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Severe Weather

Eastern Kentucky University categorizes weather events by severity. Unless otherwise specified, regional campuses, Model Laboratory School, and the Burrier Child Development Center will also operate within the parameters of this plan.

For each plan, an update on the status of classes and university operations will be provided no later than 7 a.m. each morning.

The following is a description of the various plans.


Normal Operations

Even though a severe weather event has occurred, steps have been taken to mitigate barriers and conditions are determined safe to proceed with normal, routine, in-person academic instruction and university operations.


Plan A:

Given existing weather conditions or the forecasted high probability of a severe weather event that may threaten human safety on campus, university operations and in-person instruction will transition to remote/virtual instruction for the day.

For those classes that cannot shift to remote/virtual instruction, instructors should advise students as to appropriate measures, make-up activities or revised deadlines. Students performing internship or clinical assignments should follow the rules imposed by the site-based supervisor. Online instruction is unaffected.

Designated employees should report to work at their normal scheduled time, or follow procedures established with department/office supervisors.

All other employees should work remotely and should not report to campus in-person. If remote access is unavailable for employees, employees are required to notify their supervisor to make alternative arrangements, including the use of available vacation leave with supervisor approval. If an employee does not work remotely when able to do so, and does not make alternative arrangement with their supervisor, the employee may be subject to corrective action, up to and including termination.

Plan A: Essential Services Schedule

Amenities for Dining

Plan A Services Schedule
Case Kitchen

8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Chick-Fil-A

9 a.m. – Normal Close

The Corner

Normal Hours

Moe’s

Normal Hours

Panda Express

Normal Hours

POD Market

9 a.m. – Normal Close

Starbucks

9 a.m. – Normal Close

Stratton Cafe

Normal Hours

Subway

10:30 a.m. – Normal Close

Campus Recreation

Plan A Services Schedule
Student Recreation Center

9 a.m. – contingent on weather conditions and staffing; opening may be delayed until 12 p.m. if conditions are not ideal

Aquatic Center, Climbing Center, eSports Lounge

Closed

Regularly Scheduled Programs and Events

Cancelled

Central Stores

Plan A Services Schedule

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
859-622-2246

Communications and Brand Management

Plan A Services Schedule

Open at 8 a.m.
859-622-2301
brand@eku.edu

Counseling Center

Plan A Services Schedule

10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. All services will be offered VIRTUALLY by video or phone.

(859) 622-1303

Urgent Support is available and via (859) 622-1303 or https://counselingcenter.eku.edu/crisis-services.

 

EKU Bookstore

Plan A Services Schedule

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Facilities Management

Plan A Services Schedule

Open at 9:30 a.m.
859-622-2325
fsccpa@eku.edu

Housing

Plan A Services Schedule

Virtual Services
859-622-1515
housing@eku.edu

Human Resources

Plan A Services Schedule

Virtual Services
859-622-5094
human.resources@eku.edu

Information Technology Services

Plan A Services Schedule

Phone support available at 8 a.m.
859-622-3000

Libraries

Plan A Services Schedule
Main Library

open by 10:00 am

Online Library Chat

8:00 am-  4:30 pm

libanswers@eku.edu
Help services available online.

Check the Library website for updated hours and services.

Noel Studio for Academic Creativity

Plan A Services Schedule

ALL consultations will occur online during their originally scheduled time. If you need to chat or reschedule your appointment, visit eku.edu/studio

Physical location is closed.

Parking and Transportation

Plan A Services Schedule

9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
parking@eku.edu

Payroll Services

Plan A Services Schedule

Virtual Services
859-622-1810

President's Office

Plan A Services Schedule

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
president@eku.edu

Public Safety

Plan A Services Schedule

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
859-622-1111
No change in operating hours

Regional Campuses

Plan A Services Schedule
Corbin and Manchester Regional Campuses

Facilities closed to in-person traffic; all operations and instruction shift to remote; instructors will contact students via email or Blackboard  

Corbin: 606-528-0551; corbin@eku.edu | Manchester: 606-598-8122; manchester@eku.edu

 

 

Student Health Services

Plan A Services Schedule

Open at 10 a.m.
859-622-1761

Student Success Center

Plan A Services Schedule

Virtual Services available by emailing successcenter@eku.edu


Plan B:

Due to severe weather conditions that may threaten human safety on campus and/or significant damage to university infrastructure, in-person as well as online instruction are unavailable. All classes are cancelled and university operations, including regional campuses, Model Laboratory School, and Burrier Child Development Center, are suspended until further notice.

