Currently in the Atlantic, Erin is expected to become a major hurricane over the weekend.

Current tracking models are in agreement that this storm will curve northeast, away from Florida and the east coast of the U.S. Erin is expected to pass near or north of the Leeward Islands on Saturday, before making the turn.

We do not anticipate this storm posing any threat to our campus or the surrounding area.

To keep up with weather updates and news, download a weather app such as , , or for updates and visit the National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website:

We will continue to monitor the situation and if the storm’s trajectory changes in a way that might impact our campus, we will notify members of our College community. We encourage you to share these updates with concerned families and friends.

Please Report any emergencies to Public Safety at 941-359-7500 (ext. 7500 from a campus phone) or call 911.

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We are pleased to report that power has been restored to the majority of the Main Campus and remains stable. 

Our plan remains the same: We will open the Main Campus for all students who are able to return starting on Tuesday (10/15) at noon. 

First-year Students: 

All first-year students are welcome to return to campus as early as Tuesday (10/15) at noon. 

All Upperclassmen: 

The majority of upperclass residences now have power restored. However, there are still a few spaces that are without power and/or incurred damages and therefore, we cannot allow these residents to move back in at this time. Please continue to monitor your emails closely with specific housing updates from Residence Life. 

Students who are unable to move back into their residences should check with friends and peers who are allowed back into their spaces and stay with them on campus where possible. If you are unable to move back to campus, please contact Residence Life directly at reslife@ringling.edu. 

Dining Services:

Dining services will begin on Tuesday evening (10/15) with dinner being the first meal served. Brunch and dinner will be served Wednesday (10/16) through Sunday (10/20). A normal dining schedule will resume when classes begin on Monday (10/21). 

Health Services:

Both on-campus medical and counseling services will be available at the Health Center and Peterson Counseling Center from Tuesday (10/15). 

Academic Continuity:

Academic Affairs will not plan to resume classes until Monday, October 21, 2024. Classes will remain suspended October 14-18. At this time, it is anticipated that the fall term will end as planned at the conclusion of our Hurricane Days on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Conversations about potential impact to the spring term are ongoing.

Further communications from Academic Affairs and Residence Life will be forthcoming. Please continue to monitor your emails.

Faculty and Staff: Main Campus offices will reopen for normal business on Tuesday morning (10/15). Please check with your supervisors if you have specific issues with your plan to return. 

Cunniffe Commons will remain open tomorrow, Monday (10/14) from 10 am-4 pm, for charging devices, AC, and respite. 

Sarasota Art Museum and the Museum Campus:

The Museum is planning to reopen to staff and the public on Tuesday (10/15). Admission will be free for the remainder of the week and assorted family activities will be offered. 

The Bistro will be serving free coffee, water, and soup while supplies last.

OLLI classes will remain suspended this week and will resume on Monday (10/21).  

Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to campus next week. 

Update 6:00 pm 10/12

The 四虎影视 Emergency Response Team (ERT) is continuing to meet and assess the damage to our campuses following Hurricane Milton. We hope this message continues to find our entire campus community safe and well.聽

Power has been restored to portions of the Main Campus and remains stable. However, there are still several office buildings and student residences that remain without power. 

We will open the Main Campus for all those who are able to return starting on Tuesday (10/15) at noon. 

First-year Students: 

We are able to welcome all first-year students back to campus, as Goldstein and Greensboro Halls have power fully restored and services are online. These students can plan to return to campus as early as Tuesday (10/15) at noon. 

All Upperclassmen: 

Residence Life will email a detailed list of residences with power, which are safe to return to as early as Tuesday (10/15) at noon. However, there are several residences that are still without power and therefore, we cannot allow these residents to move back in at this time.

Students who are unable to move back into their residences should check with friends and peers who are allowed back into their spaces and stay with them on campus where possible. If you are unable to move back to campus, please contact Residence Life directly at reslife@ringling.edu. 

As the upperclassmen residences have power restored, we will continue to update these students. 

Dining Services:

Dining services will begin on Tuesday evening (10/15) with dinner being the first meal served. 

Academic Continuity:

Academic Affairs will not plan to resume classes until Monday, October 21, 2024. Classes will remain suspended October 14-18. At this time, it is anticipated that the fall term will end as planned at the conclusion of our Hurricane Days on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Conversations about potential impact to the spring term are ongoing.

Further communications from Academic Affairs and Residence Life will be forthcoming. Please continue to monitor your emails.

Faculty and Staff: Main Campus offices with power will reopen for normal business on Tuesday morning (10/15). Please check with your supervisors if you have specific issues with your plan to return. 

Cunniffe Commons will be open and available Sunday (10/13) and Monday (10/14) from 10 am-4 pm for charging devices, AC, and respite. 

Facilities, IT, Public Safety, and Residence Life have been working diligently to secure and test power and IT services to the Main Campus. ERT will next meet at 4:30 pm tomorrow (10/13).

Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation as the situation continues to evolve. 

Update: 10:00am 10/12

The 四虎影视 Emergency Response Team (ERT) is continuing to meet and assess the damage to our campuses following Hurricane Milton. We hope this message continues to find our entire campus community safe and well. 

We have promising news: Power has been restored to portions of the Main Campus. 

Unfortunately, due to the large amount of debris, downed power lines, and other dangers, it is still not safe to return to campus. Campus offices will continue to remain closed to faculty and staff through Monday, 10/14. 

Students, Faculty, and Staff: Please DO NOT return to campus at this time. Only staff designated as Essential Personnel should be present on campus at this time.

Academic Continuity Update:

Academic Affairs will not plan to resume classes until Monday, October 21, 2024 at the earliest. Classes will remain suspended October 14-18. At this time, it is anticipated that the fall term will end as planned at the conclusion of our Hurricane Days on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Conversations about potential impact to the spring term are ongoing.

Further communications from Academic Affairs and Residence Life will be forthcoming. Please continue to monitor your emails.

Facilities, IT, Public Safety, and Residence Life have been working diligently to secure and test power and IT services to the Main Campus. We will continue to meet and update the campus community as the situation evolves. ERT will next meet at 5:30 pm tonight (10/12).

We understand that many local faculty and staff are still without power and internet access. We also know that we need to allow sufficient time for students and employees to return to campus once it is safe to do so. 

Airport information: 

(closed until Weds, Oct 16 at 9 am)

(open and operational)

(reopening Sat, Oct 12 at 4:30 am)

Further local resources can be found on the and websites. 

For more information about Hurricane Milton and the tropics, visit the National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website:

Please report any emergencies to Public Safety at 941-359-7500 (ext. 7500 from a campus phone) or call 911.

