South Orange County Community College District continues to keep employee health and safety as its top priority, in adherence to the federal, state, and local guidelines specifically related to the COVID-19 pandemic. All employees are expected to commit to staying safe and healthy when reporting to work every day.
The District has provided this information to help in your return to working on campus. If you have an issue not addressed in these materials, please send your questions to communications@socccd.edu.
Pursuant to Cal/OSHA’s revisions to the Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) re-adopted on 4/21/22 and effective on 5/7/2022, Title 8, Division 1, Chapter 4 California Code of Regulations (CCR), Section 3205 et seq., ETS in place for COVID-19 (coronavirus disease, an infectious disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the District’s COVID-19 Prevention Program (CPP) and Return to Work Guidelines (RTWG), which is designed to control exposures and minimize the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace has been updated to incorporate the re-adopted ETS. The District’s updated CPP and RTWG shall be effective immediately.
The District is following federal and county health and safety guidelines as well as guidance from the state, including regulations pursuant to Senate Bill 1159 and Assembly Bill 685.
Every employee plays a key role in avoiding exposure and limiting infection! Click below for COVID-19 resources:
All employees who are returning to the work site are still required to adhere to:
Trase Reporting Daily or Key Fob
Signed Return to Work (RTW) Acknowledgement
AND complete the COVID-19 prevention videos:
Coronavirus Awareness (Required)
Coronavirus: Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Workplace (Required)
Coronavirus: Managing Stress and Anxiety (Recommended)
Coronavirus: Preparing Your Household (Recommended)
Feeling Sick?
If you start feeling sick at any point during your shift, contact your supervisor and Human Resources IMMEDIATELY. If you have questions about your exposure, have a recorded temperature of greater than 100.4 degrees, or have any of the symptoms listed above, you should contact your medical provider for an assessment and COVID-19 testing. In the event of a positive test result, do not report to work, notify your supervisor and the following at your respective work location:
Board Action Items
Resolution - State of Emergency
March 23, 2020
List of Essential Function Positions
March 23, 2020
District COVID-19 Messages
SOCCCD Health and Safety Update
January 19, 2023
Message to SOCCCD Employees - Health and Wellness
December 6, 2022
COVID-19 Update - Free Testing Available Through Campus Clinic
October 11, 2022
SOCCCD COVID-19 Update: Changes to Requirements
October 4, 2022
August 26, 2022
Indoor Mask Mandate Extended Indefinitely
July 25, 2022
Indoor Mask Mandate Extended Through July 25
July 13, 2022
Reinstated Indoor Mask Requirement June 15-July 15
June 14, 2022
End Indoor Mask Requirement April 11
March 10, 2022
Supplemental Paid COVID Sick Leave (SPSL) | SPSL Request Form | SPSL Info Flyer
March 1, 2022
Confirmation Return to Work Feb 22
February 16, 2022
February 2, 2022
Extension of Return to Work to Feb 21
January 25, 2022
2022 COVID Update from Chancellor Burke
January 3, 2022
December 3, 2021 (Message from HR) - Deadline Reminder for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
October 19, 2021 (Message from HR) - Important Message from The VCHR
September 30, 2021 (Message from HR) - Important Message RE: Board Action to Mandate Vaccine
September 27, 2021 (Message from HR) - Message from the Vice Chancellor of HR
September 7, 2021 (Message from HR) - Reminder | Employee Vaccination Incentive Program
August 31, 2021 (Message from HR) - Important Message From the VCHR | Employee Vaccination Incentive Program
August 11, 2021 (Message from HR) - SOCCCD COVID & Return to Work Guidelines
June 15, 2021- Chancellor Burke's Message - Governor's COVID Update
May 6, 2021 - SOCCCD Updated Mask Guidelines
April 26, 2021 - New Employee Requirements from AB 685
April 13, 2021 (Message from HR) - Important Message From the VCHR
February 26, 2021 - SOCCCD Updates from Chancellor Burke
January 27, 2021 (Message from HR) - SOCCCD Vaccination Information Update
January 21, 2021 (Message from HR) - SOCCCD Updated COVID-19 Prevention & Return to Work Guidelines
October 29, 2020 (Message from Chancellor's Executive Council)
May 15, 2020 (Memo from Vice Chancellor of Business Services)
April 20, 2020 (Message from Human Resources)
April 6, 2020 (Message from Human Resources)
March 18, 2020 (Message from Human Resources)
March 17, 2020 (County Public Health Order)
Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)
