Occasionally the University is closed due to emergency weather conditions. Whenever the University closes for inclement or severe weather the Library will close as well.
Employees are expected to communicate with their supervisor regarding absence or tardiness due to weather conditions. Time missed from work must be reported as vacation leave or made up within the work week.
Campus is considered closed from the time of the announcement until 11:59 p.m. unless campus is reopened for classes in the afternoon or evening.
If inclement or severe weather causes the cancellation of classes or programs at Missouri Southern State University, students, faculty, staff, vendors, and visitors should check the following sources for announcements:
Closings will be posted to the Library Facebook page (www.facebook.com/spivalibrary) as soon as official word is received from University Administration.
In the event of an emergency or major crime on campus, notify Campus Police by calling the emergency number, 911.
For medical emergencies or accidents involving students, employees, or visitors, contact the Campus Police officer on duty at 911. Campus Police officers responding to the scene will render temporary medical assistance and will take a Medical Emergency/Accident Report. Under NO circumstances should you transport someone to the hospital emergency room.
For non-emergencies call 3131 for JPD communications.
All employees – including student assistants – are expected to report any medical or accident incident to Campus Police regardless of the severity.
Should a person refuse first aid or assistance, the following information should be requested:
A bright yellow Emergency Procedures booklet is located at every service desk. Refer to this guide for emergencies regarding explosion, aircraft crash, tornado, bomb threat, fire, utility failure, sexual assault, earthquake, violent or criminal behavior, and general evacuation procedures.
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