04.01.06 Class Cancellation

Original Approval: DATE
Last Updated: DATE
Last Reviewed: DATE

Policy/Purpose:

It is the policy of Wallace Community College – Selma (WCCS) require its instructors to follow a standard procedure for cancelling class.

Scope:

This policy applies to all WCCS students and employees during any activity involving the College, including the workday. In addition, visitors, vendors, contractors, and all other non-employees are expected to recognize and comply with College policies.

Definitions:

There are no definitions applicable to this policy.

Details:

Faculty are expected to attend all scheduled class meetings. Please note that a scheduled class meeting should only to be canceled if there are extenuating circumstances that prevent the instructor from attending the class. If a class must be cancelled, the instructor canceling the class is responsible for making alternate arrangements.
The instructor is responsible for contacting the Department Chair to notify and discuss the circumstances related to the need to cancel the class meeting as well as discussing possible alternatives for covering the class at the scheduled time.
Classes should only be canceled if the instructor and the Department Chair have no other alternatives for covering the class at the scheduled time.
If it is determined that the class meeting must be canceled, the instructor should send a written notification to the Department Chair and the respective Associate/Assistant Dean or Dean for that area and notify the students via email, Canvas notification, and post a written notification at the scheduled meeting place.
The instructor must also submit a detailed plan to the Department Chair of how the missed class work will be made up due to the cancellation.
The Department Chair is responsible for overseeing and documenting all aspects of the cancelation and call-in process.
If a class must be canceled, the instructor canceling the class is responsible for making compensatory arrangements and submitting the appropriate documentation to the Department Head for review and approval upon return to work.