Updates Communication

Monday, February 15, 2021: Wearing of Face Masks Continues and College Update

Students,

The spring semester is off to a great start and I hope your classes are going well.

Our pandemic situation continues to evolve, and our Pandemic Planning Team meets weekly to ensure a safe and healthy learning and working environment.

Wearing Face Masks Will Continue on Campus

Hawkeye will continue all our health and safety protocols — including the requirement of wearing a face mask on campus. Face masks have been proven effective in preventing the spread of the disease.

New research indicates double masking by wearing two cloth masks or wearing a mask with two or more layers is more effective in filtering out virus particles. KN95 masks are another option believed to filter out as much as 95% of small airborne particles and have become readily available.

Campus Status

The condition of Hawkeye’s campus can be found on our COVID-19 Dashboard, and it is updated weekly. The number of COVID-19 cases on our campus remains low, and we will continue to closely monitor our campus and cases in our communities.

Student Health Clinic

Our Student Health Clinic has been approved to distribute vaccines to students and employees as they become eligible for the vaccinations. Recently, the clinic vaccinated students and faculty in high-risk roles in the health science programs.

Registration Begins March 22

Registration for summer and fall classes begin on Monday, March 22.

Summer Classes

Summer classes begin on May 16. Courses will be offered in face-to-face and online formats.

Fall Classes

Classes for fall begin Monday, August 23 and the academic calendar will run as scheduled. We will streamline our fall course modalities to the following:

Face-to-Face: Class meets in-person at designated days and times. Classes will be limited to 50% room occupancy to maintain physical distancing.

Web-Live: Attendance is by video conferencing or Zoom, with students meeting on designated days and times.

Online: All course materials and activities are online with no specific meeting times.

Hybrid (Face-to-Face and Online): Classes meet in-person on designated days and times and have online coursework with no specific meeting time.

Thank you for your continued support and commitment. We are in this together!

Stay Healthy. Stay Safe,

Dr. Todd Holcomb
Hawkeye Community College President

Monday, January 18, 2021: Start of Spring Semester

Students,

I hope you enjoyed a well-earned holiday break! The spring semester officially kicks off tomorrow, Tuesday, January 19, and I want to share a few reminders and resources with you as we are committed to providing you quality education in a healthy and safe environment.

Classes will be delivered in a variety of formats.

• The Spring 2021 List of Zoom Classes Google Sheet lists face-to-face classes that will meet via Zoom at their scheduled days and times through the first half of the semester. All other classes will run as scheduled at their designated days, times, and locations. Web courses will run as scheduled with no changes.

• Check your Canvas Class Announcements, as instructors have posted any additional class information needed. If you have questions about your classes, contact your instructor.

• Check your Hawkeye Email for updates and other important information.

Maintaining a healthy campus community is key to student success. Please do your part to help keep our campus safe by practicing these simple measures:

• Mask up when you are on campus. Face masks are required at all times.

• Watch your distance and keep at least six feet between yourself and others.

• Stay at home if you are sick and are experiencing any of these symptoms: fever, chills, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, congestion, runny nose, headache, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea.

• Complete the COVID-19 Reporting Form if you have any COVID-19 symptoms or are a direct contact with someone who has COVID-19. Our Student Health Clinic will follow up with you and answer any questions.

• Contact your instructor if you are sick or unable to attend class. Your instructor will work with you to make up any coursework or missed assignments.

We understand you may encounter some challenges during the semester, and we want you to know we’re here to help. Your Academic/College Success Advisor can help you work through financial difficulties, personal challenges, scheduling issues, career planning, and more. They can also connect you to other resources on campus and in the community.

We hope you have a great semester!

Dr. Todd Holcomb

President of Hawkeye Community College

Monday, December 7, 2020: 2021 Spring Semester Update

As we prepare for the spring semester, Hawkeye continues to take deliberate steps to reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure for our students, faculty, staff, and our community.

Balancing health and safety with our commitment to provide quality education, Hawkeye is making the following changes for the Spring 2021 semester:

• Classes will start one week later on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.

• Lecture-based courses will be delivered remotely via online, Zoom, or a combination for the first eight-weeks through March 19.

• Career and technical programs and labs will meet in-person to complete hands-on components.

• Spring break will be canceled and the semester will end on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. The college will be closed as scheduled on Friday, March 19, 2021, and all classes will be delivered remotely.

We will continue to follow all of our current safety measures, including requiring face masks on campus, practicing physical distancing, cleaning work areas, and COVID-19 reporting.