The ability for employees to work remotely is significantly prohibited or unavailable.

Designated employees should follow procedures established with their department/office supervisors for conditions that require their presence at work on campus.

All other employees should check/communicate with their supervisor and should not report to campus in-person.

Plan B: Essential Services Schedule

Amenities for Dining

Plan B Services Schedule
Case Kitchen

9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Chick-Fil-A

9 a.m. – Normal Close

The Corner

Closed

Moe’s

Closed

Panda Express

Closed

POD Market

10:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Starbucks

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Stratton Cafe

Normal Hours

Subway

10:30 a.m. – Normal Close

Campus Recreation

Plan B Services Schedule
Student Recreation Center

9 a.m. – contingent on weather conditions and staffing; opening may be delayed until 12 p.m. if conditions are not ideal

Aquatic Center, Climbing Center, eSports Lounge

Closed

Regularly Scheduled Programs and Events

Cancelled

Central Stores

Plan B Services Schedule

Closed
859-622-2246

Communications and Brand Management

Plan B Services Schedule

Essential personnel on-call
859-622-2301
brand@eku.edu

Counseling Center

Plan B Services Schedule

Virtual and in-person services will be suspended; Urgent Support is available and via (859) 622-1303 or https://counselingcenter.eku.edu/crisis-services.

(859) 622-1303

 

EKU Bookstore

Plan B Services Schedule

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Facilities Management

Plan B Services Schedule

Essential personnel on-call; designated areas available
859-622-2325
fsccpa@eku.edu

Housing

Plan B Services Schedule

Limited services available
859-622-1515
housing@eku.edu

Human Resources

Plan B Services Schedule

Closed
859-622-5094
human.resources@eku.edu

Information Technology Services

Plan B Services Schedule

Phone support available during regular hours; walk-in support unavailable
859-622-3000

Libraries

Plan B Services Schedule
Main Library

Closed

Online Library Chat

8:00 am – 4:30 pm

libanswers@eku.edu
Help services available online.

Check the Library website for updated hours and services.

Noel Studio for Academic Creativity

Plan B Services Schedule

ALL consultations (online and in-person) are cancelled; physical location is closed. Chat or reschedule when the University resumes operations by visiting eku.edu/studio.
859-622-7330

Parking and Transportation

Plan B Services Schedule

Closed
parking@eku.edu

Payroll Services

Plan B Services Schedule

Virtual Services
859-622-1810

President's Office

Plan B Services Schedule

Closed
president@eku.edu

Public Safety

Plan B Services Schedule

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
859-622-1111
No change in operating hours

Regional Campuses

Plan B Services Schedule
Corbin and Manchester Regional Campuses

Closed

Corbin: 606-528-0551 | Manchester: 606-598-8122

 

 

Student Health Services

Plan B Services Schedule

Closed
859-622-1761

Student Success Center

Plan B Services Schedule

Closed

successcenter@eku.edu


General Information about Severe Weather

The Communications and Brand Management Office will notify the campus community in a timely manner of any change in university operations during a severe weather event. The following channels will be used to communicate updates:

  • Rave alerts
  • Media notification
  • Website homepage banner (www.eku.edu)
  • Social media graphics and posts

The communications team will push all weather-related information to EKU Weather as it becomes available.


Model Laboratory School and Burrier Child Development Center

Model Laboratory School and the Burrier Child Development Center will also communicate directly to parents/guardians via contacts on file. 


Weather-Related Links


Common Sense Matters

When faced with a severe weather event, regardless of an official university announcement, the determination of safe travel or other unforeseen situations rests with the individual. Weather in Richmond may be different from weather in another area of the state; employees should coordinate with their supervisors to determine work attendance due to weather-related circumstances.

For students, please coordinate with your professors to develop solutions for missed classes or work.