UPDATE: 6:00 pm 10/11

The 四虎影视 Emergency Response Team (ERT) is continuing to meet and assess the damage to our campuses following Hurricane Milton. We hope this message continues to find our entire campus community safe and well. 

Due to the lack of power on our Main Campus and widespread power outages throughout the region (and unknown timeline of restoration), we cannot reopen the institution for students, faculty, or staff at this time. Please DO NOT make plans to return to campus until we communicate it is safe to do so.

Once power is restored, we feel confident the College can reopen within 48 hours following full restoration. We are monitoring the situation very closely and will inform the campus community as soon as we know power has been restored. FPL announced their estimate of 95% restoration for Manatee and Sarasota counties by Thursday, October 17.

The College offices will remain closed to all staff through Monday, 10/14. We will continue to assess the situation and provide updates. 

Additional information about classes and academic continuity will be forthcoming. Once again, please do not plan or book any return travel until we have confirmed it is safe to do so.

**Family Weekend

Given the circumstances, we have made the decision to cancel our planned Family Weekend, which was scheduled for October 18-20, 2024. We hope to reschedule for a new date in the spring semester. 

Following further assessments today, here is an update on campus conditions:

四虎影视 Main Campus

• The College offices will remain closed to all staff through Monday, 10/14
• Power remains out at most campus buildings and student residences
• Debris cleanup is underway; the primary goal is to clear the roads, parking lots, and pedestrian pathways
• Building assessments are completed; repairs are beginning as contractors and materials are available

Sarasota Art Museum and the Museum Campus

• The Museum Campus will remain closed to staff and the public through Sunday, 10/13
• Power has been restored
• Grounds cleanup has started
• Tree removal will take several days

Englewood Art Center 

• Power has been restored, however there is an issue. FPL has been notified and an electrician has been contacted to check.
• Fencing needs to be replaced
• No known building damage

We understand that many local faculty and staff are still without power and internet access. We also know that we need to allow sufficient time for students and employees to return to campus once it is safe to do so. 

This situation for 四虎影视 is unprecedented. We appreciate everyone鈥檚 patience and cooperation as we continue to make the best decisions possible, given the current circumstances. 

Airport information: 

(closed until Weds, Oct 16 at 9 am)

(open and operational)

(reopening Sat, Oct 12 at 4:30 pm)

Further local resources can be found on the and websites. 

For more information about Hurricane Milton and the tropics, visit the National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website:

Please report any emergencies to Public Safety at 941-359-7500 (ext. 7500 from a campus phone) or call 911.

Update 6:00 pm 10/10

The 四虎影视 Emergency Response Team (ERT) is continuing to meet and assess the damage to our campuses following Hurricane Milton. We hope this message finds our entire campus community safe and well. 

We are grateful to report that damage to the Main Campus, Museum Campus, and Englewood Art Center was serious in areas but not devastating. 

However, due to debris on the roads, campuses, and full power outages, please DO NOT make plans to return to campus until we communicate it is safe to do so.

Our current plan for returning / reopening is entirely dependent on when power can be restored to the Main Campus and the majority of the debris has been cleared. 

We will continue to meet and provide updates for the campus community. 

Here are the current campus conditions:

四虎影视 Main Campus: 

• No power anywhere on the main campus
• Most campus residences are habitable once power has been restored, we will follow-up with further updates 
• No major damage from storm surge/flooding
• Lots of debris, cleanup scheduled to start tomorrow

IT Services:

• No visible water damage in the Data Center 

Sarasota Art Museum and the Museum Campus:

• The Museum Campus currently has power
• Trees and debris down
• Minor water damage sustained 
• The Museum Campus will remain closed through Saturday, with plans to reopen to staff and the public on Sunday, 10/13

Englewood Art Center: 

• No major structural or water damage
• Still confirming status of power  
• will be distributing meals for those in need in the EAC parking lot

We understand that many of you, especially local faculty and staff, have experienced major damage to your homes and properties, from both Helene and now Milton. Please reach out to your supervisors and colleagues and let us know how we can help you. 

We also understand that many students, faculty, and staff evacuated both in- and out-of-state and that it will take you time to get back to Sarasota. Please keep an eye on airport reopenings.

Airport information: 

(closed through Friday, 10/11)

(reopen 8 am Friday, 10/11)

(closed through Thursday, 10/10-check for updates)

Emergency response teams have been going into the barrier island communities to assess conditions. Until that is complete, to Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Lido Key, St. Armands, and Bird Key.

Further local resources can be found on the and websites. 

For more information about Hurricane Milton and the tropics, visit the National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website:

Please report any emergencies to Public Safety at 941-359-7500 (ext. 7500 from a campus phone) or call 911.

Update: 5:00 pm 10/8

The 四虎影视 Emergency Response Team (ERT) continues to monitor the development of Hurricane Milton.

Although Milton is still expected to weaken before making landfall, it is likely to be a very strong Category 3 or 4 storm on track to hit the Gulf Coast in the early hours of Thursday morning (10/10).

The College campuses have been fully evacuated and the entire campus is under evacuation orders. The nearest evacuation shelter is Booker High School located at 3201 N. Orange Avenue, Sarasota. No students were taken to local shelters. Residences, facilities, IT and campus services have finalized preparations in advance of the storm鈥檚 arrival. 

The ERT will continue to meet throughout the storm event as long as services are available. 

Please do not expect any campus messaging during the main storm event tomorrow through Thursday morning. Pending available power, services, and Wi-Fi following the storm, we will do our best to send communications as early as possible on Thursday. 

Please do not make any plans to return to campus until we communicate it is safe to do so.  

Thank you to our entire campus community for your cooperation, swift evacuations, and help with storm prep. Please stay safe and check in on each other.

For more information about Hurricane Milton, visit the National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website:

Further local resources can be found on the and websites. 

Additional resources:

Airport information: 

Please report any emergencies to Public Safety at 941-359-7500 (ext. 7500 from a campus phone) or call 911.

Update 10:00 am 10/8

Continuing to monitor Hurricane Milton

The 四虎影视 Emergency Response Team (ERT) continues to monitor the development of Hurricane Milton.

Although Milton is expected to weaken before making landfall, it is still likely to be a very strong  Category 3 or 4 storm on track to hit the Gulf Coast late Wednesday into Thursday.

The College campuses have been fully evacuated and the entire campus is under evacuation orders. The nearest evacuation shelter is Booker High School located at 3201 N. Orange Avenue, Sarasota. No students were taken to local shelters. Residences, facilities, IT and campus services are finalizing preparations in advance of the storm鈥檚 arrival. 

