This is intended to clarify that policy and to provide general notification instructions. The decision not to open the campus will be made by the Chancellor or his designee. The Chancellor may consult with various individuals on campus and ask for recommendations, but the final decision will be the Chancellor's. Conditions that may require a decision not to open or close early should be communicated through the appropriate Vice Chancellor to the Chancellor at the earliest possible time.
Public safety is the primary consideration in closure decisions.
In this regard, the University Police Chief or his designee will be responsible for advising the Chancellor on safety-related conditions. The University Police Chief or his designee will initiate an advisory call to the Chancellor if conditions are such that opening is in question. The hotline number is 492-5500. Please note that the news media are notified only in the event of a closure. Some units may require immediate notification of the potential to close early because they become obligated to perform certain services in such situations.