Human Resources
Quinn Administration, 03, 00076
p. 617-287-5150
f. 617-287-5179
Inclement Weather Policy
SNOW AND EMERGENCY WEATHER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
SCHOOL YEAR 2004-05
GENERAL POLICY
In the event that a snowstorm or other inclement weather presents a risk to our faculty, staff, students, and visitors in commuting to or from the campus, the Provost and the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance will make a determination of the appropriate campus response.
The closing of the campus is a procedure that differs depending on the timing of the decision to close and the expected length and severity of the sever weather. The essential factor in the decision is the safety of our commuting faculty, staff, students, and visitors. However, severe weather affecting only a limited number of commuters generally will not result in a campus closing.
SNOW CLOSINGS DURING EXAMS
If the University closes and cancels final exams due to the weather, all exams scheduled for that day will be held on Friday December 24 at the same time and location.
WEATHER EMERGENCY ANNOUNCEMENTS
UMB Main Switchboard number (617) 287-5000 – will carry a voicemail announcement which notifies callers if the campus will be open for operation. Please do not call the Public Safety offices. Their lines must remain open in case of emergency.
University Website – The UMass Boston home page will contain emergency weather announcements. The UMB Internet address is http://www.umb.edu.
Radio and Television Stations that will carry the UMB announcements starting at 5:30 am –
| WBZ TV (Channel 4) | WCVB (Channel 5) |
| WHDH (Channel 7) | WRKO AM (680) |
| WBZ AM (1030) | WUMB FM (91.9) |
Please listen to these radio and TV stations. Please do not call the Public Safety offices. Their lines must remain open in case of emergency.
What the Announcement may say and what it means for Campus Operations:
University Closed / Classes Canceled
- All classes canceled
- All offices and the Healey Library closed
- Only designated and assigned snow day personnel will report at regular time
Delayed Opening / Late Opening / Morning Classes Canceled
- Campus will open for classes at 11:30am
- All morning classes are canceled and classes will resume at 11:30am
- Snow day personnel will report at regular time
- All other staff will report at 10:00am
Evening Classes Canceled
- All classes beginning at or after 4:00 pm are canceled
- Snow day personnel will work their regular hours and all others will be allowed to leave by 4:00 pm.
WEATHER EMERGENCIES: OTHER ISSUES
Off-campus Classes
Class cancellations at off-campus sites due to weather conditions will be announced on local radio stations in communities where sites are located.
Transportation
The UMB shuttle from the Campus to JFK station will continue to operate even though classes may be canceled. In the event of an early closing or late opening, the shuttle will continue to operate for several hours after the closing or before the opening. Of course weather conditions may cause delays.
Food Services
Every effort will be made to have some level of service available in the Quinn Building when the campus is open for operations. Menu may be limited.
Athletic Events
If the University closes early and there are Athletic events scheduled, the Athletic Department, after consultation with Public Safety, will determine if the event can occur. If canceled, the Athletic Department will have a recording on the Main University phone line – (617) 287-5000
Day Care Center
If the University is closed, the Day Care center will be closed during the same time period as the closure. If there is an early dismissal the Day Care Center will arrange with the parents for appropriate pick up time.
Special Events and All other Activities on the Campus
If you need to inquire about the operation of Continuing Education, the Library or a Special Event scheduled to occur on campus during the weekend, you should visit the UMB Website or call the Main University phone line (617) 287-5000 and there will be a recording to provide specific information about these activities or direct you to further information.