Coronavirus COVID-19 Information

Cases Reported Weekly

March 1, 2022

This is a weekly update on COVID-19 cases at SCC.  This report is generated from SCC Human Resources department. 

EMPLOYEES

• Active Cases February 21-25, 2022: 0
• Exposure: 0 employees were in isolation last week because of a positive test. 0 employees isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results.
• From August 2021 to present, 94 employees have tested positive. 76 of these employees work on the Giles Campus, 4 at Downtown Campus, 5 at Cherokee Campus, 8 on Tyger River Campus, 1 at Union Campus.
• From April 2020 to present, a total of 187 employees reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.

STUDENTS

• Active Cases February 14-18: 5
• 54 students were identified as a potential exposure risk.
• From August 2021 to present, 609 students reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.
• From April 2020 to present, 831 students reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.

Please remember to help prevent COVID-19 by getting vaccinated. Those who have not received a vaccine are encouraged to do so, and everyone is encouraged to wear a mask and practice social distancing.   We will do our best to continue providing updated information for you all. If you have a question regarding COVID-19 as it pertains to employees, please feel free to reach out to Susan Chastain or Katie Papakostas.  Questions regarding students should be directed to Ron Jackson or Tameka Whittenburg, in Student Affairs.

Past Updates

1. January - February 2022

   February 22, 2022

   This is a weekly update on COVID-19 cases at SCC.  This report is generated from SCC Human Resources department. 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases February 14-18, 2022: 2
   • Exposure: 2 employees were in isolation last week because of a positive test. 2 employees isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results.
   • From August 2021 to present, 94 employees have tested positive. 76 of these employees work on the Giles Campus, 4 at Downtown Campus, 5 at Cherokee Campus, 8 on Tyger River Campus, 1 at Union Campus.
   • From April 2020 to present, a total of 187 employees reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases February 14-18: 14
   • 95 students were identified as a potential exposure risk.
   • From August 2021 to present, 604 students reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.
   • From April 2020 to present, 826 students reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.

    

   February 15, 2022

   This is a weekly update on COVID-19 cases at SCC.  This report is generated from SCC Human Resources department. 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases February 7-11, 2022: 2
   • Exposure: 6 employees were in isolation last week because of a positive test. 0 employees isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results.
   • From August 2021 to present, 92 employees have tested positive. 74 of these employees work on the Giles Campus, 4 at Downtown Campus, 5 at Cherokee Campus, 8 on Tyger River Campus, 1 at Union Campus.
   • From April 2020 to present, a total of 176 employees reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases February 7-11: 20
   • 81 students were identified as a potential exposure risk.
   • From August 2021 to present, 590 students reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.
   • From April 2020 to present, 812 students reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.

   Please remember to help prevent COVID-19 by getting vaccinated. Those who have not received a vaccine are encouraged to do so, and everyone is encouraged to wear a mask and practice social distancing.   We will do our best to continue providing updated information for you all. If you have a question regarding COVID-19 as it pertains to employees, please feel free to reach out to Susan Chastain or Katie Papakostas.  Questions regarding students should be directed to Ron Jackson or Tameka Whittenburg, in Student Affairs.

   February 1, 2022

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases January 24-28, 2022: 9
   • Exposure: 13 employees were in isolation last week because of a positive test. 10 employees isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results.
   • From August 2021 to present, 81 employees have tested positive. 64 of these employees work on the Giles Campus, 4 at Downtown Campus, 5 at Cherokee Campus and 7 on Tyger River Campus, 1 at Union Campus.
   • From April 2020 to present, a total of 165 employees reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases January 3-7, 2022: 58
   • 319 students were identified as a potential exposure risk.
   • From August 2021 to present, 533 students reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.
   • From April 2020 to present, 755 students reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.

   Please remember to help prevent COVID-19 by getting vaccinated. Those who have not received a vaccine are encouraged to do so, and everyone is encouraged to wear a mask and practice social distancing.   We will do our best to continue providing updated information for you all. If you have a question regarding COVID-19 as it pertains to employees, please feel free to reach out to Susan Chastain or Katie Papakostas.  Questions regarding students should be directed to Ron Jackson or Tameka Whittenburg, in Student Affairs.

   January 11, 2022

   This is a weekly update on COVID-19 cases at SCC.  This report is generated from SCC Human Resources department. 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases January 3-7, 2022: 13
   • Exposure: 13 employees were in isolation last week because of a positive test. 4 employees isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results.
   • From August 2021 to present, 50 employees have tested positive. 40 of these employees work on the Giles Campus, 2 at Downtown Campus, 3 at Cherokee Campus and 4 on Tyger River Campus, 1 at Union Campus.
   • From April 2020 to present, a total of 136 employees reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases January 3-7, 2022: 18
   • 11 students were identified as a potential exposure risk.
   • From August 2021 to present, 330 students reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.
   • From April 2020 to present, 552 students reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.

    

2. August-December 2021

   December 3, 2021

   This is a weekly update on COVID-19 cases at SCC.  This report is generated from SCC Human Resources department. 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases November 29-December 3, 2021: 2
   • Exposure: 3 employees were in isolation last week because of a positive test. 0 employees isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results.
   • From August 2021 to present, 37 employees have tested positive. 29 of these employees work on the Giles Campus, 1 at Downtown Campus, 3 at Cherokee Campus and 3 on Tyger River Campus, 1 at Union Campus.
   • From April 2020 to present, a total of 133 employees reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases November 29-December 3, 2021: 6
   • 150 students were identified as a potential exposure risk.
   • From August 2021 to present, three hundred eight students reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.
   • From April 2020 to present, 530 students reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.

   November 1, 2021

   This is a weekly update on COVID-19 cases at SCC.  This report is generated from SCC Human Resources department. 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases November 1-5, 2021: 0
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 117
   • Exposure: 0 employees were in isolation last week because of a positive test.  0 employees isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results.
   • From August 2021 to present, 31 employees have tested positive. 25 of these employees work on the Giles Campus, 1 at Downtown Campus, 1 at Cherokee Campus and 3 on Tyger River Campus, 1 at Union Campus.
   • From April 2020, a total of 117 employees reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases November 1-5, 2021: 3
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 475
   • Exposure: During the week of November 1-5, 2021, 3 students reported a positive test.  43 students were identified as a potential exposure risk.
   • From August 2021 to present, 292 students reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19. 
   • From April 2020 to present, 514 students reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19. 

   Questions regarding students should be directed to Ron Jackson, VP of Student Affairs.

   Please remember to help prevent COVID-19 by proper hygiene practices, wearing a face mask, and cleaning/disinfecting all working, learning and common areas.  

   COVID-19 Case Data at SCC as of
   October 5, 2021

   Active Cases
   Current Active Cases for Employees: 3
   Current Active Cases for Students: 11
   Total Active Cases: 14

   Cases Since April 1, 2020
   Total Employee Cases: 114
   Total Student Cases: 475
   Total Cases: 589
   
   

   October 5, 2021:

   This is a weekly update on COVID-19 cases at SCC.  This report is generated from SCC Human Resources department. 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases September 27, October 1, 2021: 3
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 114
   • Exposure: Seven employees were in isolation last week because of a positive test.  Two employees isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results.
   • From August 2021 to present, 28 employees have tested positive. 24 of these employees work on the Giles Campus, 1 at Downtown Campus, 1 at Cherokee Campus and 2 on Tyger River Campus.
   • From April 2020, a total of 114 employees reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases September 27, October 1, 2021: 11
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 475
   • Exposure: During the week of September 27, October 1, 2021, fifty-four students reported a positive test.  731 students were identified as a potential exposure risk.
   • From August 2021 to present, 253 students reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19. 
   • From April 2020 to present, 108 students reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19. 

