Severe Weather Dismissals
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Document Number: MSP--107
Revision #: 2.0
Document Owner: University Provost
Date Last Updated: 12/11/2017
Primary Author: Dean of the School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts
Status: Approved
Date Originally Created: 05/15/2012
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General Description
Description: Information about severe weather dismissals relative to the MSP program.
Purpose: Delineation of policy.
Scope: Students
Responsibility: Academic Affairs
Deans
VP for Academic Affairs
Executive Director of Facilities and Safety
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Requirements
Relevant Knowledge: In order to comply with this policy you should know:
Current University policy
Terms and Definitions: Additional training
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Policy Provisions
Severe Weather Dismissals
Extreme adverse weather conditions, such as ice and/or snow, may require Cumberland University to close. Every attempt will be made to notify area radio and television stations as soon as classes are cancelled, and students are encouraged to registrar for the institutional text message inclement weather notification system. If on-campus classes do not meet, courses offered at the alternative delivery sites in Nashville-Davidson County will also be called-off. Individual faculty teaching in off-campus locations may cancel/dismiss a class session due to travel concerns. Students are expected to exercise discretion regarding personal safety whether the University is open or closed.
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Performance Evaluation
Performance Metrics: Compliance with standard policy and procedure
Consequences: Further training
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Subject Experts
The following may be consulted for additional information.
Dean of the School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts
VP for Academic Affairs
Vice President for Facilities and Infrastructure