Winter Weather Policy Reminder
When Washington has its first hard frost of the season,
and the minds of children and adults tend to drift toward thoughts of
holiday treats, it can mean one thing — inclement weather could
be only a seven-day forecast away. When the skies turn gray and the
sleet and snow starts to fall, University officials encourage faculty
and staff to check the University’s status through the information
line (202/994-5050) or via the “Campus Advisories” link on
the front page of the GW Web site, www.gwu.edu.
Information on the 5050 line and the Web site applies to University
employees and students in the DC metropolitan area, including those
at the Mount Vernon Campus. Information for employees and students about
Virginia Campus Information is available by calling 703/726-8333.
Notification of closures still will be broadcast on
local television channels (4, 5, 7, 8, and 9) and radio stations (WTOP,
1500 AM; WMAL, 630 AM; and WAMU, 88.5 FM). These stations, however,
may list GW as closed when only classes have been canceled but offices
are still open.
The Medical Center has emergency plans specifically
for its units. If you are unfamiliar with these plans, please consult
your supervisor. Employees who must report to work during inclement
weather or emergency conditions will be designated by their supervisor.
On the Web site and the 5050 line, they will be referred to as “designated
employees.”
Liberal leave implimentation means that regular employees
may use annual leave without advance notice or supervisory approval.
Those without annual leave will be granted a leave without pay.
Send feedback to: bygeorge@gwu.edu
