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- 6:00 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
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Space closed; Virtual Services available at Noel Studio Chat
859-622-7330
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
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Facilities Closed; all instruction and services shift to remote
Corbin: 606-528-0551 | Manchester: 606-598-8122
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
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
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- 6:00 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
Closed
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
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
- Register for RAVE alerts by text message
- Snow Removal and Ice Melt Distribution Plan
- The EKU Severe Weather Plan
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.