COVID-19 Dashboard

Cumulative totals as of June 1, 2020. Updated Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 1:50 pm.

Although the college received reports of positive cases over the winter break (December 19 – January 3), the cases did not result in campus exposure (or contacts), and are not reflected in the total number of lab-confirmed positive cases or active cases on campus.

Total number of lab confirmed positive cases on campus – the cumulative number of self-reported positive COVID-19 cases resulting in campus exposure

Total number of recovered cases on campus – the number of previously, self-reported positive COVID-19 cases resulting in campus exposure that have been permitted to return to campus

Total number of active cases on campus – the total number of self-reported positive, active COVID-19 cases who will not permitted to return to campus until they present with a lab-confirmed negative test, or 14 days have passed since the onset of symptoms

Total number of residents in isolation – total number of student residents who have been transitioned to isolation due to experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or who have presented a lab-confirmed positive COVID-19 test

Emergency Operations Protocols & COVID-19 | September 9, 2022 – Per Texas Department of Health Services, public schools are no longer required to report positive COVID-19 cases on school campuses. August 31, 2022 is the last update to this dashboard.

This dashboard provides the Odessa College community with timely data regarding COVID-19 on our campus and at our extension centers in Andrews, Pecos and Monahans. The data is self-reported per our COVID-19 protocols and includes students, employees and visitors who have presented with a lab-confirmed, positive COVID-19 test. Odessa College does not provide campus-based testing. Online students who do not attend class on campus, and who have not been on campus within 14 days of a lab-confirmed, positive COVID-19 test are not included in the campus data.

If a student, employee or visitor has tested positive AND has been on campus or in a OC center or clinical setting in the 14 days prior to testing, the college will notify their peers and/or faculty regarding possible exposure via a timely warning. Privacy is our priority, and names will not be shared in the process.

Odessa College continues to follow the CDC guidelines to mitigate the spread and unpredictability of the COVID-19 virus. The college’s screening and sanitization protocols significantly reduce exposure to the virus in learning and student support spaces. Campus and community resources are available to students impacted by COVID-19 including a food pantry, a licensed professional counselor and mental health resources, as well as emergency aid.

If you are experiencing symptoms, have been exposed, or have tested positive, click the link below and complete the COVID-19 Reporting Form: COVID-19 Reporting Form

If you test for COVID-19 due to symptoms or as a precaution, please contact your instructor(s) and plan to learn remotely until you receive your test results.

STUDENT COVID-19 CONTACT:
Kim McKay, Vice President of Student Services | kmckay@odessa.edu

EMPLOYEE & VISITOR COVID-19 CONTACT:
Ken Zartner, Vice President of Administrative Services | kzartner@odessa.edu

Additional COVID-19 Resources

Screening Protocol
Symptoms of Coronavirus and Self Checker (CDC)
How to Wash Cloth Face Coverings
Activate, Reset, and check your College Email
Register or make changes to your schedule?
- New students: Email recruitment@odessa.edu to set up a virtual appointment with a recruiter.
- Current students: Contact your success coach at advising@odessa.edu to set up a virtual appointment.
Apply for Admission
- Email wranglerexpress@odessa.edu if you have questions or need additional information.
Testing Center: Email testingcenter@odessa.edu to learn how to test from home.
COVID-19 Syllabus Information
Revised Academic Calendar
Financial aid: Email financialaid@odessa.edu to set up a virtual appointment.
Transcript Requests
- Email records@odessa.edu if you have any questions or need additional information.
Wrangler Food Pantry
- Email foodpantry@odessa.edu for information or assistance.
Mental Health Resources (Counseling Services)
- Texas Mental Health Support Line: 833-986-1919 (24/7 Support)
- TTUHSC offers FREE online mental health support groups
Learning Resources Center (Tutoring Services)
Blackboard Virtual Support
WiFi Access and Services
Books and Materials: You can use your college email to access class materials today at bookshelf.vitalsource.com or email ocbookstore@texasbook.com if you have any questions or need additional information. Order your textbooks online at http://www.odessacollegebookstore.com
2020 Emergency Pause for Students in Labs
May 2020 Graduation Postponed - Announcement

Academic Success Coaches (Advisors) & Other Contacts:

Business & Industry

Destiny Singh | dsingh@odessa.edu | 432-335-6756
Rodney Hernandez | rhernandez@odessa.edu | 432-335-6357

Health Sciences

Liberal Arts and Education

Athletics | Randee Peterson | rpeterson@odessa.edu | 432-335-6733

BAAS | baas@odessa.edu for more info

Early College High Schools | Stephanie Galindo | sgalindo@odessa.edu | 432-335-6317

Amy Spain | aspain@odessa.edu | 432-335-6349

Mental Health Counselor | cares@odessa.edu | 432-335-6121

Office of Special Populations | cares@odessa.edu | 432-335-6861

Veteran Affairs | Gloria Rangel | grangel@odessa.edu | 432-335-6833

General Advising | advising@odessa.edu | 432-335-6433