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CARES ACT UPDATE- Oct. 30, 2020
COVID Funding Update (CARES Act – HEERF)
In an effort to assist students affected by the COVID-19 crises, the Federal Government approved the $2 trillion CARES Act, a part of which established the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. This fund provides institutions, like Central Christian College of Kansas, a specified amount of funds earmarked to be used as emergency financial aid grants to qualified residential students for expenses incurred due to the disruption of campus operations this spring. Upon signing and returning the Certification and Agreement, Central Christian College was initially awarded $464,984. Of this amount, $232,492.00 was distributed directly to qualified residential students.
According to federal regulations, Title IV eligible students, who were enrolled in the residential program as of March 13th, 2020, as degree-seeking students, were eligible to receive a portion of this aid. All funds were forwarded to eligible students. Any debts or fees owed to the College were not deducted from the emergency grant. These are federally funded, one-time grants, and do not require any repayment, nor are they taxable to the students receiving the funds.
Using data from the FASFA, the College developed a formula to ensure an equitable distribution of these funds, which considered the universal reality that all students suffered some level of disruption, as well as the economic reality that a number of students face additional economic need, as documented on the FAFSA. All eligible students will receive a minimum of $700 to help offset costs. The remaining pool of funds was apportioned based on a calculated relationship between Cost of Attendance (COA) and Expected Family Contribution (EFC), which could result in an additional distribution of $5 to $550.
The College has determined that 221 students qualified for some level of aid, ranging from $700 – $1,249. To date [10/30/2020], the College has disbursed $232,492 to 227 students, using up the total amount allocated for this fund.
As required by Federal Regulations, the following report provides an analysis of how the institutional portion has been used by the College: Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting (CARES Act).
September 22, 2020: NAIA
The following is from the NAIA President’s Winter Championship Update from 9-22-2020Dear Members,Since the season is officially underway for those conferences participating in fall athletics, thoughts naturally turn to winter sports. The national office began discussions about the winter season this summer and has been obtaining feedback from various membership groups, including a survey sent to presidents and athletic directors in recent weeks.We know it is important for members to have the most current information regarding the winter championships calendar. As with anything COVID-related, however, we cannot predict with certainty what the situation will be in the coming months. Based upon the information we have now, we intend to proceed with our winter championship dates and locations as scheduled. While some members have expressed interest in delaying winter championships, moving these events to spring will cause additional resource and logistical challenges for members, conferences, and the national office.It should be noted that the national office is working with the winter host sites regarding contingency plans, but these efforts do not indicate an intent to move the championships. We are simply being proactive in our approach if the COVID landscape changes and we have no other choice.In the survey results, 74% of presidents and athletic directors indicated that the NAIA should continue to allow conferences and institutions the autonomy to determine regular season play. Because many student-athletes are already on campus, start dates for winter will remain in the purview of institutions and conferences. Additionally, the NAIA is not restricting practice or competition during the holiday break in an effort to allow institutions to manage the season in a way that works best for them.The National Administrative Council will be discussing criteria for postseason qualifications – including minimum contests required and ratings – in early October. We will provide updates on these decisions and others as they become available.Navigating a pandemic requires flexibility and understanding. We also know that communication between the national office staff and membership is critical to determine the best possible outcome. We welcome your questions or comments at COVID19info@naia.org.Again, thank you for continued input and support of our student-athletes.Stay well,JimAugust 14, 2020 - CARES ACT Update
In an effort to assist students affected by the COVID-19 crises, the Federal Government approved the $2 trillion CARES Act, a part of which established the Higher Education Emergency Relief fund. This fund provides institutions, like Central Christian College of Kansas, a specified amount of funds earmarked to be used as emergency financial aid grants to qualified residential students for expenses incurred due to the disruption of campus operations this spring.Upon signing and returning the Certification and Agreement, Central Christian College was initially awarded $464,984. Of this amount, no less than 50% ($232,492.00) will be distributed directly to qualified residential students.
According to federal regulations, Title IV eligible students, who were enrolled in the residential program as of March 13th, 2020, as degree-seeking students, were eligible to receive a portion of this aid. All funds are being forwarded to eligible students. Any debts or fees owed to the College will not be deducted from the emergency grant.
These funds were provided to help students with costs associated with having to relocate following Spring Break (e.g. food, housing, technology, health-care, transportation, relocation expenses, etc). These are federally funded, one-time grants, and do not require any repayment, nor are they taxable to the students receiving the funds.
Using data from the FASFA, the College developed a formula to ensure an equitable distribution of these funds, which considered the universal reality that all students suffered some level of disruption, as well as the economic reality that a number of students face additional economic need, as documented on the FAFSA. All eligible students will receive a minimum of $700 to help offset costs. The remaining pool of funds was apportioned based on a calculated relationship between Cost of Attendance (COA) and Expected Family Contribution (EFC), which could result in an additional distribution of $5 to $550.
The College has determined that 221 students qualified for some level of aid, ranging from $700 – $1,249. To date [08/14/2020], the College has disbursed $226,971.97 to 206 students, leaving $5,520.03 left to distribute. Students facing considerable need during the pandemic are encouraged to reach out to the Business Office.
The U.S. Department of Education does not allow these funds to be used for international students, undocumented students, non-matriculated students, or students enrolled in our online program. These students should contact the Financial Aid Office to determine if there any other resources available to them.
When asked about the distribution of these funds, President Favara stated, “As part of our mission, to provide a Christ-Centered Education for Character, we seek to instill resilience and adaptability in our students. I believe that they have shown us that they are capable to rise to the challenge. We also try to help them understand the value of a civic society that seeks justice and mutual edification. This commitment, by our government, to provide funding to support students uprooted by this unprecedented reality, serves as a model, demonstrating on a national level the character qualities we seek to instill” Favara continues, “We are grateful to partner with the Federal Government, serving as a conduit to help in this great time of need.”
May 11, 2020: CARES Act – Higher Education Relief Fund `{`Updated: 5/22/20`}`
In an effort to assist students affected by the COVID-19 crises, the Federal Government approved the $2 trillion CARES Act, a part of which established the Higher Education Emergency Relief fund. This fund provides institutions, like Central Christian College of Kansas, a specified amount of funds earmarked to be used as emergency financial aid grants to qualified residential students for expenses incurred due to the disruption of campus operations this spring.Upon signing and returning the Certification and Agreement, Central Christian College was initially awarded $464,984. Of this amount, no less than 50% ($232,492.00) will be distributed directly to qualified residential students.
