Submitted on behalf of Provost Kelly:
As you know, Hurricane Irene has caused many flight delays and cancellations. Some of our students are having difficulty getting back to campus on time for the first day of classes. I am asking all faculty to take this into consideration. If a student does not attend on the first day of class it might be the result of an unavoidable travel delay. Students in this situation should be given additional consideration and allowed to remain in the course until at least the second class session. Thank you in advance for your flexibility.
https://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/2011082916361669