Closing of School--Weather


Definition:
Snow, ice, extreme weather or unsafe condition, causing the closing of school.

Steps of Action:
  1. A message will be sent to students, faculty, and staff via Shorter 2U.
  2. Classes will be cancelled, if necessary. A decision will be made by the Associate Provost by 3:00 p.m.
  3. Faculty and staff will depart as necessary.

Responsible Parties:
Associate Provost:
  • Make a decision to close the school by 3:00 p.m. and inform local radio and television stations.

Class Representatives:
  • Inform the cohort of the closure and contact faculty member within 24 hours to discuss and determine alternative meeting time.

Note: Cancelled classes must be made up. The class representative or faculty member must clear the time and place of the make-up class with the Dean/Coordinator at the campus concerned. See the student handbook for details.