From: Pearce, Benny

Sent: Monday, December 22, 2003 2:43 PM

To: All

Subject: INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

The Public Information office is disseminating the inclement weather policy below for your use and reference in the case of inclement weather.  Please print this and have it available in case we should have inclement weather which affects the operation of the university.  Thank you and have a Happy Holiday Season!

 

Inclement Weather Policy

Campbell University

 

 

          Campbell University policy is to remain in operation during periods of inclement weather.  If such extreme and emergency situations occur so as to compromise that practice, the University will work through those situations as they develop.  With safety as the primary concern, the administration will make every effort to be reasonable and responsible in its decisions.  The University also recognizes that flexibility is required in extreme circumstances and, thus, all persons are encouraged to use maturity, good judgment, and professionalism in dealing with adverse weather conditions.

          Multiple methods of communication help ensure timely delivery of information at all levels, so telephone, voice-mail, and e-mail should be utilized to the appropriate extent.  Broad communication from the University is carried forth per the manner below outlined.

       PUBLIC INFORMATION RESPONSE TO ADVERSE WEATHER

CONDITIONS WHICH AFFECT CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY

BUIES CREEK CAMPUS

 

When a decision has been made that adverse weather conditions will affect classes at the Campbell University Buies Creek Campus, the Public Information Office uses the following system to get the information to the public:

 

1.       Computing Services is informed to post the announcement on the Campbell University Web Site (www.campbell.edu).

 

2.       A message is posted on a dedicated telephone line whereby anyone can call in and get the message.  The numbers which persons may call for the announcement, are on campus dial 5700; local, but not on campus, dial 910-814-5700; long distance, 1-800-760-8980. 

 

3.       The campus radio station, WCCE (90.1 FM), will be notified with the announcement.

 

4.       Other radio stations in the vicinity will be notified, WCKB-Dunn (780 AM), Fayetteville Radio Stations WAZZ (1490 AM), WKML (95.7 FM), WFLB (96.5 FM), WZFX (99.1 FM), WUKS (107.1 FM), and WPTF (680 AM) in Raleigh.

 

5.       Television stations, WTVD-Durham Channel 11, WRAL-Raleigh Channel 5, WNCN-Raleigh Channel 17, WRDC-Raleigh/Durham Channel 28, and TWC News Cable Channel 14 (Raleigh/Durham/Fayetteville).

 

6.       EXTENDED CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS WILL BE COORDINATED THROUGH THE OFFICE OF EXTENDED CAMPUS EDUCATION UNDER ASSOCIATE DEAN TOM HARRIS [PHONE:893-1206].  The above will apply for adverse weather which affects classes at Fort Bragg and the RTP Center, but will be personalized for them.  In addition, media in the Camp LeJeune-Jacksonville area will be notified in regard to adverse conditions forcing alterations of classes in that area.