Hawkeye will continue to closely monitor the well-being of our campus and will modify our plans as needed.

Thank you for your dedication and continued support.

Dr. Todd Holcomb

President of Hawkeye Community College

Wednesday, November 11, 2020: Hawkeye COVID-19 Status Update and Announcement

Students,

Thank you for your resiliency and dedication over these last several weeks. It has been a challenging semester as we learned to adapt to our changing environment.

As from day one, Hawkeye’s top priority continues to be the health and well-being of our students, employees, and our community.

With the rising number of COVID-19 cases on campus and in the community, Hawkeye is implementing the following changes in course delivery and college operations to help reduce the density of individuals on campus:

• Beginning Monday, November 16, most lecture-based classes are moving to remote delivery through the end of the semester.

  • Classes may be completed via zoom, online, or a combination of modalities.

  • Instructors will provide specific course information in Canvas.

  • Students needing a laptop or other technology should contact the Library.

  • Computer labs will be open.

• Career and technical programs and labs will continue to meet as scheduled to complete their hands-on coursework.

• All offices and departments will be open to provide services.

Registration for spring is underway and the college will continue to provide in-person services to students, prospective students, and visitors.

Everyone must do their part to reduce the spread of the virus. You can protect yourself by wearing a face mask, maintaining physical distancing at all times, practicing good hand hygiene, and staying home when you are sick. We urge you to practice these habits at all times even when you are off-campus or in a group environment.

With only a few more weeks in the semester, it is important to stay focused and finish the semester strong.

Stay Healthy. Stay Safe

Dr. Todd Holcomb

Thursday: October 8, 2020: Daily Health Check and When to Stay Home

As a part of our continued efforts to keep our RedTail nation safe and healthy, Rusty would like to remind you of the importance of a daily health check and to know when to stay home in his latest video.

The Daily Health Check is a simple way to reduce the spread of the virus by self-monitoring for COVID-19 related symptoms and knowing when to stay at home.

Ask yourself the following questions:

• Are you sick and experiencing one of the following COVID-19 symptoms?
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Fever of 100.4
  • Loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
• Have you been exposed to someone with COVID-19?
• Have you been tested for or diagnosed with COVID-19?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, do not come to campus. If you are already on campus, leave immediately.  Also, please complete the confidential COVID-19 reporting form as another way to keep our community healthy. Students should contact their instructor(s) to let them know you will not be in class.

The Student Health Clinic or a designated representative will call and email individuals about their symptoms, whereabouts, and testing status, and provide them with instructions, including when they can safely return to campus.

Additionally, anyone who has been exposed to someone who has tested positive will be contacted. Hawkeye is in close communications with the Black Hawk County Health Department regarding cases on our campus and in the community.

Thank you for your continued efforts to keep our campus safe. Remember to wear a face mask,  practice physically distancing, wash your hands frequently, and stay at home when you are sick. If we all do our part, we will keep our community healthy.  We are in this together.

If you have questions or suggestions regarding Hawkeye’s response to COVID-19, please contact the Pandemic Planning Response team.

Stay Healthy Stay Safe

Pandemic Planning Team

Tuesday, October 6, 2020: Updated Close Contact Guidance

The health and safety of our Hawkeye community will always be a top priority. We are continually monitoring and adapting to our changing pandemic environment.

Last week, the Iowa Department of Public Health updated their guidance that close contacts will no longer need to quarantine if both individuals were wearing a mask properly and consistently, during the potential exposure.

Consistent with this updated guidance, our contact tracing efforts will no longer require contacts in these situations to quarantine, but we will still require those close contacts to remain off-campus and not participate in any Hawkeye Community College activities (i.e., athletics, field trips, clinicals, etc.). Contact tracing will continue to notify all close contacts, regardless if they were wearing a mask.

We will stay on course with our safety protocols and expectations of wearing a face mask, physical distancing, and having all potentially exposed contacts study or work remotely for 14 days after exposure. We will continue to work with those affected and make necessary accommodations to ensure their ability to succeed.

Hawkeye understands the overall health and safety of our campus are critical in our ability to deliver educational programming and services. Your efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus combined with our safety protocols are working as the number of cases remains less than a percent of our campus population.

Please continue to do your part to keep our college safe by practicing physical distancing, wearing a face mask, cleaning your work areas, washing your hands, and staying home when you are sick.

Thank you for your continued support and efforts to keep our college healthy.

Pandemic Planning Team

Tuesday, September 8, 2020: COVID-19 Dashboard

Hawkeye Community College Students and Employees,

We appreciate your efforts to be flexible, patient, and forward-thinking as we continue to adapt to delivering quality education.

