Inclement Weather Procedures
Occasionally, severe weather necessitates the cancellation of Division of Continuing Education programs, courses, and activities. The Division of Continuing Education at Kansas State University makes every effort to conduct classes and conferences as scheduled, but will not compromise the safety of students and instructional personnel. Following are procedures for when it is necessary to cancel courses and activities.
Face-to-Face Courses in Kansas Communities
The decision to cancel classes offered throughout the state is up to the instructors and their departments. weather conditions in the area of the state where the class is being held is evaluated and determine if conditions will be safe for students and faculty. Every effort should be made to notify students of the cancellation. The following methods will be used:
- By e-mail. If the instructor uses a course management system such as K-State Online, the instructor will send out a message to the class. If K-State Online is not used DCE staff will e-mail the students.
- By phone. If the course is not exceedingly large, DCE staff will call the students and inform them of the cancellation of the class.
- By media. Local radio stations will be contacted so they can list the cancellation of the class.
Evening College/Intersession
Any course that is offered on campus in Manhattan is only canceled due to inclement weather if the University is closed by central administration. If the University is closed the Evening College course will not be held and the information will be communicated to the general public through local media.
Distance Education
Most distance education courses are conducted using technology that does not require travel and, therefore, does not necessitate the cancellation of courses unless they are taught in conjunction with a face-to-face class.
