Community Membership and Exposure Types
The policies, procedures, and protocols you'll follow in the event of a COVID-19 exposure depend on both the type of exposure and the type of MICA community member you are.
The following map delineates between the following community members:
- Students
- Full-Time Staff
- Part-Time Staff
- Full-Time Faculty
- Part-Time Faculty
and the following exposure types are defined as:
- Individual Positive: When an individual receives a positive COVID-19 PCR test result.
- Close Contact of a Positive Individual: Close Contact is defined as any UNMASKED contact within 6 feet, for a duration of 15 minutes, within a 24 hour period.
- Non-Close Contact of a Positive Individual: Non-Close Contact is defined as any MASKED contact regardless of distance or duration.
Full-Time Staff
Jump to a specific exposure scenario:
Part-Time Staff
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Full-Time Faculty
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Part-Time Faculty
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Procedures, Protocols, and Policies
Here’s a breakdown of the procedures, protocols, policies that are associated with each category.
Students
Includes undergraduate and graduate students living on and off-campus. Students who are enrolled in on-line programming, including Master of Professional Studies degrees and Community Education, Professional Practices, and Young People's Studios courses are exempt from the policy.
Procedures
- CALL student health services at 410-225-4118
- FOLLOW the guidance provided
Protocols
10 Day Isolation
You must be symptom-free for 24 hours before returning to campus.
Policies
Communication with Faculty
Student Health Services will instruct you to:
- Inform your faculty members directly.
Isolating
On Campus: Student Health Services will coordinate with Residence Life to facilitate a move to MICA’s isolations spaces in Gateway
Off Campus: Student Health Services will provide students with isolation guidance based on their off campus living situation
Close Contact of a Positive Individual
Any UNMASKED contact within 6 feet, for a duration of 15 minutes, within a 24 hour period.
Procedures
- CALL student health services at 410-225-4118
- FOLLOW the guidance provided
Protocols:
Do you have symptoms?
If you have been vaccinated
Test in 5 Days
No need to quarantine, but you must be tested in 5 days.
If you have NOT been vaccinated
14–Day Quarantine
The 14-day quarantine period can be shortened if you test negative after 7 days
Policies
Communication with Faculty
Student Health Services will instruct you to:
- Inform your faculty members directly.
Isolating
On Campus: Student Health Services will coordinate with Residence Life to facilitate a move to MICA’s isolations spaces in Gateway
Off Campus: Student Health Services will provide you with isolation guidance based on their off campus living situation
Procedures
RELAX
MICA’s highly vaccinated campus means any masked contact is considered safe and no action is necessary.
Policies
Business as Usual
No quarantine or isolation time needed.
Procedures
- NOTIFY your health provider
- CONTACT People, Belonging, & Culture at 410-225-2363
- FOLLOW PB&C’s guidance on options to notify your supervisor, leave options, and required documentation including contact tracing.
- SUBMIT MICA’s contact tracing form
Protocols
10 Day Isolation
24 hours symptom Free before return to campus
Policies:
Are you well enough to work?
Sick Leave
If you have it available, use sick leave to cover the first 5 days of isolation before STD is activated.
Department-Sponsored Leave
If you do not have adequate sick leave, MICA will provide up to 5 paid days of department-sponsored leave
Short-Term Disability
MICA’s STD benefit is activated after 5 days of absence due to illness and should be used if you are isolating due to COVID-19.
Telework
If you have have an existing telework agreement, you may use/modify it to cover your quarantine time.
Flex / Alternate
For circumstances—such as minor dependent care—that may require flexibility in work schedule, a temporary, alternate work arrangement can be developed through the department of People, Belonging, and Culture and departmental managers.
Close Contact of a Positive Individual
Any UNMASKED contact within 6 feet, for a duration of 15 minutes, within a 24 hour period.
Procedures
- NOTIFY your health provider
- CONTACT People, Belonging, & Culture at 410-225-2363
- FOLLOW PB&C’s guidance on options to notify your supervisor, appropriate leave application, and required documentation.
Protocols
If you are vaccinated with no symptoms
Test in 5 Days
No need to quarantine, but you must be tested in 5 days
If you are not vaccinated OR have symptoms
14–Day Quarantine
The 14-day quarantine period can be shortened if you test negative after 7 days
Policies:
Are you well enough to work?
Sick Leave
If you have it available, use sick leave to cover the first 5 days of isolation before STD is activated.
Departmental-Sponsored Leave
If you do not have adequate sick leave, MICA will provide up to 5 paid days of department-sponsored leave
Short-Term Disability
MICA’s STD benefit is activated after 5 days of absence due to illness and should be used if you are isolating due to COVID-19.
Telework
If you have have an existing telework agreement, you may use/modify it to cover your quarantine time.
Flex / Alternate
For circumstances—such as minor dependent care—that may require flexibility in work schedule, a temporary, alternate work arrangement can be developed through the department of People, Belonging, and Culture and departmental managers.
Procedures
RELAX
MICA’s highly vaccinated campus means any masked contact is considered safe and no action is necessary.
Protocols
Business as Usual
No quarantine or isolation time needed.
Part Time Staff
This policy does not apply to part time faculty teaching remotely like in the Master of Professional Studies programs
Procedures
- NOTIFY your health provider
- CONTACT People, Belonging, & Culture at 410-225-2363
- FOLLOW PB&C’s guidance on options to notify your supervisor, appropriate leave application, and required documentation including contact tracing.
- SUBMIT MICA’s contact tracing form
Protocols
10 Day Isolation
24 hours symptom Free before return to campus
Policies:
Are you well enough to work?
