Students, faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to subscribe their cell phone numbers, alternate e-mail addresses and other contact information in the MU Alert system. This will provide the most up-to-date information available. The university policy stipulates that the authoritatively correct statement of the university’s condition is the message on the main page of the website at www.marshall.edu.
The following is from the official Board of Governors Policy on Weather-Related and/or Emergency Closings and Delays.
South Charleston campus and other education centers:
Because weather conditions can vary substantially, it is possible that classes will be delayed or cancelled at some locations and not at others.
The chief administrative officer for each location, in consultation with local staff, will decide on class cancellations.
South Charleston campus: Since South Charleston classes do not generally meet until late afternoon, an effort will be made to decide about classes by noon. Notification of delays or cancellations at the South Charleston campus will be announced by (a) local media, (b) MU Alert, and (c) University website. Students may check the status of their classes by checking the website.
Point Pleasant, Beckley, Teays Valley and other educational centers: Procedures for delayed openings and class cancellations are similar to those for the South Charleston campus. At Point Pleasant, Beckley, and Teays Valley, local media will provide information regarding cancellations. In addition, each site has a weather hot line: (a) Point Pleasant, 304-674-7239; (b) Beckley, 304-252-0719; (c) Teays Valley, 304-757-7223.
Remote locations and other educational centers: Because there may be classes meeting on an irregular schedule in a geographically dispersed area throughout the semester, decisions about whether to meet during inclement weather will be made by the instructor. Those decisions will be transmitted to students by e-mail or other methods as agreed by students and the instructor.
Types of delays and closings for the South Charleston campus:
South Charleston Closed: All classes cancelled and offices closed.
South Charleston Classes Cancelled: All classes cancelled. Details provided by site.
South Charleston Delay: A delay in the beginning of non-class activities, e.g. a two-hour delay would mean the normal work day would begin at 10:00 a.m. rather than 8:00 a.m.