College of the Siskiyous is open! Our focus is to ensure that those students who will be on campus will be safe and protected. Our goal is to help our students succeed and in doing so provide them with the services and help needed. The FAQs below serve as a source of information and will be updated as changes occur. If students have questions not listed, feel free to email the Office of Academic Affairs at instruction@siskiyous.edu.
We know this is a challenging time for students and want to commend you for your continued resilience! We are here for you!
Through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, College of the Siskiyous is able to offer financial assistance to students in need. The purpose of the funds is to award emergency financial aid grants to students for specific expenses that are a direct result of the disruption of campus operations due to COVID-19.
College of the Siskiyous will be using an online application to assist us in determining eligible students to receive funding from the CARES Act funds allotted.
If you are a College of the Siskiyous student eligible for financial aid and/or eligible to complete a FAFSA and the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted your personal financial situation, you can apply to receive a lump sum of up to $2000.
If you have any questions, email: financialaid@siskiyous.edu
Siskiyou Joint Community College District's highest priority is the safety of its students and employees. While we prioritize safety, our students may determine that they wish to continue their studies, which may expose them to individuals who have developed or are receiving treatment for COVID-19. All students should be aware that they are at risk of exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19.
The District provides the following targeted guidance about COVID-19 safety to its students to allow them to consider risks and take certain precautions before continuing required face-to-face instruction.
Click below to complete COVID-19 Notice of Risks and Protocols.
Stay Safe. Stay Healthy. Do Your Part.
In this extraordinary time of a global pandemic, we are responsible for ourselves and each other. We will work together. We will rise to the occasion. We will take necessary steps to keep each other safe. And - most importantly – we will not put ourselves or others at risk.
As we plan to reopen this fall semester, we all will embrace and adapt to new practices for our living, learning and working environment. At the core of these practices is protecting the health and safety of every campus community member.
To do so, all members of the Siskiyous community are expected to take an active role in promoting the safety, health and wellbeing of every campus community member. That means abiding by all health and safety directives from federal, state, local and College officials through the fall 2020 semester and beyond, and encouraging others to do the same.
We will all do our part to keep ourselves, our peers, our colleagues, and all College of the Siskiyous community members safe.
As a Siskiyous Eagle, I am committed to keeping myself and the Siskiyous community healthy and safe from the spread of COVID-19. I pledge to take the following actions:
The safety of our community is a shared responsibility, and my actions can put myself and others at risk. I understand that whether or not I take this pledge, failure to comply with these directives may result in a referral to the Office of Student Services for violation of the Code of Student Conduct, which governs individual and group behavior on and off campus.
We recognize that some students with disabilities, in order to live and learn safely, may need to modify some aspects of this pledge. Students who believe they may not be able to adhere to these protocols for disability-related reasons should contact the SAS Office to request a reasonable accommodation/modification.
Email sas@siskiyous.edu
Phone: (530) 938-5297
The health and safety of our students is our number one priority. As we transition to remote instruction, we understand that students may have a number of questions. The FAQs below serve as a source of information and will be updated as changes occur. If students have questions not listed, feel free to email the Office of Academic Affairs at instruction@siskiyous.edu.
College of the Siskiyous (Siskiyous) is in phase orange. The Campus is open with appropriate environmental health and safety protocols enforced. Most personnel / students are permitted on campus but are asked to self-monitor before arrival with mobile app. No large gatherings permitted or congregating in common areas permitted. The community is expected to comply with environmental health and safety protocols when on campus, or will be refused service and/or asked to leave campus grounds.
All employees/students returning from travel, or relocating from, outside Siskiyou County must provide documentation of a negative COVID-19 test. In the case of an individual who previously tested positive, clearance to enter campus must be obtained from a medical professional and, prior to being allowed on campus to begin in-person instruction, the individual should isolate for 14 days if prescribed by the Siskiyou County Public Health Department. Area of Commute is excluded from mandatory testing while conducting normal activities.
What should I do if I feel ill while I'm on campus?
If you begin to feel ill during the day and experience any of the following symptoms, email your instructor immediately and leave for the day:
Our students' safety and the safety of our staff and faculty are a top priority. If you miss class time, discuss this with your instructor.
For students who don't have access to a computer, please contact Basecamp HQ to learn about the College's laptop loaner program: (530) 938-5376 or email basecamphq@siskiyous.edu. Additionally, if you have a laptop or other technological device, you can access the College's WiFi from any of our Weed Campus parking lots.
There are also reduced cost or free internet access resources through the California Community College Chancellor's Office: https://ccconlineed.instructure.com/courses/5432/pages/reduced-cost-or-free-internet-access?module_item_id=259335
Mobile Hot Spots: https://shop.collegebuys.org/california-connects-4g-lte-mobile-internet-1999monthly---subscription-only-p9290.aspx (*Please note, depending on your location, the hot spot may not work)
The Library has a number of services available for students who are not able to physically come to campus. Please visit: https://siskiyous.instructure.com/courses/3156.
A step-by-step tutorial on accessing the Academic Success Center (ASC) Canvas shell can be accessed here: https://youtu.be/tS8d9CY6Id4. ASC Canvas modules include:
You can call the ASC Help Desk at (530) 938-5523 or studenthelpdesk@siskiyous.edu
Hotline for Canvas support is 1 (833) 277-2031
Support in accessing Siskiyous email and Canvas is available in the ASC. You can call the Student Help Desk at (530) 938-5523 or email at studenthelpdesk@siskiyous.edu.
The College is following the recommendations from Centers for Disease Control as well as the State Chancellor’s Office, and Siskiyou County Public Health (SCPH), among other agencies. Other colleges may have different threat levels or use different guidelines. Siskiyous will make the necessary changes to instruction if directed by the State Governor and SCPH and/or if the number of COVID positive cases on-campus exceeds 5.
Each individual should do what is best for them and their unique needs. High risk individuals (individuals over 65 and those with underlying health conditions) require additional vigilance. In general, public health agencies say that the best preventative measures are simple good hygiene practices:
Students should speak with their Instructor or reach out to Counseling Services counselingservices@siskiyous.edu / Phone: (530) 938-5353
mySiskiyous
Athletics
Athletics