With classes resuming, we have been sharing information with you regarding the status of COVID-19 on campus. As a way to help keep you informed, we have developed a COVID-19 dashboard to provide details about the current conditions at Hawkeye Community College.

The COVID-19 dashboard includes data regarding positive cases for students, employees, and visitors. While the dashboard reports individuals testing positive, the college also has reports of those who have been exposed to someone who has tested positive.

Hawkeye continues to work with the Black Hawk County Health Department in open communication regarding cases that may impact the Hawkeye community.

We ask all members of the Hawkeye community to continue to monitor their health daily and if COVID-19 symptoms are suspected, to report those, possible contacts, and any testing by completing the COVID-19 reporting form. Additionally, we remind everyone of our requirements to wear face masks, practice physical distancing, frequently wash or sanitize hands, and clean your personal work areas often.

We appreciate all your efforts to help keep our Hawkeye community healthy.

Stay Healthy Stay Safe

Pandemic Planning Team

Tuesday, September 1, 2020: Events and Group Meetings

Colleagues,

Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and collaboration as we begin a new academic year. As you make plans for the semester, we would like to share the college’s policy regarding campus events and group meetings.

Events of Campus

To help keep Hawkeye healthy and safe, all college events should be held virtually.

There may be events that are mission-critical to the college, serve the needs of the community, and are not able to be held virtually. In those instances, an in-person event may be held using the following criteria and approval process.

• The number of attendees is limited to 50% of room occupancy AND 6 feet distancing.
• All event participants must wear a face mask and maintain physical distancing.
• The event must follow CDC guidelines.
• All food items should be prepackaged or pre-assembled and distributed by campus food service. No self-service food items.
• If food is served, a seating plan for food consumption with physical distancing is required.
• All events must be approved by the department supervisor and their respective cabinet member.

Student Clubs and Organizations

Clubs and organizations should conduct meetings virtually and should not have any in-person gatherings. If a club or organization has an in-person activity, training, or conference at another location, they must get preapproval from Student Activities.

Outside Groups

Outside organizations may rent college facilities for meetings or small events that are educational or professional. The event must follow all Hawkeye safety protocols, public health, and CDC Event Planning and COVID-19 guidelines. Standard room rental, technology, and cleaning fees will apply. Any additional cleaning will be charged to the organization. Outside groups should contact Hawkeye’s events manager for information and availability.

We will continue to share information with you. Our Stay Healthy, Stay Safe COVID-19 webpage contains information on college guidelines, personal health, and safety protocols.

If you have questions regarding our guidelines, please contact the Pandemic Planning Team.

Stay Healthy Stay Safe

Pandemic Planning Team

Thursday, August 27, 2020: Current Status of COVID-19 on Campus

The Pandemic Planning Team would like to thank students, faculty, and staff for their help and cooperation in adhering to Hawkeye’s safety protocols as we begin fall semester classes. Our ability to keep members of the campus community safe depends on all of us to be acutely aware of our health and safety at all times.

Additionally, we would like to share the current status of COVID-19 on campus. We do have isolated reports of COVID-19 at Hawkeye. These reports range from people who have loved ones who have been exposed, have been exposed themselves, have symptoms, or have tested positive. At this time, we have no evidence of spread of COVID-19 on Hawkeye’s campus.

When a report is made on Hawkeye’s COVID-19 reporting form, the individual in question will receive a phone call asking questions about their symptoms, testing status, and recent whereabouts. If that person has potentially exposed others, those individuals will receive a phone call to discuss their safety and well being, as well as any instructions about needing to quarantine. Hawkeye will not identify individual reports of COVID-19 to the broader college community, but will share this information in aggregate form as appropriate.

Hawkeye has a reporting response team that has conducted this process since phasing in face-to-face instruction in June. This team works collaboratively with Black Hawk County Public Health and is in alignment with public health and CDC protocols.

We strive to provide members of the Hawkeye community information that is relevant and timely in an effort to keep us all safe and will continue to do so throughout the duration of this pandemic.

The COVID-19 website contains information regarding our efforts to keep our college safe. Additional questions can be directed to the Pandemic Planning Team.

Stay Healthy. Stay Safe.

Pandemic Planning Team

Thursday, August 20, 2020: Back to School Checklist

Hello Hawkeye Students,

All summer, we’ve worked to modify classrooms and schedules to ensure you receive the quality education you want while striving to keep all members of our community safe and healthy.

