Weather-related Closings and Delays

ASUMH does not normally close classes or offices because of hazardous driving conditions. However, the obligation to provide services to the citizens of the community must be balanced with the risk of danger to students and employees. It is, therefore, appropriate that guidelines reflect the safety needs of our students, employees, and citizens.

The university remains open for academic classes and all other services during inclement weather except in extreme circumstances as determined by the chancellor. However, students are encouraged to use good judgment in deciding whether to drive to campus during inclement weather. By 6:30 am, if possible, regional and local news media that publicize the closing of classes and/or offices will be notified. The following radio stations will be notified: KTLO – 97.9 FM in Mountain Home, KCTT – 101.7 in Mountain Home and Yellville, KPFM – 105.5, KKTZ – 93.5, KOMT – 107.5 in Mountain Home, KSAR – 95.9 in Salem; KWOZ – 103.3 in Mountain View and Batesville; and KMAC – 99.7 in Gainesville, Mo. The inclement weather announcement will also be posted on the ASUMH Website, www.asumh.edu, unless there are power outages or other circumstances preventing the posting.

In the event the weather becomes severe during the day, notices to cancel classes or close offices will be placed in each building and circulated among employees. If weather changes during the evening, the instructor involved has the discretion to end classes early.