COVID-19 - New England College

COVID-19 Updates

While COVID-19 remains an important public health threat, it is no longer the emergency that it once was, and its health impacts increasingly resemble those of other respiratory viral illnesses. New England College follows the CDC’s updated recommendations to manage COVID-19 similarly to other respiratory illnesses, including Influenza.  

To continue to protect the health of everyone on campus, NEC will follow the CDC’s Respiratory Virus Guidance on steps to prevent the spread of illness. NEC recommends that students, faculty, and staff with symptoms of respiratory illness limit their exposure to others in group settings until at least 24 hours after the resolution of fever AND overall symptoms are improving. Strict isolation and COVID-19 testing are no longer required if you have respiratory symptoms.

For more information about Respiratory Virus Guidance,

  1. Review NEC’s Fall 2024 Respiratory Virus Policies.
  2. Contact the Wellness Center 603.428.2253 (Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) to receive health advice or be evaluated if you have symptoms that concern you.

Other Resources

  • IT

    Online Campus Learning and Operations

    For any classes that have an online component, we wanted to clarify some information for users.

    VPN: If you use the NEC VPN, please note that you ONLY NEED IT FOR BANNER ADMIN, ARGOS, AND SHARED DRIVES. You do not need it to check email, SharePoint, MyNec, or Zoom.

    Regular Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

    Other times will be monitored for critical issues.

    To contact IT, please use:

     

    Spaulding Computer Lab will be open from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

  • Academic Resources

    If you are taking classes that have online components, please see the resources below.

    Tips for Success with Online Courses

    • Set and keep fixed times: Use computer alarms and calendars to help you.
    • Do not rush: Manage your time; meet all deadlines; do not get behind.
    • Ask questions; contribute online to your class; apply what you’ve learned.
    • Be proficient with the technology ahead of time: Practice with video apps, etc.
    • Choose your collaborators carefully; are they helpers or hinderers?
    • Use all resources available; think outside the box.
    • Use proper netiquette.

     

    Learn more at Academic Success Services

    Textbook Rental Returns

    Here are some helpful instructions on how to return textbook rentals.

    Time Management Tips

    • Identify time-wasters and set goals. It’s easy to get distracted.
    • Plan ahead by creating a to-do list.
    • Tackle small tasks to start.
    • Only do one thing at a time.
    • Establish routines.
    • Use breaks wisely.
    • Take time off.
    • Learn to delegate.

     

    See a blank Weekly Time Management Schedule.

    Wellness Center for Mental Health

    The Wellness Center wants to remind you that health and wellness is a holistic process. We encourage you to read the article Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty. It has valuable tips for you, and those around you, to practice. Please feel free to forward the link to friends, family, and co-workers. We wish you much peace and good health.

    Contact Us

    Patricia Corbett, Ed.D.,
    Vice President of Academic Affairs

    pcorbett@nec.edu

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