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Friday, Jan. 18

Lenoir-Rhyne will be on a normal schedule today

 

Inclement Weather Policy Lenoir-Rhyne College

Information regarding class cancellation or delays can also be obtained by calling
828-328-SNOW (328-7669)
Note -- you must dial all seven digits if you are on campus.

  1. Class Cancellations. The cancellation of classes for an entire day will occur only under the most severe weather conditions.

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  3. Delayed Schedule. If weather conditions warrant, the College may adopt a delayed class schedule for the day with shortened class periods according to the following plan:

     MWF Delayed Class Schedule

Regular Times Rescheduled Times
8:00/8:20 a.m. 10:00 - 10:40 a.m.
10:20 a.m. 10:50 - 11:30 a.m.
11:20 a.m. 11:40 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
Noon/12:20 p.m. 12:30 - 1:10 p.m.
1:20 p.m. 1:20 - 2:00 p.m.
2:20/2:40 p.m. 2:20 - 2:50 p.m.
3:20 p.m. 3:00 - 3:40 p.m.
Graduate/Evening Classes Usual schedule

    T/Th Delayed Class Schedule

Regular Times Rescheduled Times
8:00 a.m. 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
9:00/9:25 a.m. 11:10 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
10:50 a.m. 12:20 - 1:20 p.m.
1:00 p.m. 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
2:25/2:50 p.m. 2:40 - 3:40 p.m.
Graduate/Evening Classes Usual schedule
  • 3:00 p.m. Eucharist held at the usual time.
     
  • On-campus Meals. On days when classes are canceled or delayed, breakfast will be delayed and available for residential students beginning at 8:30 a.m.
  • Library. If at all possible, the library will be open during inclement weather from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Sundays.

3. Commuting Students. During periods of inclement weather when the College operates either on a delayed schedule or on a regular class schedule, commuting students who are unable to attend classes due to road conditions will not be penalized. Commuting students should exercise good judgment in deciding whether to attempt to travel to the campus and are encouraged not to do so when conditions might threaten their safety. Commuter students facing this situation should promptly contact their instructors directly to indicate the reason for their absence and to request assistance concerning course materials pertinent to keeping current with the class.

4. Evening and Graduate School Classes.

  • Delays. Morning delays will not affect Evening and Graduate School classes starting at 4:00 p.m. or later. These will begin at their regular times and will meet for the full class period.
  • Cancellations. In the event of inclement weather during late afternoon or evening, Evening and Graduate School classes may be canceled. Students should call the L-R Information Line, 328-SNOW (328-7669), and listen to radio/TV stations (as indicated below) for information.

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  • Rescheduling. In the event that late afternoon or Evening and Graduate classes are canceled due to severe weather conditions, the instructor will reschedule the missed session at a time that is mutually convenient for the instructor and students.

5. Information. The L-R College community can receive information about the status of the daily schedule on inclement weather days through the following means:

  • The College Public Relations Department will notify regional TV stations: WBTV (Channel 3); WSOC-TV (Channel 9); WCNC (Channel 36) and local radio stations: WHKY (1290 AM); WNNC (1230 AM) and WIRC (630 AM) if classes will be canceled or if the College will operate on a delayed class schedule.
     
  • The Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs will advise the College Switchboard of the status of the schedule.
     
  • Students may call the Lenoir-Rhyne Information Line at
  • 328-SNOW (328-7669) to learn if classes are canceled or if the College is operating on a delayed class schedule.
     
  • The announcement board in the Cromer Center will post the daily schedule when classes are delayed or canceled.

6. Instructor Notice. Instructors who are unable to attend classes because of hazardous road conditions will notify the Office for Academic Affairs (328-7112) and leave a message on their voice mail so that students may be informed.

7. Staff Policies. During inclement weather days, the College administration and staff shall follow the most current "Interruptions Due to Weather" Policy as stated in the Non-Academic Employee Handbook.

 

 

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