Part 7: Miscellaneous Information Research Involving Human or Animal Subjects Because the College receives federal research grants, and because the Faculty seek to ensure that any research involving humans or animals is undertaken in an ethical, fair, and respectful manner, the College has established two committees for review of research involving human and animal subjects. Both Faculty and students who undertake research using human or animal subjects are required to comply with the guidelines for proper practices established by these committees. The Institutional Review Board, composed of Faculty members and a psychiatrist from the local community, oversees research projects involving human subjects. All Faculty and student research projects supported by federal research grants, and all projects involving children under 18 years should be reviewed by the Institutional Review Board. For research involving adult subjects, those projects involving moderate to extensive intrusion in the lives of subjects should also be submitted to the Board. Specific guidelines are under development that address research protocol, the fair and respectful treatment of subjects, issues of confidentiality, and informed consent. Information about the review process is available from the Chair of the Institutional Review Board. The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, composed of Faculty members and a veterinarian from the local community, reviews research involving mammalian subjects. The Committee considers research protocols to assure that the animals involved in the research are handled properly and humanely. The Committee also conducts routine inspections of the animal colony in Carnegie Science Hall. Guidelines and information on the review process are available from the Chair of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. 9/2000 Financial Disclosure Policy for National Science Foundation Investigators The National Science Foundation now requires, as part of the routine certification process, that the College establish and administer a financial disclosure policy for investigators. This is designed to ensure appropriate management of actual or potential conflicts of interest. The Bates College policy fulfills the requirements of grantee institutions with more than fifty employees as put forth in the National Science Foundation's Grant Policy Manual Section 310. For every proposal submitted to the NSF, each investigator must disclose to the Dean of the Faculty (the designated representative) all significant interests, including those of the investigator's spouse, partner, and dependent children (a) that would reasonably appear to be affected by the research or educational activities funded by or proposed for funding to NSF, or (b) in any entity whose financial interests would reasonably appear to be affected by the activities of the grant. Those who intend to submit a proposal to either agency are asked to review the policy itself, as well as NSF's answers to frequently asked questions. These documents may be obtained from the Dean of the Faculty's office, or from NSF. (They may be downloaded from http://www.nsf.gov. Go to "documents on-line" and request iin117, iin118, and faqinfin.) The central points are summarized below: Each investigator is required to disclose to a responsible representative of the institution all significant interests (including those of the investigator's spouse, partner and dependent children) (i) that would reasonably appear to be affected by the research or educational activities funded or proposed for funding by NSF; or (ii) in entities whose financial interests would reasonably appear to be affected by such activities. Investigator means the principal investigator, co-principal investigators, and any other person at the institution who is responsible for the design, conduct, or reporting of research or educational activities funded or proposed for funding by NSF. Significant financial interest means anything of monetary value, including, but not limited to, salary or other payments for services (e.g., consulting fees, honoraria); equity interest (e.g., stocks, stock options, other ownership interests); and intellectual property rights (e.g., patents, copyrights, and royalties from such rights). The term does not include: a) salary, royalties, or other remuneration from the applicant institution; b) any ownership interests in the institution, if the institution is an applicant under the Small Business Innovation Research Program or Small Business Technology Transfer Program; c) income from seminars, lectures, or teaching engagements sponsored by public or nonprofit entities; d) income from service on advisory committees or review panels for public or nonprofit entities; e) any equity interest that, when aggregated for the investigator and the investigator's spouse, partner, and dependent children does not exceed $10,000 in value as determined through reference to public prices or other reasonable measures of fair market value, and does not represent more than a 5% ownership interest in any single entity; or f) salary, royalties, or other payments that, when aggregated for the investigator and the investigatoršs spouse, partner, and dependent children, are not expected to exceed $10,000 during the twelve-month period. Investigators must provide all required financial disclosures at the time the proposal is submitted to NSF, and must update those financial disclosures during the period of the award, either on an annual basis, or as new reportable significant financial interests are obtained. An institution must designate one or more persons to review financial disclosures, determine whether a conflict of interest exists, and determine what conditions or restrictions, if any, should be imposed by the institution to manage, reduce, or eliminate such conflict or interest. A conflict of interest exists when the reviewer(s) reasonably determines that a significant financial interest could directly and significantly