Before the Snow Falls: Review Our Winter Weather Procedures
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As we near the end of October, we want to make sure our campus community is prepared for winter weather. As a residential college, CC does fully close even in severe weather. Preparing for winter weather can reduce unnecessary risks while meeting the needs of our students. CC has a Severe Weather Policy to guide attendance and expectations in these situations. Our Health and Safety Leave allows staff and faculty to use sick time if there is a “family member for whom the employee must provide care whose school or place of care has been closed due to inclement weather, loss of power, or other unexpected occurrence or event that results in the closure of the family member’s school or place of care.”
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Snow and other winter weather are a normal part of life in Colorado. In the case of typical winter weather, full-service operations should continue and usual schedules should be followed. Individuals should discuss with their supervisor and other stakeholders if there are operational changes that should be anticipated in these situations.
Employees may work with their supervisors to determine if remote work is appropriate while maintaining normal operations. Time off may be requested following normal processes.
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Limited-Service Operations
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In the case of severe winter weather, there may be an official announcement of limited-service operations. These may take the form of delays, early release, or full days of limited services.
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- Determining service levels
- Classes will be held if prudently possible. If a faculty member determines a class will be canceled or held virtually, that faculty member will communicate the plan with their students. If needed, they will consult with their department chair and/or the Dean of the Faculty.
- Department heads will determine which campus services may be limited and work with supervisors, staff, and faculty to determine how to staff those services which will be offered.
- Work expectations
- If a person can work remotely during limited-service operations, they are encouraged to do so. Virtual options should be added to meetings to support remote participation.
- If a person is hourly, cannot work remotely, and is not allowed to come in due to limited services, they will be paid for the time missed.
- Communication
- System-wide updates on delays, early release, or limited-service status will be communicated via the emergency alert system (RAVE).
- Make sure your information is up to date and designate how you would like to receive messages (email, text, phone).
- Note: This is not your CC login information. Use the “Forgot your password” option if you don’t remember your credentials.
- CC’s weather status is also shared with local media.
- For effective coordination, all faculty and staff should stay in communication with their supervisors during limited-service operations. Students should seek guidance from their professors.
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