MCC Daily Tribune

March MCC Town Hall: Recording and Responses to Unanswered Questions

Thank you to everyone who participated in the March Town Hall. A recording is now available.

We appreciate those of you who took the time to submit questions. Below are responses to questions that were not addressed due to time constraints.

Question 1: What value is there in dropping students for non-attendance? Knowing that the government was working remotely just like us so many students received their aid later and not having their books impacted their ability to complete their work yet they were attending their zoom classes.
The drop for non-attendance removes all tuition and fee charges associated with a course. Assuming the student is not and will not be attending, dropping them from the course is in their best interest so they do not end up with a bill that will prevent them from attending MCC in the future. 

Question 2: Do we have a date for registration?
Registration dates for current and new students will be announced as soon as possible.

Question 3: Do you have a tentative open date for the buildings that have been closed to reduce utility costs during the pandemic? This may impact staffing decisions to return to their work area.
Opening dates will be developed in conjunction with the needs of students, faculty, and staff. We will open buildings as deans help identify they are needed. It is anticipated that we will need to reopen the lecture halls in Buildings 5 and 8. Opening Building 12 is under consideration. Buildings 9A and 19 will not be reopened.

Question 4: Do we need a covid test if we have been fully vaccinated?
Yes. Even after you have received the vaccine, you must continue to adhere to all health and safety protocols, including participating in COVID-19 pooled testing, wearing a mask, socially distancing, and washing your hands often.

Although a certain level of immunity exists after vaccination, building immunity against COVID-19 takes time. More studies need to be conducted to determine the exact duration of immunity. It is too early to know the length of immunity at this time.

While MCC strongly encourages you to consider getting a COVID-19 vaccination, SUNY and MCC do not require immunization.

Question 5: The CDC’s change to 3 feet is very specifically for k-12 schools according to their website.  Is there further information we don’t know?
There has been no change in the SUNY guidance. SUNY requires that we stay at least six feet apart to stop the spread of COVID-19. We will keep you informed of any changes in SUNY requirements.

Rosanna Yule
Government and Community Relations
03/24/2021