Author Archives: Mike Robertson

Cougar Alert Test

By | March 17, 2025

  This is a test of the COUGAR ALERT emergency notification system. If this had been an actual emergency, you would have received specific instructions and been directed to the College of Charleston’s emergency website at emergency.charleston.edu for information. This is also a good time to review safety procedures.  For information concerning campus crimes, go to the Staying… Read More: Cougar Alert Test »

Campus Advisory: Winter Weather Update for 1/24/2025

By | January 24, 2025

    Dear Campus Community,  The College will resume normal campus operations beginning tomorrow, Saturday, January 25. All in-person classes, work schedules, and support services will resume on Monday, January 27, on their regular schedule.  Addlestone Library will open for regular hours beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 25.  While campus will be open,… Read More: Campus Advisory: Winter Weather Update for 1/24/2025 »

Cougar Alert: Winter Weather Update

By | January 23, 2025

    Cougar Alert: Winter Weather Update   Dear Campus Community,  Due to the freezing temperatures and icy road conditions, the College of Charleston campus will remain closed tomorrow, Friday, January 24. Classes will be conducted via e-learning mode on Friday. Faculty will continue to update students regarding instructional plans for individual classes. Addlestone Library’s… Read More: Cougar Alert: Winter Weather Update »

 Campus Advisory: Winter Weather Update

By | January 23, 2025

   Campus Advisory: Winter Weather Update   With the snow melting and refreezing overnight Wednesday, many sidewalks and roads in the Charleston area remain icy and hazardous for travel. There will be additional melting today as temperatures rise, but more refreezing is likely Thursday night into Friday morning.  Anyone walking around campus should be extremely… Read More:  Campus Advisory: Winter Weather Update »

Cougar Alert: Winter Weather Update

By | January 22, 2025

  Dear Campus Community,  Due to continued impacts from the winter storm, the College of Charleston campus will remain closed on Thursday, January 23. Classes will be conducted via e-learning mode on Thursday. Faculty will continue to update students regarding instructional plans for individual classes. Addlestone Library’s virtual services will continue until campus reopens. For general… Read More: Cougar Alert: Winter Weather Update »

Campus Advisory: Winter Weather Update

By | January 20, 2025

  Dear Campus Community,    The College of Charleston Emergency Management Team continues to monitor the weather forecast for this week. As announced yesterday, the College will follow regular class and work schedules and modes on Tuesday, January 21, with in-person classes beginning at 8 a.m. and regular campus business hours beginning at 8:30 a.m. However,… Read More: Campus Advisory: Winter Weather Update »

CAMPUS ADVISORY: Campus Preparation for Winter Storm  

By | January 17, 2025

  CAMPUS ADVISORY: Campus Preparation for Winter Storm     The National Weather Service is tracking a storm system that will bring unusually cold temperatures and possibly snow to the Charleston area early next week. The College will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.    At this time,… Read More: CAMPUS ADVISORY: Campus Preparation for Winter Storm   »

Cougar Alert Test

By | October 24, 2024

  This is a test of the COUGAR ALERT emergency notification system. If this had been an actual emergency, you would have received specific instructions and been directed to the College of Charleston’s emergency website at emergency.charleston.edu for information. This is also a good time to review safety procedures.  For information concerning campus crimes, go to the Staying… Read More: Cougar Alert Test »

CAMPUS ADVISORY- Update on Hurricane Milton

By | October 9, 2024

The College will be open for regular business operations, classes and activities on Thursday, Oct. 10, and Friday, Oct. 11. This plan is consistent with City of Charleston and Charleston County governments. The College is closely monitoring the track of Hurricane Milton and will continue to update the campus as necessary.  All students and employees should exercise… Read More: CAMPUS ADVISORY- Update on Hurricane Milton »

Campus Advisory: College of Charleston Under a Tornado Watch

By | September 26, 2024

Dear Campus Community,   As Hurricane Helene heads for a landfall in Florida this evening, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Tornado Watch for the Charleston region until 9 p.m. Thursday. The latest forecasts show the peak for this threat is Thursday afternoon into early evening and possibly into the early hours of Friday.  … Read More: Campus Advisory: College of Charleston Under a Tornado Watch »