- The decision to cancel classes happens before the vast majority of campus has opened their eyes. The call must be made before 6am that morning, so the debating begins around 4:30am.
- Dr. Michael McCorcle, provost and professor of physics and metrology, said, “We have a simple text group that includes the other presidents of the other universities. It includes the superintendent of public schools.” This group coordinates and works together to decide what is best for students, community wide.
- Those in charge of deciding whether there will be a snow day for students always choose the safest and best option for students, faculty and staff.
- Unlike public schools who cancel more frequently because of how far busses travel, on the college level it has more to do with the condition of the campus and the roads leading up to it.
- Sometimes, classes will not be cancelled but there will be a delayed start. This is because the facilities crew took longer to make the on-campus conditions safer, causing a later start to the academic day.
- When classes were cancelled on February 5th, 2020, students may have been confused because there was little to no snow. This was because the decision was made according to weather forecasts the night before and for that day. The staff and Provost decided to keep their students safe rather than risking their safety upon coming to class.
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