The Vice President for Finance and Operations is designated as the official spokesperson for severe weather procedures and will make decisions and give out information as needed. When a decision has been reached to suspend classes because of inclement weather, the following announcement will be released through the Division of University Relations:

I. ANNOUNCEMENT
"Due to severe weather conditions, Michigan State University has suspended classes. Only regular and student employees whose services are required for maintenance, food service and other essential support operations are to report to work.

"Employees driving should enter the campus at any of the following seven campus entrances: (1) Trowbridge Road at Harrison; (2) Shaw Lane at Hagadorn Road; (3) Shaw Lane at Harrison Avenue; (4) Collingwood Drive at Grand River Avenue; (5) Mt. Hope Road at Farm Lane; (6) Service Road at Hagadorn Road; or (7) Service Road at Harrison Avenue."

II. PAY POLICY
Full- and Part-Time Regular Employees
Employees in this category who report for work during these periods will receive pay for time worked in accordance with compensation policies or in accordance with provisions of collective bargaining agreements.

Employees in this category who do not report for work may elect to either take the time off without pay or be paid by charging the time to personal or vacation leave accruals.

Student Employees
Employees in this category who report for work will be paid for hours worked. Employees who do not report for their scheduled work will not be paid.

III. Prolonged Severe Weather Conditions
In cases of declared emergencies or prolonged severe weather conditions, the administration will determine the level of services appropriate to the functioning of the University and the needs and levels of employee involvement.

IV. Travel and Parking
A. To facilitate travel and parking, the Grounds Maintenance Department will plow the following streets as listed in order of priority:

1. Trowbridge Road from Harrison Avenue to Red Cedar Road; north on Red Cedar to Shaw Lane.

2. Farm Lane from Mt. Hope Road north to Grand River Avenue by East Circle Drive/Collingwood Drive entrance.

3. Shaw Lane from Harrison Road to Hagadorn Road.

4. Service Road from Hagadorn Road to Harrison Road.

B. Employees are requested to park in the parking ramps. Parking areas will be opened as they become operational and available.

C. Vehicles to transport personnel from the parking ramps to their work area will be provided, if feasible.