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Inclement Weather Protocol

  1. Alert Notifications
  2. Inclement Weather Protocol

Delayed-Open / Classes Continue / Liberal Leave

  • If the classes and/or administrative office day have yet to begin (on a delayed opening), all classes will remain at the scheduled time. Essential employees must report at the regular time, unless otherwise directed by their supervisor. All staff employees at all campus locations must report on time or utilize liberal leave.

Classes Cancelled/Liberal Leave

  • This decision will be made prior to or during the class and/or administrative office schedule. If the class schedule has begun, classes may be curtailed for the remainder of the day at a designated hour including evening classes (4:30 p.m. and later). Essential employees (see below) must remain and/or report, unless otherwise directed by their supervisor, and all offices are open. All staff employees at all campus locations must report on time, remain at work or utilize liberal leave.

Closed

  • In extreme weather conditions the university and all campus locations will be closed. Essential employees (see below) must remain and/or report, unless otherwise directed by their supervisor. Other employees are not required to take leave.

Essential Employees/Departments

Bloomsburg students walking to class in the snow

The following departments are considered essential in the event of a university delay/closing due to hazardous conditions unless otherwise notified by the appropriate vice president. Employees assigned to these departments at all campuses are expected to report for their scheduled shift in the event of a university delay/closing.

There are three possible situations, each requiring a different definition of essential personnel. It is understood that unusual, unanticipated circumstances may necessitate management bringing in other departments or personnel in any of these situations.

  • Situation 1: Winter Holiday Break - (no students or employees on campus except Utility Plant and Police). Utility Plant and Police are considered essential. 
  • Situation 2: Winter/Spring Semester Break - (no students on campus; staff employees on campus). The following departments are considered essential: Facilities (except employees assigned in the Planning and Construction Department and the administrative/clerical staff) and Police are considered essential.
  • Situation 3: University is in full session - (students, faculty and staff on campus). The following departments are considered essential: Police, all employees assigned in the Facilities (except employees assigned in the Planning and Construction Department and the administrative/clerical staff), Library personnel (designated personnel in Access and Reference Services), Networking and Telecommunications manager, Technology Support Services (one systems administrator), Residence Life staff, Student Health Center, Food Services, Recreation Center, and designated Student Union staff.