In anticipation of winter, it seems prudent to review MU’s policy on suspending business operations due to inclement weather. As per Policy 1:010, http://bppm.missouri.edu/chapter1/1_010.html, from the Business Policy and Procedure Manual, only the Chancellor (or in the Chancellor’s absence, the Provost) has the authority to cancel classes or close the campus in the event of an emergency. In most circumstances the University will not close and it will maintain its teaching, research and service activities in accordance with established schedules and operational demands even if classes are cancelled. Even when classes are canceled, campus operations typically will not be suspended due to severe weather.
If weather conditions affect an employee’s ability to travel to and from work, the same policy delineates how to account for the time missed. Options include using paid leave and adjusting one’s work schedule during the same week (if possible) with supervisor approval.
Related to this, employees who suffer a slip, trip or fall while on University grounds should report the incident as a potential Workers’ Compensation claim. For employees in branch libraries, ask your department head about the procedures for reporting an injury. For employees in Ellis Library, contact Security at 882-4220. Be sure to inform your supervisor, as well.
If you have questions regarding any of this, please contact Leo at 882-9166 or via e-mail at AgnewL@missouri.edu.