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College Closing Practices
In accordance with the College’s Inclement Weather Policy, classes and community events hosted at WSCC will meet as scheduled and College offices will remain open for business as usual unless announced otherwise.
On days when the weather is inclement and the college is open, the decision to drive to the campus is at the student’s discretion. Travel decisions must be the responsibility of each student after assessing the road conditions in their respective areas, the condition of their vehicle and their driving skills. If a student chooses not to come, students should inform their instructor and ask what they can do to make up any missed work.
Recognizing its responsibility to students and the community, the decision to close the College will be made only under appropriate circumstances as outlined in board policy. The College will attempt to make a decision as early as possible, and your understanding of these difficult decisions will be appreciated.
Board of Trustee policy - 6057
The College has a responsibility to the students and to the public to provide the services and facilities for which they have contracted. With this responsibility in mind, the College and its employees will make every reasonable effort to be open and available to provide its services and facilities. The philosophy of the College is to remain in operation except when one of the following conditions occurs:
1) A state of emergency is declared or the State Police or Sheriff's Office recommends closing the College.
2) A majority of the primary county roads are closed or extremely hazardous driving conditions exist.
3) Campus roads, walkways, or parking areas cannot be kept sufficiently cleared.
The decision in 2 and 3 above shall be based upon the Administration's judgment of road conditions, the weather forecast, campus snow clearing abilities, and experience to answer the essential question; "Can a majority of students and staff safely reach campus?" View Board Policy Manual
Where Can I Get Closing Announcements?The College will place closing announcements on the Campus Operator Information Line (231-845-6211) and the WSCC web site at the Announcement and Cancellation page. Designated local radio and television stations will also be notified.
Please note that some campus facilities (i.e. Recreation Center and Ice Arena) may continue to operate and certain community events may be held on the campus even if classes are cancelled.
Tune into the following radio and television stations for announcements:
| Hart |
WCXT |
105.3 FM |
| Ludington |
WKLA |
106.3 FM/1450 AM |
| Ludington |
WMOM |
102.7 FM |
| Scottville/Ludington |
WKZC |
94.9 FM |
| Manistee |
WMTE |
101.5 FM/1340 AM |
| Traverse City |
WTCM |
103.5 FM |
| Grand Rapids |
WZZM |
Channel 13 |
| Traverse City |
WPBN |
Channel 7/4 |
| Cadillac |
WWTV |
Channel 9/10 |
Additional Information
1) On any day the College closes due to inclement weather, the College will remain closed through midnight of that day.
2) In as much as weather conditions can vary throughout the College’s district, decisions regarding the status of classes held in the Manistee County Education Center will be made independently of the main campus. Notices on the status of classes will be posted on the College’s web site and announced on local radio and television stations.
3) Other off-campus classes are subject to the local school district where they are held; if the local school is closed, the off-campus class in that location is cancelled regardless of whether or not the College is open, with the exception of number two above.
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