There may be occasions when it is necessary to close a campus due to inclement weather, building emergencies or for reasons pertaining to safety. This policy describes the expectations for delivering a timely and coordinated response to a campus closure due to adverse weather conditions or other conditions that may compromise safety at one or more °®¶¹´«Ã½ campuses, or in travelling to or from the campuses.
Students rely on the °®¶¹´«Ã½ to provide education and training through the courses for which they have enrolled. Consequently, the °®¶¹´«Ã½ has a responsibility to conduct courses as scheduled whenever possible. When conditions are such that access to and from the campus is significantly hampered or unsafe or a condition exists at a campus that would prevent the delivery of scheduled courses and other activities, a decision will be made regarding whether the campus should be closed. The primary consideration in determining whether a campus should be closed is the ability to conduct scheduled courses and programs while not jeopardizing the safety of students, staff, faculty, contractors and visitors.
This policy applies to all °®¶¹´«Ã½ campuses.
Campus Closure – Refers to a decision to suspend all Institute operational services and activities at a campus.
Campus Security – Refers to contracted security services managed by the Facilities Division.
Required Services Personnel – Refers to staff from areas that provide critical services to the Institute (e.g. Facilities; Technology Services; Occupational Health, Safety & Emergency Management; and Communications & Marketing).
Procedures
The procedures for closing a °®¶¹´«Ã½ campus in relation to this Policy are listed below.