When a decision is made to cancel classes and/or close campus, the communications media will be notified immediately. Students and college staff should listen to area radio stations and television stations for announcements. Students will also be notified through SCCC emergency notification system (RAVE) by receiving an emergency text message. If no announcements are made, classes will meet as usual. Students are urged to exercise personal judgment regarding whether road conditions, weather-related conditions, or extenuating circumstances would prevent safe travel or attendance in class. When these types of conditions exist and student absences result, faculty is urged to be lenient in permitting student absences and make-up work. The media that are typically notified when classes are cancelled, and/or the campus is closed are:
Radio:
- 107.5 FM
- 106.7 FM
- 101.5 FM
- 99.1 FM
- 1420 AM
- 1270 AM
Television:
- Wichita Television Stations
- Amarillo Television Station
- Local Cable Channel 17 - SCCC
Other:
- Rave Mobile Safety (emergency alert messaging system)
- SCCC Facebook
- SCCC Twitter
In the event that inclement weather conditions do arise while a student is on campus, students should make every effort to keep abreast of the posted SCCC emergency protocols. Emergency protocol manuals are posted in prominent locations throughout each campus building. Protocol manuals designate emergency coordinators in each area of campus as well as designated shelters in case of tornados or severe weather. Emergency Procedure Manuals are also available from the Campus Safety Department (room A149) in the Hobble Academic Building.