College-Sponsored Trip Policy

Quinebaug Valley Community College requires that:

1. All College-sponsored trips have a faculty/staff member designated as representing the College.

2. Anyone organizing a College-sponsored trip must complete a College-Sponsored Trip Authorization Form at least two weeks prior to any trip and file that form with the Dean in his/her area. The form is available from the faculty secretary.

3. Planning for any College-sponsored trip includes the development of any necessary accommodations to ensure that the trip is accessible to people with disabilities.

4. Necessary arrangements with the Business Office must be completed.

Weather Closings

In the event of inclement weather, the College will announce closings on these radio stations:

WINY	1350 AM	WZMX	93.7 FM
WILI	1400 AM	WTIC	96.5 FM
WICH	1310 AM	I-98	98.3 FM
WTIC	1080 AM	WNLC	100.5 FM
WCTY	97.7 FM	WTYD	101 FM
WXLO (MA)	103.5 FM

We do not use television

QVCC Website: www.qvcc.commnet.edu-box on homepage will list in red the closing of the College due to inclement weather.

In case of an emergency:

1. Go to the nearest phone and call 911. Clearly state the problem and location.

2. Report the situation to the Learning and Student Development Office, or Maintenance if LSD is closed.

3. Evacuate the building by exiting calmly through nearest outside door.

4. Non-ambulatory persons on the second floor should be brought to the Center Stairwell.