Before you head to campus next week, check your schedule to see what if any modifications have been made to maintain physical distancing.

You Back to School Checklist

• Check your Hawkeye email for updates and other important information.

• Check your class schedule in My Hawkeye to verify your classes and meeting locations.

• Check your Canvas Class Announcements for directions from your instructor(s) about specific classes and meeting formats.

If you have questions about your schedule contact Student Services at 319-296-4014 and contact your instructor if you have questions about a class.

Hawkeye Bookstore Relocated, New Book Pickup Options

The Hawkeye Bookstore, operated by the UNI Bookstore, has relocated to their store at 1009 W 23rd St, Cedar Falls. Textbooks can be purchased in person at the Cedar Falls location, or ordered online and retrieved one of three ways:

• Ship to your home (shipping and handling fees apply)
• Pickup in store (no shipping fees)
• Deliver to Hawkeye’s Main Campus (no shipping fees)

Deliver to Hawkeye's Main Campus Option Textbook Delivery Dates

If you choose to have your books delivered to Main Campus, you can pick them up in Tama Hall 102 from 10:00am–2:00pm on the following dates:

• Thursday, August 20
• Friday, August 21
• Monday, August 24
• Tuesday, August 25
• Wednesday, August 26

Have a great fall semester. See you soon.

Stay Healthy, Stay Safe,

Lynn LaGrone
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
Hawkeye Community College

Tuesday, August 18, 2020: Face Masks and Bookstore Update

Students,

We are less than one week away from the start of classes.

This fall, our campus may look and feel a bit different from what we have come to expect, and the way we interact with our surroundings and one another will not be the same.

We realize you may have questions about the modifications we have made to campus to ensure your safety and well-being. Our Stay Healthy, Stay Safe COVID-19 website contains information on college guidelines and procedures, including details on campus readiness, personal health and safety protocols, and more.

Some important things to know:

Face Masks

Face masks are required to be worn on campus at all times. It is critical to wear a face mask properly over your nose and mouth for it to be effective in stopping the spread of viruses.

Rusty shares a few tips on wearing a mask.

Pick-up your FREE Hawkeye Face Mask

Students taking the Stay Healthy Stay Safe Pledge will receive a free Hawkeye face mask as a thank you for doing your part to keep our campus well. Pick up your face mask at the Library or at the Health Education Services Center (HESC) with your Hawkeye ID.

I will personally hand out face masks to students in the Brock Student Center on Monday, August 24, from 11:30am–1:00pm. Plan to stop by!

Hawkeye Bookstore Relocated, New Book Pickup Options

The Hawkeye Bookstore, operated by the UNI Bookstore, has relocated to their store at 1009 W 23rd St, Cedar Falls. Textbooks can be purchased in person at the Cedar Falls location or ordered online and retrieved one of three ways:

• Ship to your home (shipping and handling fees apply)
• Pickup in store (no shipping fees)
• Deliver to Hawkeye’s Main Campus (no shipping fees)

Book Pickup Option, Deliver to Hawkeye’s Main Campus, Delivery Dates

If you choose to have your books delivered to Main Campus, you can pick them up in Tama Hall 102 from 10:00am–2:00pm on the following dates:

• Thursday, August 20
• Friday, August 21
• Monday, August 24
• Tuesday, August 25
• Wednesday, August 26

I hope you have a great semester! Thank you for choosing Hawkeye Community College!

Stay Healthy, Stay Safe,

Dr. Todd Holcomb
President, Hawkeye Community College

Thursday, August 13, 2020: Welcome to Fall Semester

Hello Hawkeye Students,

Welcome to fall semester. Classes start Monday, August 24.

As you’d expect, this fall will be different from any others as both students and faculty work through unique circumstances with the pandemic. We must remain flexible and be ready to adapt as our situation evolves.

To prepare for fall, Hawkeye has been planning courses, monitoring rosters, moving classes, and adjusting course schedules to provide a safe learning environment.

For your safety and to ensure physical distancing, Hawkeye has expanded its face-to-face meeting formats. Your face-to-face class may be meeting in one of three ways:

1. Face-to-Face: Attendance is on campus or at a college-designated location with classrooms at 50% occupancy to maintain physical distancing.

2. Face-to-Face with Zoom: Attendance is 50% on campus and 50% by Zoom, with students alternating on designated days determined by course instructors. Details will be posted in Canvas Class Announcements.

3. Face-to-Face with Online: Classes meet in person on campus at 50% occupancy of the classroom to maintain physical distancing. Students will meet face-to-face and online on designated days, determined by course instructors. Details will be posted in Canvas Class Announcements.

