Module 4: UB is Ready for Business

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Instructions

Watch the Multimedia for Module, and read the Scenario Update and Possible Discussion Topics.

Based on the information provided in this module, participate in the discussion concerning the issues raised.

In your group, identify what actions should be taken, and any additional requirements, critical issues, decisions, and/or questions that should be addressed at this time..

Multimedia for Module

Scenario Update

Friday, 5am (11/15/2013)

UB is ready to resume activities, but Amherst, Buffalo, and Erie are still under travel bans and are in states of emergency.

•What are the Key Issues and Questions?

•What are some of the uncertainties?

•What actions are taken?

Possible Discussion Topics

  1. What are the uncertainties and issues that UB Leadership are dealing with?
  2. According to UB’s plans for snow emergencies/inclement weather, what actions should be taken now by UB’s leadership?
  3. Given the current situation, would UB cancel or have delayed opening for today, November 15th? 
  4. Is 5 a.m. a reasonable time to communicate UB’s  operational status for today?
  5. If the snowstorm was severe enough to cancel UB activities for a week, does UB have the policies in place to handle such an event? What needs to be communicated?
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