Updates from Johnson County Community College: COVID-19 Response

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We consider the health and safety of the JCCC community to be a top priority. Our Incident Response Team has been closely monitoring reports of COVID-19 and considering the immediate impact to our campus community. This is an evolving issue and will continue to change over the coming weeks. Work is underway to determine what the remainder of the semester will look like – including graduation – and how we’ll prepare for future semesters.

Recent Update

After a COVID-19 exposure case was tied to JCCC on Saturday, March 14, we can now report that the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment (JCDHE) has officially closed their investigation. Those who were potentially exposed were contacted by the JCDHE directly. We are not aware of, nor can we release, any footprint of where this individual may have been on campus. After an extensive cleaning process and 72-hour prevention window guided by the JCDHE, campus reopened to essential personnel only on Wednesday, March 18.

Remote course delivery begins between March 23 and March 30. Students should log into Canvas for specific instructions on each course they are enrolled in.

Campus Resources

During the campus closure, several resource areas have adjusted hours and delivery methods in an ongoing effort to assist students. Here’s the latest:

Academic Resource Centers

  • The Academic Achievement and the Language Resource Centers will be closed until March 30. For online appointments after March 30, please email Director Valerie Mann.
  • The Math Resource Center will reopen for online services Monday, March 23. For access and to view the schedule, visit the Math Resource Center page.
  • The Science Resource Center will be closed until March 30. For questions, email the SRC directly.
  • The Writing Center is offering online tutoring during the campus closure. Visit the Online Writing Lab to make an appointment.

Admissions and Recruitment

All recruitment activities, including group and individual tours, are cancelled through at least April 3. Applications for admission will continue to be processed along with incoming high school and college transcripts. Email Admissions with any questions.

Counseling

Counseling is offering their services virtually through a Zoom appointment or by phone. Face-to-face appointments are not currently available. Students should schedule a meeting with a counselor via email and include their phone number and student ID number. Appointments are available 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays. Students can also visit our General Questions page for more information.

Financial Aid

Email the Financial Aid Office directly with questions. They will respond during regular office hours, Monday through Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hiersteiner Child Development Center

The HCDC follows the JCCC campus closure schedule and is currently closed. Email Claire Ehney, HCDC Manager, with questions.

International and Immigrant Student Services (IISS)

For questions, email the IISS office directly.

Records and Registration

For assistance, email the Registrar’s Office.

Testing Services

Testing Services is available to answer questions Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. via email.

Veteran’s Center

For questions, email the Veteran’s Center directly.

Additional Details

JCCC intends to return to normal campus operations as soon as possible, while continuing to consult with public health officials in order to make the most prudent decisions. Updates will be shared as soon as they’re available on our COVID-19 webpage.