Hawkeye is also offering the following course formats with no changes:

• Hybrid: Face-to-Face and Online: Classes meet in-person on campus or at a college-designated location 50% of the time. An additional 50% of coursework is completed online, with no specific meeting time.

• Online: All course materials and activities are online with no face-to-face or specific meeting times.

To learn more information about your classes:

• Check your Class Announcements in Canvas: Instructors are posting class details, so check often for updates.
• Check your Class Schedule in My Hawkeye: Verify your classes and meeting locations.
• Watch your Hawkeye email: Receive updates and other important information.

If you have questions about your schedule, call student services at 319-296-4014 and for questions about your class, contact your individual instructors.

Thank you for choosing Hawkeye Community College for your educational goals.

I hope to see you on campus.

Stay Healthy, Stay Safe,

Lynn LaGrone
Provost and Vice-President of Academic Affairs

Tuesday, August 11, 2020: Stay Healthy Stay Safe Pledge

Hawkeye Family,

For several months now, we have been preparing the campus and transforming our processes for our fall return to in-person classes and services. The pandemic and the risks associated to our community require each of us to observe heightened health and safety precautions.

Everyone has an important role to play in keeping our entire Hawkeye community healthy and safe by doing their part to stop the spread of COVID-19. As individuals, we have a responsibility for our own health as well as to others to act in a manner that protects those around us and promotes a safe return to campus.

Join me in taking the Stay Healthy Stay Safe Pledge for students, faculty, and staff as a way to demonstrate your commitment to do your part in keeping our Hawkeye community safe.

Stay Healthy Stay Safe Pledge

I pledge to protect myself, my peers, and the Hawkeye community by doing the following:

I will wear a face covering on campus.

I will practice physical distancing, maintaining at least 6 feet between myself and others as well as avoid large gatherings.

I will practice proper hand washing or use a hand sanitizer.

I will stay at home if I do not feel well.

I will let my instructor or supervisor know if I am experiencing symptoms, have direct contact, or have tested positive for COVID-19.

I understand it is a difficult time and I will be kind and patient with others.

Take the Pledge

Every student, faculty, and staff member is asked for their commitment to the Stay Healthy Pledge by signing electronically no later than August 24.

As a thank you for doing your part in keeping the Hawkeye community safe, the college is giving every student and employee a Hawkeye face covering when they take the Stay Healthy Pledge.

Employee face masks will be sent to their department the week of August 24. Students can pick up their face mask at the Library or the Health Education and Services Center starting on Monday, August 24. Students will need student ID.

We are in this together!

Stay Healthy Stay Strong

Dr. Todd Holcomb
President, Hawkeye Community College

Thank you for your patience and hard work during this unprecedented time.

I have been impressed with your dedication and commitment in achieving your academic goals.

Hawkeye’s first priority has been and continues to be the health and safety of our students, employees, and the community. Hawkeye continues to follow all state and federal COVID-19 directives.

Hawkeye’s Preparedness and Response Team has been developing a recovery plan; a deliberate and phased reopening of the campus and a return to the physical classroom.

The pandemic has created significant challenges and Hawkeye will continue to restructure our processes and procedures creating a new normal.

Mitigation and containment efforts will continue to be critical until the COVID-19 pandemic is managed. Hawkeye will be implementing several mitigation efforts students will be required to follow.

Summer Classes

• Hawkeye summer classes will begin as scheduled.
• Hawkeye will move as many face-to-face courses as possible to online instruction.
• Classes with labs or hands-on components will begin instruction online on Monday, June 1 with instructions and schedules for face-to-face labs.
• All face-to-face classes will practice social distancing.
• Classrooms and equipment will be cleaned on a regular basis.
• Students and instructors will be required to supply and wear a face mask or covering on campus.
• Food service and vending machines will not be available on campus this summer and students should plan accordingly.
• Temperature checks or other health measurements may be implemented.
• Students who are ill may need a note before returning to class from the Student Health Clinic.

It’s time to look to your future. Your education is as important as ever in our changing environment. Finish strong and complete finish your degree.

Stay Home. Stay Healthy. Stay Positive

Dr. Todd Holcomb

Course Instruction

Class instruction will continue online where possible through the end of the spring semester.

Practical components of courses/programs will be delivered in alternative formats with individualized instruction, competency-based training, and simulation as potential options.