   Questions regarding students should be directed to Ron Jackson, VP of Student Affairs.

   Please remember to help prevent COVID-19 by proper hygiene practices, wearing a face mask, and cleaning/disinfecting all working, learning and common areas.  

    

   September 14, 2021:

   This is a weekly update on COVID-19 cases at SCC.  This report is generated from SCC Human Resources department. 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases September 6-10, 2021: 6
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 104
   • Exposure: Five employees were in isolation last week because of a positive test.  Eight employees isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results.
   • From August 2021 to present, eighteen employees have tested positive. Seventeen of these employees work on the Giles Campus, and one on Tyger River Campus.
   • From April 2020, a total of ninety-four employees reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases September 6-10, 2021: 54
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 397
   • Exposure: During the week of September 6-10, fifty-four students reported a positive test.  731 students were identified as a potential exposure risk.
   • From August 2021 to present, 175 students reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19. 
   • From April 2020 to present, 397 students reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19. 

3. May 2021

   May 25, 2021: This is a weekly update on COVID-19 cases at SCC.  This report is generated from SCC Human Resources department. 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases May 17-21, 2021: 0
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 84
   • Exposure: From April to present, eighty-four employees reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.  Seventy of these employees worked on the Giles campus, two worked at the Cherokee County Campus, seven worked at the Tyger River Campus, four worked at the Downtown Campus, and one worked at the Union Campus.
   • Isolation/Tracing: During the week of May 17-21, 2021, no employees were in isolation last week because of a positive test, or exposure to a positive case or awaiting test results.

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases May 17-21, 2021: 1
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 218
   • Exposure: None of the Total Cases can be confirmed to have resulted from exposure at SCC.
   • Isolation/Tracing: One student reported a positive test. No students were identified as a possible exposure risk. 

   Questions regarding students should be directed to Ron Jackson, VP of Student Affairs.

   Please remember to help prevent COVID-19 by safe social distancing, proper hygiene practices, wearing a face mask, and cleaning/disinfecting all working, learning and common areas.  

    

   May 25, 2021: Face Coverings & Social Distance Guidelines

   Spartanburg Community College will no longer require masks or social distancing for anyone who has been fully vaccinated, including employees, students, or visitors starting Tuesday, May 25, 2021.

   According to CDC guidance, face coverings are still recommended for those who are not vaccinated. Additionally, anyone who wants to wear a face covering regardless of their vaccination status is welcome to do so.

   SCC will continue to do everything possible to reduce the likelihood of transmission in the workplace including, but not limited to, encouraging employees who are not fully vaccinated to wear masks, follow social distancing guidelines, and get vaccinated. However, we will not ask anyone for to provide proof of their vaccination status. Masks are available through Student Services for anyone needing one.

    

   May 18, 2021: This is a weekly update on COVID-19 cases at SCC.  This report is generated from SCC Human Resources department. 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases May 10-14, 2021: 0
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 84
   • Exposure: From April to present, eighty-four employees reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.  Seventy of these employees worked on the Giles campus, two worked at the Cherokee County Campus, seven worked at the Tyger River Campus, four worked at the Downtown Campus, and one worked at the Union Campus.
   • Isolation/Tracing: During the week of May 10-14, 2021, no employees were in isolation last week because of a positive test, exposure to a positive case or awaiting test results.

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases May 10-14, 2021: 0
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 217
   • Exposure: None of the Total Cases can be confirmed to have resulted from exposure at SCC.
   • Isolation/Tracing: No students reported a positive test. One student, and 21 Early College students were identified as a possible exposure risk.  

4. April 2021

   April 30, 2021: This is a weekly update on COVID-19 cases at SCC.  This report is generated from SCC Human Resources department. 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases April 26-30, 2021: 0
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 84
   • Exposure: From April to present, eighty-four employees reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.  Seventy of these employees worked on the Giles campus, two worked at the Cherokee County Campus, seven worked at the Tyger River Campus, four worked at the Downtown Campus, and one worked at the Union Campus.
   • Isolation/Tracing: During the week of April 26-30, 2021, no employees were in isolation last week because of a positive test.  Also, one employee isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results.

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases April 26-30, 2021: 1
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 217
   • Exposure: None of the Total Cases can be confirmed to have resulted from exposure at SCC.
   • Isolation/Tracing: One (online) student was reported to have a positive test.  No students were identified as a possible exposure risk.  

   April 23, 2021: This is a weekly update on COVID-19 cases at SCC.  This report is generated from SCC Human Resources department. 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases April 19-23, 2021: 0
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 84
   • Exposure: From April to present, eighty-four employees reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.  Seventy of these employees worked on the Giles campus, two worked at the Cherokee County Campus, seven worked at the Tyger River Campus, four worked at the Downtown Campus, and one worked at the Union Campus.
   • Isolation/Tracing: During the week of April 19-23, 2021, no employees were in isolation last week because of a positive test.  Also, one employee isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results.

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases April 19-23, 2021: 0
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 216
   • Exposure: None of the Total Cases can be confirmed to have resulted from exposure at SCC.
   • Isolation/Tracing: Contact tracing has been initiated and all individuals at risk for exposure were contacted. Eight students identified as a possible exposure risk, were contacted and advised to monitor for symptoms and seek a COVID-19 test if necessary. 

   April 13, 2021: This is a weekly update on COVID-19 cases at SCC.  This report is generated from SCC Human Resources department. 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases April 5-9, 2021: 0
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 84
   • Exposure: From April to present, eighty-four employees reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.  Seventy of these employees worked on the Giles campus, two worked at the Cherokee County Campus, seven worked at the Tyger River Campus, four worked at the Downtown Campus, and one worked at the Union Campus.
   • Isolation/Tracing: During the week of April 5-9, 2021, one employee was in isolation last week because of a positive test.  Also, three employees isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results.

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases April 5-9, 2021: 3
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 213
   • Exposure: None of the Total Cases can be confirmed to have resulted from exposure at SCC.
   • Isolation/Tracing: Contact tracing has been initiated and all individuals at risk for exposure were contacted. Twenty students identified as a possible exposure risk, were contacted and advised to monitor for symptoms and seek a COVID-19 test if necessary. 

    

5. March 2021

   March 30, 2021: This is a weekly update on COVID-19 cases at SCC.  This report is generated from SCC Human Resources department. 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases March 22-26, 2021: 1
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 84
   • Exposure: From April to present, eighty-four employees reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.  Seventy of these employees worked on the Giles campus, two worked at the Cherokee County Campus, seven worked at the Tyger River Campus, four worked at the Downtown Campus, and one worked at the Union Campus.
   • Isolation/Tracing: During the week of March 22-26, 2021, one employee was in isolation last week because of a positive test.  Also, three employees isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results.

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases February March 22-26, 2021: 4
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 207
   • Exposure: None of the Total Cases can be confirmed to have resulted from exposure at SCC.
   • Isolation/Tracing: Contact tracing has been initiated and all individuals at risk for exposure were contacted. Twenty-six students identified as a possible exposure risk, were contacted and advised to monitor for symptoms and seek a COVID-19 test if necessary. 

   March 19, 2021: This is a weekly update on COVID-19 cases at SCC.  This report is generated from SCC Human Resources department. 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases March 15-19, 2021: 0
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 83
   • Exposure: From April to present, eighty-three employees reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.  Sixty-nine of these employees worked on the Giles campus, two worked at the Cherokee County Campus, seven worked at the Tyger River Campus, four worked at the Downtown Campus, and one worked at the Union Campus.
   • Isolation/Tracing: During the week of March 15-19, 2021, three employees were in isolation last week because of a positive test.  Also, six employees isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results.

