Cochise College COVID Home > COVID Page Navigation – Health & Safety – CARES Act / HEERF Reports – Social Distancing – Resources Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Health & Safety Faculty, staff, students and community visitors should educate themselves and make their personal decisions on these matters, based on their individual situation. Face Coverings and Social Distancing, while not required, will be encouraged for those unvaccinated, health compromised or desiring extra protection. Health and Safety Policy 5001 The health and safety of the college community remain our highest priority, and we have expanded precautionary infection prevention measures by implementing cleaning and sanitation practices recommended by the CDC. • The college has installed plexiglass partitions in all of its student service areas. Sanitation cleaning will occur after each transaction. • Classrooms and common areas have been measured and arranged to follow social distancing recommendations. • Hand sanitizer will be provided throughout the campuses and centers. Following CDC Guidelines on disinfecting and sanitizing surfaces and spaces, including: • All restrooms are deep cleaned daily and disinfected twice during hours of operation. • Door handles and railings are disinfected twice daily during hours of operation • Frequently used public areas are cleaned and disinfected daily and sanitizing supplies are provided for users to wipe areas down as they use them • Users of public spaces are discouraged from lingering and should not be congregating in large groups For questions, contact: Dr. Wendy Davis, Vice President for Administration/Title IX Administrator davisw@cochise.edu| (520) 515-3623 CARES Act The grant is pertaining to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) that was signed into law on March 27, 2020. Included within the relief package, Emergency Financial Aid Grants have been made available to college and university students across the nation. Cochise College has distributed all of the Student Emergency Grant Funds and has used the HEERF Institutional Funds for COVID-19 expenses including added cleaning and disinfecting supplies, faculty and staff training, reconfiguration of facilities to promote social distancing, etc. Important Links: CARES Act Report (PDF) CARES Act Report II (PDF) CARES Act Report III (PDF) CARES Act Report IV (PDF) HEERF Institutional Quarterly Report as of September 30, 2020 (PDF) HEERF Institutional Quarterly Report as of December 31, 2020 (PDF) HEERF Institutional Quarterly Report as of March 31, 2021 Amended (PDF) HEERF Institutional Quarterly Report as of June 30, 2021 (PDF) HEERF Institutional Quarterly Report as of September 30, 2021 (PDF) HEERF Student Support Quarterly Report as of June 30, 2021 (PDF) HEERF Student Support Quarterly Report as of September 30, 2021 (PDF) Example of a classroom set up with social distancing procedures. Each classroom will have a station with clean microfiber cloths and disinfectant spray so students can sanitize their workspace before class. Help Protect Yourself and Others Links to Resources Visit the Cochise County Health and Social Services (website) for county health and safety information. Arizona Governor’s Office at the Arizona Together Website Cochise County Cochise County Health Hub Website Center for Disease Control travel information can be found on their CDC Website Other resources for infection prevention guidance and information at the Arizona Department of Health Services. MISSION STATEMENT Cochise College provides inclusive and accessible educational opportunities that support social responsibility, community engagement, meaningful careers, and lifelong learning. Sitemap (Pages A-Z) Web Accessibility Statement Accreditation ADA Disability Services Administration College Budget & Taxes Consumer Information COVID-19 Employment Equal Opportunity Statement Igualdad de Opportunidades Free Expression Annual Report (PDF) Feedback Form Net Price Calculator Policies Privacy Policy Procurement Vendors (PDF) Security & Emergency Title IX Policy ADOBE ACROBAT READER Download the free version of Adobe Acrobat Reader to view Cochise College Documents in PDF format.