According to federal regulations, Title IV eligible students, who were enrolled in the residential program as of March 13th, 2020, as a degree seeking student, were eligible to receive a portion of this aid. All funds will go directly to eligible students. Any debts or fees owed to the College will not be deducted from the emergency grant.
These funds are provided to help students with costs associated with having to relocate following Spring Break, such as food, housing, technology, health-care, transportation, relocation expenses, etc. These are federally funded, one-time grants and do not require any repayment, nor are they taxable to the students receiving the funds.
Using data from the FASFA, the College developed a formula to ensure an equitable distribution of these funds, which considered the universal reality that all students suffered some level of disruption, as well as the economic reality that a number of students face additional economic need, as documented on the FAFSA. All eligible students will receive a minimum of $700 to help offset costs. The remaining pool of funds was apportioned based on a calculated relationship between Cost of Attendance (COA) and Expected Family Contribution (EFC), which could result in an additional distribution of $5 to $550.
The College has determined that 221 students qualify for some level of aid, ranging from $700 – $1,249. To date [5/22/20], the College has disbursed $215,641.26 to 206 students.
The U.S. Department of Education does not allow these funds to be used for international students, undocumented students, non-matriculated students, or our students enrolled in our online-program. These students should contact the Financial Aid Office to determine if there any other resources available to them.
When asked about the distribution of these funds, President Favara stated, “As part of our mission, to provide a Christ-Centered Education for Character, we seek to instill resilience and adaptability in our students. I believe that they have shown us that they are capable to rise to the challenge. We also try to help them understand the value of a civic society that seeks justice and mutual edification. This commitment, by our government, to provide funding to support students uprooted by this unprecedented reality, serves as a model, demonstrating on a national level the character qualities we seek to instill” Favara continues, “We are grateful to partner with the Federal Government, serving as a conduit to help in this great time of need.”
May 4, 2020: Move Out Procedure Information
https://youtu.be/cGrlQy3a2cQDear Students,
What a crazy series of events over the past several weeks! We really miss having you all around and look forward to what some “normality” might do for the health and well-being of our constituents. I am writing to you today with some information pertaining to the move-out process in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as local and state guidance in this time. We have so appreciated your patience with us as we have carefully and thoughtfully attempted to navigate through these waters. Please read through this entire email for full details of the move-out process.
MOVE-OUT PROCESS AND PLAN
On May 4th, the Kansas Governors “Stay-At-Home” order has been modified. Which means, we have two options for students concerning the move-out process. A self-checkout procedure OR a shipping procedure (details below).
OPTION #1: STUDENTS RETURN FOR A “SELF-CHECKOUT”
Out of an abundance of caution and taking into consideration social distancing guidelines – as well as taking into consideration the health and welfare of the Central and McPherson community, we are taking measured steps to help you gain access to your belongings. The move-out process is structured in a way that limits the number of people on campus, and in the residence buildings, at any given time. Each time slot will allow for 3 students and 6 guests (9 people total) per building (for social distancing guidelines). If you desire to visit campus during May 4th– May 16th, you and your approved guests must first fill out a health screening questionnaire. You can fill that form out here. Based upon the information you provide on the form, your Resident Director will approve or deny your request to return to campus. Once approval has been granted, your Resident Director will send you a link for signup genius to choose a scheduled time for self-checkout. The self-checkout move-out dates and times include the following: May 4th – 9th and May 11th – 16th with three different time slots each day: 9-11 a.m.; 1-3 p.m.; and 5-7 p.m., per residence building.
Seniors:
If you would like a picture with the President “conferring” your degree, please arrive before your scheduled move-out time to take the picture. The picture will be taken in the basement of Science Hall, with a CCCK backdrop. As stated in a previous announcement, the Board of Trustees will be discussing commencement plans on Friday, May 1st. We will communicate those official plans to you as soon as they come available.
You and your approved guests on the Health Screening Questionnaire are the only ones approved to be on campus. This Self-Checkout process must be followed explicitly so that we can continue to allow students access to their belongings. Fines of up to $500 could be accrued if the Self-Checkout procedures are not followed or there are damages to your living area. Thank you for your cooperation during this process.
Things to Know Prior to Arrival:
- Access on campus is limited to your room. All other buildings are off-limits.
- Unfortunately, there will be no staff available for face-to-face contact due to social distancing guidelines. This includes RD’s, mailroom, etc. If you have questions, your resident director will be available to take a phone call.
- No overnights allowed. If you need to stay the night before or after your Self-checkout date and time, please make reservations at the McPherson Holiday Inn (620) 241-5566.
- Due to the new Self-checkout format, limited storage is available on campus (all storage must be approved before arrival). Please contact: stdev@centralchristian.edu if you would like to request on-campus storage (CCCK will not be held responsible for lost, stolen, or broken items).
- Stay within the timeframe given to you. If you need more time to pack, arrive at the beginning of your time and not towards the end.
- Drop off any CCCK owned athletic equipment in your room (to be placed on your bed).
- Once your belongings are collected, you should proceed directly to your permanent address and not engage socially in the community.
Health precautions while you are on campus
- Adhere to social distancing guidelines.
- Do not gather in groups of 10 or more.
- The number of guests to help you move out is limited to two. Please make sure they are listed in the Health Screening Questionnaire. Everyone involved in the move should be asymptomatic and wash and sanitize their hands appropriately before entering the residence halls.
- Students should pack and move belongings in as few trips as possible to minimize contact with others.
Move-Out to-do list:
- All furniture assigned to this room at move-in must be restored to the original condition upon move-out. Please double check your room.
- Trash should be disposed of in the dumpsters.
- Turn off the fan.
- Lock all windows.
- Put blinds down.
- Make sure your kitchens and living rooms (houses and apartments), as well as bathrooms and hallway closets (all living areas) are cleared out of your belongings.
- Sign the Self-Checkout sheet (blue).
- Place all CCCK-issued keys, equipment, and sports apparel as well as the signed Self-checkout list and place it on your bed.
- Lock the outer door, if you are able to without your keys, when you leave.
Special note: Self-checkout is restricted to specific dates, times, and instructions due to the social distancing guidelines, taking into consideration reduced campus infrastructure, and the need to sanitize areas after each group of students have left. If you cannot make your scheduled date, contact Student Life at: stdev@centralchristian.edu as soon as possible. If this is the case, you will have to wait for the next available date. In addition, you will need to go through the initial health screening process again.
