June 18, 2021
Dear all,
For the last several weeks, President’s Council has focused on what working, learning, teaching and playing will look like in the fall at CIM. As we’ve all learned over the past 15 months, plans can change quickly! But, with the knowledge we currently have and the improving vaccination rates and decreasing new case rate in Ohio, we are prepared to take the next steps toward the return to working together on campus.
Masks and Screening
Beginning Monday, June 21, CIM will begin to follow the current CDC guidance, which states that fully vaccinated individuals do not need to wear a mask or physically distance while indoors. If you are not fully vaccinated, you should continue to wear a mask and physically distance. Of course, any fully vaccinated person may continue to wear a mask as well. As an open and honest community, this protocol will be managed based on the honor system – security will not have any knowledge of who is or isn’t vaccinated.
Return to Work on Campus
Staff members will be expected to return to regular on-campus work on Tuesday, July 6. Between July 6 and August 15, employees who are able to work remotely can continue to do so for 1 day per week. Beginning on August 16, the policy will change to remote work 2 days per month. All remote work days must be discussed with your supervisor. Please discuss any requests for alternative work options beyond these policies with your supervisor.
Opportunity to Reorganize and Reset
During the week of July 19-23, you are encouraged to go through your office, files and other materials and recycle or discard anything that is no longer needed. The facilities team will have extra trash, recycling and shredding receptacles on site throughout the week. Please avail yourselves of the opportunity to remove and safely discard unneeded items and clutter as we reset for the fall semester!
Office Moves
Some staff members will be moving to new offices between August 2-6. If you are impacted in this move, your supervisor will let you know the plans by June 30. Many people are remaining where they currently are, and all boxes, other materials and assistance will be provided to those who are relocating.
Parking
The charges for parking permits will resume in August, which are $50 per month for full time employees and $25 per month for part time employees. Please contact parking@cim.edu if you need to make any changes to your vehicle or other information or wish to start or end a parking permit. If you wish to maintain the permit you had prior to the suspension of monthly charges, no action is required on your part.
Please reach out if you have any questions, and we look forward to being together on campus again soon!
Tammie Belton
Senior Director of Human Resources