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases February March 15-19, 2021: 5
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 203
   • Exposure: None of the Total Cases can be confirmed to have resulted from exposure at SCC.
   • Isolation/Tracing: Contact tracing has been initiated and all individuals at risk for exposure were contacted. Fifty-one students identified as a possible exposure risk, were contacted and advised to monitor for symptoms and seek a COVID-19 test if necessary. 

   March 12, 2021: This is a weekly update on COVID-19 cases at SCC.  This report is generated from SCC Human Resources department. 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases March 8-12, 2021: 3
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 83
   • Exposure: From April to present, eighty-three employees reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.  Sixty-nine of these employees worked on the Giles campus, two worked at the Cherokee County Campus, seven worked at the Tyger River Campus, four worked at the Downtown Campus, and one worked at the Union Campus.
   • Isolation/Tracing: During the week of March 8-12, 2021, four employees were in isolation last week because of a positive test.  Also, eight employees isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results.

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases February March 8-12, 2021: 2
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 198
   • Exposure: None of the Total Cases can be confirmed to have resulted from exposure at SCC.
   • Isolation/Tracing: Contact tracing has been initiated and all individuals at risk for exposure were contacted. Thirteen students identified as a possible exposure risk, were contacted and advised to monitor for symptoms and seek a COVID-19 test if necessary. 

   March 5, 2021: This is a weekly update on COVID-19 cases at SCC.  This report is generated from SCC Human Resources department. 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases March 1-5, 2021: 2
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 80
   • Exposure: From April to present, eighty employees reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.  Sixty-seven of these employees worked on the Giles campus, two worked at the Cherokee County Campus, seven worked at the Tyger River Campus, three worked at the Downtown Campus, and one worked at the Union Campus.
   • Isolation/Tracing: During the week of March 1-5, 2021, five employees were in isolation last week because of a positive test.  Also, fifteen employees isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results.

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases February March 1-5, 2021: 4
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 196
   • Exposure: None of the Total Cases can be confirmed to have resulted from exposure at SCC.
   • Isolation/Tracing: Contact tracing has been initiated and all individuals at risk for exposure were contacted. Sixty-five students identified as a possible exposure risk, were contacted and advised to monitor for symptoms and seek a COVID-19 test if necessary. 

   Face Coverings & Social Distance Guidelines as of March 5, 2021

   SCC continues its policy & protocol of wearing face coverings, as well as social distancing, and hygienic practices.

   ________________________________________

   On Friday, March 5th, Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2021-12, which modifies existing emergency orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic and begins the process of facilitating the return of the remaining state employees back to the workplace on a full-time basis. Governor McMaster explained that most South Carolinians are now eligible to be vaccinated and noted the decline in infections and hospitalizations.

   The news media reported that the state no longer requires face coverings in state government buildings and facilities.  If memory serves, I recall the Governor used similar words. This is not accurate.
   The Governor’s Executive Order rescinds the mandatory face covering safety measures in state government offices, buildings, and facilities. The Order specifies in Section 2C that “… the following persons or groups of persons shall not be required to wear a Face Covering in state government offices, buildings, and facilities:

   1. A child who is two (2) years old or younger or a child whose parent, guardian, or responsible adult has been unable to place the Face Covering safely on the child's face.
   2. A person who is seeking to communicate with someone who is hearing­ impaired in a manner that requires the mouth to be visible.
   3. A person with a physical, mental, or behavioral health condition or disability (including, but not limited to, any person who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious or incapacitated, or is otherwise unable to put on or remove a Face Covering without assistance) that prevents wearing a Face Covering, provided that a non-employee or visitor who represents that they cannot wear a Face Covering for one or more of these reasons should not be required to produce documentation or any other form of proof of such a condition.
   4. A person who is actively engaged in eating or drinking or obtaining a service that requires access to or visibility of the face.
   5. A person who is engaging in strenuous exercise or physical activity.
   6. A person who is operating or occupying a vehicle alone or with other persons who are members of the same household.
   7. A person who is voting or assisting with the administration of an election, although wearing a Face Covering is strongly encouraged.
   8. A person who must remove a Face Covering for purposes of identification or security screening or surveillance.
   9. A person who is incarcerated in a correctional institution or short-term detention facility, which shall be governed by the rules and regulations of the applicable agency, institution, or facility.
   10. A person for whom wearing a Face Covering would create a risk to the health or safety of the person due to their occupation, job function, or work assignment where wearing a Face Covering would be inconsistent with industry safety standards or protocols or federal, state, or local regulations or guidelines.”

   Except for the 10 items above, the Executive Order did not remove the College’s ability to require face coverings, which was our requirement before the Governor’s initial mandate last spring.  Thus, SCC will continue its policy & protocol of wearing face coverings, as well as social distancing, and hygienic practices. It has worked well for us so far in helping keep our employees, students, and visitors safe.  Further, the CDC and DHEC continue to stress that social distancing and wearing face coverings are the best way to stop the spread of COVID.

   We look forward to moving closer to a return to normalcy where many of these protective measures are lessened or removed. Until then, SCC will continue its face covering policy.

6. February 2021

   February 26, 2021: This is a weekly update on COVID-19 cases at SCC.  This report is generated from SCC Human Resources department. 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases February 22-26, 2021: 3
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 78
   • Exposure: From April to present, seventy-eight employees reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.  Sixty-five of these employees worked on the Giles campus, two worked at the Cherokee County Campus, seven worked at the Tyger River Campus, three worked at the Downtown Campus, and one worked at the Union Campus.
   • Isolation/Tracing: During the week of February 22-26, 2021, seven employees were in isolation last week because of a positive test.  Also, twelve employees isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results.

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases February 22-26, 2021: 2
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 192
   • Exposure: None of the Total Cases can be confirmed to have resulted from exposure at SCC.
   • Isolation/Tracing: Contact tracing has been initiated and all individuals at risk for exposure were contacted. Thirty-one students identified as a possible exposure risk, were contacted and advised to monitor for symptoms and seek a COVID-19 test if necessary. 

   February 19, 2021: This is a weekly update on COVID-19 cases at SCC.  This report is generated from SCC Human Resources department. 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases February 15-19, 2021: 2
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 75
   • Exposure: From April to present, seventy employees reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.  Sixty-two of these employees worked on the Giles campus, two worked at the Cherokee County Campus, seven worked at the Tyger River Campus, three worked at the Downtown Campus, and one worked at the Union Campus.
   • Isolation/Tracing: During the week of February 15-19, 2021, four employees were in isolation last week because of a positive test.  Also, eleven employees isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results.

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases February 15-19, 2021: 2
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 190
   • Exposure: None of the Total Cases can be confirmed to have resulted from exposure at SCC.
   • Isolation/Tracing: Contact tracing has been initiated and all individuals at risk for exposure were contacted. Fifty-two students identified as a possible exposure risk, were contacted and advised to monitor for symptoms and seek a COVID-19 test if necessary. 

   February 12, 2021: This is a weekly update on COVID-19 cases at SCC.  This report is generated from SCC Human Resources department. 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases February 8-12, 2021: 2
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 73
   • Exposure: From April to present, seventy employees reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.  Sixty-one of these employees worked on the Giles campus, two worked at the Cherokee County Campus, seven worked at the Tyger River Campus, two worked at the Downtown Campus, and one worked at the Union Campus.
   • Isolation/Tracing: During the week of February 8-12, 2021, four employees were in isolation last week because of a positive test.  Also, twelve employees isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results.

