OHIO UNIVERSITY LANCASTER
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CAMPUS-WIDE CLASS CANCELLATION ANNOUNCEMENT PROCEDURES
When classes are canceled campus-wide in Lancaster due to severe weather or other exceptional situations, an official announcement will be sent as emergency texts and emails to everyone who is signed up to receive the notifications. Announcements will be posted at the OUL|P homepages www.ohio.edu/lancaster , in OUL|P phone message system (call (740) 654-6711 or (614) 367-9371) as quickly as circumstances allow.
The announcement will specify the following information:
- Date of cancellation;
- Specific time when classes are cancelled or all day;
- Location: Lancaster.
Generally weather-related announcements will be made two hours in advance of a change. Typically this will follow the schedule:
- 6:30 AM for morning classes (starting before noon);
- 10:30 AM for afternoon classes (starting from noon to 5:00 PM); and
- 3:30 PM for evening classes (starting after 5:00 PM).
Special eventsare included in campus-wide cancellations or closings unless specifically noted on our website.
Many area media outlets announce campus-wide class cancellation information. The Ohio University Lancaster web page should be checked as it reflects the official notification of any cancellations. Visit the OUL App Alert page or campus email and text message system for announcements.
Since road conditions may vary substantially around the area, students should use their best judgment about safely commuting when their classes are not cancelled. Student safety is always our first concern. However, missed class work must be made up in consultation with the professor. Consultation with your professor before your absence is highly recommended.
INDIVIDUAL CLASS CANCELLATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
On occasion, a professor may be unable to conduct a class due to professional travel, illness, unexpected personal reasons, or weather related travel conditions specific to their location. It is expected that professional travel needs will be known and announced in advance to the class. Weather-related class cancellationsare delegated to the Dean by the President and classes are to be held unless cancelled by the Dean. However, as safety is a primary concern, occasionally faculty must cancel an individual class (ideally with two hours’ notice) if weather conditions at their home, office or vehicle dictate. Faculty are encouraged to cancel classes incrementally, waiting 2-3 hours before a class to assess current conditions related to their travel before cancelling each class.
If a faculty member should cancel an individual class for any reason, the faculty member must email the distribution list “Lancaster Cancelled Section” ( oul-dg-cancelledsection@ohio.edu ) and their students. Upon receiving such notification, the Faculty Support Offices post an official cancellation at the campus homepage under “Class Cancellations.” Students enrolled in cancelled classes are advised to check OHIO email and Blackboard prior to coming to class on days with inclement weather for possible cancellations and any special instructions from the professor. Students should contact the Dean with any concerns about cancelled class notifications.
Students who cannot access the web at home are advised to ask a friend in class for a phone call when their shared class is cancelled.