To: All Faculty & All Academic Professionals & All Civil Service Staff
           <everybody@illinois.edu> 
    From: "Robert Easter, Vice President and Chancellor" <chancellor@illinois.edu>

Reply-To: chancellor@illinois.edu
 Subject: MASSMAIL - Weather-related Information

As you know, predictions for this week's weather are that conditions will 
deteriorate, with snow, ice and additional snow accumulation developing, 
along with high and gusting winds. The most recent forecast indicates 
lighter snow and sleet until noon tomorrow with heavier snow and 
increasing winds to begin tomorrow afternoon.  
  
In conditions such as these, it is important that we reaffirm our 
commitment to the safety and well-being of our employees. As a matter of 
policy, the campus does not fully close. The residential and research 
aspects of Urbana campus operations make a complete closing impossible. 
The campus policy for operations under emergency conditions, including a 
list of typical essential functions, is at 
http://www.fs.uiuc.edu/cam/cam/v/v-a-1.html. Campus officials are 
coordinating plans and decisions with the regional emergency planning 
group and will keep in close contact with this group throughout this 
winter storm.

In the event of extreme weather conditions, the campus will continue to 
operate during regularly scheduled hours. If classes are to be cancelled 
or offices closed, those affected will be notified by the customary 
campus telephone and/or email alert procedures. Additionally, units are 
encouraged to post such information on the campus website - via a link on 
the home page under the Campus Announcements space, and 
closing/cancellation information will be shared with local media by the 
Chancellor or his representative. Messages will also be placed on the 
campus emergency telephone message system, 265-8473 (265-UIPD). In the 
absence of a specific announcement to the contrary, it should be 
understood that classes and other functions will continue as scheduled.

Employees who are approved to leave early or who cannot commute to campus 
due to weather conditions should use vacation/personal leave as 
applicable. In addition, due to the severe weather, in cases where an 
employee may not have accrued vacation/personal leave, departments may 
authorize an approved absence without pay.
 
Employees with questions regarding requesting absence time due to weather 
conditions should consult with their supervisors. 
This mailing approved by:
The Office of the Chancellor

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