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases February 8-12, 2021: 8
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 188
   • Exposure: None of the Total Cases can be confirmed to have resulted from exposure at SCC.
   • Isolation/Tracing: Contact tracing has been initiated and all individuals at risk for exposure were contacted. One hundred forty-six students identified as a possible exposure risk, were contacted and advised to monitor for symptoms and seek a COVID-19 test if necessary.

   February 5, 2021: This is a weekly update on COVID-19 cases at SCC.  This report is generated from SCC Human Resources department. 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases February 1-5, 2021: 1
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 71
   • Exposure: From April to present, seventy employees reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.  Fifty-nine of these employees worked on the Giles campus, two worked at the Cherokee County Campus, seven worked at the Tyger River Campus, two worked at the Downtown Campus, and one worked at the Union Campus.
   • Isolation/Tracing: During the week of February 1-5, 2021, three employees were in isolation last week because of a positive test.  Also, twenty-one employees isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results.

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases February 1-5, 2021: 8
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 178
   • Exposure: None of the Total Cases can be confirmed to have resulted from exposure at SCC.
   • Isolation/Tracing: Contact tracing has been initiated and all individuals at risk for exposure were contacted. Two hundred seventy five students identified as a possible exposure risk, were contacted and advised to monitor for symptoms and seek a COVID-19 test if necessary. 

7. January 2021

   January 29, 2021: This is a weekly update on COVID-19 cases at SCC.  This report is generated from SCC Human Resources department. 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases January 25-29, 2021: 2
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 70
   • Exposure: From April to present, seventy employees reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.  Fifty-eight of these employees worked on the Giles campus, two worked at the Cherokee County Campus, seven worked at the Tyger River Campus, two worked at the Downtown Campus, and one worked at the Union Campus.
   • Isolation/Tracing: During the week of January 25-29, five employees were in isolation last week because of a positive test.  Also, thirteen employees isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results.

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases January 25-29, 2021: 10
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 170
   • Exposure: None of the Total Cases can be confirmed to have resulted from exposure at SCC.
   • Isolation/Tracing: Contact tracing has been initiated and all individuals at risk for exposure were contacted. Two hundred fifty seven students identified as a possible exposure risk, were contacted and advised to monitor for symptoms and seek a COVID-19 test if necessary. 

    

   January 22, 2021: This is a weekly update on COVID-19 cases at SCC.  This report is generated from SCC Human Resources department. 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases January 18-22, 2021: 4
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 68
   • Exposure: From April to present, sixty-eight employees reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.  Fifty-six of these employees worked on the Giles campus, two worked at the Cherokee County Campus, seven worked at the Tyger River Campus, two worked at the Downtown Campus, and one worked at the Union Campus.
   • Isolation/Tracing: During the week of January 18-22, eight employees were in isolation last week because of a positive test.  Also, thirty-two employees isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results.

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases January 18-22, 2021: 16
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 160
   • Exposure: None of the Total Cases can be confirmed to have resulted from exposure at SCC.
   • Isolation/Tracing: Contact tracing has been initiated and all individuals at risk for exposure were contacted. One hundred sixty nine students identified as a possible exposure risk, were contacted and advised to monitor for symptoms and seek a COVID-19 test if necessary. 

   January 8, 2021: This is a weekly update on COVID-19 cases at SCC.  This report is generated from SCC Human Resources department. 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases January 4-8, 2021: 10
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 57
   • Exposure: From April 2020 to present, fifty-seven employees reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.  Forty-eight of these employees worked on the Giles campus, one worked at the Cherokee County Campus, seven worked at the Tyger River Campus, and one worked at the Union Campus.
   • Isolation/Tracing: During the week of January 4-8, fifteen employees were in isolation last week because of a positive test.  Also, fourteen employees isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results. 

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases January 4-8, 2021: 8
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 119
   • Exposure: None of the Total Cases can be confirmed to have resulted from exposure at SCC.
   • Isolation/Tracing: Contact tracing has been initiated and all individuals at risk for exposure were contacted. Seven students identified as a possible exposure risk, were contacted and advised to monitor for symptoms and seek a COVID-19 test if necessary.

   January 1, 2021: This is a weekly update on COVID-19 cases at SCC.  This report is generated from SCC Human Resources department. 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases December 14. 2020-January 1, 2021: 11
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 47
   • Exposure: From April 2020 to present, forty-seven employees reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19. Thirty-nine of these employees worked on the Giles campus, one worked at the Cherokee County Campus, six worked at the Tyger River Campus, and one worked at the Union Campus.
   • Isolation/Tracing: During the week of December 14 – 18, three employees were in isolation because of a positive test, and ten employees isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results. 

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases December 14. 2020-January 1, 2021: 2
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 111
   • Exposure: None of the Total Cases can be confirmed to have resulted from exposure at SCC.
   • Isolation/Tracing: All of these students are in isolation. 
   • Contact tracing has been initiated and all individuals at risk for exposure were contacted. Twenty-nine students identified as a possible exposure risk, were contacted and advised to monitor for symptoms and seek a COVID-19 test if necessary.

March - December 2020 Updates

1. 2020

   December 11, 2020: This is a weekly update on COVID-19 cases at SCC.  This report is generated from SCC Human Resources department. 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases December 7-11, 2020: 3
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 35
   • Exposure: From April to present, thirty-five employees reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.  Twenty-eight of these employees worked on the Giles campus, one worked at the Cherokee County Campus, five worked at the Tyger River Campus, and one worked at the Union Campus.
   • Isolation/Tracing: As of December 11, 2020, 10 employees were in isolation last week because of a positive test. Also, 15 employees isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results. 

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases December 7-11, 2020: 5
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 109
   • Exposure: None of the Total Cases can be confirmed to have resulted from exposure at SCC.
   • Isolation/Tracing: All of these students are in isolation. 
   • Contact tracing has been initiated and all individuals at risk for exposure were contacted. Thirteen affected instructors did not require quarantine. Ninety-seven students identified as a possible exposure risk, were contacted and advised to monitor for symptoms and seek a COVID-19 test if necessary.

   December 4, 2020: This is a weekly update on COVID-19 cases at SCC.  This report is generated from SCC Human Resources department. 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases November 30-December 4, 2020: 4
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 32
   • Exposure: Since April 1, 2020, thirty-two employees reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19. Twenty-five of these employees worked on the Giles campus, one worked at the Cherokee County Campus, five worked at the Tyger River Campus, and one worked at the Union Campus.
   • Isolation/Tracing: As of December 4, 2020, 10 employees were in isolation last week because of a positive test. Also, 22 employees isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results. 

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases November 30-December 4, 2020: 12
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 105
   • Exposure: None of the Total Cases can be confirmed to have resulted from exposure at SCC.
   • Isolation/Tracing: All of these students are in isolation. 
   • Contact tracing has been initiated and all individuals at risk for exposure were contacted. Twenty-seven affected instructors did not require quarantine. One hundred thirty-nine students identified as a possible exposure risk, were contacted and advised to monitor for symptoms and seek a COVID-19 test if necessary.

   NOVEMBER 2020

   November 27, 2020: This is a weekly update on COVID-19 cases at SCC.  This report is generated from SCC Human Resources department. 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases November 23-27, 2020: 6
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 28
   • Exposure: Twenty-eight employees reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19.  Twenty-one of these employees worked on the Giles campus, one worked at the Cherokee County Campus, five worked at the Tyger River Campus, and one worked at the Union Campus.
   • Isolation/Tracing: As of November 27, 2020, five employees were in isolation last week because of a positive test. Also, seven employees isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results. 