The ERT will continue to meet throughout the storm event as long as services are available. We will update the campus community later today after the 5:30 pm meeting.

Please do not expect any campus messaging during the main storm event on Wednesday. Pending available power, services, and Wi-Fi following the storm, we will do our best to send communications as early as possible on Thursday. 

Thank you to our entire campus community for your cooperation, swift evacuations, and help with storm prep. Please stay safe and check in on each other.

For more information about Hurricane Milton, visit the National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website:

Further local resources can be found on the and websites. 

Additional resources:

Airport information: 

Please report any emergencies to Public Safety at 941-359-7500 (ext. 7500 from a campus phone) or call 911.

Update: 6:10 pm 10/7

The 四虎影视 Emergency Response Team (ERT) continues to monitor the development of Hurricane Milton, which strengthened to a Category 5 storm this afternoon.

Although Milton is expected to weaken before making landfall, it is still likely to be a very strong  Category 3 or 4 storm on track to hit the Gulf Coast mid-week. Portions of the campus are now under a mandatory evacuation order.

The ERT will continue to meet throughout the storm event as long as services are available. We will provide another update to the campus community tomorrow.

To confirm, students are required to enact their hurricane plans and evacuate campus by 10 am TOMORROW morning (Tuesday, 10/8). Beginning at 10 am tomorrow, College personnel will be checking all residential spaces and ID card access will be turned off at this time.

Students should plan to take with them all necessary technology and equipment when they evacuate, in the event that classes need to switch temporarily to an online delivery.

Please closely monitor all surrounding airport closures, as they will be closing tomorrow and canceling flights. ; ;  

Any students remaining on campus who do not have a current evacuation plan will be taken to a local shelter via shuttle. The shuttle will leave from the Goldstein Hall lobby at 9:30 am TOMORROW morning (Tuesday, 10/8).

Students: please remember that the following virtual resources will still be available while campus is closed.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 鈥�988鈥� 24/7 to immediately connect with support or text HOME to 741741 to reach a crisis counselor 24/7. 

All enrolled students have access to TELUS. The Student Support Program provides immediate and confidential counseling support 24/7/365 in your preferred language. Access immediate support and initiate ongoing support with an Advisor via text, chat or phone call. Please see the attachments for further access details. 

Please email counseling@ringling.edu with any questions.

四虎影视鈥檚 campuses and offices are now closed through Friday, 10/11. We will plan to announce all reopening plans pending campus assessments for safety and damage after the storm.

In advance of the weather conditions worsening, the following weather precautions are recommended: 

• Stay indoors during the peak of the severe weather
• If you are walking, remain vigilant of falling/flying debris and flooding
• Make any necessary trips off campus prior to the storm鈥檚 arrival
• When driving, be mindful of ponding water on the roadway and road edges
• Ensure cell phones and laptops are fully charged
• Download a weather app such as,, or for updates
• Avoid any downed power lines or broken tree limbs   

We will continue to monitor the situation and notify members of our College community. We encourage you to share these updates with concerned families and friends.

Please continue to monitor your emails for updated messaging.

For more information about Hurricane Milton, visit the National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website:

Further local resources can be found on the and websites. 

Additional resources:

Please Report any emergencies to Public Safety at 941-359-7500 (ext. 7500 from a campus phone) or call 911.

Update 10:46 am 10/7

The 四虎影视 Emergency Response Team (ERT) continues to monitor the development of Hurricane Milton, which has strengthened to a Category 4 storm.

Milton is expected to continue to intensify as it moves through the Gulf of Mexico. The storm is expected to make landfall somewhere near Florida鈥檚 central Gulf Coast on Wednesday evening as a Category 3 or 4 storm.

The ERT will continue to meet throughout the storm event as long as services are available. We will continue to update the campus community during this time.

To confirm, students are required to enact their hurricane plans and evacuate campus by 10 am Tuesday morning (10/8). Beginning at 10 am Tuesday, College personnel will be checking all residential spaces and ID card access will be turned off at this time.

Students should plan to take with them all necessary technology and equipment when they evacuate, in the event that classes need to switch temporarily to an online delivery.

Any students remaining on campus who do not have a current evacuation plan will be taken to a local shelter via shuttle. The shuttle will leave from the Goldstein Hall lobby at 9:30 am on Tuesday (10/8) morning.

For students who need to pick up prescription medication, Medical Services will be available until noon TODAY (Monday, 10/7). After that point, medications can be accessed through Walgreens at 1921 Waldemere Street, 941-955-6012 (directions on how to transfer prescriptions are attached if you need to pick them up in another location).

Faculty and staff are expected to report to work TODAY (Monday, 10/7), to ensure workstations/office spaces are prepped and files are backed up. Please take laptops and chargers with you. Offices will be closed by noon today through Friday. 

In advance of the weather conditions worsening, the following weather precautions are recommended: 

• Stay indoors during the peak of the severe weather
• If you are walking, remain vigilant of falling/flying debris and flooding
• Make any necessary trips off campus prior to the storm鈥檚 arrival
• When driving, be mindful of ponding water on the roadway and road edges
• Ensure cell phones and laptops are fully charged
• Download a weather app such as,, or for updates
• Avoid any downed power lines or broken tree limbs   

All residential students should make the following preparations to their residences before evacuating campus:

• Close and secure all windows and doors
• Secure all outdoor furniture by bringing it indoors, if possible
• Secure all trash containers (houses have chains installed to secure the outdoor trash containers)
• Move as much furniture and equipment off of the floor as possible for first floor residences
• For students with spaces in Studios North and Glen, raise everything off of the floor to countertop height 

We will continue to monitor the situation and notify members of our College community. We encourage you to share these updates with concerned families and friends.

Please continue to monitor your emails for updated messaging.

For more information about Hurricane Milton, visit the National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website:

Further local resources can be found on the and websites. 

Additional resources:

Please Report any emergencies to Public Safety at 941-359-7500 (ext. 7500 from a campus phone) or call 911.

Update: 6:12 pm 10/6

The 四虎影视 Emergency Response Team (ERT) continues to monitor the development of Hurricane Milton, which was upgraded to hurricane status this afternoon.

Milton is expected to continue to intensify as it moves through the Gulf of Mexico. Forecasters are expecting it to become a major hurricane as it approaches Florida鈥檚 coast by the middle of the week.

To confirm, students are required to enact their hurricane plans and evacuate campus by 10 am Tuesday morning (10/8). Beginning at 10 am Tuesday, College personnel will be checking all residential spaces and ID card access will be turned off at this time.

Students should plan to take with them all necessary technology and equipment when they evacuate, in the event that classes need to switch temporarily to an online delivery.