Paid Time Off
MICA will provide up to 10 paid days of isolation time.
Telework
If you have have an existing telework agreement, you may use/modify it to cover your quarantine time.
Flex / Alternate
For circumstances—such as minor dependent care—that may require flexibility in work schedule, a temporary, alternate work arrangement can be developed through the department of People, Belonging, and Culture and departmental managers.
Close Contact of a Positive Individual
Any UNMASKED contact within 6 feet, for a duration of 15 minutes, within a 24 hour period. Part Time Staff
Procedures
- NOTIFY your health provider
- CONTACT People, Belonging, & Culture at 410-225-2363
- FOLLOW PB&C’s guidance on options to notify your supervisor, appropriate leave application, and required documentation.
Protocols
If you are vaccinated with no symptoms
Test in 5 Days
No need to quarantine, but you must be tested in 5 days
If you are not vaccinated OR have symptoms
14–Day Quarantine
The 14-day quarantine period can be shortened if you test negative after 7 days
Policies:
Are you well enough to work?
Paid Time Off
MICA will provide up to 5 paid days of quarantine time.
Telework
If you have have an existing telework agreement, you may use/modify it to cover your quarantine time.
Flex / Alternate
For circumstances—such as minor dependent care—that may require flexibility in work schedule, a temporary, alternate work arrangement can be developed through the department of People, Belonging, and Culture and departmental managers.
Procedures
RELAX
MICA’s highly vaccinated campus means any masked contact is considered safe and no action is necessary.
Protocols
Business as Usual
No quarantine or isolation time needed.
Procedures
- NOTIFY your health provider
- CONTACT People, Belonging, & Culture at 410-225-2363
- FOLLOW PB&C’s guidance on options to notify your supervisor, appropriate leave application, and required documentation including contact tracing.
- SUBMIT MICA’s contact tracing form
Protocols
10 Day Isolation
24 hours symptom Free before return to campus
Policies:
Are you well enough to work?
Substitution
If you must miss your class, the program chair or director will consult with the associate dean or Vice Provost to fill the course with an appropriate substitute.
Sick Leave
If you have it available, use sick leave to cover the first 5 days of isolation before STD is activated.
Departmental-Sponsored Leave
If you do not have adequate sick leave, MICA will provide up to 5 paid days of department-sponsored leave
Short-Term Disability
MICA’s STD benefit is activated after 5 days of absence due to illness and should be used if you are isolating due to COVID-19.
Remote Teaching
Remote teaching may be used if approved by your chair or program director.
Close Contact of a Positive Individual
Any UNMASKED contact within 6 feet, for a duration of 15 minutes, within a 24 hour period.
Procedures
- NOTIFY your health provider
- CONTACT People, Belonging, & Culture at 410-225-2363
- FOLLOW PB&C’s guidance on options to notify your department chair, appropriate leave application, and required documentation.
Protocols
If you are vaccinated with no symptoms
Test in 5 Days
No need to quarantine, but you must be tested in 5 days
If you are not vaccinated OR have symptoms
14–Day Quarantine
The 14-day quarantine period can be shortened if you test negative after 7 days
Policies:
Are you well enough to work?
Substitution
If you must miss your class, the program chair or director will consult with the associate dean or Vice Provost to fill the course with an appropriate substitute.
Sick Leave
If you have it available, use sick leave to cover the first 5 days of isolation before STD is activated.
Departmental-Sponsored Leave
If you do not have adequate sick leave, MICA will provide up to 5 paid days of department-sponsored leave
Short-Term Disability
MICA’s STD benefit is activated after 5 days of absence due to illness and should be used if you are isolating due to COVID-19.
Remote Teaching
Remote teaching may be used if approved by your chair or program director.
Procedures
RELAX
MICA’s highly vaccinated campus means any masked contact is considered safe and no action is necessary.
Protocols
Business as Usual
No quarantine or isolation time needed.
Part Time Faculty
This policy does not apply to part time faculty teaching remotely like in the Master of Professional Studies programs.
Procedures
- NOTIFY your health provider
- CONTACT People, Belonging, & Culture at 410-225-2363
- FOLLOW PB&C’s guidance on options to notify your department chair, appropriate leave application, and required documentation including contact tracing.
- SUBMIT MICA’s contact tracing form
Protocols
10 Day Isolation
24 hours symptom Free before return to campus
Policies:
Are you well enough to work?
Substitution
If you must miss your class, the program chair or director will consult with the associate dean or Vice Provost to fill the course with an appropriate substitute.
Remote Teaching
Remote teaching may be used if approved by your chair or program director.
Close Contact of a Positive Individual
Any UNMASKED contact within 6 feet, for a duration of 15 minutes, within a 24 hour period.
Procedures
- NOTIFY your health provider
- CONTACT People, Belonging, & Culture at 410-225-2363
- FOLLOW PB&C’s guidance on options to notify your department chair, appropriate leave application, and required documentation.
Protocols
If you are vaccinated with no symptoms
Test in 5 Days
No need to quarantine, but you must be tested in 5 days
If you are not vaccinated OR have symptoms
14–Day Quarantine
The 14-day quarantine period can be shortened if you test negative after 7 days
Policies:
Are you well enough to work?
Substitution
Consult with your program chair or director to determine if a substitute is needed. Appropriate documentation may be required.
Remote Teaching
Remote teaching may be used if approved by your chair or program director.
Procedures
RELAX
MICA’s highly vaccinated campus means any masked contact is considered safe and no action is necessary.
Protocols
Business as Usual
No quarantine or isolation time needed.