OPTION #2: SHIPPING PROCEDURES
Your second option involves a recently acquired partnership with Central. Spaceship allows the individual student to sign up using their link. The student will sign up for the specific package they need (which includes boxes and tape), and will have those boxes and tape shipped to Central (via spaceship). At the point where the boxes arrive to Central, you and your Resident Director will schedule a time in which your Resident Director will conduct a zoom, skype, or facetime call to pack up your room. Once every box has been packed and labeled correctly, the student will inform spaceship that the boxes are ready for pickup and delivery. Spaceship will deliver the boxes straight to your house. In many cases, utilizing this service may be cheaper than purchasing plane tickets, or driving back to campus to retrieve your belongings. Our staff will not pack rooms until a student has signed a waiver, releasing Central Christian College of Kansas from any liability for items that are lost, broken, or stolen.
Here’s How It All Works:
· You order boxes/tape with the link above.
· Spaceship sends boxes/tape to your residence building.
· Your RD packs up belongings.
· You schedule a pickup (along with RD) for UPS, and ship everything back home.
· Up to $100 coverage included per box, provided by Spaceship.
Be sure to ship the boxes/supplies to:
Central Christian College of Kansas
c/o: insert your residence building & RD name here
1200 S. Main St.
McPherson, KS 67460Special note: Students will be granted disciplinary amnesty for any “prohibited” items found in a dorm room.
As always, please reach out to me or stdev@centralchristian.edu if you have further questions or concerns.
John Walker
Dean of Students
May 6, 2020: Commencement Announcement- From the Desk of the President
Like many of our seniors, I found last weekend (May 2) a bitter pill to swallow. Usually, the first weekend of May is dedicated to celebrating the work of our seniors as we engage in an inspiring Commencement Weekend. Unfortunately, due to the coronavirus pandemic, we were unable to gather together. Though, if I am being really honest – I have to admit that not wearing those robes for endless hours – swimming in the sweat of the moment – was kind of okay with me. However, I would swim in sweat any day of the week if it meant we could celebrate!After consulting with the senior class leadership, the Student Government Association, campus leaders, and the Board – I am proud to announce that this October, during our Homecoming festivities (October 2-4), Central will be hosting Commencement festivities for the class of 2020. Yup, you heard that right. Come October we will host formal commencement exercises, right here on campus, to celebrate the accomplishments of our 2020 seniors. More details to follow.
In the meantime, I have been enjoying the opportunity to participate in senior “graduation” photoshoots, as part of their return to campus to pack up their belongings, and get ready for life ahead. We are also excited to be sending a “COVID” Commencement Care-Package in late May to our Seniors, that includes fun items to honor this unique class. This will provide seniors with a sense of closure, accomplishment, and triumph, while waiting for the big day in October.At the heart of this all, I want you to understand that it is your health and safety that is of utmost concern to us. We have had to balance that concern with our very deep desire to celebrate with you. We believe that this decision honors those desires.March 27, 2020: Video Update from President Favara
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYT_-Zbc6i8&feature=youtu.beFrom the Desk of the President, March 27, 2020
Let me start by first commending each and every one of you.
As President of this College I am very proud. Over the last two weeks I have had opportunity to observe how we, as an institution, have reacted to this unprecedented crisis.
What I have seen is an enormous amount of support, creativity, and resilience – the very essence of our CORE FOUR! So, great job! I am crazy proud of us all.
That being said – it is not over.
Just this morning, McPherson Country recorded its first case of the Coronavirus and data shows that the number of cases in Kansas are growing, as they are in many other states.
That means there is more work yet to be done.
Previously, CCCK had announced its plan to leverage remote learning through April 5, with the intent of evaluating a possible return to campus following that timeframe. However, in light of the rapidly changing reality surrounding the virus and in an effort to provide clarity to you and your families, the administration has evaluated our current response plan.
After consulting with local officials and based on the guidance provided to us from Federal Offices, the Kansas Governor’s Office, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, we have decided to extend our remote learning strategy through the end of the semester.
SAC Suspends Practices and Play, Effective Immediately
Effective immediately, the Sooner Athletic Conference has suspended indefinitely all practices and competitions for athletics programs of its 11 member institutions. The league’s Council of Presidents unanimously reached the decision Thursday afternoon.With health, safety, and well-being of student-athletes as a top priority, SAC Presidents view this as the right and necessary step to take relative to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Conference officials will continue to work closely with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and SAC Presidents intend to communicate frequently in the days ahead to determine when and if the suspension can be lifted.
In considering when and if the suspension can be lifted, Conference officials will look to establish a date when practices can resume, followed by a subsequent date when competitions can commence.
Provided by Office of the Commissioner March 12, 2020
Refunds & Federal Guidance
Dear Students –
As you are aware, due to the covid-19 pandemic that has hit our country, classes will continue remotely through the remainder of the SP-20 semester. We have already received some inquiries in regards to your housing and meal plan charges for the SP-20 semester. I know we are all looking for some solid answers to give us some sense of control and assurance during these uncertain times.
Rest assured, the Administrative Team of Central Christian College of Kansas has been feverishly working to keep up with the federal, state, and local governments in regards to the effects of covid-19. We are addressing how all of this has affected our students when it comes to their housing and meal plans, and we continue to watch as more relief acts and guidance comes out almost daily. While we do not have a final answer at this time, we continue to work through it and once a final decision has been made, we will send out a notice to those students affected. Thank you for your patience as we work through this new “territory” for all of us.
Blessing and please stay safe!
LeAnn Moore, Chief Financial OfficerMarch 2020: Information for Parents
Click here to watch an informational video for parents of our residential students.March 19, 2020: From the Desk of the President
Dear Friends and Family:Unprecedented, unparalleled, uncommon, unbelievable, and the list of “un’s” could go on and on.
Just last week, we were having discussions about upcoming events, meetings, and initiatives. Now, one week later the halls and classrooms echo with the emptiness of isolation.
March 12, 2020: From the Desk of the President
Dear Campus Community,There is little doubt that the headlines regarding the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) have been a source of concern for us all. Over the last few weeks we have witnessed unprecedented responses from different world organizations designed to slow and control the spread of this contagion. Domestically, we are just now coming to terms with the presence of COVID-19 in our towns and local communities.
For some time now, Central Christian College of Kansas has been surveying the situation and preparing contingencies should the need arise.