Students in Hawkeye’s career and technical programs will need to complete the hands-on or practical components of their program before courses are completed and graded. Hawkeye is in the process of determining how those skill requirements will be met on a program-by- program basis.

Your instructor(s) will continue to give you detailed information.

Hawkeye Network Password Reset

Your Hawkeye password can be reset online.

24/7 Canvas Support

24x7 Canvas support is available. Call the toll free Canvas Support Line at 1-844-392-2803. Also see Canvas guides for students and instructors.

Tutoring

Online tutoring is available. Look under “Student Resources” in Canvas.

Library Resources

• E-books and video streaming
• Articles—Find Magazine, Journal, and Newspaper Articles
• Research guides
• Research toolkit
• Email the reference librarian with your questions.
• Email us for assistance with accessing streaming videos, library databases.

Student Success Specialists

Student success specialists provide support to students in a variety of areas including academics, personal difficulties, career guidance, crisis referrals, and more. Connect with your student success specialist.

Pass / Non Pass Grade

Students enrolled in Spring 2020 courses will have the option to request a Pass / Non Pass grade. See Thursday, April 9, 2020: Pass / Non Pass Grade Option Added for Spring Semester Hawkeye Alert.

Commencement

Commencement is canceled. We are looking at other options for alternative celebration.

Help with Basic Needs, Medical Care, and Crisis Assistance

If you need help with basic needs, medical care, or crisis assistance, there are many agencies that are ready to support you and provide relief. See Service Providers for Basic Needs, Medical Needs, and Crisis Assistance for a list of agencies.

Money Issues?

Hawkeye has Emergency Funds available for students to help with expenses such rent, utilities, gas for the car, and food. Contact your student success specialist or email Student Services for more information.

Fall and Summer Credit Course Registration

Online registration for summer and fall is now underway. Advisors are available to answer your questions by phone or Google Hangouts.

MORE Orientation and Registration Sessions

MORE (Mandatory Orientation and Registration Experience) will be conducted online until campus reopens.

New students for Summer 2020 and Fall 2020 should check their Hawkeye email for directions to access the online MORE session. Emails are sent weekly on Friday morning for those accepted the previous week.

For questions please call 319-296-4014 or email MORE@hawkeyecollege.edu.

Feeling stressed and/or anxious?

Call 1-800-464-6056 to connect with a counselor. This service is free and confidential. Counselors are available to talk 24/7.

Or visit with our mental health counselor, Deanna, at the Student Health Clinic. Call 319-296-4224 to schedule an appointment.

Not feeling well?

The Student Health Clinic's Nurse Practitioner and Mental Health Counselor are available via Tele Health. Call 319-296-4224 or email StudentHealthClinic@hawkeyecollege.edu to schedule an appointment.

Food Pantry

Hawkeye student's in need of food can stop by Hawkeye’s Food Pantry in Hawkeye Center on Tuesdays in April from 10:00am–2:00pm.

MET Transit Bus Route

MET Transit has suspended bus service on Route 10, the Hawkeye transit route, due to low ridership.

Updates

Hawkeye will continue to communicate updates through email and on this web page.

Questions?

Questions regarding our response to COVID-19 can be sent to preparedness.response@hawkeyecollege.edu.

Students, Faculty & Staff,

Thank you for your continued support and perseverance. Your efforts demonstrate your resiliency and dedication.

Hawkeye recognizes the decision to move course instruction online may have created some challenges for students. As we continue to adapt to our situation, Hawkeye is providing the option of Pass/Non Pass grade for students enrolled in Spring 2020.

Students will be issued a final letter grade and then may apply for a “P” Pass or “Q” Non Pass grade.

Students in one of Hawkeye’s career and technical programs will need to complete the hands-on or practical components of their program before courses are completed and graded. Hawkeye is in the process of determining how those skill requirements will be met on a program-by-program basis to ensure students meet all learning outcomes.

Procedure for Pass/Non Pass Grade

Final letter grades will be submitted by Monday, May 18, 2020.

Students may receive their final grade or choose “P” Pass or “Q” Non Pass course grade by completing the online grade change request by May 31, 2020.

Concurrent Enrollment at High Schools and Regional Centers Procedure for Pass/Non Pass Grade

Final letter grades will be submitted by Friday, June 5, 2020.

Students may receive their final grade or choose “P” Pass or “Q” Non Pass course grade by completing the online grade change request by June 19, 2020.

Considerations for Pass/Non Pass Grade

Students should visit with their academic advisor before choosing a “P” Pass grade to determine if this is the best option for their academic program.

Some programs may require course letter grades for certification, accreditation, or transfer to private institutions.

