Weather

Eastern Kentucky University categorizes weather events by severity. Unless otherwise specified, regional campuses and Model Laboratory School will also operate within the parameters of this plan.

The following is a description of the various plans:

Normal Operations

Even though a severe weather event has occurred, steps have been taken to mitigate barriers and conditions are determined safe to proceed with normal, routine, in-person academic instruction and university operations.

Plan A:

Given existing weather conditions or the forecasted high probability of a severe weather event that may threaten human safety on campus, university operations and in-person instruction will transition to remote/virtual instruction for the day. For those classes that cannot shift to remote/virtual instruction, instructors should advise students as to appropriate measures, make-up activities or revised deadlines. Students performing internship or clinical assignments should follow the rules imposed by the site-based supervisor. Online and eCampus instruction is unaffected.

Designated employees should report to work at their normal scheduled time, or follow procedures established with department/office supervisors. All other employees should work remotely and should not report to campus in-person.

If remote access is unavailable for employees, employees are required to notify their supervisor to make alternative arrangements, including the use of available vacation leave with supervisor approval. If an employee does not work remotely when able to do so, and does not make alternative arrangement with their supervisor, the employee may be subject to corrective action, up to and including termination.

Plan B:

Due to severe weather conditions that may threaten human safety on campus and/or significant damage to university infrastructure, in-person as well as remote/virtual instruction are unavailable. The ability for employees to work remotely is significantly prohibited or unavailable. Online and eCampus instruction is unavailable; all classes are cancelled and university operations, including Model Laboratory School and Regional Campuses, are suspended until further notice.

Designated employees should follow procedures established with their department/office supervisors for conditions that require their presence at work on campus. All other employees should check/communicate with their supervisor and should not report to campus in-person.

For each plan, an update on the status of classes and university operations will be provided no later than 7 a.m. each morning.