NAIA Cancels Spring 2020 Season, Effective Immediately
After convening the Council of Presidents Executive Committee this morning, and with input from the National Administrative Council and National Eligibility Committee, the decision has been made to cancel the spring 2020 sports season, effective immediately.We know this is extremely disappointing, especially for our student-athletes. All possible options for maintaining the spring season were discussed at great length by multiple governance groups. However, the growing state of emergency due to COVID-19, as well as the Center for Disease Control’s recommendation yesterday to limit gatherings to fewer than 50 people for eight weeks, meant we could not in good conscience move forward, possibly putting student-athletes, staff, and fans at risk.
In an effort to provide relief, no spring sport student-athlete will be charged a season of competition. Any spring sport student-athlete who was enrolled full-time in 2020 will be awarded two additional semester terms of attendance or the equivalent.
We know there are outstanding questions regarding relief for winter sport student-athletes, implications on transfer regulations, and impacts to academic eligibility rules. We are working closely with the appropriate governance groups to determine answers and will continue to share information with membership as it becomes available.
Provided by Jim Carr President & CEO NAIA on March 16, 2020
COVID News Feed: January 2020
January 21, 2021: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 2889 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 1693 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there are 16 hospitalizations and there have been 50 COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County.KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 10-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done any of the following:
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater where individuals did not 6-foot distance and wear masks.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
January 19, 2021: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 2848 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 1617 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there are 19 hospitalizations and there have been 49 COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County.KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 10-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done any of the following:
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater where individuals did not 6-foot distance and wear masks.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
January 14, 2021: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 2796 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 1546 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there are 18 hospitalizations and there have been 48 COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County.KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done any of the following:
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater where individuals did not 6-foot distance and wear masks.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
January 12, 2021: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 2730 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 1524 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there are 18 hospitalizations and there have been 44 COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County.KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done any of the following:
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater where individuals did not 6-foot distance and wear masks.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
January 7, 2021: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 2617 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 1475 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there are 20 hospitalizations and there have been 31 COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County.KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done any of the following:
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater where individuals did not 6-foot distance and wear masks.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
January 5, 2021: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 2545 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 1458 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there are 20 hospitalizations and there have been 31 COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County.KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done any of the following:
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater where individuals did not 6-foot distance and wear masks.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
January 4, 2021: McPherson County Covid Update
CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19) IN MCPHERSON COUNTYMcPherson County Health Department will be reporting case updates on Tuesday and Thursday of each week, beginning January 5, 2021.
On Monday, December 21, 2020, MCHD received notification that 130 doses of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine would be delivered in the following three days. Five hours later, MCHD took possession of those doses. After intense planning and organizing with key partners, MCHD administered the first 30 doses to McPherson County healthcare-associated workers on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. MCHD administered the remaining 100 doses on December 29 and December 30, 2020 to healthcare-associated workers and first responders.
COVID-19 Vaccine distribution is regulated at the federal and state level. There is little to no warning of when doses may be received at local health departments at this time. There is a statewide COVID-19 vaccination plan available on the KDHE COVID-19 website, coronavirus.kdheks.gov. There is also a graphic available that explains the anticipated vaccination availability schedule for Kansas on the KDHE COVID-19 website, under “Kansas COVID-19 Vaccination Plan.”MCHD will reach out to providers and entities as more information becomes available and as Kansas progresses through the vaccination phases. We do not know at this time if it will be readily available for the general public at MCHD, hospitals or doctor offices. Please continue to have patience with us as more information is passed down through the state. We do not have any control of when doses arrive or who they are prioritized for at this time and as soon as information is available, MCHD will make it public.
MCHD staff would like to thank the 130 vaccine recipients for not only working with us, but for spearheading a turning point in this pandemic for McPherson County! Every single recipient has dedicated their time and effort to keeping McPherson County safe during the pandemic and we are thankful for you.
For more information on the COVID-19 vaccines, visit reliable resources like the KDHE COVID-19 website, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) website, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
COVID News Feed: December 2020
December 30, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 2428 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 1363 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there are 20 hospitalizations and there have been 27 COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County.KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done any of the following:
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater where individuals did not 6-foot distance and wear masks.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
December 14, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 2114 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 1212 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there are 19 hospitalizations and there have been 22 COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County.KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done any of the following:
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater where individuals did not 6-foot distance and wear masks.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
December 14, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 2023 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 1187 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there are 16 hospitalizations and there have been 19 COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County.KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done any of the following:
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater where individuals did not 6-foot distance and wear masks.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
December 8, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 1860 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 1055 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there are ten hospitalizations and there have been ten COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County.KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done any of the following:
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater where individuals did not 6-foot distance and wear masks.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
December 7, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 1779 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 998 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there are eight hospitalizations and there have been ten COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County.KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done any of the following:
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater where individuals did not 6-foot distance and wear masks.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
COVID News Feed: November 2020
November 30, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 1522 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 924 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there is six hospitalizations and there has been ten COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County.KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done any of the following:
- Traveled to or from South Dakota between November 4–November 17
- Traveled to or from Belgium and Czechia between November 4–November 17
- Traveled to or from North Dakota between October 21–November 17
- Traveled to or from the country of Andorra between October 21–November 1
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater where individuals did not 6-foot distance and wear masks.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
November 23, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 1315 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 770 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there is seven hospitalizations and there has been nine COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County.KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done any of the following:
- Traveled to or from South Dakota between November 4–November 17
- Traveled to or from Belgium and Czechia between November 4–November 17
- Traveled to or from North Dakota between October 21–November 17
- Traveled to or from the country of Andorra between October 21–November 1
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater where individuals did not 6-foot distance and wear masks.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
November 18, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 1150 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 592 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there is four hospitalizations and there has been eight COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County.KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done any of the following:
- Traveled to or from South Dakota between November 4–November 17
- Traveled to or from Belgium and Czechia between November 4–November 17
- Traveled to or from North Dakota between October 21–November 17
- Traveled to or from the country of Andorra between October 21–November 1
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater where individuals did not 6-foot distance and wear masks.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
November 16, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 1063 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 541 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there is six hospitalizations and there has been eight COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County.KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done any of the following:
- Traveled to or from South Dakota on or after November 4
- Traveled to or from Belgium and Czechia on or after November 4
- Traveled to or from North Dakota on or after October 21
- Traveled to or from the country of Andorra on or after October 21
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater where individuals did not 6-foot distance and wear masks.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
November 13, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 905 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 512 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there is six hospitalizations and there has been eight COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County.KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done any of the following:
- Traveled to or from South Dakota on or after November 4
- Traveled to or from Belgium and Czechia on or after November 4
- Traveled to or from North Dakota on or after October 21
- Traveled to or from the country of Andorra on or after October 21
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater where individuals did not 6-foot distance and wear masks.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
November 6, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 802 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 605 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there is six hospitalizations and there has been eight COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County.KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done any of the following:
- Traveled to or from South Dakota on or after November 4
- Traveled to or from Belgium and Czechia on or after November 4
- Traveled to or from North Dakota on or after October 21
- Traveled to or from the country of Andorra on or after October 21
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater where individuals did not 6-foot distance and wear masks.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
November 2, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 522 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 346 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there is two hospitalizations and there has been seven COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County.KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done any of the following:
- Traveled to or from North Dakota on or after October 21
- Traveled to or from the country of Andorra on or after October 21
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater where individuals did not 6-foot distance and wear masks.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
COVID News Feed: October 2020
October 30, 2020 - CARES ACT Update
COVID Funding Update (CARES Act – HEERF)
In an effort to assist students affected by the COVID-19 crises, the Federal Government approved the $2 trillion CARES Act, a part of which established the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. This fund provides institutions, like Central Christian College of Kansas, a specified amount of funds earmarked to be used as emergency financial aid grants to qualified residential students for expenses incurred due to the disruption of campus operations this spring. Upon signing and returning the Certification and Agreement, Central Christian College was initially awarded $464,984. Of this amount, $232,492.00 was distributed directly to qualified residential students.