- FA MOU - ADDENDUM - COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate 12.14.21
- FA MOU - COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate 12.3.21
- POA MOU - COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate 11.23.21
- CSEA MOU - COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate 11.17.21
- FA MOU - COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate 7.14.20
- CSEA MOU - COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate 4.14.20
- FA MOU - COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate 3.25.20
OC Public Health Updates
OC Health Officer's Orders and Recommendations
January 4, 2020 - County Public Health Order
Irvine Valley College Updates
February 22, 2022 - Employee Support Memo
January 18, 2022 - Important Update on Dining and Campus Access Protocols
Saddleback College Updates
District Guidelines on Mass Gatherings
Please read the CDC guidance regarding mass gatherings and holiday celebrations.
District Guidelines on Travel
Please review the CDC's current guidelines regarding travel.
- Employees should check with supervisors about approved or planned work-related travel.
- Employees shall notify their supervisor if travelling out of state or internationally and then follow CDC and/or CDPH guidelines before returning to work.
- With the ongoing rapid spread of this pandemic, we encourage employees to reassess currently planned personal travel on an ongoing basis, considering the risk level of COVID-19, which changes frequently.
OC Public Health Information / Number of Cases
To get current public health information and to see the number of cases in Orange County, please go to OC Heath Care Agency.
Please follow the links below for helpful information about the COVID-19 outbreak:
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Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestions and answers for our local community California Department of Public Health Questions and answers from a state-wide perspective. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Questions and answers from a national perspective. Orange County Department of Education Questions and answers regarding local school closures.
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Public Health AgenciesCOUNTY: OC Health Care Agency OC Health Care Agency is in charge of tracking COVID-19 in Orange County and issuing warnings for local communities and schools. STATE: California Department of Public Health California Department of Public Health is responsible for public health in California and enforces laws In the California Health and Safety Codes. It provides daily updates on the cases in California and what the state is doing to protect the public. FEDERAL: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the leading national public health institute of the United States and has information on virus symptoms and what to do if you're sick, tips on preventing spread, and updates on cases in the United States.
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Outbreak Response for Colleges and UniversitiesCalifornia Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Emergency Planning for Instructional Interruptions (PDF) California Department of Public Health Higher Education Guidance on Novel Coronavirus Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidance for Administrators of US Institutions of Higher Education Federal Emergency Management Agency Emergency Operations Plans for Institutions of Higher Learning Orange County Department of Education Education News from Orange County and Beyond
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Travel and Mass GatheringsCalifornia Department of Public Health Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Overall Travel Advice and Guidance on COVID-19 U.S. Department of State List of All the Latest Travel Advisories
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Resources and Supporting MaterialUnion Memorandums of Understanding (MOU): COVID Vaccine Incentive Classified School Employee Association (CSEA) - August 11, 2021 Police Officers Association (POA) - August 11, 2021 Comprehensive List of SOCCCD Resources SOCCCD Community Resources Guide How to Help Students and Neighbors (Food & Other Resources) OC Health Care Agency News Bulletins, Flyers and Infographics California Department of Public Health News Bulletins, Flyers and Infographics Beyond the Blueprint for a Safer Economy Beyond the Blueprint Factsheet Centers for Disease Control and Prevention News Bulletins, Flyers and Infographics Orange County Department of Education News Bulletins, Flyers and Infographics California Department of Industrial Relations Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB)
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