affect the design, conduct, or reporting of NSF-funded research or educational activities. The following are examples of conditions or restrictions that might be imposed to manage, reduce, or eliminate conflicts of interest: a) public disclosure of significant financial interests; b) monitoring of research by independent reviewers; c) modification of the research plan; d) disqualification from participation in the portion of the NSF-funded research that would be affected by significant financial interests; e) divestiture of significant financial interests; or f) severance of relationships that create conflicts. If the reviewer(s) determines that imposing conditions or restrictions would be either ineffective or inequitable, and that the potential negative impacts that may arise from a significant financial interest are outweighed by interests of scientific progress, technology transfer, or the public health and welfare, then the reviewer(s) may allow the research to go forward without imposing such conditions or restrictions. The College is required to have adequate enforcement mechanisms, and provide for sanctions where appropriate. The College is required to keep NSF's Office of the General Counsel appropriately informed if it is determined that the College is unable to satisfactorily manage a conflict of interest. The College must maintain records of all financial disclosures and of all actions taken to resolve conflicts of interest for at least three years beyond the termination or completion of the grant to which they relate, or until the resolution of any NSF action involving those records, whichever is longer. Copies of the College's Disclosure Statement are available from the Dean of the Faculty's Office or the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations. It must be completed by all investigators who are submitting proposals to the National Science Foundation. The certification page of each proposal cannot be signed until forms for all investigators are submitted to the Dean of the Faculty. By signing this form the applicant certifies that he/she has read this section of the Faculty Handbook and that he/she either a) does not have potential conflicts of interest ("I certify that as far as I am aware, neither I nor my spouse, partner, or children, hold any significant financial interests that would reasonably be affected by the research or educational activities funded or proposed for funding by NSF or in entities whose financial interests would reasonably be affected by such activities. Significant financial interest is defined as more than the $10,000 equity interest or 5% ownership thresholds") or b) does have potential conflicts ("I have the following relationships, affiliations, activities, or interests (financial or otherwise) which constitute potential conflicts under the NSF Conflict of Interest Policies"). Either way, the applicant also declares that he/she will notify the Dean of any change or discovery that is in any way contradictory of the above statement. 9/2000 Procedures for Responding to Allegations of Misconduct in Scientific Research Because Bates College receives from time to time Federal grants in support of scientific research, the Public Health Service Act of 1989 requires the College to establish and disseminate a policy which informs employees of the College's intention of complying fully with the Act. This statement of policy reflects the College's desire to comply by establishing a set of procedures for responding to allegations of Faculty members' or other employees' misconduct in scientific research. It is made in accordance with the College's "Initial Assurance" provided the PHS. Allegations of students' misconduct shall be referred to the Dean of Students for consideration according to established college procedures. Misconduct in Science is defined as (1) fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, or other practices that seriously deviate from those that are commonly accepted within the scientific community for proposing, conducting, or reporting research; or (2) material failure to comply with Federal requirements that uniquely relate to the conduct of research. It does not include honest error or honest differences in interpretations or judgments of data. (Basic definition provided by Federal NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts [Vol. 18, No. 30; September 1, 1989].) Because allegations of misconduct may differ, the procedures outlined below intend to offer a broad framework for investigating any such allegations. The confidentiality of all procedures is essential. Procedures 1) All allegations of misconduct in research, regardless of the sources of funding, shall be brought to the attention of the Dean of the Faculty. 2) Upon receiving a written allegation of misconduct in research, the Dean shall meet with the Chair of the accused colleague's division to decide whether or not the allegation requires further investigation. The Committee of Five may be consulted upon agreement by the Dean and the relevant division Chair or Chair of Interdisciplinary Programs. 3) If the Dean and division Chair (or Chair of Interdisciplinary Programs), or the Committee of Five determine that the allegation merits further action, the Dean shall initiate formal procedures by establishing an Investigating Committee of three to five persons. The members of the Investigating Committee shall be appointed by the President in consultation with the Dean. Members of the Investigating Committee shall be knowledgeable and impartial judges of the allegation and may include at least one qualified person from outside the Bates Faculty. The colleague who has allegedly been involved in misconduct shall be informed of the membership of the Investigating Committee. 4) The Investigating Committee shall undertake a careful and thorough review of the facts of the allegation. The accused colleague shall be kept informed of the procedures to be followed and of the nature of the evidence presented, and shall be invited to appear before the Investigating Committee to respond to the allegation. 