According to federal regulations, Title IV eligible students, who were enrolled in the residential program as of March 13th, 2020, as degree-seeking students, were eligible to receive a portion of this aid. All funds were forwarded to eligible students. Any debts or fees owed to the College were not deducted from the emergency grant. These are federally funded, one-time grants, and do not require any repayment, nor are they taxable to the students receiving the funds.
Using data from the FASFA, the College developed a formula to ensure an equitable distribution of these funds, which considered the universal reality that all students suffered some level of disruption, as well as the economic reality that a number of students face additional economic need, as documented on the FAFSA. All eligible students will receive a minimum of $700 to help offset costs. The remaining pool of funds was apportioned based on a calculated relationship between Cost of Attendance (COA) and Expected Family Contribution (EFC), which could result in an additional distribution of $5 to $550.
The College has determined that 221 students qualified for some level of aid, ranging from $700 – $1,249. To date [10/30/2020], the College has disbursed $232,492 to 227 students, using up the total amount allocated for this fund.
As required by Federal Regulations, the following report provides an analysis of how the institutional portion has been used by the College: Quarterly Budget and Expenditure Reporting (CARES Act).
October 26, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 395 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 327 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there is three hospitalizations and there has been six COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County.KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done any of the following:
- Traveled to or from North Dakota on or after October 21
- Traveled to or from the country of Andorra on or after October 21
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater where individuals did not 6-foot distance and wear masks.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
October 21, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 353 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 316 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there is four hospitalizations and there has been six COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County.KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done any of the following:
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater where individuals did not 6-foot distance and wear masks.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
October 12, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 313 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 288 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there is one hospitalization and there has been three COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County. MCHD is confirming medical records on 3 other deaths before listing them in our numbers.KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done any of the following:
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater where individuals did not 6-foot distance andwear masks.
- Traveled to Aruba on or after September 24.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
October 6, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 289 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 262 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there are two hospitalizations and there has been one COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County. MCHD is confirming medical records on 3 other deaths before listing them in our numbers.KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done any of the following:
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater where individuals did not 6-foot distance andwear masks.
- Traveled to Aruba on or after September 24.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
October 2, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 273 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 254 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there are five hospitalizations and there has been one COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County.KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done any of the following:
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater where individuals did not 6-foot distance andwear masks.
- Traveled to Aruba on or after September 24.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
COVID News Feed: September 2020
September 29, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 268 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 249 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there are four hospitalizations and there has been one COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County. McPherson County is currently in Phase 3 of reopening Kansas. KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done the following:- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater where individuals did not 6-foot distance andwear masks on or after August 11.
- Traveled to Aruba August 27 to September 10.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
- Traveled July 14to August 27 to countries with a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Noticewith Restrictions on Entry into the United States, including China, Iran, European Schengen area, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and Brazil.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
September 28, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 266 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 249 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there are five hospitalizations and there has been one COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County. McPherson County is currently in Phase 3 of reopening Kansas. KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done the following:- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater where individuals did not 6-foot distance andwear masks on or after August 11.
- Traveled to Aruba August 27 to September 10.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
- Traveled July 14to August 27 to countries with a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Noticewith Restrictions on Entry into the United States, including China, Iran, European Schengen area, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and Brazil.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
September 25, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 265 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 249 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there are four hospitalizations and there has been one COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County. McPherson County is currently in Phase 3 of reopening Kansas. KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done the following:- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater where individuals did not 6-foot distance andwear masks on or after August 11.
- Traveled to Aruba August 27 to September 10.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
- Traveled July 14to August 27 to countries with a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Noticewith Restrictions on Entry into the United States, including China, Iran, European Schengen area, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and Brazil.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
September 21, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 256 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 247 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there are two hospitalizations and there has been one COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County. McPherson County is currently in Phase 3 of reopening Kansas. KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done the following:KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansas if you have done any of the following:
- Traveled to Aruba on or after August 27.
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater on or after August 11.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
- Traveled July 14to August 27 to countries with a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Notice with Restrictions on Entry into the United States, including China, Iran, European Schengen area, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and Brazil.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
September 11, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 242 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 207 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there are four hospitalizations and there has been one COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County. McPherson County is currently in Phase 3 of reopening Kansas. KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done the following:KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansas if you have done any of the following:
- Traveled to Aruba on or after August 27.
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater on or after August 11.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
- Traveled July 14to August 27 to countries with a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Notice with Restrictions on Entry into the United States, including China, Iran, European Schengen area, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and Brazil.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
September 10, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 228 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 198 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there are four hospitalizations and there has been one COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County. McPherson County is currently in Phase 3 of reopening Kansas. KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done the following:KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansas if you have done any of the following:
- Traveled to Aruba on or after August 27.
