Textiles Complex Guidelines

To protect the health and safety of the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wilson College of Textiles will continue to limit the number of people in the building and host our visitors virtually. Please note that EVERYONE who enters the Wilson College must have a negative PCR COVID-19 test within SEVEN days of entering the building. The Pack Planning Team recognizes that some external visitors may need to come to Wilson College for essential activities that cannot be done virtually. For example, we may need external technicians for equipment repair or software maintenance that is needed to keep our education and research programs running smoothly. If you believe you have to host external visitor(s) for essential activities, please submit a request by completing this visitor request form.

We are happy to provide virtual tours, to schedule one use this link: https://textiles.ncsu.edu/visit/

Wilson College of Textiles’ policies and protocols for responding to the COVID-19 pandemic are rooted in safety for the entire college community.

Wear a face covering. 

Until further notice, everyone is required to wear face masks in and around the Textiles Complex at all times. If you are not wearing a mask, you will be instructed to leave.

Practice good hand hygiene. 

Wash hands frequently, for at least 20 seconds at a time with soap and water. If soap and water are not readily available, use alcohol-based sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth at all times. 

Maintain an appropriate physical distance from others. 

Maintain at least 6 feet of physical distance from others whenever possible. Follow signage directing traffic flow through building entrances, exits, elevators and other common areas, to minimize density.

Building Access: Your University ID Card is required for entry to the building between 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. You may not hold or prop open exterior doors for any other person.

Visitors, trainees, guests, pets, and family are not allowed in the Textiles Complex without permission from the Wilson College Pack Planning Team (group-tex-packplanning@ncsu.edu). 

Classrooms: All classrooms will be cleaned daily, with focused attention on high touch surfaces. Sit on only those seats labeled “Sit Here”. To support efficient, effective contact tracing, sit in the same seat when possible; you may be assigned a seat to sit in by your instructor specifically for this purpose.

Meetings: In-person meetings in offices or conference rooms are not permitted at this time. Meetings should be held using virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet, telephone, etc.). 

Between Classes: Maintain appropriate physical distance and follow signage regarding places you can sit between classes.

Restrooms: The use of restrooms should be limited to two people per restroom at a given time. Wash your hands thoroughly afterward to reduce the potential transmission of the virus. Use a paper towel on the faucet handles and door handle.

Elevators: No more than two people may enter an elevator at a time, so please use the stairs whenever possible.

Dining: At this time, Port City Java and The Shuttle Inn are temporarily closed.

When sick, stay home. 

Before coming to the Textiles Complex, self-assess your health daily for the following symptoms identified by the CDC: fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, vomiting, or diarrhea. If you have symptoms, do not come to campus, and contact your medical provider. Notify your instructor if you need to miss class.

Follow all directions given by university officials and public health authorities,

including those related to contact tracing, monitoring and adhering to self-quarantining requirements if you have possible COVID-19 symptoms and/or have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

Link to Poster: Textiles Complex Guidelines for Students

Wilson College of Textiles’ policies and protocols for responding to the COVID-19 pandemic are rooted in safety for the entire college community.

At Home Before You Leave for Work

You must conduct symptom monitoring, including fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, vomiting, or diarrhea, every day before reporting to work. 

You must be free of ANY symptoms or have had clearance by a healthcare provider to be eligible to report to work.

Prior to Entering the Building

Minimize the number of personal items you bring into the Textiles Complex.

Clean and disinfect highly-touched personal items such as phones with alcohol or Clorox disinfectant wipes.

Put on your mask prior to entering the building or immediately enter by the Convocation Center (Room 2225) to pick up your free set of masks.

As soon as you enter the building, wash your hands with soap and water immediately before proceeding to your lab, studio or classroom. 

Hand Hygiene

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and whenever your hands are soiled and after touching commonly touched surfaces.

If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 70% alcohol.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

Face Masks

Until further notice, everyone is required to wear face masks in and around the Textiles Complex at all times. 

Employees not wearing a face covering should be referred to their supervisor for education and reviewing the campus community expectations. Employees are not required to wear masks in their private offices when the door is shut and they are alone.

Students not wearing masks in classrooms will be asked to put one on, and if they do not, they will be instructed to leave the class.

Workplace Hygiene

All classrooms will be cleaned daily, with focused attention on high touch surfaces. Faculty members are expected to clean their personal workspace in the classroom following each class. This includes computers, keyboards, overhead projectors, etc.

Social Distancing

Stay at least 6 feet from other people at all times.

Classroom Seating

Instruct students to sit on only those seats labeled 

“Sit Here.” To support efficient, effective contact tracing, students shall sit in the same seat when possible; instructors may also assign seats for this purpose.

Offices

Offices cannot be used for meeting with students.

Conference Rooms 

In-person meetings in offices or conference rooms are not permitted at this time. Meetings should be held using the virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet, telephone, etc.). 

Restrooms

The use of restrooms should be limited to two people per restroom at a given time. Wash your hands thoroughly afterward to reduce the potential transmission of the virus. Use a paper towel on the faucet handles and door handle.

Elevators 

No more than two people may enter an elevator at a time, so please use the stairs whenever possible.

Enter/Exit Control and Traffic Flow

Please enter and exit by the designated Entrance and Exit Areas. Follow all directional signs posted.

Your University ID Card is required for entry to the building between 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. You may not hold or prop open exterior doors for any other person.

Visitors, trainees, guests, pets, and family are not allowed in the Textiles Complex without permission from the Pack Planning Team. 

Link to Poster: Textiles Complex Guidelines for Employees