Current SMC Mask Mandates CDC Masking Guidelines
Masking Indoors and in Crowded Spaces Strongly Recommended
While SMC will not be requiring or enforcing indoor masking except for within the Student Health Center, the college strongly recommends masking indoors and in crowded spaces both indoors and outdoors (for example, at fairs and other such social events) where social distancing is not possible. Surgical masks and hand sanitizer will be made available in all high-traffic areas such as the Student Services Center and the Cafeteria.
SMC’s “Masking Matrix” Repealed, College Will Follow LA County Requirements
Previously, SMC used its Mask Mandate Decision Matrix—which used CDC community transmission levels as a benchmark—for masking-related decisions that would impact the college community’s day-to-day activities when on site at one of the college’s campuses. Going forward, Santa Monica College will no longer be using this matrix because it is based on outdated metrics, but will rather rely on LA County Public Health’s requirements for Institutes of Higher Education to inform masking protocols.
For More Information/Questions:
- Please check out the LA County Public Health webpage—it contains a wealth of information, from resources on how/where to get vaccinated, to the latest data, safety tips, what to do if you’re sick/exposed, and so much more.
- About specific faculty assignments, contact Jason Beardsley, Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs.
- About Counseling assignments, contact Michael Tuitasi, Vice President of Student Affairs.
- Employee accommodations based on individual health concerns should be referred to Human Resources.
- Students accommodations based on individual concerns should be sent to the Student Health Center.
- If you have a positive case in your class or office, contact the COVID-19 HR Response Team at 310-434-4415.
- Please check out the LA County Public Health webpage—it contains a wealth of information, from resources on how/where to get vaccinated, to the latest data, safety tips, what to do if you’re sick/exposed, and so much more.