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater on or after August 11.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
- Traveled July 14to August 27 to countries with a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Notice with Restrictions on Entry into the United States, including China, Iran, European Schengen area, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and Brazil.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
September 8, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 223 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 198 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there are three hospitalizations and there has been one COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County. McPherson County is currently in Phase 3 of reopening Kansas. KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done the following:KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansas if you have done any of the following:
- Traveled to Aruba on or after August 27.
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater on or after August 11.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
- Traveled July 14to August 27 to countries with a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Noticew ith Restrictions on Entry into the United States, including China, Iran, European Schengen area, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and Brazil.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
September 1, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 203 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 183 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there are three hospitalizations and there has been one COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County. McPherson County is currently in Phase 3 of reopening Kansas. KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done the following:KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansas if you have done any of the following:
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state)of 500 people or greater on or after August 11.
- Traveled to:
- Florida between June 29-August 11.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or a river cruise on or after March 15.
- Traveled internationally to Bahrain or French Guiana July 14 –July 26.
- Traveled internationally on or after July 14 to countries with a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Notice, including China, Iran, European Schengen area, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and Brazil.
- If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
September 25, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 265 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 249 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there are four hospitalizations and there has been one COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County. McPherson County is currently in Phase 3 of reopening Kansas. KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done the following:- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater where individuals did not 6-foot distance andwear masks on or after August 11.
- Traveled to Aruba August 27 to September 10.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
- Traveled July 14to August 27 to countries with a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Noticewith Restrictions on Entry into the United States, including China, Iran, European Schengen area, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and Brazil.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
September 21, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 256 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 247 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there are two hospitalizations and there has been one COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County. McPherson County is currently in Phase 3 of reopening Kansas. KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done the following:KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansas if you have done any of the following:
- Traveled to Aruba on or after August 27.
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater on or after August 11.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
- Traveled July 14to August 27 to countries with a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Notice with Restrictions on Entry into the United States, including China, Iran, European Schengen area, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and Brazil.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
September 22, 2020: NAIA
The following is from the NAIA President’s Winter Championship Update from 9-22-2020Dear Members,Since the season is officially underway for those conferences participating in fall athletics, thoughts naturally turn to winter sports. The national office began discussions about the winter season this summer and has been obtaining feedback from various membership groups, including a survey sent to presidents and athletic directors in recent weeks.We know it is important for members to have the most current information regarding the winter championships calendar. As with anything COVID-related, however, we cannot predict with certainty what the situation will be in the coming months. Based upon the information we have now, we intend to proceed with our winter championship dates and locations as scheduled. While some members have expressed interest in delaying winter championships, moving these events to spring will cause additional resource and logistical challenges for members, conferences, and the national office.It should be noted that the national office is working with the winter host sites regarding contingency plans, but these efforts do not indicate an intent to move the championships. We are simply being proactive in our approach if the COVID landscape changes and we have no other choice.In the survey results, 74% of presidents and athletic directors indicated that the NAIA should continue to allow conferences and institutions the autonomy to determine regular season play. Because many student-athletes are already on campus, start dates for winter will remain in the purview of institutions and conferences. Additionally, the NAIA is not restricting practice or competition during the holiday break in an effort to allow institutions to manage the season in a way that works best for them.The National Administrative Council will be discussing criteria for postseason qualifications – including minimum contests required and ratings – in early October. We will provide updates on these decisions and others as they become available.Navigating a pandemic requires flexibility and understanding. We also know that communication between the national office staff and membership is critical to determine the best possible outcome. We welcome your questions or comments at COVID19info@naia.org.Again, thank you for continued input and support of our student-athletes.Stay well,JimSeptember 11, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 242 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 207 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there are four hospitalizations and there has been one COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County. McPherson County is currently in Phase 3 of reopening Kansas. KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done the following:KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansas if you have done any of the following:
- Traveled to Aruba on or after August 27.
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater on or after August 11.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
- Traveled July 14to August 27 to countries with a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Notice with Restrictions on Entry into the United States, including China, Iran, European Schengen area, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and Brazil.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
September 10, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 228 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 198 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there are four hospitalizations and there has been one COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County. McPherson County is currently in Phase 3 of reopening Kansas. KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done the following:KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansas if you have done any of the following:
- Traveled to Aruba on or after August 27.
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater on or after August 11.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
- Traveled July 14to August 27 to countries with a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Notice with Restrictions on Entry into the United States, including China, Iran, European Schengen area, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and Brazil.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
September 8, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 223 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 198 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there are three hospitalizations and there has been one COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County. McPherson County is currently in Phase 3 of reopening Kansas. KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done the following:KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansas if you have done any of the following:
- Traveled to Aruba on or after August 27.
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state) of 500 people or greater on or after August 11.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise.
- Traveled July 14to August 27 to countries with a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Noticew ith Restrictions on Entry into the United States, including China, Iran, European Schengen area, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and Brazil.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
September 1, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 203 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 183 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there are three hospitalizations and there has been one COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County. McPherson County is currently in Phase 3 of reopening Kansas. KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done the following:KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansas if you have done any of the following:
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state)of 500 people or greater on or after August 11.
- Traveled to:
- Florida between June 29-August 11.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or a river cruise on or after March 15.
- Traveled internationally to Bahrain or French Guiana July 14 –July 26.
- Traveled internationally on or after July 14 to countries with a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Notice, including China, Iran, European Schengen area, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and Brazil.
- If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
COVID News Feed: August 2020
August 27, 2020: Campus Update
As of Thursday, August 27st, Central Christian College of Kansas has four members of our campus community that have tested positive for COVID-19. In keeping with our health and safety protocols, these individuals are now in isolation. In addition, any individuals who shared prolonged contact with this individual have also been contacted and are now in quarantine.Our staff is closely monitoring this situation and will provide updates as the situation warrants. Please join us in praying for a quick and restorative healing process.
As the health and wellness of the entire campus community are of the highest priority, we continue to take steps to help each individual. Faculty, staff, and students are being monitored on a daily basis to ensure that our response team can move quickly and effectively to mitigate possible spread. All members of the campus community have been reminded about the importance of following the protocols currently in place, including regular preventative cleaning, social distancing (6-feet), and mask protocols.
