CON Cancellation of Classes or Clinical Experiences

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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGE OF NURSING
Cancellation of Classes or Clinical Experiences	Policy: 1304 (4.2.6)
Faculty Policies	Originating Date: September 1971
Responsible Reviewing Agency: Executive Council Related Documents: UNMC Inclement Weather Policy	Revised: January 1993 Revised: March 1999 Revised: March 2001 Revised: February 2008 Reviewed: March 2015 (changes) Revised: March 2018 (changes) Revised: January 2024 (changes) Revised: September 2025 (changes)

Purpose

This policy provides guidelines for all College of Nursing divisions regarding on-campus and off-campus activities and arranging make-up during inclement weather.

Scope

This policy applies to all five divisions of the College of Nursing and courses delivered across campuses.

Policy

UNMC CON Division Operations During Inclement Weather

• UNMC CON Omaha Division remains operational regardless of weather conditions. UNMC CON Omaha Division follows the UNMC Inclement Weather Policy for official closures.
• UNMC CON Lincoln Division will comply with their respective chancellors’ decisions regarding weather-related closures of their building.
• UNMC CON Kearney Division will comply with their respective chancellors’ decisions regarding weather-related closures of their building.
• UNMC CON Norfolk Division will comply with community college leadership’s decisions regarding weather-related closures of their building.
• UNMC CON Scottsbluff Division will comply with community college leadership’s decisions regarding weather-related closures of their building.

On-campus & Off-campus Cancellation Procedures

1. Full-Day Closure of CON Buildings (UNK, UNL, WNCC, Northeast) & Activities Due to Weather
   • All on-campus, in-person activities will be canceled.
   • When possible, scheduled class activities will transition to online via Zoom.
   • A recording will be made available for later viewing.
2. Late Start Closure of CON Buildings (UNK, UNL, WNCC, Northeast) & Activities Due to Weather
   • All on-campus, in-person activities will be canceled until the building opens.
   • When possible, class activities scheduled to begin prior to the building opening will transition online via Zoom.
   • Consecutive activities will be assessed individually based on:
     • Start time relative to the building’s scheduled re-opening.
     • Student, faculty, and staff travel logistics regarding timing of consecutive activities.
3. Off-Campus Activities during Closure or Late Start of CON Buildings (UNK, UNL, WNCC, Northeast)
   • CON building closures do not cancel off-campus activities. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis by the faculty in collaboration with the division assistant dean.
   • Safety of all students and faculty is the priority
   • College of Nursing class and clinical activities canceled due to weather must be rescheduled.

Decision Making in Absence of Official Cancellation

If there is no official cancellation, but safety is a concern, individual faculty members/campus representatives must:

• Consult their division assistant dean for guidance before cancelling activities.
• Prioritize student and faculty safety when deciding on cancellations.
• In instances of Preceptor/CSI-supervised off-campus experiences: faculty must coordinate with their students and the assigned nurse to determine next steps.

In the event of Off-campus activity cancellations:

• Faculty/campus representative are responsible for:
  • Notifying students of cancellation via online learning platform.
  • Informing the clinical site if applicable.
  • Arranging make-up sessions for the canceled activities.
  • Ensure that the Division Assistant Dean is informed of all cancellations and make-up plans.

Courses Delivered Across Campuses

If a course is delivered via zoom simultaneously to multiple campus buildings, the following guidelines apply:

• If the campus of origin building is closed due to weather, the class will transition to remote Zoom if possible.
  • A recording will be made available for later viewing.
• If the campus of origin building remains open, but other campuses close, class will continue via zoom as scheduled allowing students from the closed campus to join remotely.
  • A recording will be made available for later viewing.