5) The Dean of the Faculty shall be kept informed of the activity of the Investigating Committee, and receive its written report at the conclusion of its investigation. The accused colleague shall also receive the written report, and be given adequate time to respond in writing to the Dean of the Faculty. The response from the accused colleague shall include any corrections regarding the report. 6) If the allegation has been substantiated, the Dean shall make a recommendation to the President regarding an appropriate sanction. 7) Minutes of the meeting of the Committee of Five and of the Investigating Committee shall be maintained in the Office of the Dean of the Faculty. 8) The period of time for the initial inquiry and the completion of the investigation normally shall not exceed 180 days beyond the date when the allegation was first presented to the Dean. Throughout the processes of initial inquiry, subsequent investigation, and the colleague's responses, all participants must bear in mind several considerations: The importance, in fact and appearance, of fairness, objectivity, and reasonable expediency. Protecting, to the maximum extent possible, the privacy of those who in good faith report alleged misconduct. Protecting, to the maximum extent possible, the rights and privacy of the accused colleague, including the right to be informed of the alleged misconduct, of the evidence in support of the allegations, and other procedures to be followed. The importance of ensuring that the professional interests and integrity of the Faculty are respected. The importance of consulting with outside agencies or institutions which have an interest in the research in question. This statement of procedures shall be printed annually in the Faculty Handbook, and otherwise be available to members of the Faculty through the Office of the Dean of the Faculty. 9/2000 Commencement and Convocations Faculty are expected to be present for Commencement and Convocations. Dress for these and other ceremonial occasions is academic, appropriate to the highest earned degree. Faculty members actively working upon a higher degree than presently held, and who may reasonably be expected to receive this degree in a few years, will be considered appropriately dressed in bachelor's gown without hood. Catalogs and price lists of most manufacturers of academic dress are available in the Bookstore. Such purchase, expected by the College, may be a tax-deductible expense. Student Assistants/Teaching Assistants Student Assistants and Teaching Assistants may be hired to assist the Faculty with educational tasks such as proctoring, aiding in laboratories, reading and grading short papers and quizzes, assisting students having difficulty in the course, and helping the Faculty with other relevant tasks. They should never work in courses in which they are enrolled, and should not grade major papers or examinations, or conduct work that ought to remain confidential. A Faculty member who would like to hire a student to perform these tasks must contact the Student Employment Office. The Student Employment Office has a record of all created positions and is responsible for assigning a rate of pay for each job. If a Faculty member has a position in mind, the Student Employment Office will assist the Faculty member in creating a formal position description and will then grade the position based on the information provided. Student employees must have all tax forms completed before they are allowed to begin working. Students are paid at the regular student hourly wage according to the student pay scale. They submit time sheets, signed by the appropriate Faculty member, to Human Resources and are paid on student pay days. Bookstore Faculty are urged to get lists of textbooks and other required class materials to the textbook manager of the Bookstore by April 27 (for the fall term), by October 27 (for the winter term), and by February 23 (for the Short Term). Late orders will delay books from arriving on time. Sale to students of any books or course materials is to be made only through the Bookstore. Even in cases where course syllabi and laboratory manuals are written and published within the College, if any charge to the student is involved, the transaction must be done through the Bookstore. Desk copies must be ordered directly from the publisher by the instructor of the course. The Bookstore is not allowed to supply desk copies from its supply of ordered books. (Desk copy request forms are available at the Bookstore.) In additional to selling course texts, the Bookstore offers general books, office supplies, art supplies, Bates clothing and specialty items, local movie passes, ski passes, pre-paid phone cards, international student/teacher ID cards, film processing, gift wrapping, and gift certificates. The Bookstore also serves as the on-campus delivery point for airline tickets purchased through Carson Wagonlit/Dube Travel. Other special services include purchase order processing, special book orders, and general supply orders. All office furniture is processed through the Bookstore as well. During the academic year, the Bookstore of open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. During breaks and the summer, the Bookstore is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Bookstore is also open additional hours during special College events. Office of College Relations The Office of College Relations (OCR) is the College's primary communications link with print and electronic news media, with alumni, and with key external audiences. It is responsible for production of the College's major publications and for design and development of Bates Online, the Collegešs external World Wide Web site. The office generates publicity for Bates and disseminates news and information to news media and the general public and produces the monthly calendar. College Relations helps members of