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases November 23-27, 2020: 5
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 93
   • Exposure: None of the Total Cases can be confirmed to have resulted from exposure at SCC.
   • Isolation/Tracing: All of these students are in isolation. 
   • Contact tracing has been initiated and all individuals at risk for exposure were contacted. Contact tracing was completed with fifteen affected instructors. One hundred sixty-three students identified as a possible exposure risk, were contacted and advised to monitor for symptoms and seek a COVID-19 test if necessary.

   November 23, 2020: This is a weekly update on COVID-19 cases at SCC.  This report is generated from SCC Human Resources department. 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases November 16-20, 2020: 5
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 22
   • Exposure: Only one of these likely resulted from exposure to another employee.  Seventeen of these employees worked on the Giles campus, one worked at the Cherokee County Campus, three worked at the Tyger River Campus, and one worked at the Union Campus.
   • Isolation/Tracing: As of November 20, 2020, five employees were in isolation last week because of a positive test.  Also, thirteen employees isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results. 

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases November 16-20, 2020: 9
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 89
   • Exposure: None of the Total Cases can be confirmed to have resulted from exposure at SCC.
   • Isolation/Tracing: All of these students are in isolation. 
   • Contact tracing has been initiated and all individuals at risk for exposure were contacted. Contact tracing was completed with twenty-three affected instructors. Two hundred nineteen students identified as a possible exposure risk, were contacted and advised to monitor for symptoms and seek a COVID-19 test if necessary.

   November 17, 2020: This is a weekly update on COVID-19 cases at SCC.  This report is generated from SCC Human Resources department. 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases November 9-13, 2020: 3
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 17
   • Exposure: Only one of these likely resulted from exposure to another employee. Thirteen of these employees worked on the Giles campus, three worked at the Tyger River Campus, and one worked at the Union Campus.
   • Isolation/Tracing: As of November 13, 2020, three employees were in isolation last week because of a positive test. Also, eight employees isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results. 

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases November 9-13, 2020: 12
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 80
   • Exposure: None of the Total Cases can be confirmed to have resulted from exposure at SCC.
   • Isolation/Tracing: All of these students are in isolation.
   • Contact tracing has been initiated and all individuals at risk for exposure were contacted. Twenty-four affected instructors did not require quarantine. One hundred fifty-four students identified as a possible exposure risk, were contacted and advised to monitor for symptoms and seek a COVID-19 test if necessary.

   November 10,2020:

   This is a weekly update on COVID-19 cases at SCC.  This report is generated from SCC Human Resources department. 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases November 6, 2020: 0
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 14
   • Exposure: Only one of these likely resulted from exposure to another employee.  Ten of these employees worked on the Giles campus, three worked at the Tyger River Campus, and one worked at the Union Campus.
   • Isolation/Tracing: As of November 6, 2020, two employees are in isolation because of a positive test.  Also, 13 employees isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results. 

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases November 6, 2020: 8
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 71
   • Exposure: None of the Total Cases can be confirmed to have resulted from exposure at SCC.
   • Isolation/Tracing: All of these students are in isolation.
   • Contact tracing has been initiated and all individuals at risk for exposure were contacted. Twenty-four affected instructors did not require quarantine. The instructors were not instructed to quarantine due to following proper safety measures, including wearing masks and social distancing. One employee, however, was instructed to quarantine due to the inability to social distance.  One hundred fifty-three students identified as a possible exposure risk, were contacted and advised to monitor for symptoms and seek a COVID-19 test if necessary.

    

   OCTOBER 2020

   October 27, 2020:

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases October 26-30, 2020: 2
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 14
   • Exposure: Only one of these likely resulted from exposure to another employee.  Ten of these employees worked on the Giles campus, three worked at the Tyger River Campus, and one worked at the Union Campus.
   • Isolation/Tracing: As of October 30, 2020, two employees are in isolation because of a positive test.  Also, 11 employees isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results. 

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases October 26-30, 2020: 4
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 63
   • Exposure: None of the Total Cases can be confirmed to have resulted from exposure at SCC.
   • Isolation/Tracing: All of these students are in isolation.
   • Contact tracing has been initiated and all individuals at risk for exposure were contacted. Seven affected instructors did not require quarantine. The instructors were not instructed to quarantine due to following proper safety measures, including wearing masks and social distancing. One employee, however, was instructed to quarantine due to the inability to social distance.  One hundred two students identified as a possible exposure risk, were contacted and advised to monitor for symptoms and seek a COVID-19 test if necessary.

    

   October 23, 2020:

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases October 19-23, 2020: 2
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 12
   • Exposure: Only one of these likely resulted from exposure to another employee.  Eight of these employees worked on the Giles campus, three worked at the Tyger River Campus, and one worked at the Union Campus.
   • Isolation/Tracing: As of October 23, 2020, two employees are in isolation because of a positive test.  Also, seven employees isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results. 

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases October 19-23, 2020: 3
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 59
   • Exposure: None of the Total Cases can be confirmed to have resulted from exposure at SCC.
   • Isolation/Tracing: All 3 of these students are in isolation. Contact tracing has been initiated and all individuals at risk for exposure were contacted. Fourteen affected instructors did not require quarantine. The instructors were not instructed to quarantine due to following proper safety measures, including wearing masks and social distancing.  One employee, however, was instructed to quarantine due to the inability to social distance.  Seventy-nine students identified as a possible exposure risk, were contacted and advised to monitor for symptoms and seek a COVID-19 test if necessary.

   October 20, 2020: 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases October 12-16, 2020: 0
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 10
   • Exposure: Only one of these likely resulted from exposure to another employee.  Seven of these employees worked on the Giles campus, two worked at the Tyger River Campus, and one worked at the Union Campus.
   • Isolation/Tracing: As of October 16, 2020, no employees are isolated because of a positive test; also, two employees isolated or quarantined last week because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results.

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases October 12-16, 2020: 5
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 56
   • Exposure: None of the Total Cases can be confirmed to have resulted from exposure at SCC.
   • Isolation/Tracing: All of these students are in isolation. Contact tracing has been initiated and all individuals at risk for exposure were contacted. Twelve affected instructors did not require quarantine. The instructors were not instructed to quarantine due to following proper safety measures, including wearing masks and social distancing. One hundred twenty four students identified as a possible exposure risk, were contacted and advised to monitor for symptoms and seek a COVID-19 test if necessary.

   October 13, 2020: 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases October 5-9, 2020: 0
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 10
   • Exposure: Only one of these likely resulted from exposure to another employee.  Seven of these employees worked on the Giles campus, two worked at the Tyger River Campus, and one worked at the Union Campus.
   • Isolation/Tracing: As of October 13, 2020, no employees are isolated because of a positive test; also, three employees isolated or quarantined last week because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results.

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases October 5-9, 2020: 3
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 51
   • Exposure: None of the Total Cases can be confirmed to have resulted from exposure at SCC.
   • Isolation/Tracing: all of these students are in isolation. Contact tracing has been initiated and all individuals at risk for exposure were contacted. Five affected instructors did not require quarantine. The instructors were not instructed to quarantine due to following proper safety measures, including wearing masks and social distancing.  Fifty six students identified as a possible exposure risk, were contacted and advised to monitor for symptoms and seek a COVID-19 test if necessary.

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   October 6, 2020: 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases September 28-October 2, 2020: 0
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 10
   • Exposure: Only one of these likely resulted from exposure to another employee. Only one of these likely resulted from exposure to another employee.  Seven of these employees worked on the Giles campus, two worked at the Tyger River Campus, and one worked at the Union Campus.
   • Isolation/Tracing: As of October 6, 2020, no employees are isolated because of a positive test; also, two employees isolated or quarantined last week because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results. 

