February 16, 2021
An update on the vaccine
As of now, San Diego County is currently offering the first phase of COVID-19 vaccinations to healthcare workers and persons aged 65 years and older. To learn more about the phases, please visit the County website.
The next phase of vaccine eligibility includes educators. When the phase opens up, please reach out to Human Resources to certify your employment. A signed letter on GCCCD letterhead is available by contacting Cheryl.detwiler@gcccd.edu or Kelly_brase@gcccd.edu. A GCCCD paystub can also be used.
Vaccination Sites:

Appointments to those eligible for a vaccination are offered based upon vaccine availability. Check the appointment links often.
  • Cuyamaca College: 
  • To receive a priority appointment for current GCCCD employees who are 65 or older:
  • 1.  You must make an appointment. (Follow the directions below, not the directions on the page. This site is set up for Operation Collaboration first responders.)
  • 2.  Enter the last four digits of your social security number in field requesting employee ID;
  • 3.  You will need to print and complete this form, and bring it with you to your appointment; and
  • 4.  Bring to your appointment a photo ID and verification of GCCCD employment (i.e. Employee ID or paystub).
  • GCCCD employees 65+ may also be vaccinated using appointments for the public at Cuyamaca College. (This is a different appointment process; you will still need to complete items #3 and #4 above.)
  • Other Vaccination Sites: These are identified on the County Health and human Services COVID-19 Information page. 
Cuyamaca College donated the use of the campus to Operation Collaboration, a consortium of local fire agencies. 
We do not have specific information about the number of appointments available, the type of vaccine being offered, or other vaccine-specific details. If you have questions about the vaccine or who is eligible to receive it, that information can be found on the County Health and Human Services Agency COVID-19 information page. If you need assistance registering for an appointment, please call 2-1-1. 
District Campus Safety Open Forums
The District is assessing its current campus safety practices and reviewing national best practices to determine the best way to secure the Grossmont and Cuyamaca College campuses. A student survey and an employee survey were conducted to determine how safe students and staff felt on the campuses and to gather input on how public safety should be handled.

Open forums are being held for students and employees to give input on campus safety needs and experiences. To ensure sufficient time for dialogue, sessions are being limited to 40 participants per forum. Additional forums will be scheduled if needed.
 
To participate in one of the forums, click on the date to register on Zoom and receive a link for the meeting.
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