April 30, 2021
COVID-19 updates
Here are some recent developments in connection with the pandemic:
  • Vaccines are now available for everyone over 16 years old, and can be obtained without an appointment at 16 sites in San Diego County. The sites are offering walk-in shots at specific dates and times. The county Public Health Department continues to recommend scheduling an appointment to ensure that vaccine shots are available.
  • The Centers for Disease Control released revised recommendations that say fully-vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask outdoors, except in certain crowded settings and venues. However, face coverings will still be required for everyone at all times on the Grossmont and Cuyamaca College campuses, based on current Cal/OSHA guidelines. 

AT THE DISTRICT:
  • The District's Planning Framework for Returning to Campus has been posted on the District Intranet under DEC Emergency Response Planning Group. The Framework outlines the plans for employees to begin transitioning to return to campus beginning in July, with a full return of all employees by January 2022.
  • Although other institutions of higher education are requiring students to be vaccinated (after regular approval by the Food and Drug Administration), the District is currently examining vaccination and testing strategies.
Join these Love to Ride events
If you are among the many who have picked up biking as a new pandemic-coping pastime, sign up to participate in a Love to Ride San Diego County event.
 
Continuing till May 2 is the Gordy Shields 2-Week Challenge, named after the late Grossmont College counselor and local bicycle racing legend. Celebrate his legacy by taking a ride along the Bayshore Bikeway self-guide route any time between now and May 2 and post a photo for a chance to win a prize. Also on May 2 is the Gordy Shields Memorial Ride from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
 
Bike Anywhere Week is an event in which riders can join in representing the Grossmont College or the college District for opportunities to win prizes. Register anytime.
 
Also, mark your calendar for an iCommute Basic Bike Skills 101 Zoom workshop from 11:30-12:30 Thursday, May 6, that is hosted by the Public Safety office. The San Diego Bicycle Coalition will give a presentation on workshop on bike safety and bike-commuting that provides safety tips and information on the law.
District PIO wins statewide award
Anne Krueger, district Communications and Public Information Director, has been presented with the All Pro Award by the Community College Public Relations Organization, which represents marketing professionals at California's 116 community colleges.

The All Pro award is a lifetime achievement award honoring the best in the business. Krueger has been an active member of CCPRO, including two years as president and two years as past president. She plans to retire July 1.
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News releases are posted on the home pages of the District and college websites. If you’d like to receive the District’s blog posts as they are published, go to Refresh, the district blog and scroll down the right-hand side and sign up to Follow by Email. If you’d like to request a press release about an upcoming event, please contact Anne Krueger