UTC Community:
The National Weather Service (NWS) has forecasted a wintry mix of rain and snow overnight tonight (2/18) and into the early morning hours tomorrow (2/19). Any snow accumulation is expected to be less than half an inch.
The safety of the University community is always our top priority. Out of an abundance of caution, the University will modify campus operations during this weather event.
Modification to Campus Operations
- Tuesday, February 18, 2025
- No changes to campus operations.
- Wednesday, February 19, 2025
- All in-person classes and activities for Wednesday, February 19, 2025 are DELAYED until 10:00 AM.
- Faculty may opt to hold classes occurring before 10:00 AM via an alternative modality (e.g., Asynchronous; Synchronous via Zoom, Teams, or other platform).
- For employees, this will be an unscheduled administrative closure until 10:00 AM.
- “Essential Employees” should report to campus as directed by their supervisor.
- Supervisors in all areas should plan for the continuity of critical services and engage required personnel for remote work as needed.
- Other Modifications:
- Mocs Dining (Aramark) will operate on their regular, schedule with the exception of the University Center Food Court, which will open at 9:00 AM.
- Campus Recreation will open the Aquatic and Recreation Center (ARC) at 10:00 AM.
- Mocs Express (Campus Shuttle) and other CARTA buses will operate on their normal routes and schedule, dependent on road conditions.
- Mail Services will OPEN at 10:00 AM
- University Center will OPEN at 9:00 AM
- UTC Bookstore will be OPEN at 10:00 AM.
- UTC Library will OPEN at 10:00 AM
Personal Safety
- Students who are unable to make it to campus safely due to local road conditions should inform their course instructors as soon as possible and seek reasonable accommodations. Students will be expected to complete all work within the limits set by their faculty member.
- Faculty members who are unable to make it to campus safely due to local road conditions should work with their Department Head/School Director as described by the UTC Faculty Handbook.
- Staff members who are unable to make it to campus safely due to local road conditions should contact their supervisor.
Updates
Any further modifications to campus operations will be shared via the UTC-ALERT system by 2/19/2025 at 8:30 AM. For more information on UTC-ALERT, visit utc.edu/UTC-ALERT.
Message issued on 2/18/2025 at 5:30 PM
