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Inclement Weather and Snow Policy

Inclement Weather and Snow Policy

Policy Title Inclement Weather and Snow Policy
Type or category of Policy: Student
Approval Authority: Vice President for Student Life
Responsible Executive: Director of Community Living
Responsible Office: Office of Community Living
Owner Contact:

Community Living, Sarazen Student Union 318, housing@siena.edu, 518-783-2919
Reviewed By: Vice President for Student Life
Reviewed Date:  
Last Revised and Effective Date of Revision:  
  • A. When inclement weather approaches, students need to use their best judgment when traveling to and from campus. If students are unable to make it to class, email your Professor as soon as possible.
    1. Before the storm: Siena personnel will monitor weather reports about the approaching storm and how it might affect various classes, campus events and any changes to parking on campus. A “pre-storm message” from the “WeatherAlert” email address can be expected.
    2. During the storm: Siena personnel will continue to assess campus conditions and external roads and then make a decision for “closure” or “late opening.”
    3. Public notification: Information about classes and campus status will be sent/posted to the following no later than 6 a.m., if possible:
      • a. School Closing Network (Local TV/Radio)
      • b. Siena College website, www.siena.edu
      • c. Outgoing phone message on 518-783-4299
      • d. Email to campus personnel, including students
      • e. If a text message is required to be sent via the SienaAlert System, Public Safety sends that text message.
  • B. If the storm occurs during work/class day, items 1 through 3 will be followed, with a decision to “close early” or “cancel evening classes/other events” no later than 2 p.m., if possible.
    The order for posting that decision is:
    1. Email to campus personnel, including students School Closings Network (Local TV/Radio)
    2. Siena College website, www.siena.edu
    3. Outgoing phone message on 518-783-4299
    4. After the storm: Facilities Management or Public Safety may send out information on rotation parking requirements and/or lot closures.