Page updated August 15, 2022 to reflect new CDC Guidance

With the return of full-capacity classes and events, Eastern Florida State College continues to take a number of steps to protect students, faculty and staff from COVID-19. They include:

Vaccination Not Required, Strongly Encouraged

Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and others, and is strongly encouraged. The college has provided periodic on-campus vaccination sites. Information is also provided on off-campus locations in Brevard County.

Masks Optional, Still Allowed

Masks remain a highly effective way to stop the spread of the virus.

Reporting Potential Exposures

Students, faculty and staff who have been exposed to COVID through a close contact, but have NO Symptoms or have not tested positive, must report the exposure to EFSC but are no longer required to quarantine based on updated CDC guidance. However, the CDC does recommend that a high-quality mask is worn for ten days and a person is tested on day 5 after the exposure. Faculty and staff must report the exposure to COVID Response Officer Sgt. Ricky Carswell at carswellr@easternflorida.edu and EFSC students must report the exposure to the Dean of Students Office at kennedyb@easternflorida.edu or 321-433-5591.

Reporting Positive COVID Cases and Symptoms

Students, faculty and staff who have developed COVID symptoms or tested positive with or without symptoms must report the positive test results or the development of symptoms following the appropriate reporting process below. Individuals in this category must also self-isolate and remain away from Campus until they have been cleared for return following the student and employee processes below.

Student Reporting Process (Includes Dual Enrolled students)

• Immediately contact the Dean of Students Office at kennedyb@easternflorida.edu or 321-433-5591. If calling after hours, leave a voicemail message. Remain self-isolated, away from Campus, until you have been cleared for return.
• Once you have made contact, the Dean of Students Office will contact our COVID-19 Officer with your contact information and answer questions you may have about the need for any academic accommodations with your instructors.
• The COVID-19 Officer will contact you by phone (please have your voicemail box set up).
• It is the responsibility of the student to contact their instructors to make alternative learning plan arrangements for coursework missed during quarantine.  
• You will be given a return to campus date based on your situation (each situation may be different depending on the specific circumstances).
• On the date of your return you must meet with security on your campus to be cleared (Every campus has a security department.)
• If cleared, you will receive an “Authorization to Return To Campus Form" completed by security to show your instructors.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  A student will NOT BE ALLOWED BACK in class until they have the "Authorization to Return to Campus Form" completed by security. View the August 29, 2022 version of EFSC's COVID Tracking Procedure for more detailed information about the return to campus process for students.

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Employee Reporting Process

• Make three required notifications: to your supervisor via phone or email, to Human Resources AVP Darla Ferguson at fergusond@easternflorida.edu and to COVID Response Officer Sgt. Ricky Carswell at carswellr@easternflorida.edu
• The COVID Response Officer or designated representative will get the needed information from you for the COVID-19 Initial Reporting Form.
• Self-isolate as directed by staying at home or if you are on campus, go home. Monitor your symptoms, follow CDC guidance, and seek medical care if necessary.
• You can return to Campus ONLY when cleared by EFSC's COVID Response Officer and the date will vary based on your circumstances. View the August 29, 2022 version of EFSC's COVID Tracking Procedure for more detailed information about the return to campus process for employees.