Reminder: Be Aware of NOVA’s Color-Coded Closure System

January 24, 2023 / General NOVA News

In the season of inclement weather possibilities, please remember our color-coded campus closure system. When you awaken to those welcome snowflakes falling, you can check your text messages, our website, social media channels or any of the local TV or radio stations to check NOVA’s operating status.

NOVA’s Color-Coded System:

CODE RED: COLLEGE CLOSED

  • NOVA is closed with no remote or in-person instruction or services.
  • All services offered at off-campus locations, such as military installations, are closed.
  • Designated (essential) employees are required to report as directed by supervisors.

CODE YELLOW: COLLEGE OPEN BUT BUILDINGS CLOSED

  • NOVA is open but all buildings are closed for in-person use. Buildings are locked with access restricted to designated (essential) employees only.
  • Instruction and college services are open for remote delivery only.
  • In-person classes and services are remote, not cancelled.
  • All online courses continue as scheduled.
  • Designated (essential) employees are required to report as directed by supervisors.
  • Non-designated (non-essential) employees who are able to telework are expected to work/be available to work as needed during authorized building closures to ensure continuity of operations.
  • Non-designated (non-essential) employees who are not able to telework are not expected to work/be available to work as needed during authorized building closures.

     **Telework needs during a code yellow are determined by business need and management discretion**

CODE GREEN: COLLEGE OPEN

  • NOVA is in normal operating conditions.
  • All classes and services continue as scheduled.

DELAYED OPENING

  • NOVA opens at 11 a.m. for in-person services and courses. Services are not offered in-person or remotely until the college opens.
  • In-person classes due to begin before the college opening are cancelled.
  • In-person classes due to begin after the college opening are held as scheduled.
  • All online courses continue as scheduled.
  • All services offered at off-campus locations, such as military bases, are closed until the college opens.
  • During delayed openings, employees able to telework or work remotely are expected to maintain their normal work schedules.

EARLY CLOSING

  • NOVA closes early and moves to a Code Red status.
  • If the College closes early due to inclement weather, faculty and staff may be provided with specific times they can leave. This will help to ensure a safe and orderly departure from building and campuses.

For more information, visit NOVA’s closure webpage at https://www.nvcc.edu/emergency/closing. If you have questions about this new system, visit our FAQ page or contact your supervisor.

Submitted by:
Kathy Thompson, Communications, KAThompson@nvcc.edu