Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,
Although
the seasonal weather has been mild and hopefully enjoyable thus far,
this is a quick note about how we intend to operate during any adverse
winter weather events between now and the start of the semester.
If
we have inclement weather between now and the start of the spring
semester on January 13, we will continue to conduct our operations
remotely given almost all of our work and classes are already doing so.
As normal, any adjustments to this will be communicated through SAFE-U
notifications as needed.
There
are individuals on this campus (deemed “essential workers” from a
campus continuity standpoint) who support our base infrastructure and
must report to campus for work, even on days when everything else is
closed. To these individuals, thank you. I am very grateful for your
commitment and for the work you do.
Students
- Your faculty member will be in contact with you directly if there is a
change to one of your classes or finals during this period.
Faculty
and Staff - Your supervisor will be in contact with you if there are
any specific instructions for you and your work. Those who are working
remotely may need to take time to accommodate caregiving roles and
supervisors are asked to be flexible when possible. Your HR departmental
liaison can address questions you may have with time and absence
management and compensation related questions.
Our approach to this matter may change when the spring semester starts as there is more activity on campus.
Sincerely,
Lendley C. Black
Chancellor