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases September 28-October 2, 2020: 3
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 48
   • Exposure: None of the Total Cases can be confirmed to have resulted from exposure at SCC.
   • Isolation/Tracing: All of these students reporting active cases are in isolation. Contact tracing has been initiated and all individuals at risk for exposure were contacted. Thirteen affected instructors did not require quarantine. The instructors were not instructed to quarantine due to following proper safety measures, including wearing masks and social distancing.  Twenty eight students identified as a possible exposure risk were contacted and advised to monitor symptoms and seek a COVID-19 test if necessary.

   AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2020

   September 29, 2020:

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases September 21-25, 2020: 1
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 10
   • Exposure: Only one of these likely resulted from exposure to another employee. Only one of these likely resulted from exposure to another employee.  Seven of these employees worked on the Giles campus, two worked at the Tyger River Campus, and one worked at the Union Campus.
   • Isolation/Tracing: As of September 29, 2020, one employee is isolated because of a positive test; also, two employees isolated or quarantined last week because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results.

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases September 21-25, 2020: 7
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 45
   • Exposure: None of the Total Cases can be confirmed to have resulted from exposure at SCC.
   • Isolation/Tracing: All of these students reporting active cases are in isolation. Contact tracing has been initiated and all individuals at risk for exposure were contacted. Nine affected instructors did not require quarantine. The instructors were not instructed to quarantine due to following proper safety measures, including wearing masks and social distancing.  Two hundred eleven students identified as a possible exposure risk were contacted and advised to monitor symptoms and seek a COVID-19 test if necessary.

   Please remember to help prevent COVID-19 by safe social distancing (6 feet or more), proper hygiene practices, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), and cleaning/disinfecting all working, learning and common areas.  As the global pandemic has progressed, DHEC Interim Guidelines seem to change often and we will do our best to continue providing updated information for you all.

   September 22, 2020:

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases September 14-18, 2020: 0
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 9
   • Exposure: Only one of these likely resulted from exposure to another employee.  Seven of these employees worked on the Giles campus, one worked at the Tyger River Campus, and one worked at the Union Campus.
   • Isolation/Tracing: As of September 22, 2020, no employees are isolated because of a positive test; also, one employee isolated or quarantined last week because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results.

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases September 14-18, 2020: 3
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 35
   • Exposure: None of the Total Cases can be confirmed to have resulted from exposure at SCC.
   • Isolation/Tracing: All of these students reporting active cases are in isolation. Contact tracing has been initiated and all individuals at risk for exposure were contacted. Four affected instructors did not require quarantine. One hundred fifty six students identified as a possible exposure risk were contacted and advised to monitor symptoms and seek a COVID-19 test if necessary. The instructors were not instructed to quarantine due to following proper safety measures, including wearing masks and social distancing.

   Please remember to help prevent COVID-19 by safe social distancing (6 feet or more), proper hygiene practices, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), and cleaning/disinfecting all working, learning and common areas.  As the global pandemic has progressed, DHEC Interim Guidelines seem to change often and we will do our best to continue providing updated information for you all.

   September 16, 2020: 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases September 8-11, 2020: 0
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 9
   • Exposure: Only one of the Total Cases likely resulted from exposure to another employee.
   • Isolation/Tracing: As of September 8, 2020, no employees are isolated because of a positive test; however, one employee is isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results. 

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases September 8-11, 2020: 5
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 32
   • Exposure: None of the Total Cases can be confirmed to have resulted from exposure at SCC.
   • Isolation/Tracing: All of the students reporting a positive test are in isolation. Contact tracing has been initiated and all individuals at risk for exposure were contacted. Ten affected instructors did not require quarantine. Fifty six students identified as a possible exposure risk were contacted and advised to monitor symptoms and seek a COVID-19 test if necessary. The instructors were not instructed to quarantine due to following proper safety measures, including wearing masks and social distancing. From April to present, thirty two students reported that they either tested positive or were presumed positive for COVID-19. None can be confirmed to have resulted from exposure at SCC.

   September 8, 2020: This is the first of our weekly updates on COVID-19.  We plan to send this weekly update to keep you informed of COVID-related activity at SCC. 

   EMPLOYEES

   • Active Cases September 1-8, 2020: 0
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 9
   • Exposure: Only one of the Total Cases likely resulted from exposure to another employee.
   • Isolation/Tracing: As of September 8, 2020, no employees are isolated because of a positive test; however, one employee is isolated or quarantined because of either exposure and/or awaiting test results. 

   STUDENTS

   • Active Cases September 1-8, 2020: 4
   • Total Cases since April 1, 2020: 27
   • Exposure: None of the Total Cases can be confirmed to have resulted from exposure at SCC.
   • Isolation/Tracing: All of the students reporting a positive test are in isolation. Contact tracing has been initiated and all individuals at risk for exposure were contacted. Twenty-seven affected instructors did not require quarantine. One hundred forty eight students identified as a possible exposure risk were contacted and advised to monitor symptoms and seek a COVID-19 test if necessary. These instructors were not instructed to quarantine due to following proper safety measures, including wearing masks and social distancing.

   Please remember to help prevent COVID-19 by safe social distancing (6 feet or more), proper hygiene practices, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), and cleaning/disinfecting all working, learning and common areas.  As the global pandemic has progressed, DHEC Interim Guidelines seem to change often and we will do our best to continue providing updated information for you all.

    

   JUNE-JULY 2020:

   July 24, 2020:

   Dear SCC Family,

   The beginning of the fall 2020 semester is just three weeks away.  I am very excited to continue having introductory and engagement meetings with you in weeks to come, but I am also very excited to welcome students, faculty and staff back to campus to begin a new academic year.
    
   We have all transitioned through a very tumultuous  year so far, and we will all need to continue to conscientiously exercise protective measures to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment in meeting our mission of teaching and learning. 
    
   This is a time to continue to be vigilant, but it is also a time to be excited!  I look forward to continuing to work with you to forge ahead and ignite a spark of energy and enthusiasm for teaching and learning that will commence with our new academic year.  This spark will not be extinguished in months to come as we will continue to provide for a:
   S - SAFE environment
   C - while maintaining high levels of COMMUNICATION
   C - in order to sustain CONTINUITY   
    
   Please review the SCC Return to Campus Plan – Fall 2020, and I will continue to look to each of you to work diligently together as a team and as a family to strengthen our ability to meet our mission by expanding our capability to provide for a stronger, more adaptable, and more resilient Spartanburg Community College.
    
   Sincerely,  
    
   G. Michael Mikota, Ph.D.
   President
   Spartanburg Community College

    

   MAY 2020

   May 29, 2020: SCC’s summer classes begin on Monday, June 1 and Wednesday, June 3. Students should continue to check email for updates from instructors and this COVID-19 webpage.

   Select services for applicants and students will resume on-site with special safety instructions as follows:

   • Hand-washing, social distancing and other precautionary practices should continue to be practiced.
   • Students visiting enrollment and other service areas are strongly encouraged to come alone or with only one parent or significant other.
   • Students should not bring young children on campus when planning to complete enrollment and other tasks; children cannot be left alone in the waiting areas.
   • Detailed instructions and signage are on display in all service areas to assist in making your visit to the campus successful. Please pay close attention to this information.

   Thank you for your cooperation as we work to ensure the health and safely of our SCC community.

   Additional college updates will be shared via this website.

   SCC will continue online/virtual services to applicants, students and other visitors. The following offices will be available for assistance via telephone (864) 592-4800 and email:

   · Admissions – admissions@sccsc.edu
   · Academic Advising – advisingcenter@sccsc.edu
   · Business Office – business_office@sccsc.edu
   · Financial Aid – fa-questions@sccsc.edu
   · Student Records – records@sccsc.edu

    

   May 26, 2020: On behalf of President Giles: Thank you for all you have done to plan and prepare for our reopening. I recognize the hard work and long hours you have put in to allow us to continue serving our students and our community, and for that I am grateful. Last week Executive Council revisited the practice of wearing face masks/face coverings and unanimously agreed stricter guidelines are needed to ensure the safety and health of anyone on our campuses.

