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Ashtabula Campus COVID-19 Information & Updates
Updated 6/17/21
KENT STATE COVID-19 QUESTIONS
- If you have questions regarding COVID-19 please call 1-833-4ASKODH (1-833-427-5634) or email coronavirus@kent.edu.
- Kent State University's One Stop for Student Services is taking calls to answer questions and concerns at 330-672-6000.
COVID-19 DASHBOARD UPDATES VACCINE CLINICS Flashes COVID-19 Prevention
ASHTABULA CAMPUS SUMMER 2021 OPERATIONS
- New safety protocols announced June 16 - Read update
- All Campus Buildings are open Monday through Friday. See Building Hours for specific hours of operation.
- Many offices and services are operating remotely through July 30.
- The Library, Bookstore, Robert S. Morrison Hall and Main Hall are open.
- Student Services and the Academic Success Center are open with limited in-person services available, but fully online services.
- Kent State Ashtabula community members and visitors should follow Flashes COVID-19 Prevention guidelines to ensure the safety of our community.
- Employees should discuss their work requirements with their supervisors.
ASHTABULA CAMPUS COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
LIMITED SERVICES AVAILABLE
Many services will continue to operate remotely through July 30. Continue to follow Flashes COVID-19 Prevention.
CLEANING & DISINFECTING
Campus areas will be cleaned and disinfected twice per day. Cleaning and disinfecting stations are located throughout campus. Please do not move cleaning supplies from room to room. Plexiglass barriers have been installed in high traffic offices and areas.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU FEEL YOU HAVE COVID-19 SYMPTOMS
If you have an emergency warning sign (including trouble breathing), get emergency medical care immediately and/or call 911 and:
- Quarantine at home except to get medical care. Do not come to campus if you are not feeling well.
- Call your doctor immediately in advance to let them know you have COVID-19 symptoms.
- Notify the Kent State COVID Response Team by calling 330-672-2525.
- See the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for more information.
ASHTABULA CAMPUS ASSISTANCE
- Email ashtabula@kent.edu or call 440-964-4217. Emails and messages will be returned usually by the next business day.
- Campus Security can be reached at 440-964-4444. Save this number as a favorite in your phone.
KEEP ON LEARNING / TEACHING / WORKING
STUDENTS - KEEP ON LEARNING
Under unusual and difficult circumstances, your instructors and campus staff are working hard to make sure your education has as few interruptions as possible.
Many face-to-face classes are being offered via remote instruction. The learning management system, Blackboard, will be the primary platform used for delivering your class remotely. Your instructor may choose to deliver synchronous (real-time) video-conferences or may post content for you to read or watch asynchronously.
- Remote instruction for students, including access instructions and technology resources, is at www.kent.edu/keeponlearning.
- Review free internet service options.
- Kent Cares student support website
- For students experiencing Proctorio issues, call the support line at 1-866-948-9248.
FACULTY - KEEP ON TEACHING
- Remote instruction resources for faculty can be found at www.kent.edu/keeponteaching.
- For technology issues, contact TechHelp by either submitting a support ticket or via Live Chat with support staff. You can also call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 330-672-HELP.
- Visit Inform@DoIT for faculty and staff.
STAFF - KEEP ON WORKING
- Remote working resources for staff can be found at www.kent.edu/keeponworking.
- For technology issues, contact TechHelp by either submitting a support ticket or via Live Chat with support staff. You can also call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 330-672-HELP.
- Visit Inform@DoIT for faculty and staff.
Academic Advising and Financial Aid:
The Ashtabula Academic Advising and Financial Aid staffs are assisting students remotely.
Advising as well as financial aid can be reached at 440-964-4217 or by emailing acadvising@kent.edu for advising concerns or ashtabulafinancialaid@kent.edu for financial aid questions.
You can also link to our web pages at: https://www.kent.edu/ashtabula/academic-advising or https://www.kent.edu/ashtabula/aid
Admissions
- The Ashtabula Admissions staff is assisting students remotely and in person.
- For admissions questions, email ashtabula_admissions@kent.edu
- www.kent.edu/ashtabula/admissions
Academic Success Center
TUTORING
All tutoring is available via email through specific subject tutors as listed below and effective immediately until students return to campus.