Any students remaining on campus who do not have a current evacuation plan will be taken to a local shelter via shuttle. The shuttle will leave from the Goldstein Hall lobby at 9:30 am on Tuesday (10/8) morning.

For students who need to pick up prescription medication, Medical Services will be available until noon on Monday (10/7). After that point, medications can be accessed through Walgreens at 1921 Waldemere Street, 941-955-6012 (directions on how to transfer prescriptions are attached if you need to pick them up in another location).

Faculty and staff are expected to report to work tomorrow morning (Monday, 10/7), to ensure workstations/office spaces are prepped and files are backed up. Please take laptops and chargers with you. Offices will be closed by noon tomorrow through Friday. 

In advance of the weather conditions worsening, the following weather precautions are recommended: 

• Stay indoors during the peak of the severe weather
• If you are walking, remain vigilant of falling/flying debris and flooding
• Make any necessary trips off campus prior to the storm鈥檚 arrival
• When driving, be mindful of ponding water on the roadway and road edges
• Ensure cell phone and laptops are fully charged
• Download a weather app such as,, or for updates
• Avoid any downed power lines or broken tree limbs   

All residential students should make the following preparations to their residences before evacuating campus:

• Close and secure all windows and doors
• Secure all outdoor furniture by bringing it indoors, if possible
• Secure all trash containers (houses have chains installed to secure the outdoor trash containers)
• Move as much furniture and equipment off of the floor as possible for first floor residences
• For students with spaces in Studios North and Glen, raise everything off of the floor to countertop height 

We will continue to monitor the situation and notify members of our College community. We encourage you to share these updates with concerned families and friends.

Please continue to monitor your emails for updated messaging.

For more information about Hurricane Milton, visit the National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website:

Further local resources can be found on the and websites. 

Please Report any emergencies to Public Safety at 941-359-7500 (ext. 7500 from a campus phone) or call 911.

Update 11:06AM 10/6

The 四虎影视 Emergency Response Team (ERT) continues to monitor the development of Tropical Storm Milton.

Milton is forecast to rapidly strengthen as it moves eastward to northeastward across the Gulf of Mexico and become a major hurricane before making landfall. Hurricane and Storm Surge Watches will likely be in effect later today.

As the storm approaches, we encourage everyone to make decisions based on their own safety, and we further encourage you to establish a line of communication with colleagues for after-storm support, where needed. 

Out of an abundance of caution, the College has made the following decisions: 

Classes will be canceled Monday (10/7), Tuesday, (10/8), Wednesday (10/9), Thursday (10/10), and Friday (10/11). Students are required to enact their hurricane plans and evacuate campus no later than 10 am on Tuesday morning.

Students should plan to return to campus for their Monday (10/14) classes to resume as normal, pending an assessment to campus facilities following the storm.

Students should plan to take with them all necessary technology and equipment when they evacuate, in the event that classes need to switch temporarily to an online delivery.

Cunniffe Commons and The Market will be closed after dinner service on Monday (10/7). To-go options for Tuesday breakfast will be available to take away on Monday evening. Brickman Cafe will be closed Monday-Friday (10/7-10/11). Please continue to monitor your emails for updates about housing and dining reopening pending campus assessments. 

The College鈥檚 Main Campus offices will be closed from noon on Monday (10/7) through Friday (10/11) for all faculty and staff. Please plan to raise as many items as possible off of the floor to countertop level, including computers. Further instructions for workstations will be forthcoming from IT. We plan to reopen offices on Monday (10/14) pending campus assessments for safety and damage.

For all Essential Personnel: Essential Personnel may be required to report to or remain at work if directed to do so by a supervisor or other College official in order to (1) ensure the continuation of critical College operations; (2) attend to the needs of students and other members of the College community; and (3) protect the College鈥檚 assets.

Essential Personnel who are activated during a suspension of normal operations will vary depending upon the circumstances, nature, and severity of the event. Supervisors will determine and communicate which functions are essential and if any Essential Personnel will be excused from reporting to work. Depending upon the nature of the event, Essential Personnel may be called to return to campus earlier than non-essential staff.

It is also the responsibility of all Essential Personnel to monitor official 四虎影视 communications related to an emergency and to respond as appropriate.

The Sarasota Art Museum and Museum Campus will be closed from noon on Monday (10/7) for all staff and the public through Friday (10/11). We will plan to reopen the Museum Campus on Saturday (10/12) pending campus assessments for safety and damage. 

The Englewood Art Center will be closed Tuesday (10/8) through Friday (10/11). We will plan to reopen the EAC on Saturday (10/12) pending assessments for safety and damage.

We anticipate completing campus safety assessments by Friday afternoon and will communicate plans for reopening as soon as those assessments are complete.

In advance of the weather conditions worsening, the following weather precautions are recommended: 

• Stay indoors during the peak of the severe weather
• If you are walking, remain vigilant of falling/flying debris and flooding
• Make any necessary trips off campus prior to the storm鈥檚 arrival
• When driving, be mindful of ponding water on the roadway and road edges
• Ensure cell phone and laptops are fully charged
• Download a weather app such as,, or for updates
• Avoid any downed power lines or broken tree limbs
     

All residential students should make the following preparations to their residences before evacuating campus:

• Close and secure all windows and doors
• Secure all outdoor furniture by bringing it indoors, if possible
• Secure all trash containers (houses have chains installed to secure the outdoor trash containers)
• Please move as much furniture and equipment off of the floor as possible for first floor residences
• For students with spaces in Studios North and Glen, please ensure you raise everything off of the floor to counter height 
  

We will continue to monitor the situation and notify members of our College community. We encourage you to share these updates with concerned families and friends.

Please continue to monitor your emails and for updated messaging.

For more information about Tropical Storm Milton, visit the National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website:

Please Report any emergencies to Public Safety at 941-359-7500 (ext. 7500 from a campus phone) or call 911.

Update 4:31pm 10/5

The 四虎影视 Emergency Response Team (ERT) continues to monitor the development of Tropical Storm Milton, which formed quickly over the Gulf of Mexico today.

According to the National Hurricane Center, the storm is expected to “quickly intensify while it moves eastward to northeastward across the Gulf of Mexico and be at or near major hurricane strength when it reaches the west coast of the Florida Peninsula mid week.”

As of Saturday afternoon, it is expected to make landfall in Florida as at least a Category 2 hurricane. Hurricane watches, as well as storm surge watches, will likely be issued for portions of the Florida coast by Sunday.

Due to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, our area is likely to be more susceptible to severe flooding. Faculty and staff should take the necessary precautions this weekend in order to prepare as best you can. Further local resources can be found on the  and  websites. 

