College Weather Closing Protocols

As we prepare for the winter season, the following six closing announcements will be used to notify students, employees and media outlets when the college closes for a portion or full day.

1. College Closed
The college is closed for business. All classes, (regardless of teaching and learning modality: face-to-face, virtual or hybrid/blended) and college activities are canceled for the morning, afternoon and evening. Employees need not report unless instructed by their supervisor.

2. Morning Classes Canceled: Classes starting before 12 p.m. are canceled
Regardless of teaching and learning modality: face-to-face, virtual or hybrid/blended, morning classes are canceled. However, the college is open for business; employees should work from their assigned location.

3. Afternoon Classes Canceled: Classes starting between 12 p.m. and 3:59 p.m. are canceled
Regardless of teaching and learning modality: face-to-face, virtual or hybrid/blended, afternoon classes are canceled. However, the college is open for business; employees should work from their assigned location.

4. Evening Classes are Canceled: Classes starting between 4 p.m. through the remainder of the evening are canceled
Regardless of teaching and learning modality: face-to-face, virtual or hybrid/blended, evening classes are canceled. However, the college is open for regular business; employees should work from their assigned location.

5. "Specific" Campus/Locations are Closed, i.e. Arcadia Commons Campus, Bronson Healthy Living Campus, Groves Campus, Texas Township Campus, Kalamazoo Valley Museum
The college or one or more campuses or facilities will be closed for business. Classes, regardless of teaching and learning modality: face-to-face, virtual or hybrid/blended, are canceled for the day and/or evening activities. Employees assigned to the campus/facility in question are not to report to work. All other campuses/facilities will be open and employees should work from their assigned location.

6. Delayed Start: College Closed until 10 a.m.
The college will open for business at 10 a.m. Morning classes (regardless of teaching and learning modality: face-to-face, virtual or hybrid/blended), are delayed. Classes will begin at 10 a.m. or their regularly scheduled time.

7. Adjusted Operating Hours
In the event hours of operation are adjusted (NOT closed or delayed start) facilities will remain open for all employees to report to work. Employees are encouraged to use discretionary judgment in their decision to report to work. Additionally, public meetings/events/activities scheduled during affected hours may be rescheduled.