Winter Weather Policy 2009-2010

The faculty and administration at the University of Saint Mary value class time and do not want to cancel classes without warrant.

When snow and ice make driving hazardous, an e-mail will be sent to all faculty, staff, and students to clarify if classes are cancelled or would be on a late start schedule.  Additionally, a recorded telephone message can be heard by dialing extension 6300 on campus, 758-6300 in the local area, by calling the main phone line, 682-5151 or the Kansas City line at 913-772-0843, then press “7” to be transferred to the recorded message. Under ordinary circumstances we will post this email no later than 5:00 a.m. for campus day classes and 3:00 p.m. for evening classes.

All faculty, staff, and students are responsible to either read their USM  e-mail or check the recorded message. We have two designations; University of Saint Mary – Leavenworth and University of Saint Mary – Overland Park.  Arrangements for announcements of class cancellations have been made with the following television stations.

KMBC TV, KSHB-TV; WDAF-TV;KCTV TV

KCUR FM 89.3 Radio, KFKF FM 94.1 Radio, KBEQ FM 104.3 Radio, KMBZ AM 98.0 Radio and KMXV FM 93.3 Radio and the Kansas City Star

If a late start is declared, classes will begin at 9:30 a.m. Safety is the utmost concern for faculty, staff, and students. Please use care when traveling to campus