Weather update: Offices opening, classes to begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday

UPDATE • WEDNESDAY, JAN. 17 • 8 a.m.

Lipscomb University will open at 10 a.m. today, Wednesday, Jan. 17. If conditions are not safe for you to travel to campus, contact your supervisor. Personal safety is the first priority.

Classes that are scheduled to meet prior to 10 a.m. are canceled. Beginning at 10 a.m. today the university will follow normal class schedules and will follow the Class Schedule Disruption Policy if necessary. 

Although the campus services team has worked diligently over the last 24 hours to clear walkways and parking lots, the extreme cold temperatures have prevented them from being able to clear all parking lots completely. Please check http://parkingstatus.lipscomb.edu for real-time parking updates. The Allen Arena West Garage is open today for employee and student parking. The Woodmont Hills overflow parking lot is closed today. We encourage you to use extreme caution as you move about campus.

Thank you for your patience as we have navigated this unusual winter weather the last few days.

UPDATE • TUESDAY, JAN. 16 • NOON

With wintry weather continuing to fall and given the forecasted inclement conditions, university offices will close at 3 p.m. today. In addition, all classes and labs scheduled for 3 p.m. or later — including evening classes — will be canceled today, Tuesday, Jan. 16.

In anticipation of hazardous road conditions Wednesday morning, university offices will open at 10 a.m. Classes that are scheduled to meet prior to 10 a.m. are canceled. Beginning at 10 a.m. tomorrow, classes that are scheduled to meet at that time or later will follow the Class Schedule Disruption Policy.  (Click here for more information.) A decision for the remainder of the Wednesday operating schedule will be made by 8 a.m. tomorrow. Check the university website, Facebook and Twitter throughout the next 24 hours for additional weather-related updates.

Essential employees MUST report to work to maintain core operations. Employees who are designated as such should have already been notified by their supervisors. Staff who do not have essential assignments need not report to campus until the designated time. If you are unsure of your status, please contact your supervisor or department for additional information.

If you determine conditions are not safe for you to travel to campus, please notify the appropriate parties. Staff, please notify your direct supervisor. Human Resources will provide guidance for time reporting options.

Food service, campus safety and other student services for students living on campus will be provided and available.