accurate representation of the relative security and potential risks associated with being on campus now, and as we move into the fall semester allowing us to make better choices related to health and safety protocols. We thank you, in advance, for your continued commitment to advancing the well-being of our community.

October 4, 2021 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Number in Isolation: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Number in Quarantine: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors /0 students

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 96.1%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 91.2%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 90.2%

There were no new cases of COVID-19 reported among Ringling College students and employees, including contractors, for the time period stated above. There are no students, faculty, staff, or contractors currently in isolation or quarantine. Please note that quarantine protocols have changed from the Spring 2021 Semester as more individuals have been vaccinated. You can find details about current guidance on the CDC website and at together.ringling.edu. Please note that isolation numbers do not necessarily reflect a count of new positive cases, as affected individuals may be in isolation over the course of more than one weekly update.

As the number of cases continues to grow due to the highly contagious Delta variant, we have updated our campus safety protocols in line with the recommended CDC guidance:

All Ringling College community members:

Wear face coverings in classrooms, labs, or studios during both scheduled class times and open lab times
Wear face coverings when in, or traveling through public and shared interior spaces, including outside in high-traffic areas when physical distancing of 6-feet cannot be maintained
Should wear face coverings at all times indoors, unless in a private space/office
Should work to maintain physical distancing of at least 6-feet from others

Fully Vaccinated Individuals:

If you are fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19, the CDC recommends getting tested 3-5 days following exposure and wearing a face covering in public, indoor settings for 14 days, or until you receive a negative test result.
A small percentage of vaccinated individuals will be subject to baseline and random COVID testing

Unvaccinated Individuals:

Required to quarantine following a known exposure to an individual infected by COVID-19
Will be subject to baseline and random COVID testing

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet taken the survey, please click on the following link to complete and submit your vaccination status: COVID Vaccine Status

September 28, 2021 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Number in Isolation: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Number in Quarantine: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors /0 students

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 95.4%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 89.9%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 87.9%

There were no new cases of COVID-19 reported among Ringling College students and employees, including contractors, for the time period stated above. There are no students, faculty, staff, or contractors currently in isolation or quarantine. Please note that quarantine protocols have changed from the Spring 2021 Semester as more individuals have been vaccinated. You can find details about current guidance on the CDC website and at together.ringling.edu. Please note that isolation numbers do not necessarily reflect a count of new positive cases, as affected individuals may be in isolation over the course of more than one weekly update.

As the number of cases continues to grow due to the highly contagious Delta variant, we have updated our campus safety protocols in line with the recommended CDC guidance:

All Ringling College community members:

Wear face coverings in classrooms, labs, or studios during both scheduled class times and open lab times
Wear face coverings when in, or traveling through public and shared interior spaces, including outside in high-traffic areas when physical distancing of 6-feet cannot be maintained
Should wear face coverings at all times indoors, unless in a private space/office
Should work to maintain physical distancing of at least 6-feet from others

Fully Vaccinated Individuals:

If you are fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19, the CDC recommends getting tested 3-5 days following exposure and wearing a face covering in public, indoor settings for 14 days, or until you receive a negative test result.
A small percentage of vaccinated individuals will be subject to baseline and random COVID testing

Unvaccinated Individuals:

Required to quarantine following a known exposure to an individual infected by COVID-19
Will be subject to baseline and random COVID testing

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet taken the survey, please click on the following link to complete and submit your vaccination status: COVID Vaccine Status

September 20, 2021 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 2 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Number in Isolation: 2 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Number in Quarantine: 1 faculty, staff, or contractors /0 students

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 95.35%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 89.7%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 87.3%

Complete and Updated Information can be found at: together.ringling.edu

There were 2 new cases of COVID-19 reported among Ringling College students and employees, including contractors, for the time period stated above. There are two faculty, staff, or contractors currently in isolation. One faculty, staff, or contractor is currently in quarantine related to a positive case. Please note that quarantine protocols have changed from the Spring 2021 Semester as more individuals have been vaccinated. You can find details about current guidance on the CDC website and at together.ringling.edu. Please note that isolation numbers do not necessarily reflect a count of new positive cases, as affected individuals may be in isolation over the course of more than one weekly update.