Some courses require a letter grade in order to enroll in advance courses.

“P” Pass grades count towards credits earned and graduation requirements.

“P” Pass grades are not calculated in semester grade point average, cumulative grade point average, or Dean’s List.

Students must earn a D- or higher grade based on the grading scale in the course syllabus to receive a “P” Pass grade.

Transcripts will include a designation indicating the extenuating circumstances of the Spring 2020 semester.

Transferring “P” Pass Course Credits

• Iowa Regent Universities: The University of Northern Iowa, University of Iowa, and Iowa State University will accept “P” Pass course grades from the Spring 2020 term.

• Private and Out-of-State Colleges/Universities:Students planning to attend a private college/university or out-of-state institution are encouraged to consult with their institution on acceptance of transfer credit courses with “P” Pass grade.

• Student Athletes: Student-athletes are encouraged to check with their transfer institution about credit acceptance and eligibility when considering “P” Pass option.

Course Drop Date

The last day to withdraw without academic impact is Wednesday, May 6. However, drop dates are subject to change for classes unable to complete during the scheduled spring semester.

Questions?

If you have questions about the Pass/Non Pass grading option, please contact the Registrar’s office at 319-296-2460 or register@hawkeyecollege.edu.

Also see Your Grades / GPA for more information.

Message from the President, Monday, March 30, 2020

After careful consideration, and a conscientious effort to be timely, we have decided to continue in an online format for course instruction and services for the remainder of the semester.

This is not a decision we take lightly. These are unprecedented times, and responding to the pandemic means continuing to adapt to protect your health and well-being, as well as that of our communities.

Programs with more hands-on learning components will find alternative delivery methods with individualized instruction, competency-based training, and simulation as potential options as well as considering adjustments to the academic calendar.

All college events have been postponed or cancelled for the remainder of the semester, including commencement. I know how disappointing this will be for our graduates and their families and we will have an alternative that will be shared in the coming weeks. We believe that it is important to celebrate our graduates and their accomplishments.

The spring semester is scheduled to end Wednesday, May 13. We have not made any decisions regarding the summer term and will continue to monitor the situation.

We will continue to communicate updates through email and continue to post information and resources here on this Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information web page.

Questions regarding our response to COVID-19 can be sent to preparedness.response@hawkeyecollege.edu.

Thank you for your patience, perseverance, and continued support. I wish you and your families continued wellness.

Dr. Todd Holcomb

College Updates, Monday, March 30, 2020

Course Instruction

Class instruction will continue online where possible through the end of the spring semester.

Practical components of courses/programs will be delivered in alternative formats with individualized instruction, competency-based training, and simulation as potential options.

Your instructor(s) will continue to give you detailed information

Tutoring

Online Tutoring. Look under “Student Resources” in Canvas.

Commencement

Commencement is canceled and we are looking at other options for alternative celebration.

Fall and Summer Registration

Online registration for summer and spring is now underway. Advisors are available to answer your questions by phone or Zoom.

Stressed? Anxious?

Call 1-800-464-6056 to connect with a counselor. This service is free and confidential. Counselors are available to talk 24/7.

Or visit with our mental health counselor, Deanna, at the Student Health Clinic. Call 319-296-4224 to schedule an appointment.

Not Feeling Well?

Hawkeye’s Student Health Clinic is open in the Health Education and Services Center on Main Campus. Please call ahead, 319-296-4224.

Food Pantry

Hawkeye’s Food Pantry is continuing to supply food for students with a need. The next pick up will be Tuesday, March 31 from 10:00am–2:00pm in Hawkeye Center on Main Campus.

MET Transit Bus Route

Beginning Monday, March 30, MET Transit will be suspending bus service on Route 10 (the Hawkeye transit route) due to low ridership. When bus service is resumed, the campus community will be informed.

Updates

Hawkeye will continue to communicate updates through email and on this web page.

Questions?

Questions regarding our response to COVID-19 can be sent to preparedness.response@hawkeyecollege.edu.

Hawkeye is moving forward with our continuity plans in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is our goal to do everything we can to mitigate the spread while serving your needs.

The following are updates regarding our status at Hawkeye.

Campus Buildings Closing, Student Services Available

All Hawkeye locations and buildings will close at the end of business on Thursday, March 19. The college will be closed on Friday, March 20, as part of the scheduled spring break. College staff will begin transition to working remotely on Monday, March 23.

Student support services will be available by phone, email, or Zoom video conferencing. Services include admissions, financial aid, academic advising, records and registration, business office, the Library, and tutoring.

