Dr. Allen Bedford
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
211 Hardway Hall
304-367-4101
Allen.Bedford@fairmontstate.edu
Winter Storm Fern and frigid temperatures have left many of us in a deep freeze with a number of issues: The conditions on primary roads are tenuous, many secondary roads are still not clear, and it is so cold that de-icers are barely having an impact on walkways.
As a result, a State of Emergency remains in effect and Governor Morrisey has told the public: “Please stay off the roads. Only go out if you have to.” Therefore, all campuses of Fairmont State University will operate remotely for the remainder of this week. We anticipate a return to regular operations on Monday, February 2.
We would like to take a moment to recognize and thank everybody in the Facilities Department who have battled terrible conditions this week in an effort to keep campus safe and accessible. Please say "thank you" next time you see them on campus.
Operational updates follow:
Some personnel necessary to the operation of the University, including those who work in the Physical Plant, Dining Services, the Falcon Center, and Public Safety, are considered essential employees and are expected to report to work. If it is unsafe to do so, please consult your supervisor.
The Weather Committee continues monitoring the impact of Winter Storm Fern on and off campus. If additional updates are necessary, they will be communicated in a timely manner through our emergency alert system, email, social media, and the University website.
Note that due to this weather system, we anticipate the top deck of the parking garage will remain closed for the coming days. (This location accounts for a significant portion of winter slip, trip, and fall injuries on campus. To support the integrity of the structure, salt or other ice melting agents cannot be used. Structural deterioration from de-icers can lead to major repairs costing hundreds of thousands of dollars.) The University will alert motorists via large yellow signs posted at the traffic circle, near Turley Center, and at the top of the hill.
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
211 Hardway Hall
304-367-4101
Allen.Bedford@fairmontstate.edu
Executive Assistant to the Provost/ Taskstream Coordinator
210 Hardway Hall
304-367-4101
Trish.DeNoon@fairmontstate.edu
Associate Provost of Academic Affairs
208 Hardway Hall
304-367-4262
Susan.Ross@fairmontstate.edu
Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
208 Hardway Hall
304-367-4239
Timothy.Oxley@fairmontstate.edu
Assistant Provost for Advising & Retention Initiatives
304-368-7005
Pamela.Stephens@fairmontstate.edu
Assistant Provost for Teaching & Learning Innovation / Title III Project Director
206 Hardway Hall
304-367-4664
Valerie.Morphew@fairmontstate.edu
Dean of Graduate Studies & Professional Development
208B Hardway Hall
304-367-4098
Mary.Sortino@fairmontstate.edu
Academic Operations Manager
208 Hardway Hall
304-367-4852
Charlie.Watson@fairmontstate.edu
Director of Institutional Effectiveness
202A Hardway Hall
304-368-7019
Frank.LaFone@fairmontstate.edu
Prior Learning and Articulation Coordinator
Registrar's Suite, Hardway Hall
304-367-4856
Krystal.McCoy@fairmontstate.edu
