Weather Alert

 

In the event of inclement weather this page would be used to inform you of events causing delays or closures for Odessa

 

  • Early College High School Students:ECISD will open as scheduled and busses are running.
  • Resident Students: the cafeteria will open at 10:30 AM for brunch.


Classes scheduled to meet before 10 AM have been cancelled. Classes scheduled at 10 AM or after, will meet as scheduled. Please check your email and Blackboard for any specific announcements from your instructors regarding class time, assignments, etc.

 


 

Weather Alert | Monday, June 26, 2023 – Due to extreme temperatures expected tomorrow, the Odessa College campus in Odessa, TX will observe a modified schedule tomorrow: 7:30 am until 3 pm on Tuesday, June 27th. The Sports Center, Children’s Center and extension centers in Andrews, Monahans and Pecos will maintain regular hours. Summer camps will meet as scheduled.

  • Afternoon and evening classes at the Odessa College campus in Odessa, TX will meet remotely. Students should check email and Blackboard for any specific announcements from instructors regarding class time, assignments, etc.

Please continue to monitor the college’s social media sites and weather alert webpage as well as your student or employee email for updated information.


Weather Alert | Thursday, February 2, 2023 – Due to continued, inclement weather and icy road conditions, Odessa College, the extension centers in Andrews, Monahans and Pecos, as well as the Sports Center, the Learning Resources Center, and the Children’s Center will open at 10 am on Thursday, February 2, 2023.

  • Classes that meet before 10 am Thursday will meet remotely. Students should check email and Blackboard for any specific announcements from instructors regarding class time, assignments, etc.
  • Brunch and dinner service will be available for students who live in residence.  

Please continue to monitor the college’s social media sites and weather alert webpage as well as your student or employee email for updated information.


Weather Alert | Wednesday, February 1, 2023 – Due to continued, inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, Odessa College, the extension centers in Andrews, Monahans and Pecos, as well as the Sports Center, the Learning Resources Center, and the Children’s Center will be CLOSED tomorrow, Wednesday, February 1, 2023. 

  • Classes will meet remotely. Students should check email and Blackboard for any specific announcements from instructors regarding class time, assignments, etc.
  • Brunch and dinner service will be available for students who live in residence.  

 Please continue to monitor the college’s social media sites and weather alert webpage as well as your student or employee email for updated information.


 

Weather Alert | Tuesday, January 31, 2023 – Due to continued inclement weather and icy road conditions, Odessa College, the extension centers in Andrews, Monahans and Pecos, as well as the Sports Center, the Learning Resources Center, and the Children’s Center will be CLOSED today, Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

  • Classes will meet remotely. Students should check email and Blackboard for any specific announcements from instructors regarding class time, assignments, etc.
  • Brunch and dinner service will be available for students who live in residence.  

 Please continue to monitor the college’s social media sites and weather alert webpage as well as your student or employee email for updated information.


Weather Alert | Monday, January 30, 2023 – Due to continued inclement weather and icy road conditions, Odessa College, the extension centers in Andrews, Monahans and Pecos, as well as the Sports Center, the Learning Resources Center, and the Children’s Center will be CLOSED today, Monday, January 30, 2023.

 Classes will meet remotely. Students should check email and Blackboard for any specific announcements from instructors regarding class time, assignments, etc.

  • Classes will meet remotely. Students should check email and Blackboard for any specific announcements from instructors regarding class time, assignments, etc.
  • Brunch and dinner service will be available for students who live in residence.  

Please continue to monitor the college’s social media sites and weather alert webpage as well as your student or employee email for updated information.

The campus may be closed, but support and services are available. Use the following emails to access campus resources including Blackboard support and online tutoring:

DEPARTMENT EMAIL
Testing Center testing@odessa.edu
Blackboard Support blackboardsupport@odessa.edu
Odessa College Advising advising@odessa.edu
Odessa College Records records@odessa.edu
Wrangler Express wranglerexpress@odessa.edu
Helpdesk helpdesk@odessa.edu
Financial Aid financialaid@odessa.edy
OC Police Department ocpd@odessa.edu
OC2UTPB OC2UTPB@odessa.edu
Sports Center sportscenter@odessa.edu
LRC  lrc@odessa.edu
Student Accounts studentaccounts@odessa.edu
Student Life studentlife@odessa.edu
Housing housing@odessa.edu

Campus Closing or Delayed Start – Emergency or Weather

Odessa College may close the campus and/or extension centers due to inclement weather or other emergency/hazardous conditions. When such conditions exist, the College President, or designee, will make the official decision regarding the closing of the college’s facilities.

  • The President of Odessa College, or designee, will determine when classes are to be cancelled, or when the College is to be closed because of inclement weather or other emergency conditions. Only the decision to delay or close will be communicated. It should be assumed that the College is open if there is no notification of delay or closure.
  • A decision to close the campus and/or extension centers for the entire day will be communicated by 5:30 am or as changing weather conditions warrant.
  • A decision to delay opening the campus and/or extensions centers will be communicated by 5:30 am or as changing weather conditions warrant. Classes that are scheduled to start before a delay will not meet.
  • A decision to close the campus and/or extension centers during the work/school day will be communicated in a timely manner as conditions warrant.
  • Students participating in clinical or practicum experiences, including continuing education, will need to follow specific instructions provided in advance by their program faculty regarding how inclement weather closures or delays will impact attendance.
  • Students who live in residence will be provided the weekend meal plan: brunch (11 am – 12:30 pm) and dinner (5 – 6:30 pm). Updates will be sent via text and the Remind Me app.
  • The College President or designee will determine status of campus and/or extension centers (closure or delayed start) and communicate with the Administrative Team.
  • The Administrative Team will communicate inclement weather status and updates to direct reports to ensure the following are updated and/or informed:  
    • Vice President of Administrative Services
      • Wrangler Alert (alloc and students)
      • Physical Plant
      • Cafeteria
      • Childcare Center
    • Vice President of Student Services
      • News Media
      • Website
      • Social Media
      • Blackboard Message
      • Early College High Schools
      • Residence Halls
      • Sports Center
    • Vice President of Instruction
      • Continuing Education
    • Executive Dean of Academic Partnerships
      • Extension Centers
      • Dual Credit Partners

Sample media releases and notifications below.

COLLEGE CLOSED MESSAGING:
Odessa College and extension sites will be closed due to hazardous road conditions. The Odessa College Children's Center will also be closed.
Evening activities on campus have been cancelled including the ____________ which was scheduled for 7:30 pm at Deaderick Auditorium.

DELAYED START MESSAGING:
Due to continued inclement weather and hazardous driving conditions, the Odessa College Wrangler Express Center will open at 10 am.  Saturday classes will also be delayed until 10 am.  Classes originally scheduled for 8  am or 9 am will begin at 10 am. Please check email and Blackboard for specific announcements from your instructor regarding today's class time, assignments, etc. 
Classes and events scheduled after 10 am will meet as scheduled. Stay tuned to local media, the web, and the OC Facebook page for updates. 
Odessa College Saturday classes have a delayed start time of 10 a.m. The Wrangler Express will also delay opening until 10 a.m. and remain open until noon today.
Due to hazardous road conditions, Odessa College and extension centers in Andrews, Monahans, and Pecos will open at 10 a.m. today.
The Odessa College Cafeteria in the Saulsbury Campus Center will begin serving breakfast at 9 a.m. Thank you for helping us get this information out to the community.
Odessa College and extension sites will be closed due to hazardous road conditions. The Odessa College Children's Center will also be closed.
Evening activities on campus have NOT been cancelled at this time including ____________ at the Globe Theatre.