Students should review their hurricane evacuation plans in the event the campus needs to close this coming week. Most hotel reservations can be made in advance and canceled if not needed. If the storm continues on its current trajectory, it is possible classes could be canceled next week as early as Tuesday. Presently, we are planning for Monday classes to meet as usual.

We will have more information tomorrow morning following the ERT meeting that will review the National Hurricane Center’s 8 am update, and will update the campus community accordingly.

Please monitor your emails for the most recent updates. Messaging will also be posted on the 四虎影视 homepage () and the 四虎影视 Alerts page (). 

For more information about Tropical Storm Milton, visit the National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website:

Please Report any emergencies to Public Safety at 941-359-7500 (ext. 7500 from a campus phone) or call 911.

Update 10:52am

The 四虎影视 Emergency Response Team (ERT) is currently monitoring the developing tropical disturbance as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico this weekend. 

This system is predicted to bring heavy rainfall and the potential for flash flooding to our area beginning on Sunday (10/6) and continuing through Thursday (10/10). The area predicted to be most affected is along the I-4 corridor, in Central and South Florida. 

Due to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, our area is likely to be more susceptible to severe flooding. Please take the necessary precautions this weekend in order to prepare as best you can. Further local resources can be found on the  and  websites. 

We will continue to monitor the situation and if the storm’s trajectory changes in a way that might impact our campus, we will notify members of our College community. We encourage you to share these updates with concerned families and friends.

Please monitor your emails for updated messaging and consider preparations you should make in the event the storm strengthens. 

For more information, visit the National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website:

Please Report any emergencies to Public Safety at 941-359-7500 (ext. 7500 from a campus phone) or call 911.

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The 四虎影视 Emergency Response Team (ERT) has been assessing the damage to 四虎影视’s campuses following Hurricane Helene.

An update has been made to the opening of the Englewood Art Center, due to road closures and flooding in the area. Thankfully, the Center itself did not sustain any major damage or flooding. 

The EAC will remain closed to staff and the public through Monday, 9/30 and will reopen on Tuesday, 10/1. 

Please continue to monitor your emails for updated messaging. All communications are being posted at: 

For more information about Hurricane Helene, visit the National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website:

Further local resources can be found on the  and  websites.

Please Report any emergencies to Public Safety at 941-359-7500 (ext. 7500 from a campus phone) or call 911.

UPDATE: 9:34 am 9/27

The 四虎影视 Emergency Response Team (ERT) has been assessing the damage to 四虎影视’s campuses following Hurricane Helene.

Hurricane Helene made landfall last night as a Category 4 storm near the Big Bend area of Florida. 

Reports from our area confirm that several bridges are still closed to the barrier islands and many are without power across Sarasota and Manatee counties. Local governments are urging people to stay off the roads until authorities can clear debris and assess damage. 

四虎影视’s Main Campus did not sustain any major flooding or damage, and power was not lost for any sustained period. The campus is safe to return to but please know debris clean up is continuing and all services may not be fully operational until tomorrow or Sunday.

Residential housing will reopen to students tomorrow morning, Saturday (9/28), as of 8:30 am. The first meal provided by campus dining services will be dinner in Cunniffe Commons on Saturday evening starting at 5 pm. We anticipate resuming normal lab hours by Sunday (9/29) but will send a communication with further details later today.  

Students are expected to be on time for their Monday morning classes. All faculty and staff are expected to return to campus on Monday morning for regular business operations. 

Sarasota Art Museum and the Museum Campus fared very well through the storm. They will reopen tomorrow, Saturday (9/28) as planned to staff and the public.

Englewood Art Center also fared very well and will plan to reopen tomorrow, Saturday (9/28) as planned to staff and the public.

We will continue to monitor the situation and notify members of our College community. We encourage you to share these updates with concerned families and friends.

Please continue to monitor your emails for updated messaging. All communications are being posted at: 

For more information about Hurricane Helene, visit the National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website:

Further local resources can be found on the  and  websites.

Please Report any emergencies to Public Safety at 941-359-7500 (ext. 7500 from a campus phone) or call 911.

UPDATE: 2:48 pm 9/25

The 四虎影视 Emergency Response Team (ERT) continues to monitor the development of now-Hurricane Helene.

Hurricane Helene became a Category 1 hurricane late this morning and continues to strengthen as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico. 

The main time for impacts to our area will begin late tonight into early Thursday and last throughout much of the day on Thursday. The storm will quickly exit the region late Thursday into early Friday. Storm surge impacts will linger throughout Friday morning.

As of 2 pm this afternoon, all residential students should be evacuated from their housing and off campus. 

Offices at the College’s Main Campus, Museum Campus, and Englewood Art Center have closed as of 2 pm this afternoon for all faculty and staff (with the exception of essential personnel). 

In advance of the weather conditions worsening, the following weather precautions are recommended:

• Stay indoors during the peak of the severe weather
• If you are walking, remain vigilant of falling/flying debris and flooding
• Make any necessary trips off campus prior to the storm’s arrival
• When driving, be mindful of ponding water on the roadway and road edges
• Ensure cell phone and laptops are fully charged
• Download a weather app such as,, or for updates
• Avoid any downed power lines or broken tree limbs   

We will continue to monitor the situation and notify members of our College community. We encourage you to share these updates with concerned families and friends.

Please continue to monitor your emails for updated messaging. All communications are being posted at: 

For more information about Hurricane Helene, visit the National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website:

Further local resources can be found on the  and  websites.

Please Report any emergencies to Public Safety at 941-359-7500 (ext. 7500 from a campus phone) or call 911.

UPDATE: 9:00 am 9/25

The 四虎影视 Emergency Response Team (ERT) continues to monitor the development of Tropical Storm Helene.

Tropical Storm Helene has formed across the western Caribbean and is expected to become a hurricane later today, before making landfall on Thursday. 

The main time for impacts to our area will begin late tonight into early Thursday and last throughout much of the day on Thursday. The storm will quickly exit the region late Thursday into early Friday. Storm surge impacts will linger throughout Friday morning.

To confirm, students are required to enact their hurricane plans and evacuate campus by 2 pm TODAY (Wednesday, 9/25). Beginning at 2 pm, College personnel will be checking that all residential spaces are clear and ID card access will be turned off at this time.

Any students remaining on campus who do not have a current evacuation plan will be taken to a local shelter via shuttle. The shuttle will depart from campus at 1 pm. Please meet for the shuttle in the Goldstein Hall lobby. 

If students need any medical prescriptions, please pick these up from the Health Center before 2 pm today. Prescriptions will not be available at the Health Center until Monday (9/30). 

