Lab Assistants = staff Please read carefully the following info, regarding inclement weather announcements. Faculty and staff who have questions about this info, should see their supervisors for clarifications. If a decision is made to close or delay opening the University, one of the following announcements will be given to media. The best way to find out is call 830-2000 or 830-NEWS (6397). If the message says "Liberal Leave is in effect until ..." the labs are open and you should report to work at your usual time If the message says "Administrative Leave is in effect until ..." the labs are closed and you should NOT report until the designated time. The following radio and television stations are also contacted: In the Baltimore area: WBAL/98ROCK (1090 AM/98 FM) WCAO/WXYV (600 AM/103 FM) WLIF (102 FM) WBAL-TV (11) WJZ-TV (13) WMAR-TV (2) In the Washington, D.C area: WTOP (1500 AM/97.1 FM) WJLA-TV (7) Following is the official policy: Morning Closings When a snow storm occurs overnight or during early morning hours, the vice president for administration and finance will make a decision before 6 a.m. to close campus or delay opening. University Relations will call radio, television and the Associated Press wire service immediately with one of the following announcements. In addition, University Relations will send a message to all E-mail users for the benefit of those who have E-mail at home. One of the floowing announcements will be made: "Towson University is closed; all day and eveing classes are canceled." This means that the campus is closed for students, faculty and staff. No one should report to work. Staff will be granted administrative leave. This announcement will be repeated in the afternoon to ensure that evening students get the message. "Towson University day and evening classes are canceled; liberal leave policy in effect for staff." This means that classes are canceled but the campus is open for staff and you should report to work. "Towson University classes are delayed until [ 10 a.m, noon, etc.]; liberal leave policy is in effect for staff." This means that classes beginning after the time announced will be held as usual. Staff should report at their regular time. "Towson University classes are delayed until [10 a.m., noon, etc.];Staff should report at [10 a.m., noon, etc.]." This means that all classes which begin after the announced time will be held as usual. Staff should report at the announced time. Afternoon Closings When a storm occurs during the day, a decision to close administrative departments early, or cancel classes, or put the liberal leave policy in effect will be made by 1 p.m., and media will be called immediately. The vice president for administration and finance will contact the Office of Human Resources, which will notify all departments. In addition, University Relations will send a campus-wide announcement by E-mail. Invoking the liberal leave policy or the early closing of administrative departments will be communicated internally only. Administrative leave will be granted only if the University closes. The following announcement will be given to media regarding canceled evening classes (i.e, classes beginning after 4 PM) "Towson University evening classes are canceled." If afternoon and evening classes are canceled, the following announcement will be made: "Towson University afternoon and evening classes are canceled as of [2 p.m., 3 p.m., etc.]." Please do not call the Univ. Police to ask whether the campus is closed. If for some reason you cannot access the info. Through radio, television, or E-mail, there will be a recorded message indicating campus closing on 830-NEWS. Neither the media nor any other channels of info. will announce that the campus remains open. Last Modified: 8/9/97