the College community publicize campus events, scholarly achievements, and other news of general interest, which may be targeted to appropriate local, regional, or national outlets. All news and information to be released to the media from the College should be coordinated through the Office of College Relations. When contacts are made by the media directly to Faculty members, College Relations should be notified immediately so as to ensure consistency of communication. The Office of College Relations is responsible for editing, designing, and producing the College's major publications, including Bates Magazine and the Admissions Viewbook, and "official" electronic World Wide Web pages, as well as numerous brochures, reports, and mailing pieces. It also coordinates the College's visual standards program. Printed pieces to publicize special events and programs normally come to the Office of College Relations from the Office of Special Projects and Summer Programs. Anyone planning a workshop, symposium, or other event to which off-campus audiences are invited should work with Special Projects on complete program details, including printed pieces. 9/2000 Office Services Secretarial Services Complete secretarial services are available to the Faculty. Secretarial Services is located in Room 7 of Lane Hall. This Office scans information into computers, formats electronic documents, transfers documents electronically, and prepares coursework documents for printing and distribution; it transcribes information presented on a cassette tape. This Office provides support for Faculty recruitment, the Honors Program, the Graduate Studies Program, and for text preparation for departments, programs, and committees. Copyright Permissions. Secretarial Services provides assistance in obtaining copyright permission to reproduce copyrighted material. It is the responsibility of Faculty and staff to be sure that their reproductions of copyrighted material are consistent with copyright law. Bates College complies with all aspects of copyright law, and has adopted the American Library Association's guidelines on copyright permissions. Facsimiles. There are many fax machines on campus. A general fax machine which receives incoming documents 24 hours a day is in Secretarial Services. The number for this machine is 207-786-6123. Please provide a name and office to those who will be sending faxes to this number; the recipient will be notified when a fax is received. Area Coordination Support Area coordinators provide reception and clerical support to departments and programs. They are located in the following buildings: Pettengill Hall, Carnegie Science Hall, Pettigrew Hall, Hathorn Hall, Olin Arts Center, and 73/75 Campus Avenue. The nature of each area coordinator's work varies according to the departments and programs assisted. Area coordinators support many Faculty members; their specific duties include: receiving visitors and responding to general inquiries; communicating information for College and departmental events; coordinating student employees; acting as liaison between students and Faculty; scheduling and coordinating meetings and facilities; coordinating the distribution of materials (printed matter, mail, and so forth); requisitioning office equipment and supplies; photocopying, scanning, typing, and faxing documents; entering and retrieving information in databases; filing and retrieving documents; monitoring examinations. Print and Mail Services Print and Mail Services is located in Room 1 of Lane Hall. This Office coordinates printing, copying, and mailing. There are many copiers on campus which can be accessed by using departmental codes. It is most economical for the College for Print and Mail Services to reproduce anything of which fifty or more copies are needed. This Office provides stamps, envelopes, papers, FedEx, UPS, labeling, folding, collating, binding, stapling, and laminating. An outgoing fax machine is available for use by the Bates community. Print and Mail Services has a variety of paper for print and copy needs, including colored and recycled papers. This Office also orders department stationery, envelopes, and business cards. Ordering stationery once a year is most economical; this annual order occurs in May for July delivery. Campus Post Office Mail is delivered to departments and programs once a day, Monday through Friday. Campus and U.S. mail is picked up from those locations as well. A same-day courier service for emergencies is available if needed by calling 786-6226. Student mailboxes are located in Chase Hall near the Bookstore. Arranging correspondence to students in the numerical order of the mailboxes greatly increases delivery speed. Because students share mailboxes, papers and exams should not be sent through campus mail. 9/2000 Parking Faculty members must register their vehicles with the Security and Campus Safety Office and receive a parking permit prior to parking on campus. There is no charge for registration. Once a parking permit has been obtained and attached to the left rear passenger window of the vehicle, Faculty members may park in any designated parking space allotted for Faculty and Staff. Failure to do so results in ticketing of the car. Parking ticket fees are paid in the Financial Office. Parking on city streets is regulated and enforced by the City of Lewiston. Keys Office and outside building keys are handled through Physical Plant. Keys may be issued as needed, on a temporary or long-term basis, with authorization of the Dean of the Faculty. Faculty must return and pick up keys from Physical Plant, either when they are no longer needed, or as they are needed, with a signature necessary for the files. There is no deposit required for keys. Faculty keys must not be lent to students. If there is a legitimate purpose for which a student needs a key, arrangements must be made through Physical Plant and the Dean of the Faculty's office by giving the student a signed note for the specific keys required. A key