The University Senate of Michigan Technological University


PROPOSAL 7-98

AMENDMENT TO UNIVERSITY CLOSURE POLICY

Michigan Technological University should delete the following text from the University Closure Policy.

9.4.1 B. Weather Advisory

The University may declare a weather advisory for extreme weather conditions that affect transportation to and from Michigan Tech by students, faculty, and staff. You will receive notification either from your supervisor and/or University Relations via the radio, newspaper, etc. Students will be excused from reporting to class. Non-exempt staff are allowed to use vacation time, compensation time, or time without pay to account for the lost hours. Exempt staff are not required to use vacation time to account for the lost hours, but are expected to insure that work performance is not diminished as a result of the weather advisory.

Adopted by Senate: February 18, 1998
Approved by President: March 25, 1998