Inclement
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Current Weather:
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CANCELLATION OF CLASSES
DUE TO WEATHER OR ROAD CONDITIONS
After gathering as much data as possible
concerning weather, road conditions, and forecast between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m., the Campus
Police consults with the college President and a final decision is made as to whether or
not classes will be cancelled or the college closed. This decision is normally made by
5:30 a.m. A similar procedure is followed for evening classes with the final decision
being made no later than 4 p.m. Once the decision has been made, information may be
obtained on the Citizen Tribune Info Connect line, 423-581-1233, extension 1045.
The radio and TV stations listed below are also contacted:
- Morristown WMXK FM 94.1, WCRK AM 1150, WMTN AM 1300
- Newport WLIK, WNPC 1060, C-93 FM
- Jefferson City WJFC AM 1480, WNOX FM 99.3
- Knoxville WIVK AM 990 FM 107.7, WATE-TV, WBIR-TV,
- WKXT-TV, WIMZ FM 104, WMYU FM 102
- Greeneville WGRV/WIKQ FM 103.1 AM 1340, WSMG
- Rogersville WRGS, WMCH-AM
- Sevierville WSEV AM
- Tazewell WNTT, WSVQ
- Tri Cities WKPT-TV
- Mountain City WMCT 1390
- Johnson City WJHL-TV, WAE2-FM 99.3, WQUT
- Kingsport WKPT-TV, WTFM AM 1400
- Oak Ridge WOKI FM 100
In addition to the radio stations listed above, the following two
numbers may also be called to determine weather related cancellations:
- Student Information: 1-800-225-4770 or 423-318 2763
- select option 1
- Info Connect: 423-581-1233
- select 1045
Students and employees are requested to stay in tune with the
station once a decision has been made because on occasion, due to an unexpected and sudden
change in the weather and road conditions, a decision is modified. In all instances
decisions are made with the safety of students and employees foremost in consideration but
with an attempt to have classes if possible. However, on a day or evening when classes are
being conducted and weather conditions are questionable, students are advised to use
individual judgement in attending. Students shall be provided an opportunity to make up
work missed for absences incurred for days when conditions are questionable but classes
are meeting. Where potential abuse of the above by the student exists in the judgement of
a faculty member, the burden of proof shall rest with the student. When differences arise,
the vice president for Academic Affairs shall act as arbiter. |
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