For more information about COVID-19 and ways to mitigate its spread, visit: Prevent Getting Sick
August 21, 2020: Campus Update
On Friday, August 21st, Central Christian College of Kansas was contacted by the McPherson Health Department to inform us that a member of our campus community tested positive for COVID-19. In keeping with our health and safety protocols, this individual is now in isolation. In addition, any individuals who shared prolonged contact with this individual have also been contacted and are now in quarantine.Our staff is closely monitoring this situation and will provide updates as the situation warrants. Please join us in praying for a quick and restorative healing process.
As the health and wellness of the entire campus community are of the highest priority, we continue to take steps to help each individual. Faculty, staff, and students are being monitored on a daily basis to ensure that our response team can move quickly and effectively to mitigate possible spread. All members of the campus community have been reminded about the importance of following the protocols currently in place, including regular preventative cleaning, social distancing (6-feet), and mask protocols.
For more information about COVID-19 and ways to mitigate its spread, visit: Prevent Getting Sick
August 18, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 176 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 156 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there are no hospitalizations and there has been one COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County. McPherson County is currently in Phase 3 of reopening Kansas. KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done the following:KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansas if you have done any of the following:
- Attended/traveled to a mass gathering event (out-of-state)of 500 people or greater on or after August 11.
- Traveled to:
- Florida between June 29-August 11.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or a river cruise on or after March 15.
- Traveled internationally to Bahrain or French Guiana July 14 –July 26.
- Traveled internationally on or after July 14 to countries with a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Notice, including China, Iran, European Schengen area, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and Brazil.
- If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
August 10, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 160 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 142 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there are no hospitalizations and there has been one COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County. McPherson County is currently in Phase 3 of reopening Kansas. KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done the following:KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansas if you have done any of the following:
- Traveled to:
- Florida on or after June 29.
- Arizona between June 17 –July 27.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or a river cruise on or after March 15.
- Traveled internationally to Bahrain or French Guiana July 14 –July 26.
- Traveled internationally on or after July 14 to countries with a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Notice, including China, Iran, European Schengen area, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and Brazil. International travelers must follow CDC guidance and protocols
- If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
- Traveled to:
COVID News Feed: Archive
July 29, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 135 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 111 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there are two hospitalizations and there have been no COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County. McPherson County is currently in Phase 3 of reopening Kansas. KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done the following:KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansas if you have done any of the following:
- Traveled to:
- Florida on or after June 29.
- Arizona between June 17 –July 27.
- Traveled on a cruise ship or a river cruise on or after March 15.
- Traveled internationally to Bahrain or French Guiana July 14 –July 26.
- Traveled internationally on or after July 14 to countries with a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Notice, including China, Iran, European Schengen area, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, and Brazil. International travelers must follow CDC guidance and protocols
- If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
- Traveled to:
City of McPherson Mask Ordinance
Ordinance No. 3340 requires individuals to wear masks or other face coverings in public and in any situation where 6-foot social distancing cannot be maintained.Visit www.McPCity.com/724/Mask-Information for other details. Ordinance No. 3340 passed July 27, 2020, and is effective July 29, 2020 through September 9, 2020, unless otherwise extended by an affirmative vote of the governing body of McPherson, Kansas.
Medical and other exceptions for the Ordinance may be found on McPCity.com or at the McPherson Municipal Center at 400 E. Kansas Ave, McPherson. Individuals may also call the City of McPherson at (620) 245-2535.
July 20, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 112 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. Ninety-eight of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. At this point in time, there are no hospitalizations and there have been no COVID-19 related deaths in McPherson County. McPherson County is currently in Phase 3 of reopening Kansas. KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done the following:- Traveled within the United States to any of the following states with known widespread community transmission:
- On or after June 17: Arizona
- On or after June 29: Florida
- Traveled internationally on or after March 15
- Traveled on a cruise ship or a river cruise on or after March 15
- If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
- Traveled within the United States to any of the following states with known widespread community transmission:
July 13, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 97 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. Eighty-four of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. McPherson County is currently in Phase 3 of reopening Kansas. KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done the following:Traveled within the United States to any of the following states with known widespread community transmission:
- On or after June 17: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas
- On or after June 29: South Carolina, Florida
- Traveled internationally on or after March 15
- Traveled on a cruise ship or a river cruise on or after March 15
- If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
July 6, 2020: McPherson County Covid Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 84 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. 76 of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. McPherson County is currently in Phase 3 of reopening Kansas. KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done the following:- Traveled within the United States to any of the following states with known widespread community transmission:
- On or after June 17: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas
- On or after June 29: South Carolina, Florida
- Traveled internationally on or after March 15
- Traveled on a cruise ship or a river cruise on or after March 15.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
- Traveled within the United States to any of the following states with known widespread community transmission:
June 26, 2020: Residential Fall Update
In light of the global uncertainty that seems to orbit around the presence of COVID-19, Central Christian College of Kansas (CCCK) would like to assure its community that it remains committed to its mission to provide a Christ-Centered Education for Character.Online operations have run without interruption since the onset of the pandemic and will continue to do so as the College prepares for the fall of 2020. While the residential campus did move briefly to remote learning at the end of the spring, the College is fully prepared to welcome residential students back to its McPherson campus for the fall semester. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the College has been working with federal, state, and local officials in order to comply with recommendations designed to highlight community health and mitigate the spread of the virus.
Contingent on existing health and safety guidelines, we are preparing to welcome new students to campus as early as August 10, with fall courses set to begin on August 12, 2020 for new students and August 13, 2020 for returning students. Students will receive specific guidance on move-in and orientation by mid-July. Some students, from states or locations that are in a “hot zone”, may need to return to campus earlier for a period of self-quarantine. Fall athletes will receive specific communication from the coaching staff concerning move-in, practices, and fall schedules also by mid-July.
In order to reduce the possibility of exposure and to protect the campus community, the current plan is to end the semester by November 25, 2020, just prior to Thanksgiving Day. Traditional breaks, such as Labor Day and Fall Break, have been modified to diminish the amount of travel to and from campus, which will help in limiting exposure to COVID-19 and other related respiratory viruses that increase in the fall.
The College has also invested into technologies designed to reinforce student-faculty interaction, as well as enhance the learning experience of the entire campus community. Students can expect to receive orientation materials related to these technologies as early as mid-July. In the meantime, College offices are open and ready to assist students in completing registration, financial aid, billing, housing, and other registration requirements. Students should proactively seek to complete registration remotely, which will help enhance the safety and wellbeing of the campus community.