In advance of the weather conditions worsening, the following weather precautions are recommended: 

• Stay indoors during the peak of the severe weather
• If you are walking, remain vigilant of falling/flying debris and flooding
• Make any necessary trips off campus prior to the storm’s arrival
• When driving, be mindful of ponding water on the roadway and road edges
• Ensure cell phone and laptops are fully charged
• Download a weather app such as,, or for updates
• Avoid any downed power lines or broken tree limbs   

All residential students should make the following preparations to their residences before evacuating campus:

• Close and secure all windows and doors
• Secure all outdoor furniture by bringing it indoors, if possible
• Secure all trash containers (houses have chains installed to secure the outdoor trash containers)

We will continue to monitor the situation and notify members of our College community. We encourage you to share these updates with concerned families and friends.

Please continue to monitor your emails for updated messaging.

For more information about Tropical Storm Helene, visit the National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website:

Further local resources can be found on the  and  websites. 

Please Report any emergencies to Public Safety at 941-359-7500 (ext. 7500 from a campus phone) or call 911.

UPDATE: 5:59 pm 9/24

The 四虎影视 Emergency Response Team (ERT) continues to monitor the development of Tropical Storm Helene.

Tropical Storm Helene has formed across the western Caribbean. Helene is expected to undergo rapid strengthening as it moves northwards into the Gulf of Mexico. The wind field will expand as the storm strengthens. 

To confirm, students are required to enact their hurricane plans and evacuate campus by 2 pm tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday, 9/25). Beginning at 2 pm tomorrow, College personnel will be checking all residential spaces and ID card access will be turned off at this time.

Any students remaining on campus who do not have a current evacuation plan will be taken to a local shelter via shuttle. 

In advance of the weather conditions worsening, the following weather precautions are recommended: 

• Stay indoors during the peak of the severe weather
• If you are walking, remain vigilant of falling/flying debris and flooding
• Make any necessary trips off campus prior to the storm’s arrival
• When driving, be mindful of ponding water on the roadway and road edges
• Ensure cell phone and laptops are fully charged
• Download a weather app such as,, or for updates
• Avoid any downed power lines or broken tree limbs   

All residential students should make the following preparations to their residences before evacuating campus:

• Close and secure all windows and doors
• Secure all outdoor furniture by bringing it indoors, if possible
• Secure all trash containers (houses have chains installed to secure the outdoor trash containers)

We will continue to monitor the situation and notify members of our College community. We encourage you to share these updates with concerned families and friends.

Please continue to monitor your emails for updated messaging.

For more information about Tropical Storm Helene, visit the National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website:

Further local resources can be found on the  and  websites. 

Please Report any emergencies to Public Safety at 941-359-7500 (ext. 7500 from a campus phone) or call 911.

UPDATE: 10:16 am 9/24

The 四虎影视 Emergency Response Team (ERT) continues to monitor the development of soon-to-be Tropical Storm Helene, currently known as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine.

This storm is expected to undergo rapid strengthening as it moves quickly northwards into the Gulf of Mexico. The wind field will expand as the storm strengthens. The main time for impacts to our area will begin late Wednesday night into early Thursday and last throughout much of the day on Thursday. 

Out of an abundance of caution, the College has made the following decisions: 

Classes will be canceled today as of noon, through Wednesday (9/25), Thursday (9/26), and Friday (9/27). Students are required to enact their hurricane plans and evacuate campus by 2 pm tomorrow (Wednesday, 9/25) afternoon. 

Cunniffe Commons and The Market will be closed after lunch on Wednesday. To-go options for lunch will be available. Brickman Cafe will be closed all day tomorrow. We anticipate reopening housing and dining as early as the dinner service on Saturday (9/28), unless the campus has been majorly impacted by the storm. Please continue to monitor your emails for updates.

Students are expected to report for class on time Monday morning (9/30). Please make arrangements to return to campus over the weekend.

Due to the loss of four instructional days, the College will utilize the academic calendar鈥檚 designated 鈥淗urricane make-up days鈥� December 8-13. A revised academic calendar will be forthcoming. Students and their families need to plan for departures by Saturday, December 14 at 5 pm with the final meal in Cunniffe Commons to be brunch that day.

The College鈥檚 Main Campus offices will be closed from 2 pm tomorrow through Friday for all faculty and staff. We will plan to reopen on Monday pending campus assessments for safety and damage.

For all Essential Personnel: Essential Personnel may be required to report to or remain at work if directed to do so by a supervisor or other College official in order to (1) ensure the continuation of critical College operations; (2) attend to the needs of students and other members of the College community; and (3) protect the College鈥檚 assets.

Essential Personnel who are activated during a suspension of normal operations will vary depending upon the circumstances, nature, and severity of the event. Supervisors will determine and communicate which functions are essential and if any Essential Personnel will be excused from reporting to work. Depending upon the nature of the event, Essential Personnel may be called to return to campus earlier than non-essential staff.

It is also the responsibility of all Essential Personnel to monitor official 四虎影视 communications related to an emergency and to respond as appropriate.

The Sarasota Art Museum and Museum Campus will be closed from 2 pm tomorrow for all staff and to the public through Thursday and Friday. We will plan to reopen the Museum Campus on Saturday pending campus assessments for safety and damage. 

The Englewood Art Center will be closed from 2 pm tomorrow through Friday. We will plan to reopen EAC on Saturday pending assessments for safety and damage.

The ERT will send another communication by the end of the day on Friday, following an assessment of our campuses and the damage incurred by the storm. 

In advance of the weather conditions worsening, the following weather precautions are recommended: 

• Stay indoors during the peak of the severe weather
• If you are walking, remain vigilant of falling/flying debris and flooding
• Make any necessary trips off campus prior to the storm鈥檚 arrival
• When driving, be mindful of ponding water on the roadway and road edges
• Ensure cell phone and laptops are fully charged
• Download a weather app such as,, or for updates
• Avoid any downed power lines or broken tree limbs   

All residential students should make the following preparations to their residences before evacuating campus:

• Close and secure all windows and doors
• Secure all outdoor furniture by bringing it indoors, if possible
• Secure all trash containers (houses have chains installed to secure the outdoor trash containers)

We will continue to monitor the situation and notify members of our College community. We encourage you to share these updates with concerned families and friends.

Please continue to monitor your emails for updated messaging.

For more information about Tropical Storm Helene, visit the National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website:

Please Report any emergencies to Public Safety at 941-359-7500 (ext. 7500 from a campus phone) or call 911.

