Dear Faculty and Staff,

Following is important information concerning cancellation of classes or
activities on campus. In the event of heavy snowfall, extreme weather
condition, a mechanical system failure or some other condition that prevents
the safe operation of the campus, classes and activities on campus may be
cancelled or delayed.

The primary premise for weather-related cancellation of classes at the
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs is that the University will
remain open in all but the most extreme circumstances. However, all
university employees and students are urged to use their own discretion in
deciding whether they can safely commute to class or to work. If personal
health or safety is at issue in the decision, responsible judgment should be
used. The authority to cancel regularly scheduled classes rests with the
Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance. Every attempt will be made
to announce this decision by no later than 6:00 a.m. each day for morning
and afternoon classes or 3:00 p.m. for evening classes. Unpredictable
weather or other unforeseen emergencies may result in a change to this
timeline.

The official source for notification to the University Community regarding
closures or delays is the University Police. The following means of
communication are updated and maintained by the University Police
Communications Center:

1. Campus emergency notification line at 262-3346
2. E-mail to the faculty, staff and student list
3. Internet access at http://www.flashalert.net/news.html?id=502
4. Colorado Springs TV stations: KOAA, KRDO, KKTV
5. Colorado Springs radio: KYZX, KVUU, KRDO, KILO, KVOR, KRCC, KTLF, KCME, KCMN, KKLI, KCBR, PEAK, KSKX, KKCS, KBIQ, KBZC, KKFM, KKMG, KMOM, KCCY, KZNT, KGFT.
6. Pueblo radio stations: KCSJ, KDZA, KNKN, KRMX, KGHF
7. Denver TV stations: KCNC, KWGN, KMGH, KUSA, KOA, KCEC
8. Canon City radio KRLN

In the case of campus closure or delay, essential services personnel must
report to, or remain at, work. Essential services personnel are individuals
who are involved in critical health, safety and communication services and
whose presence on campus is required during a campus closure or delay. The
administration is responsible for identifying essential services
departments. Hiring authorities are responsible for determining essential
and non-essential services personnel in their units and for communicating
this to their employees or colleagues.

It is requested that during a campus closure or delay all other personnel do
not report to the campus.

Sincerely,

Jim Spice
Chief
University Police

Closure or delay notification sources:

1. Campus emergency notification line at 719-262-3346
2. E-mail to the faculty, staff and student list
3. Internet access at http://www.flashalert.net/news.html?id=502
4. Colorado Springs TV stations: KOAA, KRDO, KKTV
5. Colorado Springs radio: KYZX, KVUU, KRDO, KILO, KVOR, KRCC, KTLF, KCME, KCMN, KKLI, KCBR, PEAK, KSKX, KKCS, KBIQ, KBZC, KKFM, KKMG, KMOM, KCCY, KZNT, KGFT.
6. Pueblo radio stations: KCSJ, KDZA, KNKN, KRMX, KGHF
7. Denver TV stations: KCNC, KWGN, KMGH, KUSA, KOA, KCEC
8. Canon City radio KRLN