Snow Policy 2001-2002
Psychology
Professor Examines Childhood Transitions in Education with NIMH Grant
BHE
Awards Honors Program With Commonwealth Honors Status
“Let
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Panel
Examines Workforce
Development for the New Economy
U.S.
Department of Education Funds CSDE Research on Children and Autism
Students
Give Single Largest Donation to WB 56’s Disaster Relief Fund
Best
Practices: On-Line Systems at CPCS
Labor
Resource Center Striving to Improve the Lives of Workers
English
Department Welcomes Fiction Writer Askold Melnyczuk
The
Latest with PeopleSoft:
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Criminal
Justice Professor Unveils Community Policing Attitudes in Dorchester
Emerging
Leaders Honored at Luncheon
New
International Relations Program Makes Unique Contribution
Calendar
of Events 
Take
a look at UMass Boston’s Snow Policy to prepare yourself for the
upcoming winter months!
Campus Closings
Prior to the work day: Announcements will be available on the main switchboard, the UMass Boston website, and local television and radio stations. The closing may be for the entire day or only for morning classes.
During the work day: Faculty and staff will be notified via a telephone tree by the offices of Human Resources. Information also will be available at the main switchboard and web site, as well as on television and radio stations whenever possible. Staff on the second shift consult their supervisors.
Announcements
The UMass Boston Main Switchboard 617-287-5000 will carry a voice mail announcement which notifies callers if the campus will be open for operations.
The university website - The bulletin board at the website www.umb.edu.will contain weather-related announcements.
Radio and television broadcasts - Tune in to WBZ TV (Channel 4), WCVB TV (Channel 5), and WHDH TV (Channel 7) or listen to WUMB (91.9 FM), WRKO (680 AM), or WBZ (1030 AM) after 5:30 a.m.
Types of Announcements
University closed/classes cancelled - All classes are canceled,
all offices and the library are closed, and only designated and assigned
snow day personnel will report at the regular time.
Delayed opening/late opening/no morning classes - All morning classes
are canceled. Regularly scheduled classes from 11:30 a.m will resume
normally. Snow day personnel will report at regular times. All other
staff will report at 10:00 a.m.
Evening classes cancelled - All classes beginning from 4:00 p.m. will be canceled. Snow day personnel will work their regular hours and all others will be allowed to leave by 4:00 p.m.
Other Snow-Related 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 UMass Boston shuttle from the campus to JFK station will continue to operate even though classes may be cancelled. In the event of an early closing or late opening, the shuttle will continue to operate for several hours after the closing or the opening. 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.
Athletic Events: If the university closes early, the Athletics Department will consult with Public Safety and determine if scheduled events are canceled. The Athletics Department will record announcements 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. If there is an early dismissal, the center will arrange with the parents for an appropriate pickup time.
Special events and all other activities on 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, call the main campus number 617-287-5000 for specific information regarding the activity.