Closing Policy (Reynolds Alert) - J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Inclement Weather and College Closings

1. The decision to close the college, cancel classes, or delay opening will be made by the college president.

2. The announcement will be communicated to students and employees through the following media:

    :: The college's Information and Call Center (804-371-3000)


   :: The college's WWW Home Page: www.reynolds.edu (watch for the Reynolds Alert)

   :: The college's cable TV station, JSRTV: COMCAST Cable television Channel 96
      in Henrico, Richmond, Goochland & Hanover.

   :: WTVR channel 6 (COMCAST channel 9) www.wtvr.com

   :: WRVA radio AM 1140 www.wrva.com

   :: Other Richmond metro area radio and television stations will be contacted
      as time permits.

3. When the college is closed in the morning, the announcement should be made no later than 6:00 a.m.

4. Evening classes may be held even though day classes are canceled or evening classes may be canceled when day classes are held. Announcements about evening classes will be made between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. or earlier, if possible. Evening classes are defined as those beginning at 6:00 p.m. or later.

5. If the announcement states “classes will resume at XX:XX,” all classes scheduled to begin on or after that time will meet. Additionally, classes scheduled to begin before that stated time that would still be in session will meet for that portion of class time remaining.

6. All students are urged to use sound judgment in their attempt to honor this policy. In some instances, road conditions might be extremely hazardous and taking the risk of driving might not be in the best interest and welfare of the student. In cases where road conditions prevent a student from attending classes, the student will not be penalized academically.

Last Edited: August 31, 2006