UPDATE: 6:06 pm 9/23

The 四虎影视 Emergency Response Team (ERT) continues to monitor the development of soon-to-be Tropical Storm Helene, currently known as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine.

We will have more information tomorrow morning following the ERT meeting that will review the National Hurricane Center’s 8 am update, and will update the campus community accordingly.

Please monitor your emails for the most recent updates. Messaging will also be posted on the 四虎影视 homepage () and the 四虎影视 Alerts page (). 

For more information about Tropical Storm Helene, visit the National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website:

Please Report any emergencies to Public Safety at 941-359-7500 (ext. 7500 from a campus phone) or call 911.

UPDATE: 2:42 pm 9/23

The 四虎影视 Emergency Response Team (ERT) is currently monitoring the development of soon-to-be Tropical Storm Helene, currently known as Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine.

The tropical storm is expected to form in the western Caribbean Sea and intensify into a hurricane before making landfall near the panhandle and/or Big Bend area of Florida. 

Heavy rainfall and high winds could start to occur in our area as early as Wednesday evening, depending on the course of the storm. 

In advance of the weather conditions worsening, the following weather precautions are recommended: 

• Stay indoors during the peak of the severe weather
• If you are walking, remain vigilant of falling/flying debris and flooding
• Make any necessary trips off campus prior to the storm鈥檚 arrival
• When driving, be mindful of ponding water on the roadway and road edges
• Ensure cell phone and laptops are fully charged
• Download a weather app such as,, or for updates
• Avoid any downed power lines or broken tree limbs

All residential students should make the following preparations to their residences:

• Close and secure all windows and doors
• Secure all outdoor furniture by bringing it indoors, if possible
• Secure all trash containers (houses have chains installed to secure the outdoor trash containers)

We will continue to monitor the situation and if the storm鈥檚 trajectory changes in a way that might impact our campus, we will notify members of our College community. We encourage you to share these updates with concerned families and friends.

Please monitor your emails for updated messaging and consider preparations you should make in the event the storm strengthens. 

For more information about Tropical Storm Helene, visit the National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website:

Please Report any emergencies to Public Safety at 941-359-7500 (ext. 7500 from a campus phone) or call 911.

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The 四虎影视 Emergency Response Team (ERT) continues to monitor the ongoing situation caused by Hurricane Debby.

The major threat from this storm has now passed and most of the warnings and alerts in our area have now been lifted. The campus did not sustain any significant damage.

The College’s Main Campus will be open as planned tomorrow, August 6. Please plan to come to work and resume business as normal. The Sarasota Art Museum will also reopen to the public.

If your journey is impacted or you have another personal challenge, please work with your supervisor directly for remote working options.

Due to flooding, debris, and road closures, please take extra precautions when you are traveling to work tomorrow. For additional information, check the official Sarasota County website.

Thank you.

Update: 8/5 – 6:30am

The 四虎影视 Emergency Response Team (ERT) continues to monitor the situation caused by Hurricane Debby.聽

Due to the additional rain overnight which has caused major flooding on some roads and in neighborhoods, employees should consider their route and take precaution if traveling to work.

The College Campus will remain open today, but supervisors should allow remote work for their staff where possible. 

If weather conditions worsen, the following precautions are recommended: 

• Stay indoors during the peak of the severe weather
• If you are walking, remain vigilant of falling/flying debris and flooding
• When driving, be mindful of ponding water on the roadway and road edges
• Ensure cell phone and laptops are fully charged
• Download a weather app such as, , or for updates
• Avoid any downed power lines or broken tree limbs    

We will continue to monitor the situation and will notify members of our College community of any changes. We encourage you to share these updates with concerned families and friends.

Please continue to monitor your emails for updated communications.

For more information about this hurricane, visit the National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website:

Please report any emergencies to Public Safety at 941-359-7500 (ext. 7500 from a campus phone) or call 911.

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The Emergency Response Team (ERT) including Public Safety, Facilities, and Residence Life teams are pleased to confirm that, barring any unforeseen complications, campus will reopen as planned tomorrow, Thursday, August 31, 2023 and all classes will resume.

We are extremely thankful that the Main Campus, Museum Campus, and Englewood Art Center experienced minimal damage, no major flooding, and no power loss. As we prepare to resume normal business operations and classes tomorrow, please review the additional information below.聽

Main Campus

While offices remain closed until tomorrow, the Main Campus is accessible for returning students. Thank you to the offices of Public Safety, Facilities, Student and Residence Life, Institutional Technology, and all others who have made this possible. Thank you to all students, whether you remained on campus or sheltered elsewhere, for following safety protocols and precautions.

Cunniffe Commons will resume normal dining services tomorrow (8/31). Dinner this evening (8/30) will be served from 5-6:30 pm. The Fitness Center and Mail Services will reopen tomorrow (8/31). 

Classes

All classes will resume tomorrow, Thursday, August 31. If you left campus to shelter elsewhere, please make sure you are able to return in time to resume your regular class schedule tomorrow and Friday. At this time, there is no plan to utilize any of the hurricane days for lost class time that would impact the academic calendar. Faculty will work diligently to realize the published learning goals for each class. For academic questions or concerns, please contact VPAA@ringling.edu.

Offices: Main Campus and the 四虎影视 Museum Campus

Administrative offices of the Main Campus and Museum Campus will reopen for normal business tomorrow, Thursday, August 31. All staff who are able should plan on returning to work tomorrow. The Museum Campus will reopen to the public on Friday, September 1. If any staff members have been affected by the storm, please communicate with your supervisors to discuss flexible work arrangements (which may include remote work, flexible scheduling, or extended emergency time off). For questions, please call Human Resources at聽941-359-7619.

We thank the entire 四虎影视 community again for their help and cooperation during this time. We are grateful, and our hearts and thoughts are with all those severely impacted by Hurricane Idalia.

Update: 8/30/23, 10 am

The 四虎影视 Emergency Response Team (ERT) continues to closely monitor Hurricane Idalia. 

Hurricane Idalia made landfall early this morning (Wednesday, August 30) as a Category 3 storm on Florida鈥檚 Big Bend coast near Keaton Beach. Sarasota and Manatee counties are likely to continue to experience adverse weather conditions throughout the day. 

Public Safety and Facilities teams will be assessing the campus today. Currently no flooding, major damage, or power outages have been reported on campus. This includes the Main Campus, Museum Campus, and Englewood Art Center. 

High tide (at 12:16 pm) is still a concern for housing and buildings near the Bayou this afternoon. Public Safety and Residence Life will be coordinating any necessary movement of students in Family Housing and the Cove, due to potential flooding. 

