Inclement Weather Policy

Bladen Community College has established special procedures to be followed in the event of inclement weather, natural disasters, or other weather-related emergencies. It is the responsibility of the President or a designated representative to make the decision regarding whether to delay classes, cancel classes, or close the College. In the event that bad weather or other emergency situations occur after employees and students have arrived at the College, depending on the situation, employees and students may be directed to a place of safety within buildings or may be told to leave the campus.

Procedures

The President or a designated representative will make the decision to delay classes, cancel classes, or close the College in the event of inclement weather or other emergencies as soon as possible after an evaluation of reports from the Bladen County Emergency Services Director. Information will be available at the following sites:

Curriculum and Continuing Education scheduled classes which are missed due to inclement weather or not held for any reason, such as, natural disaster or other emergencies will be emergencies, will be rescheduled or the instruction should be made up by some other alternative. Alternatives may include extra class sessions, extended class sessions, individual conferences, or other options approved by the Executive Vice President. Extra assignments may include online assignments.

Approved: March 22, 2011