All non-essential on-campus activities are being suspended until further notice.  Effective Monday, April 12:

• All Dawson employees are expected to continue to work mainly from home. However, there are some exceptions for people whose tasks and services are deemed essential and require an on-campus presence. Your manager in consultation with their director will let you know if that applies to you.
• The only accessible entry points to the College are through the Atwater metro and Security entrance at 2E.  Those who require an accessible entrance must call Security at 514 931-8731, ext. 1500.

Due to the increase of COVID-19 variants, the INSPQ now recommends that all employees who are working in a shared environment (shared workspace or room) must wear a mask at all times even if they are 2 metres apart.

The only time an employee can work without a mask is if they are alone in a separate office with the door closed.

Entrances to the College are:

• Atwater Metro entrance: 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
• 3B entrance: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Visitors who require an Accessible entrance after 2 p.m. must call Security at 514 931-8731, ext. 1500.
• Security entrance at 2E off the parking lot entrance: weekends and evenings, Monday through Sunday

• Masks: Upon arrival at the College, everyone will be required to swap out their mask for a new procedural mask provided by the College

• Entrances: There are three entrances open from Jan. 26:

          • Atwater Metro entrance: 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

          • 3B entrance: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors who require an Accessible entrance after 2 p.m. must call Security at 514 931-8731, ext. 1500.

          • Security entrance at 2E off the parking lot entrance

The procedural mask (disposable and often blue) is the safest mask to use, especially when spending 15 minutes or more with someone or when in crowded places, like on buses or the metro. However, if you opt to use a reusable mask, the Public Health Agency of Canada is now recommending that you choose a cloth mask that has three layers of materials, including a filter. This new recommendation is based on the latest research about droplets and aerosols.

More info: https://www.rcinet.ca/en/2020/11/03/canadian-health-authorities-now-urge-using-3-layer-masks/

If you have been tested for COVID-19, you must self-isolate at home while waiting for the result.

As of Tuesday, Oct. 13, the following schedule will be in effect for the entrances and exits:

• Metro Tunnel: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Outside these hours: use the 2E door (Security).
• 3B (Adapted Transport): 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. After 2 p.m.: enter by Metro Tunnel and exit through 3B.
• 3040 Sherbrooke: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. After 2 p.m.: enter by Metro Tunnel and exit through A1 or B1.

The measures announced by the Quebec Government for red-alert zones come into effect until further notice. Dawson employees are expected to work mainly from home. However, there are some exceptions for people whose tasks and services require on-campus presence. Dawson College remains accessible to all employees.

Effective Oct. 8, 2020 and until further notice, colleges and universities must reduce as much as possible in-person activities to limit the spread of COVID-19. Here is what that means at Dawson College.

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Dawson College is not greatly impacted by the new measures announced by the Government of Quebec today. This is mainly because of the decisions we made to restrain the Fall semester to activities that are deemed essential.