Nov. 17, 2011

Snowy campus

Photo by Bob Elbert.

Be weather-wise this winter

by Erin Rosacker

Severe weather policies and information

We've already heard the "s" word in the forecast, so it's time to remind the campus community about Iowa State's winter weather policies and procedures.

Cancellations and closures

For information on cancellations and closures, check the:

  • University homepage (www.iastate.edu)
  • Campus information center, 4-4357
  • Local radio and TV news

Where to park

If your usual parking lot hasn't been cleared of snow by 7:30 a.m., parking is available at:

  • Iowa State Center (lots A3, A4, B5 and B6); CyRide will shuttle drivers to campus via the free orange route
  • Lots 29 and 30, north of Molecular Biology
  • Lot 41, north of General Services Building

If classes are canceled, but the university is not closed

  • University offices will remain open
  • Employees who can't make it to work should contact their immediate supervisors
  • Employees may request to make up the time, use vacation, or take leave without pay
  • Staff covered by collective bargaining agreements should refer to language in the severe weather part of the contract

If the university is officially closed

  • Classes are canceled and most university offices are closed
  • Vital operational areas (for example, security, food service, power plant, animal care, critical maintenance or snow removal) generally are not closed; employees will follow specific policies established for those areas
  • Some staff members whose offices are closed may elect to work regular hours, with supervisor approval