As the number of cases continues to grow due to the highly contagious Delta variant, we have updated our campus safety protocols in line with the recommended CDC guidance: All Ringling College community members:

Wear face coverings in classrooms, labs, or studios during both scheduled class times and open lab times
Wear face coverings when in, or traveling through public and shared interior spaces, including outside in high-traffic areas when physical distancing of 6-feet cannot be maintained
Should wear face coverings at all times indoors, unless in a private space/office
Should work to maintain physical distancing of at least 6-feet from others

Fully Vaccinated Individuals:

If you are fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19, the CDC recommends getting tested 3-5 days following exposure and wearing a face covering in public, indoor settings for 14 days, or until you receive a negative test result.
A small percentage of vaccinated individuals will be subject to baseline and random COVID testing

Unvaccinated Individuals:

Required to quarantine following a known exposure to an individual infected by COVID-19
Will be subject to baseline and random COVID testing

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet taken the survey, please click on the following link to complete and submit your vaccination status: COVID Vaccine Status

September 13, 2021 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 2 faculty, staff, or contractors / 3 students

Number in Isolation: 2 faculty, staff, or contractors / 3 students

Number in Quarantine: 3 faculty, staff, or contractors / 2 students

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 95.0%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 89.1%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 85.9%

There were 5 new cases of COVID-19 reported among Ringling College students and employees, including contractors, for the time period stated above. There are two faculty, staff, or contractors and three students currently in isolation. Three faculty, staff, or contractors and two students are currently in quarantine related to a positive case. Please note that quarantine protocols have changed from the Spring 2021 Semester as more individuals have been vaccinated. You can find details about current guidance on the CDC website and at together.ringling.edu. Please note that isolation numbers do not necessarily reflect a count of new positive cases, as affected individuals may be in isolation over the course of more than one weekly update.

As the number of cases continues to grow due to the highly contagious Delta variant, we have updated our campus safety protocols in line with the recommended CDC guidance:

All Ringling College community members:

Wear face coverings in classrooms, labs, or studios during both scheduled class times and open lab times
Wear face coverings when in, or traveling through public and shared interior spaces, including outside in high-traffic areas when physical distancing of 6-feet cannot be maintained
Should wear face coverings at all times indoors, unless in a private space/office
Should work to maintain physical distancing of at least 6-feet from others

Fully Vaccinated Individuals:

If you are fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19, the CDC recommends getting tested 3-5 days following exposure and wearing a face covering in public, indoor settings for 14 days, or until you receive a negative test result.
A small percentage of vaccinated individuals will be subject to baseline and random COVID testing

Unvaccinated Individuals:

Required to quarantine following a known exposure to an individual infected by COVID-19
Will be subject to baseline and random COVID testing

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet taken the survey, please click on the following link to complete and submit your vaccination status: COVID Vaccine Status

September 7, 2021 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 1 student

Number in Isolation: 0 faculty, staff, or contractors / 5 students

Number in Quarantine: 2 faculty, staff, or contractors / 0 students

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 94.8%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 88.4%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 85.1%

The Ringling College Fall 2021 Planning Group continues to monitor the number of positive COVID-19 cases on our campus as well as the vaccination status of the campus community. This update covers the positive cases reported between 12:00 pm last Monday to 12:00 pm this Monday. Typically, these weekly updates will be sent on Monday afternoons, unless there is a Monday holiday; in that case, they will be sent the next day. Positive cases and quarantine data will be reflective of the weekly activity while vaccination rates will be cumulative.

There was 1 new case of COVID-19 reported among Ringling College students and employees, including contractors, for the time period stated above. There are five students currently in isolation. Two faculty, staff, or contractors are currently in quarantine related to a positive case. Please note that quarantine protocols have changed from the Spring 2021 Semester as more individuals have been vaccinated. You can find details about current guidance on the CDC website and at together.ringling.edu. Please note that isolation numbers do not necessarily reflect a count of new positive cases, as affected individuals may be in isolation over the course of more than one weekly update.