Face-to- Face Credit Classes

Face-to-face instruction will move online as able beginning on Monday, March 23. This is anticipated to continue through Friday, April 10. Some classes may need to extend times when face-to-face instruction resumes.

Transition Days: March 23–24

Students and employees will have access to the Main Campus (1501 E. Orange Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701) to pick up class materials and personal belongings on Monday, March 23, and Tuesday, March 24.

Laptop Checkout

The Hawkeye Library has a limited number of laptops available for current students who have access to the internet, but who need a computer. Students must be enrolled in the Spring 2020 semester and present a valid Hawkeye ID.

New hours: Laptops can be picked up Monday, March 23 from 7:00am–1:00pm and Tuesday, March 24 from 12:00–6:00pm or until laptops are gone.

Enter through the Library's north entrance.

Student Health Clinic

Hawkeye’s Student Health Clinic and mental health counseling will remain open in the Health Education Services Center on Main Campus. It is recommended that students schedule an appointment.

Counseling services are also available online 24/7 through Employee & Family Resources at 1-800-464-6056.

Child Development Centers

The Child Development Center located on Main Campus will be closed until Monday, April 13. The center located at the Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center will remain open for regular hours. Children will be screened regularly.

Summer and Fall Registration

Online registration for summer and fall classes will open as scheduled on Monday, March 23. Academic advisors will be available by phone and email to assist students.

Continuing Education Classes

All continuing education classes will be suspended until Monday, April 13.

College Events, Athletics, and MORE Orientation and Registration

All campus events, including MORE Orientation and Registration sessions, have been cancelled until Monday, April 13. All spring sports have been cancelled following the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) cancellation of competition for the remainder of the academic year.

Students needing to register for MORE will receive their invitation or an update to their Hawkeye email on April 13. If you have any questions please email more@hawkeyecollege.edu.

Hawkeye’s Food Pantry

Hawkeye’s Food Pantry will have food assistance available. Students will be notified about dates and times once they are finalized. Students with greater needs should contact their student success specialist to connect with additional resources.

We will continue to update this web page as additional information and resources become available.

A message from HAWKEYE ALERT

Monday, March 16, 2020

Last night, Governor Kim Reynolds announced the development of community spread of COVID-19 in Iowa. Additionally, the CDC has recommended that people not hold gatherings larger than 50 people, where the previous threshold had been 250.

Hawkeye’s top priority is the safety and well-being of our students and employees. It has been our goal to continue normal operations as long as the risks of the COVID-19 remained minimal.

Hawkeye is now entering into some unprecedented times.

Effective Monday, March 23 Hawkeye Community College will move all instruction online through Friday, April 10. Additionally, all on-campus events have been canceled during this time

More information will be coming out about instruction and support services.

Thank you for your patience and continued support.

Dr. Todd Holcomb

A message from HAWKEYE ALERT

While the Regent Universities announced today that they will be moving their in-person instruction online for two weeks after spring break, Hawkeye Community College is planning to continue normal operations. Hawkeye Community College has been actively monitoring the COVID-19 situation and recognize that our situation may continue to evolve as our environment changes. We continue to follow guidance and consultation of the Black Hawk County Department of Public Health, the Iowa Department of Public Health, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

If the status at Hawkeye changes, students, faculty, and staff will be notified via email or Hawkeye Alert.

If you have any questions, please email alert@hawkeyecollege.edu

As the outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease or COVID-19 continues to develop, Hawkeye Community College is closely monitoring the situation and is following all the recommendations of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (DCD) and the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH).

COVID-19 is a new coronavirus respiratory illness that has been associated with travel to China. Person-to-person spread is now being reported in Hong Kong, Iran, Italy, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand.

Symptoms of the COVID-19, range from mild to serious, and include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.

You can help prevent the spread of viruses by doing the following:

• Washing your hands often with soap and water or use a hand sanitizer
• Covering your cough or sneeze with a tissue or with your upper arm
• Stay at home if you are sick
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick

At this time, there is not a confirmed case in Iowa, and the threat to Iowans remains low. However, Hawkeye recognizes there is a potential for a public health threat and is preparing for possible scenarios and reviewing our emergency and crisis plan.

Hawkeye also has a communication plan to inform students, faculty, and staff about COVID-19. Information about COVID-19 can also be found on the Hawkeye website.

Hawkeye will communicate updates and information as the situation evolves.

If you have questions regarding your health or the COVID-19, please contact the Student Health Clinic at 319-296-4224.