Inclement Weather Policy

Inclement Weather Policy – Coppin State University 2017-2018

The following information covers the Policy and Procedures governing University Closings and Delays during Inclement Weather.

It is the goal of Coppin State University to remain open and hold classes as scheduled.

However, in the interest of safety, the President of the University, in consultation with the Director of Facilities, CSU Police Department, the Provost and the Vice President for Administration and Finance will make the final decision to close the campus, delay opening or close early due to poor weather conditions. The Vice President for Administration and Finance will be responsible for coordinating these conversations.

Individual schools, colleges and departments are not authorized to make their own decisions regarding closings, delayed openings or cancellation of classes. Administrative offices may remain open although classes are cancelled.

Notifications:

The Director of Facilities or the Vice President for Administration and Finance will notify University Relations (by phone), the Chief of the University Police Department (by phone) and the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs Office will notify the Academic Deans.

As soon as a decision is made, the following steps are taken to notify the university community:

Additionally, the Office of University Relations will contact the news media by 5:00 a.m. if day classes must be cancelled. If it becomes necessary to cancel evening classes or events, the Office of University Relations will contact the news media by 4:30 p.m.

“University is Closed” only essential employees are scheduled to report to work (non-essential personnel will be granted administrative leave):

"Day classes are cancelled.” Offices are open (evening classes will continue unless specified in the announcement). All non-faculty staff are expected to report to work at their regularly scheduled start time (or use annual leave). Faculty are expected to maintain their normal posted office hours.

"School will open at ______. Faculty, staff and students are expected to report by the time indicated in the announcement.  

Essential Employees: Each Vice President should maintain his/her own list of essential personnel and is responsible for the individuals knowing they are considered essential for the purposes of this policy.

Radio and Television Stations to be used for media announcements:

Baltimore Metro Area:

WMAR-TV (Channel 2)

WBAL-TV (Channel 11)

WBFF-TV (Channel 45)

WJZ-TV (Channel 13)

Washington D.C. Metro Area:

WTOP Radio (1500 AM)                           

WJLA-TV (Channel 7)

WRC-TV (Channel 4)

On-line Print Media

Baltimore Sun

Washington Post