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Classes May Soon Be Cancelled
Laura E. Selmek/Outlook Reporter
laura_selmek@pipeline.owens.edu
As another semester starts, students are already hoping for snow or fog
days. Students from Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan, along with
many other areas, flock to the Owens campus every day.
Building and grounds keepers arrive on campus as early as 5 AM to provide
input on road and weather conditions.
Ultimately Dr. Adams, the president of Owens, has the final say as to
whether or not the campus closes, but she is at the top of the chain of
about 5 decision makers. Below her is the Provost, Dr. Unger, followed
by the President of Business Affairs, Chuck Mann.
“It’s a no win situation,” Mr. Mann says. The roads
on the west side of campus may be atrocious, but the roads on the east
are clear. There will always be some who will disagree with whatever decision
is made. Ultimately, there is no right or wrong answer because the decision
is based on opinion.
During the evening, the decision to cancel classes will be mostly up to
the instructor. To find out if your class is cancelled, not only can you
check your pipeline account, but you could also check your local television
or radio station for notice of cancellation.