Dear UIS Students and Colleagues,

Due to the forecasted extremely cold weather on Tuesday, Jan. 16, we wanted to provide an update about campus operations. Classes WILL be in session both on-ground and online on Tuesday, Jan. 16. As the UIS Inclement Weather Policy states, if classes are not canceled and a student believes that travel will be dangerous, the student should make the appropriate personal decision and notify their instructor of a planned absence from class. Instructors are advised to abide by each student’s judgment in such cases.

The Liberal Leave Policy is in effect on Tuesday for UIS employees. The policy enables employees to exercise their judgment in determining if it is safe for them to drive or ride to or from work in inclement weather.

Employees whose work can be completed remotely may work from home with supervisory approval. Employees whose work cannot be performed remotely and are unable to report to work due to weather conditions are expected to use the appropriate leave benefits. Extreme weather does not change the need for an individual employee to notify their supervisor of the absence. Normal leave reporting processes and requirements apply to cover weather-related absences.

Please dress warmly and stay safe! 

Blake Wood
Director of Media Strategy 
Office of Campus Relations
University of Illinois Springfield
One University Plaza, MS PAC 563
Springfield, IL 62703-5407
217-206-8404