Vouchers, Vaccines and More

Oct 20, 2021 —

Update 10/20/2021

Mandate

The State Center Community College District (SCCCD) Board of Trustees passed a resolution on August 23, 2021, requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition to enter any indoor space on SCCCD property. The effective date is October 15 for employees, visitors and vendors; and November 15 for students and student employees.

Details can be found here: COVID Vaccine Mandate

Vouchers

The deadline to use the $250 vouchers in the FCC Bookstore has been extended to November 10. Students who have already set up their accounts and still have a balance don’t have to do anything. They can still spend the balance of their vouchers either in the store or online. Students will still need to set up the account in person, but can now use the funds through the FCC Bookstore website.

What to know about setting up a voucher:

Bring a current ASB card (student ID) to the Bookstore; and
A COVID vaccination card showing one or more doses
You must come in person to the bookstore to utilize the voucher
The voucher is valid through November 10
Previously purchased items cannot be reimbursed through the voucher
The use the vaccine voucher funds online follow the instructions below. After placing your order for available product at the bookstore website, you will have the option to have your order shipped to you or arrange to come by and pick it up.

Using your voucher online:

When you are ready to pay for your items on the FCC Bookstore web page, click on the checkout box. When you get to the "payment option", choose "bookstore account" as the option. You will be prompted to enter your student ID and PIN number. The PIN number we have set up for this is "2021". Once you enter that information, you will be able to complete your purchase.

Important Note: If you currently have a financial aid account online (EOPS, VA, Scholarships, or Picayune Rancheria) you will continue to use your last 4 digits of your Social Security number or birthdate as your PIN. That will allow you to continue to use your prior set up funds as well as your vaccine voucher.

If you have questions about this process or anything else bookstore related, please reach out to 2172mgr@follett.com and we'll get back with you as quickly as possible. https://www.bkstr.com/fresnoccstore

Vaccines

If you still need to get vaccinated, there will be a COVID-19 vaccination site on campus through the end of the semester each:

Monday from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m., Main Fountain
Thursday (except November 11), from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Main Fountain

The site is operated by the African American Coalition. Eligible shots include first, second or booster shots. The available vaccine by manufacturer may vary.

Another site in Fresno includes the UCSF Mobile Vaccine Unit. UCSF will be administering the Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. While vaccinations are not required, it is strongly encouraged for people to take advantage of this opportunity to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Masks

The State Center Community College District is requiring the all employees, students and visitors wear masks while indoors in any building within the district including Fresno City College, Reedley College, Clovis Community College and Madera Community College.

Update 9/30/2021

Student deadline to be vaccinated has been set to November 15, 2021.

The vaccine voucher program has been extended to November 10, 2021.

Update 08/25/2021

Beginning October 15, 2021 all students, employees, contractors, and visitors must be vaccinated to enter District properties. This requirement is subject to exemptions for sincerely held religious beliefs and medical conditions.

News Article: Vaccine Mandate

08/10/2021

Vouchers—Students have an opportunity to get a $250 voucher to spend in the FCC Bookstore on anything they need including text books, supplies, Ram swag, calculators or snacks. All currently enrolled students are eligible.

What to know about setting up a voucher:

Bring a current ASB card (student ID) to the Bookstore; and
A COVID vaccination card showing one or more doses
You must come in person to the bookstore to utilize the voucher
The voucher is valid through September 24
Previously purchased items cannot be reimbursed through the voucher

Vaccines— The UCSF Mobile Vaccine Unit will be on campus to administer vaccinations by the main fountain the following days:

Tuesday, August 10, 10 am – 12 pm
Wednesday, August 11, 10 am – 12 pm
Tuesday August 17, 10 am – 12 pm
Wednesday, August 18, 10 am – 12 pm

UCSF will be administering the Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. While vaccinations are not required, it is strongly encouraged for people to take advantage of this opportunity to help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Masks— The State Center Community College District is requiring the all employees, students and visitors wear masks while indoors in any building within the district including Fresno City College, Reedley College, Clovis Community College and Madera Community College.

Parking and Parking Shuttle— No parking permits are required to park on campus for the Fall semester. The Parking Shuttle has returned with six designated stops throughout the campus. View Parking Shuttle Map.

August 9 – September 3
Monday – Thursday, 7:30am – 6:30 pm
Friday, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm

From August 2, 2021

Throughout the pandemic, Fresno City College has continually assessed the needs of students and employees to deliver educational opportunities without interruption. Lessons learned include that the use of technology can provide services and instruction to students and maintain the efficient operation of the college through online measures.

While many of these measures will continue, Fresno City College President Dr Carole Goldsmith says the college also will accommodate the students who are eager to get back to campus. “I believe the online education opportunity really worked well for a lot of our students, as evidenced by our increasing graduation rates. So, we're going to continue to provide some online, but we also know that we really need to have some on ground activities and classes too.”

An emphasis on wellness is still a priority. Hand sanitation stations will be increased and current mask regulations will be followed. Mental health services will also be expanded.

Dr. Goldsmith encourages people to enroll now in classes to be prepared for the future. “When we look at the jobs that really flourished and continue to flourish both pre and post pandemic, those are the jobs that require some college education or career technical certification. While many students may be interested in taking classes, whether it's one class or two, they need to continue to invest in themselves, because one thing that we know is that the greatest gift you can give yourself is an education,” she said.

Here are a few things to know about the new semester:

The campus is now open to the public. Services will be available in-person such as financial aid, admissions and records, Library, business office, counseling, and more.
More in-person classes. About 35% of classes are in-person or hybrid. The remainder are online. We expect to add more in-person classes in the spring. In addition to the small amount of CTE and lab classes that we’ve had in-person in the last couple of semesters, we are now adding in-person classes in English, history, performing arts, PE and more to the schedule.
We have found that while many students are eager to return to campus, there are still many who would prefer to learn online.
Throughout the pandemic, while we saw a dip in enrollment, many of our students were very successful taking online classes which is evident in the record number of students who complete their degrees and graduated in 2020-2021.
FCC will continue to loan laptops, iPads, MiFi to students. See Library for details.
Financial aid available. Some students, no matter their income, could be eligible for free tuition. Other funding may be available to supplement financial aid.
Parking is free for the fall semester. In the meantime, construction is underway for the new parking structure.
The health and safety of our students and staff is a priority. We are encouraging people to get vaccinated. FCC continues to follow current COVID protocols as directed by the county health department. Masks are required while indoors any building.
We will continue to remind people to wash their hands and use hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizer dispensers, which were in place to fight the flu, are still in place throughout the campus and will be increased.
A COVID testing site is located on campus in the Staff Dining Room.
There is a greater emphasis on mental health. Students will be more aware of services provide through our Psychological Services office. The office is available to help students one on one and will also continue offering virtual and in-person talking sessions that have been ongoing since the beginning of the pandemic.
This fall’s new student welcome, Ram Ready, was held August 2-6. Access online videos at www.fresnocitycollege.edu/ramready