- Accounting: Riley Carter - rcarte20@kent.edu
Biological Sciences: Arimys Kalil - akalil@kent.edu - Chemistry: Chem in Our World & Fundamentals - Liz Budy - ebudy@kent.edu
- History:
- Mike Schupska: Early American -mschupsk@kent.edu
- Seth Tackett: World Modern -stacket5@kent.edu
- Ken Mullen: US Modern -kmullen4@kent.edu
- Math:
- All Math: Zachary Stehura - zstehura@kent.edu
- All Math but Statistics: Alex Brainard - abraina4@kent.edu
- Spanish: Adrian Quinn - aquinn16@kent.edu
WRITING CENTER
For assistance on a writing assignment in any course contact one of following:
- Justin Crago - jcrago4@kent.edu
- Kyle Kocjancic - kkocjanc@kent.edu
- Adrian Quinn - aquinn16@kent.edu
- Spencer Selman - sselman1@kent.edu
- Valerie Smith - vesmith@kent.edu
SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION (SI)
SI sessions for Biological Sciences and Chemistry will be held at regular SI times via Blackboard. Please contact your SI Leaders for additional information.
- All Biology: Arimys Kalil - akalil@kent.edu
- A&PI only Kali Drass - kdrass1@kent.edu
- Chemistry - Molecules of Life: Gary Misich - gmisich@kent.edu
SAS
Accommodations will still be provided remotely! Contact Irene J. Skleres with any questions or concerns - sasashtabula@kent.edu or 440-964-4304.
ETUTORING
Available 24/7 at this link: eTutoring
Bookstore
- The Ashtabula Barnes & Noble Campus Bookstore is open. View website for available hours.
- Contact the Bookstore at 440-964-4225 or sm8154@bncollege.com for assistance
- www.kent.edu/ashtabula/bookstore
CAMPUS TOURS
- In-person Ashtabula Campus Tours are available. Contact Admissions for available hours.
- www.kent.edu/ashtabula/visit
COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS
- The Ashtabula College Credit Plus staff is assisting students remotely.
- For CCP questions, email Admissions Counselor Valerie Gonzalez at vgonzal5@kent.edu.
- www.kent.edu/ashtabula/ccp
Campus Counseling
Campus counseling is available to support any student who wants to talk, and also to make recommendations or referrals for anyone in our university community. For a remote appointment call 440-964-4319 or email jslivins@kent.edu.
It's extra important to use self-care at this time, so healthy eating, prioritizing sleep, exercising and relaxing are great ways to take care of ourselves.
Here are some tips to manage stress surrounding COVID-19:
- https://health.clevelandclinic.org/5-ways-to-manage-stress-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak/
- The Division of Mental Health and Substance Use also has created a list of anxiety and stress relief resources.
Faculty and staff may contact Kent State University’s Employee Assistance Program, IMPACT, at 1-800-227-6007, for live, immediate assistance.
In addition, there are several 24/7 professional support services available that can also connect you to local resources. You can reach the Crisis Text Hotline by texting 741-741. You can reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or by visiting their website for a live chat.
EVENTS
- A minimal number of events may be held on campus in accordance with Kent State's event procedures and policies, state and local guidelines and the Flashes COVID-19 Prevention principles. Approval is required.
- Virtual events will continue.
- View the Ashtabula Campus events calendar.
FLASHCARD STUDENT ID
- New Ashtabula Campus students can request a FLASHcard online. Contact Student Services at 440-964-4217 for assistance.
LIBRARY
- The Ashtabula Library is open. View website for available hours.
- Materials can be requested online.
- www.kent.edu/ashtabula/library
SENIOR GUESTS
- The Ashtabula Senior Guest application for Summer 2021 will be available May 24.
- www.kent.edu/ashtabula/senior-guest-admission
CONTINUE TO TAKE PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
It is imperative that we take steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19:
- Please see Facial Covering and Physical Distancing Guidelines for up-to-date information on facial covering requirements,
- Practice good hand hygiene.
- Clean and sanitize your workspaces and common spaces throughout the day.
- Maintain physical distancing of at least 6 feet from others.
- Self-monitor your health daily for COVID-19 symptoms, and do not go to class or work if you are ill.
- Reach out to the COVID Response Team at 330-672-2525 to report symptoms, ask health questions, seek treatment or arrange for a COVID-19 test.
- Demonstrate kindness and respect in all that we do – it’s the best way to show that Flashes Take Care of Flashes.
- Get a COVID-19 vaccination to protect yourself and others.
Additional information can be found here:
We take all of these steps to ensure the health and safety of our campus community and to be proactive in an effort to prevent illness while continuing the academic mission of the university.
We will continue to monitor the outbreak and will align our recommendations with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization and other city, state and federal agencies.