As the number of cases continues to grow due to the highly contagious Delta variant, we have updated our campus safety protocols in line with the recommended CDC guidance:

All Ringling College community members:

Wear face coverings in classrooms, labs, or studios during both scheduled class times and open lab times
Wear face coverings when in, or traveling through public and shared interior spaces, including outside in high-traffic areas when physical distancing of 6-feet cannot be maintained
Should wear face coverings at all times indoors, unless in a private space/office
Should work to maintain physical distancing of at least 6-feet from others

Fully Vaccinated Individuals:

If you are fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19, the CDC recommends getting tested 3-5 days following exposure and wearing a face covering in public, indoor settings for 14 days, or until you receive a negative test result.
A small percentage of vaccinated individuals will be subject to baseline and random COVID testing

Unvaccinated Individuals:

Required to quarantine following a known exposure to an individual infected by COVID-19
Will be subject to baseline and random COVID testing

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet taken the survey, please click on the following link to complete and submit your vaccination status: COVID Vaccine Status

August 31, 2021 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 2

Number in Isolation: 3

Number in Quarantine: 4

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 91.5%

Campus Community Vaccination Rate (including those who are partially vaccinated): 86.9%

Campus Community Fully Vaccinated Rate: 84.1%

Complete and Updated Information can be found at: together.ringling.edu

There were two new cases of COVID-19 reported among Ringling College students and employees, including contractors, for the time period stated above. There are two students and 1 faculty, staff, or contractor currently in isolation. One student and three faculty, staff, or contractors are currently in quarantine related to a positive case. Please note that quarantine protocols have changed from the Spring 2021 Semester as more individuals have been vaccinated. You can find details about current guidance on the CDC website and at together.ringling.edu. Please note that isolation numbers do not necessarily reflect a count of new positive cases, as affected individuals may be in isolation over the course of more than one weekly update.

For campus community members who were not able to get a vaccine over the summer and would like to get vaccinated, there will be a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on campus on Wednesday, September 1st. The clinic will run from 11 am - 2 pm in the Roskamp Exhibition Hall; they will be providing the FDA-approved Pfizer vaccine, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, and can provide a limited number of Moderna vaccines for those seeking their second dose. A third vaccine can also be given to those who qualify as immunocompromised. Please RSVP to covidtest@ringling.edu if you are seeking the Moderna shot.

As the number of cases continues to grow due to the highly contagious Delta variant, we have updated our campus safety protocols in line with the recommended CDC guidance:

All Ringling College community members:

Wear face coverings in classrooms, labs, or studios during both scheduled class times and open lab times
Wear face coverings when in, or traveling through public and shared interior spaces, including outside in high-traffic areas when physical distancing of 6-feet cannot be maintained
Should wear face coverings at all times indoors, unless in a private space/office
Should work to maintain physical distancing of at least 6-feet from others

Fully Vaccinated Individuals:

If you are fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19, the CDC recommends getting tested 3-5 days following exposure and wearing a face covering in public, indoor settings for 14 days, or until you receive a negative test result.
A small percentage of vaccinated individuals will be subject to baseline and random COVID testing

Unvaccinated Individuals:

Required to quarantine following a known exposure to an individual infected by COVID-19
Will be subject to baseline and random COVID testing

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet taken the survey, please click on the following link to complete and submit your vaccination status: COVID Vaccine Status

August 24, 2021 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 0

Number in Isolation: 1

Number in Quarantine: 1

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 89.5%

(From Collected Data) Percentage of Campus Community who are Fully Vaccinated: 81.7%

Complete and Updated Information can be found at: together.ringling.edu

There were no new cases of COVID-19 reported among Ringling College students and employees, including contractors, for the time period stated above. There is one faculty, staff, or contractor currently in isolation and one faculty, staff, or contractor currently in quarantine related to a positive case. Please note that quarantine protocols have changed from the Spring 2021 Semester as more individuals have been vaccinated. You can find details about current guidance on the CDC website and at together.ringling.edu. Please note that isolation numbers do not necessarily reflect a count of new positive cases, as affected individuals may be in isolation over the course of more than one weekly update.

Based upon data collected to date, 89.5% of our campus community has responded with their vaccination status. Based on the collected data, at least 81.7% of the campus community is fully vaccinated.

