Cancelations Due to Inclement Weather*
Only the President (or, in the President’s absence, the Provost or Associate Provost) has the authority to cancel classes in the event of severe weather. Should weather conditions create potentially hazardous conditions, Lindenwood University will evaluate the situation and take into consideration both the safety of faculty, staff, and students as well as the services that must be provided despite the inclement weather. After this careful evaluation and depending on the hazardous weather conditions (e.g., tornado, snow/ice, etc.), an alert will be sent to students, faculty, and staff via a Rave system text message and Lionmail message, as necessary. This alert will detail the appropriate action required of faculty, staff, and students and will also specify the essential services that must be provided despite the occurrence of inclement weather.
In the unlikely event that LU alters the normal work and/or class schedule, an announcement will be posted on the University’s homepage (lindenwood.edu and belleville.lindenwood.edu). An announcement will also be distributed via Lionmail, the Rave system, and local media stations or whatever is deemed most appropriate for the weather conditions. Separate announcements may be made regarding evening classes, (those classes starting at or after 4 p.m.).
The University strives to maintain its teaching, research, and service activities in accordance with established schedules and operational demands. To this end, suspension or cancelation of classes due to inclement weather will be avoided whenever possible. Because certain essential functions of the University must be provided at all times, campus operations will not be suspended in the event of severe weather even though classes may be canceled.
*This content has been added as of the publication of the September 2014 catalog addendum.