   Absent a medical condition, effective immediately, all faculty, staff, students and visitors are expected to wear a face mask/face covering at all times on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow.

   For clarification, anytime you leave your office going to go to the restroom, another floor, break area, the bookstore, another office or anywhere that you may interact with or pass another person - wear a face mask. The ONLY exceptions when a face mask is not required are when you are alone in your office OR in a setting where safe social distance can be practiced (maintain 6 feet distance from anyone). For detailed guidelines on the use and care of face coverings, please review the SCC Guide for Return to Workplace Plan (pages 3-5,9). If you have questions or concerns, please contact your supervisor.

   The ONLY exception where a face mask/covering is not required is when you are in a setting where safe social distancing can be practiced (maintain 6 feet distance from co-workers).

   If you have a face mask, please wear it. If you do not, SCC face masks (one per person) are available free of charge for employees and students in the SCC bookstore. Employees may pick up a face mask from the bookstore. Students who ordered books online received a face mask with their order. Other students may pick up a face mask in the bookstore. If you need additional face masks for yourself or your family, the bookstore has several varieties for sale.

   Thank you for your attention to this important requirement and helping to prevent and slow the spread of COVID-19. The extra measure of care and respect for each other will allow us to safely continue our important work of teaching and learning. Stay safe and healthy until we are together again!

   May 18, 2020: SCC’s online summer classes began Monday, May 18 and face-to-face classes will begin on Monday, June 1 and  Wednesday, June 3. Students should continue to check email for updates from instructors. SCC supervisors and select employees returned to campus on May 18 and following an assessment of office readiness will provide specific guidance to faculty/staff regarding returning to work. All SCC employees will return to work no later than Monday, June 1. Also at this time select services for applicants and students will resume with special safety instructions. Hand-washing, social distancing and other precautionary practices should continue to be practiced. Face coverings/masks are not required but are encouraged, especially where social distancing is difficult. 

   MARCH-APRIL 2020

   April 30, 2020: Beginning, Monday, May 4, Spartanburg Community College is authorized to allow essential personnel and students access to campus to complete required spring semester course work. Faculty will contact affected students to confirm their appointments at specific SCC campuses. 

   April 28, 2020: In compliance with SC Governor Henry McMaster’s extended executive order, Spartanburg Community College’s five campuses will remain closed to students and non-essential employees through May 12 and alternative online methods of instruction will continue until students, faculty and staff can safely return to campus.

   “Our important work of educating students and doing everything we can to ensure their success continues. We are open virtually and conducting college business,” explains SCC’s President Henry Giles. “Our 10-week summer terms starting on May 18 will be taught via distance learning and we are hopeful that later summer terms can meet in-person, but that decision will be finalized in the coming weeks as we continue to monitor COVID-19 developments.”

   The following remains in effect for SCC:

   • The College’s five campuses in Spartanburg, Union and Cherokee counties remain closed to students and non-essential employees through May 12, per an extension of the Governor’s executive order 2020-09 on April 27, 2020 (https://governor.sc.gov/executive-branch/executive-orders).
   • SCC employees will continue to work remotely through May 12, 2020, following an already established telecommuting work plan.
   • SCC’s 10-week summer term starting May 18 will be taught via distance learning modes of instruction. More information is available at https://sccsc.edu/admissions/classes.php. Students should continue to communicate with advisors and instructors, and take advantage of the college’s services available to help them navigate attending college.

   March 27, 2020: As the COVID-19 virus impacts our community and our nation, changing the way we work, learn and live, Spartanburg Community College remains dedicated to continuing the education of our students and protecting the health and well-being of students and faculty, staff.

   In compliance with orders from SC Governor Henry C. McMaster, the following remains in effect for SCC

   • The College’s five campuses in Spartanburg, Union and Cherokee counties remain closed to students and non-essential employees through April 30, 2020, per an extension of the Governor’s executive order 2020-09 (https://governor.sc.gov/executive-branch/executive-orders)
     
     
   • SCC employees will continue to work remotely through April 30, 2020, following an already established telecommuting work plan

   SCC faculty will continue to teach classes via distance learning modes of instruction through the end of the spring semester and are in direct communication with students offering guidance and support. Given the unknown outcome of COVID-19 and time period of its impact, SCC academic leaders are developing multiple plans of instruction through summer 2020. If the situation does require changes to summer instruction, those plans will be communicated as changes are implemented.

   Effective April 1, 2020, Governor McMaster has given community/technical colleges the option to bring groups of 10 or fewer “senior level” students on campus to complete the required lab components of technical courses needed to graduate in spring 2020. The 10 person or fewer limit will apply per technical course and per campus, and SCC instructors will contact students affected by this decision and provide them the option of completing their labs so they can avoid a delay in graduation. All other SCC students will continue coursework via distance learning.

   “In the midst of these difficult times, we continue to do everything possible to help all SCC students finish the semester successfully, especially students who are so close to graduating this spring,” explains SCC President Henry C. Giles, Jr. “It is critical that graduating students are given needed resources to finish their program, giving them the opportunity to explore job opportunities that may be available in the coming months. Equally important is our responsibility to faculty and staff - providing the tools they need to continue their important work of teaching and conducting business for the college. I am thankful for each employee and their dedication to our students. Despite the unimaginable odds we face each day, we will rally together and get through this challenging time.”

   SCC administration made the difficult decision to postpone the college’s traditional May graduation ceremony to August 6, 2020. “The new date will allow our College community to celebrate our graduates as we always do, at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, hopefully once the threats of COVID-19 have passed,” said Pres. Giles. More information is forthcoming to graduating students, faculty and staff via email and the SCC website.

   Registration for SCC’s summer and fall semesters is ongoing via the SCC website.

   College updates will be shared via this COVID-19 page. A new online FAQ has been added to website and is available to students, faculty, staff and community residents.

   March 19, 2020: Spartanburg Community College implemented a distance learning instructional model on March 16 that will continue through the end of the semester, April 29, in compliance with the executive order announced today by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. SCC’s five campuses in Spartanburg, Union and Cherokee counties remain closed through March 31 for students and the public, in accordance with the Governor’s March 15 executive order.

   In addition, today SCC’s Executive Council implemented a telecommuting work plan for all SCC employees beginning tomorrow, March 20, through March 31, 2020. Only employees designated as essential to the operation of the College will be allowed on campus. 

    “Our top priorities are the safety and well-being of our students, faculty and staff and to continue teaching our students during this unprecedented time,” says Henry C. Giles, Jr., SCC president. “We have incorporated distance learning instructional models so that our semester continues with as little disruption as possible. Although COVID-19 brings many new questions and challenges each day, we are doing everything within our power to adapt and continue serving our students.” 

   Additionally, the college’s spring break will remain unchanged and will take place from Monday, March 30 – Saturday, April 4, 2020.

   Registration for summer and fall semesters at SCC is ongoing. Information about applying to the college and registering for classes is available on the SCC website.

   SCC’s Business Office has suspended the $15 credit card convenience fee to encourage online payments.

   March 15, 2020:  Spartanburg Community College will close March 16-31, 2020, for all classes and non-essential services, events in compliance with an executive order issued today by SC Governor Henry McMaster today due to an imminent public health emergency from 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    The college is currently determining whether alternative methods of instruction will be held and updates will be communicated to students, faculty and staff via the College’s website (https://www.sccsc.edu/index.php) and email.