deposit will be charged to the student's account. Identification Cards All Faculty are issued BatesCards, identification cards bearing a photograph, a magnetic strip, a College ID number, and a barcode. Family members may be issued affiliate cards. Identification cards are used for library circulation, admission to athletic facilities, lectures, concerts, ATM machines, copying, and vending on campus. The BatesCard entitles the holder to bring a guest. BatesCards must be returned to the Human Resources Office upon termination of employment or retirement. Blueslip Procedures Members of the Faculty, in connection with their courses and regular advisory functions, and student groups recognized by the Committee on Extracurricular Activities and Residential Life are invited to make use of College facilities and services, subject to established policies. So that an orderly coordination of demand and available space or service can be achieved, the blueslip system of reservation has been developed. Faculty are expected to follow blueslip procedures whenever they need space, equipment, or services not regularly assigned to them. Classrooms are assigned by the Registrar for use during class hours; for use at other times the blueslip system should be used through the Student Activities Office (Chase Hall). Blueslips may be completed by Faculty members in the Student Activities Office. Requests for a blueslip may be made by visiting the Student Activities Office or by calling 6305. Information entered on the slip includes a brief description of the event planned, its inclusive time, the space and/or services requested, the name of the sponsoring organization along with the individual making the request, and the type of publicity requested. When approved by the appropriate offices, the event is listed in the reservations calendar book, and the facilities or services and announcements will be provided as requested. It is important that requests for use or service be made at least one week before the time of the event to insure that the various offices may be notified of their obligations. In unusual circumstances requests may be processed more quickly, but in such cases there should be a strong reason why the usual procedures could not be followed. Events which require publicity beyond the Bates campus rely upon the efforts of the Office of College Relations. The Office of College Relations should be contacted as soon as the event is scheduled so as to enable the meeting of publication deadlines for the Monthly Calendar and semester calendar of cultural events. It is not necessary to enter a separate blueslip for every one of a continuing series of meetings or events, provided the days, time, and place of the entire series are consistent. A "blanket" blueslip is available upon request for reserving facilities on a long-term basis. The blanket blueslip must be renewed at the beginning of each semester and at the beginning of the Short Term. The Bluebook, available for consultation at all times in the Student Activities Office, lists all events scheduled to date through the blueslip system, and should be checked before final planning of an event. Whenever possible, significant events should not be scheduled in conflict. Buildings, Equipment, and Services for Extracurricular Activities Details on conditions of availability of buildings, equipment, and Dining Services for all extracurricular activities are available at the Office of Special Projects and Summer Programs. 9/2000 College Emergency Procedures and Policies (including weather emergencies) A Senior Emergency Response Group (SERG) is established to determine the existence and nature of an emergency (including weather emergencies) affecting the College, and to initiate appropriate action and communication regarding such emergencies. The Group will continue to serve during the emergency, to coordinate the Collegešs efforts, and to advise the President on decisions regarding the emergency. Members of the Senior Emergency Response Group President Vice President for Asset Management/Treasurer Vice President for Academic Affairs Dean of Students Director of College Relations Director of Human Resources Director of Physical Plant Director of Security SERG Operating Procedures 1) Following consultation with Security, the President or, if the President is unavailable, the Vice President for Asset Management, the Dean of Students, or the Vice President for Academic Affairs (in that order) will determine whether to convene SERG. In the event of imminent danger to individuals or groups of individuals, public safety procedures will take precedence over immediately activating SERG. 2) Bates Security and Campus Safety will contact SERG and other necessary personnel. 3) If SERG is convened, they will meet in the Bates Security and Campus Safety Office during the emergency or crisis. 4) Immediate objectives of SERG, once convened: Identify the nature and scope of the emergency. Establish priorities and coordinate crisis response efforts. Activate the emergency telephone system in the event of a power failure. If this system fails, activate the campus phone tree or courier system. Interact with outside agencies including, but not limited to, the American Red Cross, law enforcement, fire department, and the Emergency Management Agency. Determine the times and means to report efforts and progress to the campus community. Depending on the nature of the emergency, additional members of SERG may be added, including, but not limited to, the head of Bates Emergency Medical Service (EMS), Director of Health Services, or the Vice President for External and Alumni Affairs. Weather Emergencies At the announcement of a weather emergency, the Senior Emergency Response Group (SERG) will determine whether or not College services are to be open or closed. The announcement will be made on radio and television (see below), as well as by Security when contacted. If College services are closed, only those service personnel already defined