Students and employees are asked to check announcements concerning the opened or closed status of the college during inclement weather or emergency situations.

1. The President shall determine the classifications of days as hazardous, marginal or late opening. In the absence of the President, the determination shall be made by the Vice President Administrative Services.
2. For classes in Buncombe County, announcements concerning school operation will be made as soon as possible and announced on all local radio and TV stations for all day classes.  In addition, announced closings will be posted on the College web page, on the switchboard, and on the Victoria Road electronic message board.  If it appears that ice or snow may be cleared before the day is over or the emergency situation has been addressed, a late opening will be announced as soon as possible.  Students should attend classes as scheduled.
   
3. For classes in Madison County, the Director of Madison Campus will make a weather-related announcement as soon as possible regarding closing via the Madison Campus telephone (828-649-2947) and will notify the President, the Vice President of Instruction, the Vice President of Administrative Services, and the College Switchboard operator that the Campus is closed or on a delayed schedule.  If it appears that ice or snow may be cleared before the day is over or the emergency situation has been addressed, a late opening will be announced as soon as possible. Students should attend classes as scheduled.
4. Important: If weather conditions become worse after an initial decision is made, an additional announcement closing school for the day will be made as soon as possible.
5. Closing or delaying the day programs does not automatically close evening classes. Announcements will be made concerning the evening classes in the afternoon through the media (mentioned in Item 2 & 3).
6. When weather conditions dictate early dismissal of day or evening classes, the announcement will be made by all means possible.
7. In the event of inclement weather, commuters should exercise personal judgment concerning highway conditions regardless of College announcements, particularly those commuting from outlying areas.
8. Curriculum and Continuing Education class work can be made up by rescheduling the class, extra assignments, individual conferences, extended class sessions, on-line assignments, or other alternatives as determined by the Vice President, Instructional Services.
9. Continuing Education sessions missed because of inclement weather or emergency situations may be rescheduled.

Definitions

• Level 3: Hazardous Day: Travel conditions are unsafe and no improvement is expected within a reasonable time. College is closed to faculty, staff and students. College classes will not meet and special events will not be held.
• Level 2: Marginal Day: Improving Conditions Expected Day: Early weather conditions are hazardous, improvement expected, but not enough time to have all parking lots and sidewalks cleaned. College is closed to faculty and students. Staff reports at the designated college opening time. Special events will not be held.
• Level 1: Late Opening Day: Early weather conditions are hazardous, improvement expected and parking and sidewalks can be cleared for a late opening. College classes will begin late at a time announced through the appropriate media. Faculty, staff and students are to report to the work or class location consistent with their schedule for the designated opening time. Special events will be held once the college has opened.