Bad Weather Info

When bad weather strikes here’s where to look

By Jesse Bishop
Staff Writer

When the winter weather turns nasty, Georgia Highlands College students need to know how to determine if classes will meet.

Sandy Briscar, public information director, said, “As long as there is power, students should check the website. That is the easiest way to get information about the college.”

The FC home page, www.highlands.edu, will feature a scrolling message across the page to alert students to the closings of various campuses. There will also be a recorded message on the FC telephone line, (706) 802-5000.

Briscar said Dr. Randy Pierce, president of FC, will call and advise her on the status of the college. Briscar then calls the Office of Information Technology and the Enrollment Management Office to make sure students can get the information quickly and easily.

“All students should use their own discretion, regardless of whether or not the college is open,” Briscar said. Since FC is a commuter college, students should always take into account the roads and the conditions that they will face on the drive in.

Area television and radio stations will also broadcast any closings. Stations in Rome, Cedartown, Cartersville, Summerville, Atlanta, and even in Cherokee County, Ala will announce the information. However, Briscar stressed that students should check the website first since television stations could be broadcasting thousands of area school, business and government closings.

Students taking Georgia Highlands College classes on the North Metro Tech (NMT) campus are advised to consult NMT’s inclement weather policy. The FC classes scheduled for that location will not meet when NMT is closed.