Official+Emergency+Closing+or+Delay+Policy,+2008-2009

= Stevenson University    = = Official Emergency Closing or Delay Policy, 2008-2009   =

The safety of the Stevenson University community is essential. There are situations that require delay or cancellation of classes and programs, as well as closure of one or both campuses. These situations include, but are not limited to, weather, power or water outages, when individuals are in imminent danger, or in an emergency.


 * General Criteria to Delay or Close**
 * Two or more inches of snow is on the ground, with more predicted and freezing temperatures – CLOSED
 * Weather conditions are in doubt - DELAY
 * Unexpected hazardous weather-related conditions or when people may be in imminent danger – CLOSE EARLY
 * Power or water interruption; depends on severity, either one or both campuses – CLOSE

(Sign-up: Go to <[|www.stevenson.edu]>, find SUAlert under Quicklinks.) Always rely on SUAlert, SU e-mail, the website, or the emergency information line.
 * How to Access Updated Information**
 * Text:** Delay and closing information will be texted to cell phones and e-mail accounts through the free SUAlert system.
 * Web:** Updates are sent to all SU e-mail accounts, and are posted on the home page.
 * Phone:** Updates are announced on the emergency information line; call 410-486-SNOW (7669).
 * Media:** While radio and television stations receive frequent updates, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or timeliness.

//Delayed Opening?// //Weather worsens?// //No message?// //Additional Information//
 * Faculty, Staff, and Student Information**
 * Check the emergency line, text messages on cell and e-mail, and the website in case the University closes. Do not come to campus before the delayed opening time to allow for snow removal.
 * When the University opens, regularly scheduled classes and labs begin. If the University opens at 10 a.m., and the class is regularly scheduled from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., students and faculty should report to class at 10 a.m.
 * If weather becomes hazardous, the administration will decide about early closing. Because of weather’s unpredictability, the University cannot guarantee making a decision about evening classes by a certain time.
 * Information will be announced via text, online, and plasma screens on campus.
 * Unless you receive a text message, hear it on the phone line, or read about the delay or closing on the SU website, the University is open. Faculty should not cancel classes on their own and should contact their supervisor and the reception office if weather prevents them from holding class.
 * Distance Learning classes are cancelled when any class locations are closed. Students should check with instructors about makeup classes.
 * Residents should follow directions from Residence Life about snow removal.
 * Rockland Center will provide food for residents, under an Emergency Food Service plan.

//As of Oct. 27, 2008//