in advance by the director of the department as "essential" should report for work; no other service personnel should report. If College services are closed, all College offices and service departments will be closed. "Essential" personnel will be needed only to preserve safety, health, and maintenance functions. If College services are declared open, all personnel should assume that they report to work. Guidelines for Staff. When Bates College declares a weather emergency, only "essential" personnel should report for work as scheduled. If the President, or his or her designee, declares a weather emergency and the College closes its services, each department head will have determined, in advance, on the basis of typical categories of situations (e.g., weather emergencies), who in the department is to be considered "essential." However, it is understood there will be unanticipated categories of emergency that may require the director of the department to make last-minute contact with key employees. Employees not asked to report to work (except temporary employees) will receive their regular pay. If an employee is on vacation or sick during a declared weather emergency (and College services are closed), the day(s) of emergency will be added to the employee's vacation time. Employees (except temporary employees) who are required to work during a weather emergency will receive compensatory time off with pay. Supervisors are responsible for arranging the time off; it is not to be added to the employee's vacation balance. In addition, non-exempt employees required to work overtime during a weather emergency will receive overtime pay according to normal practices. If Bates does not declare that College services are closed as a result of a weather emergency, weather conditions nevertheless may cause employees to be concerned about traveling to and from work depending on the distance of travel, the hazards of driving or other subjective factors. In such cases, the employees will have to make their own judgments about whether to stay home or to leave work early. An employee's decision, based on individual circumstances, will be respected when shared with his or her supervisor. If an employee chooses not to travel or decides to leave work early because of concerns about the weather, he or she may use accumulated vacation time, make up the time on other days within the same pay period (or its practical equivalent), or take leave without pay. Temporary employees may be required to report for work during weather emergencies if they are declared essential. However, temporary employees do not receive compensatory time off with pay at a later date. Classes. Because Bates is a residential college, the College may be in session (during the academic term) when a declared emergency occurs; the operating assumption will be that classes will still be held. On rare occasions, the College, through SERG, may have to announce an emergency so severe that classes are canceled. The announcement of the cancellation of classes will be a separate announcement from the declaration of the closing of College services. [Announcements would be: "Bates College services are closed. Classes remain open. Only essential personnel should report to work"; or "Bates College services are closed. Classes are canceled. Only essential personnel should report to work."] Even if classes are not canceled, individual instructors whose travel to the campus would be hazardous, or who (for other reasons) are unable to meet their classes, may decide to cancel their classes and reschedule them later. This information would be most effectively addressed to the Area Coordinators and to the Office of the Dean of the Faculty. On the unusual condition of the official declaration of the cancellation of classes, radio announcements, electronic and telephonic postings, as well as written postings on campus buildings will be made. Professional services at the College. Unless an emergency has been declared which closes College services, the assumption should be that offices and services are open. If the College is open, individuals may decide not to come to work when travel risks or other weather-related factors make it inadvisable. Professional service providers, who are unable to come to work when a weather emergency has not been declared, will use vacation or sick time. Independent contractors not providing services, whether or not an emergency has been declared, should not bill for that time. Special events and programs (including non-resident summer programs) will be canceled if the College closes its services; while an effort to provide appropriate notice will be made canceling a specific event, the assumption shall be that if College services are closed, then the special event will be canceled. Volunteers. Employees not asked to work as a result of the emergency situation, and who wish to volunteer to assist, may volunteer at the central communications center (see below). A member of the Human Resources staff will be available to coordinate deployment of volunteers. Parking restrictions during a weather emergency will be announced by Security and posted throughout the campus. Announcements Announcements will be made that the College has declared a weather emergency and closed basic services and/or has declared a weather emergency, closed basic services, and canceled classes. These announcements will be broadcast over radio stations WLAM-AM 870, WRBC-FM 91.5, as well as television stations WCSH-TV (Channel 6), WGME-TV (Channel 13), and WMTW-TV (Channel 8). If power is available, emergency messages will be on the campus e-mail network and on voicemail so many employees can dial in from home. The College Web page will also carry the relevant information. The Security Office, or a designated alternate site, will be the College's central communications center. An emergency telephone information number will be provided and published in College publications which can be used to obtain current information. 9/2000