If this presents a difficulty for a student, they should discuss it with their professor.
If a class began before the announced closing time it may continue for a short while past that time at the professor's discretion. No new classes, labs or events will start after the announced closing time. Sometimes the university will announce it is closing early.
#TWITTER EXPLORE COLLEGES UPDATE#
In case of ongoing bad weather, Saint Mary's will update the community about closure as early as possible. Normal operations are expected to resume the next day. Unless otherwise indicated, closure is for the day. The Homburg Centre updates its members on its status through its own social channels (see above). Residence-related services, security and other essential services continue. When the university is closed for the day, there will be no classes, labs, exams or appointments. widespread power outages, impassable roads etc.), check our social media channels (see above) for updates. Sometimes, very challenging conditions may compromise our ability to update the website and/or phone lines. If there is no messaging on the website or social media related to closure or delayed opening, assume Saint Mary's is open. We aim to communicate decisions by 6 a.m. We relay decisions as quickly and simply as possible on the website, social media, and phone lines (see above).
Anticipation that conditions will worsen or persist such that public transportation may not operate or roads may be closed as a result of storm conditions, which will make travel home unusually difficult or hazardousĪll weather-related decisions prioritize student, faculty and staff safety and consider the effect closure would have on academic work and the operations of the university in general.Disadvantages of sending individuals back into the weather once they have arrived on campus.The ability of emergency services to access the campus.Ability to maintain campus roadways, parking lots, paths, stairs and building entrances in a safe condition.Ability to access and use the campus safely.Weather conditions (current and forecasted).A state of emergency or impending state of emergency.We then determine whether it is necessary to close or delay opening.Īlthough the policy has been developed primarily for closings due to hazardous weather conditions, the university will also follow it in the event of any other conditions, such as utility failure.įactors in the decision-making process include: We initiate specific procedures to assess the weather's potential impact on the university's operations. Saint Mary's University monitors weather conditions closely when threatening conditions are forecast.
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