For campus community members who were not able to get a vaccine over the summer and would like to get vaccinated, there will be a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on campus on Wednesday, September 1st. The clinic will run from 11 am - 2 pm in the Exhibition Hall; they will be providing the FDA-approved Pfizer vaccine, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, and can provide a limited number of Moderna vaccines for those seeking their second dose. A third vaccine can also be given to those who qualify as immunocompromised. Please RSVP to covidtest@ringling.edu if you are seeking the Moderna shot.

As the number of cases continues to grow due to the highly contagious Delta variant, we have updated our campus safety protocols in line with the recommended CDC guidance:

All Ringling College community members:

Wear face coverings when physical distancing of 6-feet cannot be maintained whether indoors or outdoors
Wear face coverings while traveling through public and shared interior spaces
Should consider wearing face coverings at all times indoors
Should work to maintain physical distancing of at least 6-feet from others

Fully Vaccinated Individuals:

If you are fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19, the CDC recommends getting tested 3-5 days following exposure and wearing a face covering in public, indoor settings for 14 days, or until you receive a negative test result.
A small percentage of vaccinated individuals will be subject to baseline and random COVID testing

Unvaccinated Individuals:

Required to quarantine following a known exposure to an individual infected by COVID-19
Will be subject to baseline and random COVID testing

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet taken the survey, please click on the following link to complete and submit your vaccination status: COVID Vaccine Status

August 18, 2021 Update

Number of New Positive Cases: 0

Number in Isolation: 2

Number in Quarantine: 0

Campus Community Response to Vaccine Status: 85.7%

(From Collected Data) Percentage of Campus Community who are Fully Vaccinated: 77.0%

Complete and Updated Information can be found at: together.ringling.edu

The Ringling College Fall 2021 Planning Group continues to monitor the number of positive COVID-19 cases on our campus as well as the vaccination status of the campus community. With this report, we will begin weekly updates covering the number of positive cases and vaccination status of the campus. This update covers the positive cases reported between 12:00 pm last Monday to 12:00 pm this Monday. Typically, these weekly updates will be sent on Monday afternoons, unless there is a Monday holiday; in that case, they will be sent the next day. Positive cases and quarantine data will be reflective of the weekly activity while vaccination rates will be cumulative.

There were no new cases of COVID-19 reported among Ringling College students and employees, including contractors, for the time period stated above. There are two faculty, staff, or contractors currently in isolation. No one is currently in quarantine related to the positive cases. Please note that quarantine protocols have changed from the Spring 2021 Semester as more individuals have been vaccinated. You can find details about current guidance on the CDC website and at together.ringling.edu. Please note that isolation numbers do not necessarily reflect a count of positive cases, as affected individuals may be in isolation over the course of more than one weekly update and will isolate while awaiting test results.

The College plans to share updates with the campus community on a weekly basis. This update reflects the first report of a COMBINED TOTAL of responses from students, faculty, and staff, including adjunct faculty members. We will continue to report on responses and vaccination status of all campus community members moving forward and will be posting these updates, as well as any positive COVID-19 cases reported, on our COVID-19 Dashboard site, together.ringling.edu.

Based upon data collected to date, 85.7% of our campus community have responded with their vaccination status. Based on the collected data, at least 77.0% of the campus community is fully vaccinated.

For campus community members who were not able to get a vaccine over the summer and would like to get vaccinated, there will be a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on campus on Wednesday, September 1st.

As the number of cases continues to grow due to the highly contagious Delta variant, we have updated our campus safety protocols in line with the recommended CDC guidance:

All Ringling College community members:

Wear face coverings when physical distancing of 6-feet cannot be maintained whether indoors or outdoors
Wear face coverings while traveling through public and shared interior spaces
Should consider wearing face coverings at all times indoors
Should work to maintain physical distancing of at least 6-feet from others
If you are fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19, the CDC recommends getting tested 3-5 days following exposure and wearing a face covering in public, indoor settings for 14 days, or until you receive a negative test result.

Unvaccinated Individuals:

Required to quarantine following a known exposure to an individual infected by COVID-19
Will be subject to baseline and random COVID testing, should the College include this in Fall 2021 guidelines

For faculty and staff, if you have not yet taken the survey, please click on the following link to complete and submit your vaccination status: COVID Vaccine Status

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