WEATHER UPDATE – Message from the President (April 5)

Posted on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023

Dear Colleagues and Learners,

College leadership has been monitoring the forecast today (April 5) with rapid accumulation of freezing rain and ice in parts of our region continuing into this afternoon and evening. As a result, please be advised of the following updates to this morning’s message:

  • All remaining in-person classes at the Ottawa and Perth campuses this afternoon and evening (April 5) are cancelled.
  • All classes at the Pembroke campus have been cancelled today (April 5) and the campus has also been closed for the remainder of the day.
  • Learners will not be penalized for missing any classes and should monitor their College email accounts and Brightspace for updates on accommodation and scheduling.
  • AC Online programming continues as scheduled.
  • Your safety is the top priority. As such, the Ottawa and Perth campuses remain open.
  • Learners can either go home, or stay on campus.
  • Any employee that is non-essential to operations may also go home, or stay on campus. If you have questions, please check with your manager/supervisor.
  • Please note, that Human Resources will be also providing an update to People Leaders.
  • The main Ottawa campus cafeteria will remain open.
  • The Early Learning Centre will close today (April 5) at 4 p.m. For parents unable to arrive by that time, employees will be on site to accommodate later pick-ups.
  • For learners on co-op work terms with employers or on placements, your safety is the top priority – if you are unable to attend due to safety issues, or other circumstances due to weather conditions on April 5, you are not required to attend. When/if you are able, please contact your co-op employer and your Co-op Department contact, or placement coordinator, for updates to make them aware of your situation.

We are committed to providing a safe learning and working environment for our College community and will continue to monitor this situation. We ask everyone to take extra caution as you make your way to and from the College. We will all need to show understanding, patience and flexibility.

Please continue to watch the College’s social media accounts, your email account and Brightspace account for any updates.

Thank you and please stay safe,

Claude Brulé
President and CEO


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