Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) officials are closely monitoring the winter weather event expected to impact Elizabeth City and surrounding areas. Due to the inclement weather forecasts, ECSU will operate under Condition 1 (Reduced Operations) of the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event Policy on Friday, Jan. 10, beginning at 3:00 p.m. through Saturday, Jan. 11, at 11:59 p.m. As we monitor conditions in and around campus, this Condition 1 could be extended through Sunday, Jan. 12. 

UNDER CONDITION 1: 

“The University remains open, but certain non-mandatory operations may be reduced due to more limited staffing. Mandatory employees must report to or remain at work. All other employees have the option to report late, leave early, or not work at all; however, the employee is responsible for informing his/her supervisory chain in a timely manner of all such decisions. Employees must code available leave for any work time missed during a Condition 1, unless the supervisor authorized off site work arrangements…”  

EMPLOYEES  

Department/unit leaders and supervisors are responsible for ensuring the operation of their specific areas and may designate employees as mandatory during this time. Mandatory employees must report to or remain at work. Employees may also work remotely with proper approval. For any work time missed, employees must use leave time per leave-keeping policies. During adverse weather and other emergency event conditions, employees should take reasonable precautions for personal safety.  

STUDENTS  

Due to inclement weather affecting many areas, travel conditions may be hazardous. Please use caution when returning to campus and return when it is safe for you to do so. Students who are unable to return to campus on Sunday should contact the Office of Housing and Residence Life on-call number at 252-334-0230 or via email at ecsuhousing@ecsu.edu. For students experiencing extenuating circumstances that may delay their return before Monday, Jan. 13, please contact the Dean of Students Office at deanofstudents@ecsu.edu. 

CAMPUS OPERATIONS UPDATES 

Wellness Center: Wellness Center will close Friday, Jan. 10 at 3:00 p.m. and resume normal operations on Monday, Jan. 13. 

Campus Dining: Campus Dining will operate beginning Sunday, Jan. 12 at 4:30 p.m. 

The university will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as necessary. Should campus operations change, or weather conditions worsen, updates will be sent via the Rave system, social media (Facebook, Instagram) and the ECSU website.