Ohio State News Alert: Columbus campus weather update

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Ohio State News Alert: Columbus campus weather update

In-person classes canceled and moved to virtual Monday and Tuesday

The National Weather Service is projecting 11 or more inches of snow this weekend, and Franklin County is in a Level 3 snow emergency as of Sunday at Noon. No one should be out during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel or you are deemed essential staff.

CLASSES

The Ohio State University Columbus campus in-person classes are canceled for Monday, January 26 and Tuesday, January 27, however, all instructors are encouraged to host virtual synchronous classes, where feasible. Classes scheduled to meet online will occur as planned.

The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) reminds instructors that following Policy 6.15 (Weather or Other Short-Term Closing), instructors are to notify students of alternative teaching methods when in-person class meetings are canceled. Alternative teaching methods can include virtual synchronous class meetings or asynchronous activities, including but not limited to videos, podcasts, supplemental readings or discussion posts. In situations where synchronous instruction is not feasible, asynchronous activities are encouraged. It is at the discretion of the instructor as to which alternative method of teaching will occur when in-person classes have been canceled. OAA asks instructors to be as flexible as possible with students.

We anticipate classes and normal campus operations resuming on Wednesday, January 28, unless weather conditions dictate otherwise which would lead to further communication.

CAMPUS OPERATIONS & ACTIVITIES

Campus will remain OPEN with limited essential services. While Franklin County remains under a Level 3 emergency, all non-essential activities should be canceled. Please check with leaders of scheduled activities regarding changes or cancellations.

Beginning Sunday afternoon and running through Tuesday, any staff members with the ability to work remotely are encouraged to do so in consultation with their supervisor. As campus remains open with limited essential services, essential staff whose responsibilities must be done in-person are required to report to work in alignment with their normal schedule to support critical operations. Essential employees can confirm with their supervisors that they are required to report to campus. For specific staffing questions, please contact your supervisor or HR Business Partner. See FAQs.

Dining and recreation will be limited and University Libraries are closed for Sunday, January 25. The Wexner Medical Center and clinical services remain OPEN. For additional information about weather impacts related to transportation, parking and facility hours of operation, please visit emergency.osu.edu.

The health, safety and well-being of our students, faculty and staff is always our top priority. Limiting traffic on roadways also allows essential staff better access to our medical center and other venues. A variety of factors are involved in the decision to cancel in-person classes, and each situation is evaluated on its unique circumstances. We will continue to monitor conditions and share updates online. Impacts to regional campus operations will be communicated through regional campus leadership.

For more information, visit emergency.osu.edu.

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