Since a majority of the student body lives in dorms or in housing in the
Arkadelphia area, Henderson State University rarely closes because of severe or
inclement weather. 
In the event of severe or inclement weather Henderson State University will
notify student, members of the faculty, and area residents of closings in four
ways: 

1. The University's web page (www.hsu.edu); 

2. Local and Regional Radio Stations (KVRC AM 1240, KDEL FM 100.9, and KIX
FM (KYXK) 106.9 in Arkadelphia and KLAZ FM 106 in Hot Springs); 
3. State Television Stations in Little Rock (ABC - Channel 7, NBC - Channel 4,
CBS - Channel 11); 

4. Recorded messages at the University's telephone number (870-230-5000). 

Process: In the event of severe or inclement weather, the following process will
be used to determine the closing/opening of Henderson. 

1. Prior to 5 a.m. University Police will monitor road conditions in the area. 

2. The University Police will notify the President (or Vice President for Academic
Affairs) of the road conditions. 

3. The President (or Vice President for Academic Affairs) will make the
opening/closing decision and notify the Vice Presidents and the Director of Public
Relations. 

4. The Director of Public Relations will be responsible for: a) distributing the
message to the delineated media; b) placing the message on the Henderson web
page; and c) notifying the individual responsible for changing the original
telephone message. 

5. These steps should be completed by 6 a.m. 

It is understood that even in the event of closing, a skeleton crew will be
required to report to work. The president and each vice president for his or her
respective area determine the composition of this crew.

Inclement Weather Policy authorized by the President's Office.