Dear Colleagues,
The Springfield area is forecasted to receive its first significant snowfall of the season tonight through Tuesday evening. The university does not anticipate any changes to campus operations; however, this is the time of year to reacclimate ourselves with UIS’ inclement weather procedures.
As a matter of policy, UIS does not close due to inclement weather except under the most extraordinary conditions. However, periods of inclement weather often result in conditions that make travel difficult and at times hazardous.
Information for Employees:
UIS encourages employees to carefully consider their personal safety and local conditions in determining their ability to commute to work in extreme weather. If weather conditions deteriorate, UIS may activate the Liberal Leave Policy. The policy enables employees to exercise their judgment in determining if it is safe for them to drive or ride to or from work in inclement weather. UIS will notify employees via UIS email if the Liberal Leave Policy has been activated.
Employees whose work can be completed remotely may work from home with supervisory approval. Employees whose work cannot be performed remotely and are unable to report to work due to weather conditions are expected to use the appropriate leave benefits. Extreme weather does not change the need for an individual employee to notify their supervisor of the absence. Normal leave reporting processes and requirements apply to cover weather-related absences.
When classes are canceled, the normal expectation is that all offices and other services of the university will have regular operating hours, unless otherwise determined by UIS administration.
Members of the UIS community are encouraged to utilize the Illinois Department of Transportation's "Getting Around Illinois" website to access Winter Road Conditions at gettingaroundillinois.com.
Thank you,
Blake Wood
Director of Media Strategy
University of Illinois Springfield
One University Plaza, MS PAC 563
Springfield, IL 62703-5407
217-206-8404