    The immediate closing is for all SCC campuses located in the College’s three county service area of Spartanburg, Union and Cherokee including:

   • SCC Giles Campus & Downtown Campus – Spartanburg
   • SCC Cherokee County Campus – Gaffney
   • SCC Tyger River Campus – Duncan
   • SCC Union County Campus – Union

   Additionally, the following mandates are effective immediately through March 31:

   • Students do not report to class or campus, but instead should communicate with their instructors via email for additional guidance.
   • Only essential personnel should report to work including the following:
   • Executive Council members
   • Associate Vice Presidents
   • Academic Deans
   • Academic Department Chairs
   • Campus Operations Staff
   • IT staff
   • Marketing and public relations staff
   • Campus directors and support staff
   • Spark Center staff
   • All events, activities planned at all SCC campuses are cancelled.
   • College operations staff will begin an immediate deep cleaning of all areas on all campuses.

   SCC is committed to the safety, security and well-being of our students, faculty, staff and campus visitors. During this time of uncertainty, SCC administration is closely monitoring all COVID-19 developments and will make decisions in the best interest of our college community. We recommend following guidelines provided by Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control.

   For additional information, please visit the SCC website at (https://www.sccsc.edu/index.php) as well as an SCC webpage dedicated to COVID-19 updates (https://www.sccsc.edu/coronavirus.php).

   March 10, 2020: Spartanburg Community College is committed to the safety, security and well-being of our students, faculty, staff and campus visitors. To minimize impact to our college community, SCC administration is closely monitoring the outbreak of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and is following guidelines recommended by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).

   We will communicate important information via SCC email to students, faculty and staff and post updates on this website. Should a case of COVID-19 be confirmed by DHEC among our college community, we will follow DHEC and CDC guidelines and provide immediate recommendations and next steps. Because there is no immediate threat to the SCC community, the college is operating on a normal schedule.

   At this time, precautions are recommended to maintain daily routines of protecting against illness by practicing good hygiene, washing your hands, covering your cough. SC residents who are showing symptoms such as fever, cough or shortness of breath should call their personal doctor or healthcare provider. If an individual does not have a primary care physician, the Medical University of South Carolina - MUSC Health - is providing free telehealth screening to all South Carolinians. Anyone experiencing symptoms can visit MUSC.care and use the promo code COVID19 and be screened without having to leave your home.

   Download flyer with list of ways to prevent spreading of Coronavirus and others (PDF)

   Review SCC alerts and emergency information on website

   NOTE: Updates will be made as warranted to this page.

   SC DHEC Prevention Tips

   Source: S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control

   South Carolina DHEC is closely monitoring the outbreak of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19). SCC will continue to monitor the situation and follow DHEC recommendations. For more information about COVID-19 and developments in SC, visit the SC DHEC website.
   
   

   

   
   Helpful Resources:

   DHEC Higher Education Guidance-COVID-19

   World Health Organizations

   US Department of State

    

   
   Be Prepared – Plan Ahead

   U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Make a Plan

   CDC – Preparedness & Response

    

HEERF Institutional Reporting

American Rescue Plan (ARP): Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP) : Federal Law enacted by Congress, provides assistance to cover any costs in need during the pandemic. The assistance is known as the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF).  The funds can be used regarding significant changes to the delivery of instruction due to the coronavirus, so long as such costs do not include payment to contractors for the provision of pre-enrollment recruitment activities; endowments, or capital outlays associated with facilities related to athletics, sectarian instruction, or religious worship. These funds can be used to cover costs or expenses related to the disinfecting and cleaning of campus facilities, purchases of personal protective equipment (PPE), purchases of cleaning supplies, adding personnel to increase the frequency of cleaning, and promotion of social distancing. View or download the report(s) for each quarter.

2022
1/1/2022 - 3/31/2022: HEERF SCC Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting Quarter Ending March 31, 2022 (PDF)
4/1/2022 - 6/30/2022: HEERF SCC Qtly Budget and Exp for all HEERF I, II, III Grants Ending June 30, 2022 (PDF)
7/1/2022 - 9/30/2022: HEERF SCC Qtly Budget and Exp for all HEERF I, II, III Grants Ending September 30, 2022 (PDF)
10/1/2022-12/31/2022: HEERF SCC Qtly Budget and Exp for all HEERF I, I, III Grants Ending December 31, 2022 (PDF)

HEERF for Students

COVID Emergency Relief Funding (HEERF):

HEERF Quarterly Reports

2021 Fourth Quarter - Due 01/10/22: 2021 Fourth Quarter Report (PDF) (posted to website 01/08/22): 
2022 First Quarter - Due 04/10/22:
2022 Second Quarter - Due 07/10/22:
2022 Third Quarter - Due 10/10/22:
2022 Fourth Quarter - Due 01/10/23:

HEERF I (CARES)
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a Federal Law enacted by Congress, provides funds to assist qualified students in need during the pandemic. This assistance is known as the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF I). SCC curriculum students enrolled in the 2020 spring semester who meet the qualifications, will receive a disbursement of the HEERF I funds. 

Qualifications and Other Details: HEERF I FAQ (PDF)

Sample Emails: HEERF I Disbursement Email (PDF) sent on 05/06/20

Disbursement Reports for HEERF I
05/13/20: Initial HEERF Report (PDF)
06/19/20: 45 Day HEERF Update Report (PDF)
09/17/20: 90 Day HEERF Update Report (PDF)
11/01/20: 135 Day HEERF Update Report (PDF)

HEERF II (CRRSAA)
The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA), a Federal Law enacted by Congress on December 27, 2020, provides supplemental funds to assist student in need during the pandemic. This assistance is known as the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II). SCC curriculum students enrolled in the 2020 fall semester and/or the 2021 spring semester who meet the qualifications, will receive a disbursement of the HEERF II funds.

Qualification and Other Details: HEERF II FAQ (PDF)

Sample Emails: HEERF II Disbursement Email (PDF) sent on 06/04/21

Disbursement Reports for HEERF II
06/02/21: Initial HEERF II Report (PDF)
07/19/21: 45 Day HEERF II Update Report (PDF)
08/31/21: 90 Day HEERF II Update Report (PDF)
10/11/21: 3rd Quarter HEERF II Update Report (PDF)

HEERF III (ARP)
The America Rescue Plan Act (ARP), a Federal Law enacted by Congress on March 11, 2021, provides supplemental funds to assist student in need during the pandemic. This assistance is known as the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund III (HEERF III). SCC curriculum students enrolled in the 2021 fall semester who meet the qualification, will receive a disbursement of the HEERF III funds. 

Qualification and Other Details: HEERF III FAQ (PDF)

Sample Emails:
HEERF III Balance Consent Email #1 (PDF) sent on 10/13/21
HEERF III Balance Consent Form #2 (PDF) sent on 11/10/21
HEERF III Disbursement Email (PDF) sent on 12/17/21
HEERF III 2022SP Balance Consent Email (PDF) sent on 03/21/22
HEERF III 2022SP HRF3 Disbursement Email (PDF) sent on 04/20/22
HEERF III 2022SP HRF3R Disbursement Email (PDF) sent on 04/20/22 and 04/21/22 
HEERF III 2022SU Disbursement Email (PDF) sent on 07/16/22

Disbursement Reports for HEERF III
2021 Fall Term - Disbursement Report for 2021FA (PDF)
2022 Spring Term - Disbursement Report for 2022SP (PDF)
2022 Summer Term - Disbursement Report for 2022SU (PDF)

Quarterly Reports for HEERF III
12/10/21: HEERF III Disbursement Report (PDF)
03/31/22: HEERF III First Quarter Report 2022 (PDF)
06/30/22: HEERF III Second Quarter Report 2022 (PDF)