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Ithaca College Remains Open and Under Normal Operating ConditionsContributed by David Maley on 02/02/15 Ithaca College remains open through the rest of Monday, Feb. 2, with all classes and scheduled events taking place unless otherwise announced. As a reminder to the campus community, college officials closely monitor the weather forecast and consult with local law enforcement agencies and other local employers, as needed, to determine whether a delayed opening or complete closing may be necessary. As per the Ithaca College Policy Manual, weather conditions normally will not close the college when classes are in session. Any changes in the college’s operating status are made via the Emergency Notification System (ENS), posted on the college’s website and on the Emergency Hotline (274-1495), and distributed to local media outlets. Ithaca College Remains Open and Under Normal Operating Conditions Comment from
jablard on
02/02/15
National Weather Service says: “Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight. Food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.”
Ithaca College Remains Open and Under Normal Operating Conditions Comment from
gseaquist on
02/02/15
Many employees cannot afford to miss work if it means not getting paid and will risk their own safety as a result. This announcement does not give workers a viable option regarding making a decision to travel or not. Furthermore, some employees live greater distances than others, often because housing is cheaper. To lump all employees into one category when road conditions vary so much does not make sense. Some people live downtown which only saw 5" of snow while others lived in the southern regions which saw more than a foot.
Perhaps the college should consider Cornell's announcement on this same day which left the choice up to each employee. They said "If the university remains open in bad weather, all employees are expected to make reasonable efforts to maintain their regular work schedules. Please use your best judgment in deciding whether conditions in your area are safe enough for travel..." This certainly seems like a more humane way to treat your employees and also lets each worker decide for themselves what is safe and reasonable. |
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