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Memorandum |
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To: |
Temple University Community |
From: |
James P. Creedon, Senior Vice President, Construction, Facilities and Operations |
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December 5, 2014 |
Subject: |
Inclement Weather and Unscheduled Closings |
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As we approach the potential for inclement winter weather this year, it is time to review the policies and procedures that may be put in place in the event of necessary class cancellations and campus closures.
When a decision is made to close a campus, cancel classes or delay an opening, all students and employees can expect to receive an emergency notification via the TUalert system, by text and email. Make sure your mobile phone is registered to receive a TUalert by visiting the TUready website. The Temple University homepage will be updated immediately following a decision to close, cancel or delay opening. The website is the most comprehensive means of getting the latest updates. Information can also be found on Twitter and Facebook. SEPTA will provide information about unscheduled changes on their website: www.septa.org.
Temple University’s calendar is constructed with the expectation that academic and business operations will be carried out as scheduled. Essential employees are required to report for duty and to perform their duties despite the notification of a weather-related closure. Employees should consult with their supervisors to determine whether they are deemed essential. The Medical School, Practice Plan administration and Dental School have specific clinical requirements that may necessitate a different action than that taken by the university.
Closings may occur at various levels, detailed in the Inclement Weather and Unscheduled Campus Closings policy.
As we all learned last winter, every inclement weather event is an ever-evolving situation that requires close monitoring and pre-planning. Please monitor the university’s communication channels and ascertain alternate modes of travel if needed.
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