Nov. 11, 2010
Winter weather primer
by Diana Pounds
It's time to put an ice scraper in the glove compartment and brush up on the university's winter weather procedures and policies. Here's what you need to know:
Cancellations and closures
For information on cancellations and closures, look to 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., you can park 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
Detailed severe weather policies and info
- Winter Weather FAQ
- ISU Policy Library: "Severe Weather and Emergency Closings"
- Collective Bargaining Agreement (AFSCME) (PDF): See Article XI, Section 6, "Severe Weather/Emergency Closings"
