Rowan College To Discuss Reopening Plans Wednesday

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Rowan College at Burlington County officials will discuss how the college plans to reopen this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic during the college's next Facebook Live Town Hall event.

Members of the college’s facilities and public safety teams discuss their experiences and answer questions in real time during the event at 1 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. Viewers can submit questions throughout the livestream and at rcbc.edu/coronavirus.

Changes to the campus for this fall include the installation of plexiglass dividers between desks, the use of advanced electrostatic disinfecting machines to clean surfaces and daily temperature screenings of students and staff, according to college officials.

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“The lack of traffic on campus over the past few months has made it easier for our department (facilities) to plan and complete special projects that were previously difficult with classes in session,” Rowan College at Burlington County Custodial Lead Michael Henry said. “I’ve implemented a comprehensive sanitizing and disinfecting program, and our staff has been trained to properly clean surfaces with this new equipment. I’m confident that we’re going to be ready to open even with the new protocols in place.”

The primary difference for the public safety department this fall will include conducting temperature checks and health screenings of students and staff entering campus buildings. Masks will be available for anyone who needs them.

They will also monitor social distancing and adherence to health guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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