Currently, the College has partnered with the McPherson Center for Health to ensure that it has access to medical staff, testing, and other health-related resources. Additionally, the College is working with the McPherson County Health Department to determine specific measures that might need to be considered as students prepare to return for the fall. The College will provide explicit recommendations as warranted by state and county regulations.
While it is true that the past few months required many to isolate for safety, Central Christian College of Kansas has used that time to innovate for excellence. While the likelihood of stopping the spread of COVID-19 is remote, the campus stands ready to respond with a singular focus on ensuring a clear path toward academic success and the development of the core character qualities that make the Central experience unique. The College’s modified schedule, enhanced focus on wellness, partnership with local health agencies, and investment into flexible technologies serve as powerful evidence of its readiness to safeguard the aspirations of its campus community.
June 24, 2020: General Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 55 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County. Forty of the total confirmed cases have met recovery guidelines. McPherson County is currently in Phase 3 of reopening Kansas, until July 6th, 2020. KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done the following:- Traveled within the United States to any of the following states with known widespread community transmission:
- On or after May 12: Maryland
- On or after June 17: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas
- Traveled internationally on or after March 15
- Traveled on a cruise ship or a river cruise on or after March 15.
If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/866/COVID-19-Resources
- Traveled within the United States to any of the following states with known widespread community transmission:
June 1, 2020: General Update
McPherson County Health Department now reports 28 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in McPherson County, only one of which is currently hospitalized. At the time of this email, 25 of the total cases have now met recovery guidelines set forth by the KDHE. The most recent positive case is a male in his 50s recovering from home, with unknown exposure. KDHE and MCHD continue to mandate a 14-day home quarantine for Kansans if you have done the following:- Traveled within the U.S. to any of the following states with known widespread community transmission:
- On or after March 15: New York
- On or after March 23: Illinois, New Jersey
- On or After April 6: Connecticut
- On or after April 30: Massachusetts, Rhode Island
- On or after May 12: Maryland
- Traveled internationally on or after March 15
- Traveled on a cruise ship or river cruise on or after March 15
McPherson County is currently in Phase 2 of Reopening Kansas. If you would like to read more, please follow this link: https://www.mcphersoncountyks.us/899/COVID-19-Reopening-McPherson-County
- Traveled within the U.S. to any of the following states with known widespread community transmission:
May 27, 2020: General Update
McPherson county is currently up to 27 positive cases of COVID-19, and thankfully most of those individuals have met the recovery guidelines set forth by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). No deaths have been reported in McPherson County.
The residential campus [McPherson, KS] plans to be fully operational during the fall semester. The College administration, along with its faculty, are formulating plans to enhance the safety and well-being of our students. While we cannot guarantee a COVID-19 free semester, we can tell you that we are taking precautions to mitigate its presence in our culture.
The class of COVID should be expecting their graduation boxes in June. The delivery date was postponed due to shipping delays. In the meantime, we continue to pray for you, continue to root for you, and continue to be thankful for a God who is in control of these situations.
May 6, 2020: Room and Board Refund & CARES Act
Starting on 5/4/2020, the Business Office began the process of issuing refunds associated with any disruption to room and board due to Covid-19. Those affected would be students who were asked to leave campus, and did not receive an approval to stay. The refund process could take up to 2 weeks to get through all of the accounts. Once the refunds have been posted to the student accounts, the Business Office will be sending out updated statements or credit checks to those with a credit balance.
If you are wanting to check the status of your account on your portal, be sure to select the SP-20 term. If a student’s refund has been processed, they will see a credit on their account with the code/description “COVID-19/Covid-19 Room & Board Refund”. The amounts will vary depending on when a student left campus, and what room and board plan they were on. Once all accounts have been refunded, the website will be updated to alert students. If a student does not show a refund on their account, but feels like they should have qualified for one, please reach out to the Business Office after May 15, 2020.
Thanks to the CARES Act, through the federal government, Central Christian College of Kansas was able to obtain some funding specific to eligible students. We are working on disbursing those funds to those who qualify. There is no action needed by students, unless the Business Office or Financial Aid Office reach out to you specifically.
April 29, 2020: Campus Update
The College continues to monitor the COVID-19 crises. Currently, McPherson County has 20 confirmed cases, and 3,738 confirmed cases in Kansas. Central officials are hopeful that the Kansas Governor, Governor Kelly, will lift the stay-at-home order allowing us to announce move-out details. You can expect a notification following her announcement. If Governor Kelley continues to restrict access to campus, we already have an alternative plan ready to go.
This Friday, the Central Christian Board of Trustees is meeting to finalize plans related to commencement, refunds for room and board, and stimulus funds. You should expect specific details to follow.
In the meantime, please do not hesitate to reach out to stdev@centralchristian.edu if you have specific questions or concerns.
April 20, 2020: Campus Update
The College continues to monitor the COVID-19 crises. Currently, we have 17 confirmed cases in McPherson county, with 1,986 total cases in the state of Kansas. In recent news, the Kansas Governor, Governor Kelly, has extended the stay-at-home order in Kansas until May 3rd. This has limited our ability to provide you concrete guidance on accessing your rooms, commencement, and other related topics. However, we are working with other private colleges and the Governor’s Office to push that agenda forward. It is our hope to have some alternative ideas out to you soon.
In the same way, we are working with government officials to speed up the process of getting some financial help to you. We, and other colleges in the area, are seeking clarification on the processing of refunds and stimulus resources provided through the CARES Act. In the meantime, we are setting up the processes and procedures to ensure that these resources get into your hands as quickly as possible.
In the meantime, please do not hesitate to reach out to stdev@centralchristian.edu if you have specific questions or concerns.
CDC Recommendations
- Avoid contact with sick people.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
- Clean your hands often by washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water is not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Soap and water should be used if hands are visibly dirty.
As we continue to closely monitor this situation, will you joining us in praying for those impacted by Coronavirus, particularly those living in countries that have seen serious outbreaks? Your health and well-being is our top priority, and we will continue to provide guidance as the situation evolves.
Officials at CCCK are closely monitoring developments related to the Coronavirus. Currently, the Kansas Department of Health is aware of four confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state. KDH is continuing to monitor the situation; as testing continues the number of confirmed cases may rise. There are currently no confirmed or suspected cases of the virus among any of the students, faculty, or staff.
The information included on this page is designed to keep the campus community informed about College recommendations and responses.
