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In the event of severe weather, emergencies, or other urgent situations, the College president or a designee will determine whether to close campus locations or cancel classes.
In the event of a closure or cancellation, the following communication strategies will be enacted:
Jackson College utilizes Nixle for sending information about college closings and alerts. Sign up with Nixle and receive messages on your cell phone (message and data rates may apply) and e-mail. If you wish to receive notifications regarding Jackson College and you live outside of Jackson County, please list the Central Campus location as your home address (2111 Emmons Road, Jackson, MI 49201)
LiveSafe is a free app designed to enhance communication, prevent incidents, and improve response times. LiveSafe provides direct, two-way communication with security personnel and gives you access to critical safety info, anytime, anywhere.
When severe weather conditions exist in the morning, the college president may consult with JC Safety and Security personnel and when possible, make the determination no later than 5 a.m.
If the College is open and severe weather or other conditions develop, the conditions will be evaluated and if possible, a decision regarding the cancellation of evening classes will be made by 2 p.m. Any individual location or all campus locations may be closed and/or classes cancelled. (These are guidelines; weather conditions may change quickly, influencing decisions.)
Students and employees should assume that the College is open, classes are continuing as scheduled unless and until a specific announcement canceling classes is issued.
Students should contact and keep in touch with their instructor/s to be updated on assignments and expectations.
For students who are involved with clinicals, internships and other work assignments, please communicate with your instructors and your supervisors on procedures in the event of closures and cancellations.
If the College is open during severe weather conditions, it is each driver’s responsibility to decide whether to travel. The College is educating students for the workplace, so our closing policy is much like a business or agency. If you are uncomfortable driving and want to miss class, please communicate (e-mail, call) your instructor, let them know, and inquire about make-up assignments. Instructors will vary on their policy – please ask and be prepared.