UPDATE: 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31: Rutgers-Camden will resume classes and normal operations on Thursday, Nov. 1. The following is an email message sent by Chancellor Wendell E. Pritchett:
To the Campus Community:
The unprecedented storm that began as Hurricane Sandy has caused significant damage to our state and region. I hope that you and your family are well. During the coming days and weeks, our campus community will rally to find ways to assist our neighbors and our fellow New Jerseyans as we recover from the storm.
We are fortunate that the Rutgers-Camden campus sustained minimal damage. I understand that the same may not be true where you live. While Rutgers-Camden will resume classes on Thursday, Nov. 1, I encourage each and every member of our campus community to be mindful of their individual safety and to act accordingly. Students who may not be able to travel to their class location – on campus or off – should contact their professors to advise them of their situations. Our faculty understand the need for flexibility regarding absences in the aftermath of the storm.
Off-campus classes also will resume on Thursday, Nov. 1. If an institution hosting a Rutgers-Camden off-campus class should close, then that class also is canceled.
As detailed in the University-wide update email distributed Tuesday, Oct. 30, Rutgers will resume regular administrative functions effective 5 p.m. today. Staff should report to work according to their normal schedules. I ask managers to be accommodating regarding schedules during Thursday and Friday. Faculty who are unable to attend their regular class sessions should advise their students with ample notice.
Rutgers-Camden is working closely with local and state authorities to monitor road conditions and public transportation. We are advised that the major roadways serving our campus are largely clear and that conditions are improving. The PATCO SpeedLine has resumed normal operations. NJ TRANSIT buses are operating on a Sunday schedule today, and the River LINE may resume operations later today; please check with those organizations for updates.
During Thursday, Nov. 1, and Friday, Nov. 2, ticketing will be suspended in Rutgers campus parking lots to accommodate individuals who might not be able to utilize their regular modes of public transportation. This applies only to Rutgers parking lots, and does not include metered street parking or the Camden County College parking garage.
Many events during this week have been rescheduled or canceled. I would like to note that the men’s soccer team is scheduled to host Rutgers-Newark for an NJAC playoff match at the Rutgers-Camden Community Park at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2. Similarly, the volleyball team is scheduled to host Ramapo College for an NJAC playoff match in the Athletic and Fitness Center at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2. Admission is free for anyone with a valid Rutgers ID card. If you are able, please come out and cheer on our teams.
Wendell E. Pritchett, J.D., Ph.D. Chancellor
UPDATE: 5:55 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30: Classes on the Rutgers-Camden campus are canceled Wednesday, Oct. 31, and are scheduled to resume Thursday, Nov. 1. Rutgers-Camden students should continue to monitor the Rutgers-Camden website for additional information.
President Barchi has extended the closure of offices and the cancellation of programs on all Rutgers campuses through 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. Employees critical to operations, and to the health and safety of our campus community, will still report to work as specified by their supervisor. Normal operating conditions resume for all employees at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31.
After personally assessing conditions on the Rutgers campuses in New Brunswick and Piscataway, and consulting with the chancellors of the Camden and Newark campuses, President Barchi has determined that conditions vary among the three campuses. The impact of the storm on the New Brunswick and Newark campuses is much more severe than the damage sustained in Camden. Therefore, all daytime and evening classes on the New Brunswick and Newark campuses are cancelled through Friday, Nov. 2. Classes on the New Brunswick and Newark campuses will resume Monday, Nov. 5.
UPDATE: 9:40 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29: Due to the continuing threat of flooding and high winds, President Barchi has extended the closure of offices and the cancellation of programs on all campuses of Rutgers University through 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30. Employees critical to operations, and the health and safety of our campus community, will still report to work as specified by their supervisor. Pursuant to policy 60.3.16 (http://policies.rutgers.edu/PDF/Section60/60.3.16-current.pdf), the University will resume a Weather Alert status at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30, until 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31.
UPDATE: 12:32 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29: Officials at Rutgers have been closely monitoring the storm pattern of Hurricane Sandy. Due to the increased threat of flooding and high winds, President Barchi has ordered the closure of offices and programs on all campuses of Rutgers University, effective noon on Monday, Oct. 29, until 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30. Employees critical to operations, and the health and safety of our campus community, will still report to work as specified by their supervisor. Pursuant to policy 60.3.16 (http://policies.rutgers.edu/PDF/Section60/60.3.16-current.pdf), the University will resume a Weather Alert status at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 30, until 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31.
UPDATE: 7:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28: Camden Mayor Dana Redd has restricted vehicular traffic in the city to emergency services. As a result, while the university is not completely closed, administrative offices will not be operational. Please do not plan on visiting campus for academic advising, bill payment, or any other function during Monday and Tuesday.
For the latest information, please refer to the "Weather and Emergency Information" page, which can be found at http://www.camden.rutgers.edu/page/weather-and-emergency-information or by going to the main Rutgers-Camden webpage at http://camden.rutgers.edu for additional information concerning campus operations due to weather conditions.