Policy for university closings, essential staff online

Faculty and staff members can read the university's emergency closing policy online on the Grand Valley Manual Web site, www.gvsu.edu/gvmanual , by clicking on "Policy Index" then "Emergency Closing Policy."

Detailed within the policy are definitions of canceled and closing, and how that will affect Grand Valley's campuses; which departments are considered essential; how closings affect final exams; and parking restrictions.

Non-essential Clerical, Office and Technical staff members may use an inclement weather day to be paid when the university is officially closed. This is coded as WEA in UltraTime. When Grand Valley remains open, COT staff may use up to eight hours in a calendar year for absences that are necessary due to inclement weather conditions or when it is necessary for a parent to remain at home for the health or safety of their children. These hours are coded as SNO in UltraTime.