Staff and Faculty COVID-19 Resources

Working and Teaching from Home

Every time you are on campus, you must take the self-screening assessment for COVID. To notify us of a case, use the COVID-19 reporting form.

In an effort to control the spread of the novel Coronavirus, Mission College has moved services and classes online. Exceptions are made for select Spring classes for first responders, science labs, Kinesiology, Athletics, and Communication Studies (as conditions allow.)

Resources are available for faculty during COVID-19 closures. If you need help with online instruction, reach out to jeanine.flores@missioncollege.edu.

Santa Clara County has a website that updates regularly on its county guidelines and where to sign up for a vaccine.

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Tips for Working from Home

Working from home is a rewarding opportunity for some, but time management is vital to your success.

Work from home Tips

Getting Started with Zoom

First, you will need a ConferZoom account - the Chancellor’s Office’s Zoom account. It offers free accounts and has more functionality than the free version of Zoom.

ZOOM HELP

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Faculty Handbook

Find useful information for faculty. This handbook is a helpful reference guide.

Faculty Handbook

Canvas Instruction Guide

Counselors are available to chat with via Cranium Cafe with any currently enrolled student who has paid the student health fee, regardless of their citizenship status.

Instructor Guide

FAQs from HR about COVID-19

FAQs from WVM HR regarding remote work, sick leave, paid COVID leave, and the FMLA/CFRA act.

Covid-19 FAQs

District COVID Guidelines

Information from the District about social distancing, guidelines and other safety requirements.

District Guidelines

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Canvas Accessibility Course

In this self-paced course, learn how to build an accessible and usable learning environment. Create an inclusive learning environment for all students.

Accessibility Course Info

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Introduction to Teaching with Canvas

A self-paced course that outlines who to teach courses using Canvas. If you're new to Canvas, or just want a powerful refresher on the basics, this course is a great starting point.

Intro to Canvas Course

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Sick Leave Reporting Form: COVID-19

Human Resources has implemented a manual entry leave form to properly track and record all COVID-19 related Emergency Paid Sick Leave.

Sick Reporting Form