6.08 Inclement Weather
Policy:
SPCC ensures the safety of students and employees by implementing a policy and procedure to be observed during inclement weather and other exigent conditions. When these conditions occur on days of scheduled classes and/or events, SPCC will post announcements of closings or delays on the College website and area television stations. Any decisions to close or delay college classes and/or events will be posted as early as the situation permits.
At all times, students and employees should use sound judgment when making travel decisions. Additionally, they should exercise caution when traveling to and from campus during periods of inclement weather.
Revisions:
Initially approved October 9, 2007
Revised June 11, 2013
Revised February 2014
Revised June 10, 2014
References:
NC State Board of Community Colleges Code 1CSBCCC200.94
SPCC Procedure: 6.08 Inclement Weather Procedure
Procedure:
Administrator Responsibilities
Weekday Procedure:
In making decisions concerning college closures or delays, South Piedmont will consider schedule changes announced by Union County Public Schools and/or Anson County Schools.
1. When inclement weather or other exigent conditions occur on days of scheduled classes and/or events, SPCC will post announcements of closings or delays on the College website and area television stations. Any decisions to close or delay college classes and/or events will be posted as early as the situation permits.
2. If it is determined that schedule changes should be made, the president or his/her designee will notify the Vice President of Student Services and the Vice President of Community and Corporate Relations so that announcements can be posted to the college website and area television stations.
3. The Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services will notify college employees and the principals of Anson and Union County Early College by email.
4. Security personnel will be notified by the Director of Security.
Weekend Procedure
1. Upon receiving any weather or emergency alerts from local agencies, the Director of Security will notify the President or his/her designee.
2. If it is determined that schedule changes should be made, the president or his/her designee will notify the Vice President of Student Services and the Vice President of Community and Corporate Relations so that announcements can be posted to the college website and area television stations.
3. The Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services will notify college employees and the principals of Anson and Union County Early College by email.
4. Security personnel will be notified by the Director of Security.
Faculty Responsibilities
When classes are cancelled due to inclement weather, faculty must post a makeup assignment or activity in Moodle the day of the missed class. Students will have ten days to complete the makeup assignment or activity. If students miss a clinical, internship, or Co-Op session, faculty must work with the sites to arrange for makeup hours. Faculty are responsible for sending documentation of their makeup assignment or activity to the Department of Institutional Effectiveness, Curriculum Auditor, within ten days of the missed class.
SPCC Policy:
6.08 Inclement Weather Policy