Inclement Weather Communications Protocol
When adverse weather conditions affect the routine operations of Berea College, information regarding class cancellations, delayed openings, and/or College closings will be publicized via several media outlets, including the following.
- Text messages to E-2 campus subscribers.
- Mass emails from Public Safety to students, faculty, and staff.
- Posts on the College’s website and Facebook page.
- Announcements made on local media outlets specifically television stations WLEX and WKYT and radio stations WKXO and WEKU - FM.
For closure and delayed openings due to weather conditions, an announcement will be publicized by 6:00 A.M. Essential personnel, who have been identified by their supervisors, will need to report as soon as they are able to safely do so. Non-essential personnel and students residing off campus should refrain from coming to campus for personal safety and to avoid placing unnecessary demand on Public Safety and Facilities Management staff. If there is a closing or delay, additional information may be found on the College’s website and Facebook page.
Academic and Labor Inclement Weather Plan
2 HOUR DELAY
Academic Program
Classes starting after 5:00 p.m. will meet as scheduled.
For a Monday/Wednesday/Friday 10:00 a.m. start:
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Typical Time of Class
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Alternate Time
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8:00-9:10 MWF
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10:00 am-10:50 am
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9:20-10:30 MWF
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11:00 am-11:50 am
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10:40-11:50 MWF
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12:00 pm-12:50 pm
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12:00-1:10 MWF
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1:00 pm-1:50 pm
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1:20-2:30 MWF
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2:00 pm-2:50 pm
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2:40-3:50 MWF
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3:00 pm-3:50 pm
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4:00-5:10 MWF
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No Change
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Two-Hour Blocks
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MW 8:00-9:50
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10:00 am-11:50 am
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MW 8:40-10:30
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10:00 am-11:50 am
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MW 12:40-2:30
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1:30 pm-2:50 pm
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MW 4:00-5:50
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No Change
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Three-Day Long Blocks
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8:00-9:50 MWF
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10:00 am-11:50 am
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10:40-12:30 MWF
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12:00 pm-1:20 pm
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2:40-4:30 MWF
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3:00 pm-4:50 pm
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ART
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9:00-11:50 MW
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10:00 am-12:50 pm
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2:40-5:30 MW
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3:00 pm-5:50 pm
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Science Labs
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2:40-5:30
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3:00 pm-5:50 pm
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For a Tuesday or Thursday 10:00 a.m. start:
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Typical Time of Class
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Alternate Time
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Tuesday/Thursday 8:00-9:50
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10:00 am-11:20 am
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Tuesday/Thursday 10:00-11:50
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11:30 am-12:50 pm
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Tuesday/Thursday 1:00-2:50
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No Change
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ART
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8:00-10:50
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10:00 am-12:30 pm
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9:00-11:50
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10:00 am-12:30 pm
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12:00-2:50
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12:40 pm-2:50 pm
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Science Labs
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8:00-11:00
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10:00 am-12:30 pm
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12:00-2:50
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12:40 pm-2:50 pm
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8:30-11:30
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10:00 am-12:30 pm
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Labor Program
Except for the following designated essential work areas, all student morning work schedules until 10 a.m. are cancelled.
- College Farms
- Dining Services
- Child Development Laboratory
- Facilities Management Grounds
- Facilities Management Housekeeping
- Public Safety
- Residential Halls
ENTIRE DAY
NON-ESSENTIAL WORK AND ACADEMIC CLASSES CANCELED
Labor Program
Except for the following designated essential work areas, student work schedules will be canceled for the entire day. However, any student assigned to a work area that is open for all or part of the day can, with the permission of the labor supervisor, choose to work.
- College Farms
- Dining Services
- Facilities Management Grounds
- Facilities Management Housekeeping
- Public Safety
- Residential Halls