Mandel School Emergency Closing Policy

University Closing

The decision to close the University is made by the President. This would impact daytime activities (classes and the work schedules of staff). The Mandel School will abide by a University closing decision. This decision will be communicated via the University’s emergency communication system (RAVE) and by posting a notice on the University website. This notice will also appear on the Mandel School webpage.

Mandel School Closing

The Mandel School can decide if it will close/cancel evening and weekend classes and events under extreme circumstances. This may include, but is not limited to, emergency weather conditions and structural and/or maintenance issues in Mandel School facilities. If weather is a factor, it is the current or forecasted weather in the University Circle neighborhood that is considered. This decision is made by the Dean or his/her designate after consulting with the University Provost. The Dean’s designates are, in the following order: 1) Associate Dean Sharon Milligan, 2) PhD Program Director Sonia Minnes, 3) Associate Dean Craig Zullig.

The need to notify the Mandel School community of a closure may be an extension of a University decision or an independent School-level decision. For example, a decision by the University to close during the week (Monday through Friday) will be communicated by Central administration. If that decision impacts Mandel School classes, events, or staff work time, the Mandel School would need to notify its community. Alternatively, the decision to close during an evening or weekend (only) is an independent Mandel School decision (which would still require consultation with the University Provost as stated above).

This decision is School-wide (not individual classes) and that individual instructors are not authorized to make this decision. On-line classes are not affected by this closing policy.

Once the decision is made:

The Dean or his/her designate will notify:

The Faculty (those informed by the Program Director in #7 above) will notify:

Please note: Steps 1 through 7 can happen in any order. Step 8 can only happen after Step 7.

In summary:

1. Only faculty scheduled to teach will be notified by the academic dean or program director (Step 7).
2. Only students in the affected classes will be notified by their instructors (Step 8).
3. Staff will be notified by the Associate Dean for Finance & Administration (Step 1). This message will also be sent to faculty.

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