Adverse Weather Policy

Information for Faculty, Administrators and Staff

In the event of adverse weather conditions (such as snow, flooding, hurricane, tornado, fire, power outages) affecting classes or travel, the college will provide notification to students and employees after consultation with the division of Administration and Finance and the National Weather Service.  In the event that the Governor announces a statewide shut down of state government because of adverse weather those directives take precedence and must be followed.   

Announcement

The college will provide students and employees with an announcement via email and text indicating the day and time of any closings or delays including any student or employee groups affected.  The information will also appear on the college web site. 

Essential Employees

Essential employees (for example, campus police and grounds people, as well as Dining Services when school is in session) who are scheduled to work during any adverse weather period are required to report to work. Supervisors will notify employees if they are essential employees. 

Non-Essential Employees

Non-essential employees who are scheduled to work during any adverse weather period, but who do not wish to report to work, may use available annual leave, personal leave, or leave without pay at the employee’s option. Employees may not use sick time. All other pertinent provisions of applicable union contracts, personnel rules, and state law remain in effect. An employee who’s job is conducive to working remotely and wishes to do so during such events, must receive advance express approval from their supervisor. Employees who are approved to work remotely in cases where the Governor announces a statewide shutdown are not eligible for additional compensation.    

Employees are encouraged to remain off campus under severe weather events, however, such is not required or mandated in any way unless the governor has closed State government (see below).  Employees who opt to come to work may not be able to work in their normal location; if so, the employee will instructed by their supervisor where to report .  During snow events in particular, sidewalks and parking lots may not be clear during periods of snow, therefore, making it difficult to drive or walk on campus.

Supervisor Responsibilities

Supervisors are responsible for informing their respective employees at the beginning of the winter season and in the event that an adverse weather period has been predicted how employee absences will be communicated and recorded. If any non-essential employee requires alternate accommodations, the supervisor is asked to contact the Office of Human Resources to discuss options no later than the day before the event is expected to occur.  

State Government Closures

If the Governor announces a State government closure, such notice will include details on specific days and time periods employees are not required to report to work and how the time out of work may be paid.  This notice will be made available to employees as soon as possible. 

Please note: Sidewalks and parking lots will not be clear during the snow event; therefore, employees who are on campus at that time are advised to use extreme caution.