We encourage students, faculty, and staff not to travel and to limit movement around campus at this time due to continued adverse weather and potential flooding. Cunniffe Commons will remain open for dining services. Please limit any travel unless it is an emergency as streets could be flooded. 

The ERT will meet this afternoon to assess the situation and confirm plans for campus reopening tomorrow, Thursday, August 31.

Update: 8/29/23, 3 pm

The 四虎影视 Emergency Response Team (ERT) continues to closely monitor Hurricane Idalia. 

Hurricane Idalia remains a Category 1 storm and continues to accelerate northward through the Gulf of Mexico. It is forecast to make landfall on the Gulf Coast of Florida early tomorrow morning as a potential Category 3 storm.

The safety of our students, faculty, and staff is our top priority. We plan to resume classes and normal business operations on Thursday, August 31 unless there is substantial damage to the campus or the surrounding area, or if there is power loss on campus.

Weather conditions will continue to worsen this evening through tomorrow morning. Please plan to stay indoors and shelter in place through the duration of the storm. 

As a reminder, please take the following weather precautions: 

• Stay indoors during the peak of the severe weather
• Ensure cell phone and laptops are fully charged
• Download a weather app such as, , or  for updates

Please continue to monitor your emails and the Ringling website for updated messaging. The ERT team will be meeting tomorrow morning to assess the situation with further communications to follow. 

For more information about Hurricane Idalia, visit the National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website: 

Please Report any emergencies to Public Safety at 941-359-7500 (ext 7500 from a campus phone) or call 911. 

Stay safe, informed, and connected with the following resources: 

Update: 8/29/23, 10 am

The 四虎影视 Emergency Response Team (ERT) continues to monitor Idalia, which was upgraded to a Category 1 hurricane last night.

Hurricane Idalia is accelerating northward this morning, heading into the Gulf of Mexico. Weather conditions are expected to worsen this evening and overnight.

The safety of our students, faculty, and staff is our top priority. The ERT will send an updated campus communication this afternoon.

Classes have been canceled and campus offices are closed today, August 29 and tomorrow, August 30. We plan to resume classes and normal business operations on Thursday, August 31 unless there is substantial damage to the campus or the surrounding area, or if there is power loss on campus.

Students

All classes (in-person and remote) are canceled as of today, Tuesday, August 29 and will remain canceled through tomorrow, Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

We plan to resume all classes on Thursday, August 31.

At this time, the College is NOT issuing a mandatory evacuation of campus. Students who wish to stay in their campus housing may do so. However, if you choose to leave campus and shelter elsewhere, please plan to arrive at your location by this afternoon. Be prepared to return for classes on Thursday and Friday.

If you are in Level A campus housing and choose to evacuate, shuttles will depart from the parking lot of US41/DR MLK JR Way beginning at 9 am this morning and running until 12 noon. Return transportation will be provided following the storm, when the shelters close.

For Food Service today and Wednesday, brunch and dinner service will be supplied, weather permitting. Brunch will be from 11 am-1 pm and dinner will be from 5-6:30 pm. If power goes out, Cunniffe Commons will be able to provide cold food service for all meal plan students who remain on campus. Brickman Cafe and the Market will be closed.

Campus Labs are now closed. Cloud resources such as Canvas, Google Services, and access to the internet will remain available.

Mail Services will also be closed today and Wednesday.

Faculty and Staff

Campus offices are closed today, August 29 and tomorrow, August 30. We plan to resume classes and normal business operations on Thursday, August 31 unless there is substantial damage to the campus or the surrounding area, or if there is power loss on campus.

Essential personnel and other staff may need to remain on campus. Please be sure to check with your department supervisor to determine your work schedule over the next two days.

Cloud resources such as Canvas, Google Services, and access to the internet will remain available. If you are leaving campus today, please follow the instructions from IT to prepare your technology resources.

Sarasota Art Museum and Englewood Art Center

Sarasota Art Museum and the Museum Campus are closed to the public today, Tuesday, August 29 through Wednesday, August 30. Depending on weather conditions, these locations will plan to reopen on Thursday, August 31.

Englewood Art Center is currently closed to the public for the month of August and will reopen on Saturday, September 2.

Weather Precautions

Heavy rainfall and high winds could start to occur as early as this afternoon, with conditions worsening after 8 pm and overnight. The following weather precautions are recommended:

• Stay indoors during the peak of the severe weather
• If you are walking, remain vigilant of falling/flying debris and flooding
• Make any necessary trips off campus prior to the storm鈥檚 arrival
• When driving, be mindful of ponding water on the roadway and road edges
• Ensure cell phone and laptops are fully charged
• Download a weather app such as AccuWeather, Windy, or MyRadar for updates
• Avoid any downed power lines or broken tree limbs

We will continue to monitor the situation and the storm’s trajectory. We encourage you to share these updates with concerned families and friends.

Please continue to monitor your emails and the Ringling website for updated messaging.

For more information about Hurricane Idalia, visit the National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website: www.nhc.noaa.gov

Please Report any emergencies to Public Safety at 941-359-7500 (ext 7500 from a campus phone) or call 911.

Update: 8/28/23, 7 pm

Evacuation for Students Living in Level A Campus Residences

Since our 2:30 pm update, out of an abundance of caution Sarasota County has called for an evacuation of Level A on the and for any individuals living in a manufactured home. 

The majority of the 四虎影视 Campus is not located in Level A; however, some campus housing as indicated below is in this zone.

Campus housing residences that are located in Level A are: 

• Bridge Hall
• Keating Hall 
• Bayou Village Apartments
• Family Housing
• The Cove
• 2340 Old Bradenton Rd. 

Should you choose to evacuate to a local shelter, 四虎影视 will organize transportation via shuttle to the closest public shelter which is at Booker High School, 3201 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota, FL 34234. Shuttles will depart from the parking lot of US41/DR MLK JR Way beginning at 9 am and running until 12 noon tomorrow. Return transportation will be provided following the storm, when the shelters close.

If you choose to go to a local shelter, they open at 8 am Tuesday, August 29. Further information on local county shelters can be found .

The campus will continue to remain open for those residents who choose to stay here. If you are in Level A, please consider going to an alternative location off campus with a relative or friend. If you remain on campus, you might consider staying with a friend in another residence hall that is not on this list. If you choose to move your car, available parking outside of Level A includes Lots 11, 12, and 13 (near the Business Office and Book Store), and Lot 20 (shell lot north of Cunniffe Commons). 

Students are permitted to remain in their housing even if it is within Level A, but please know that they are doing so at their own risk.

If students have further questions about evacuating, please contact the Office of Residence Life at reslife@ringling.edu. 

Please continue to monitor your emails and the Ringling website for updated messaging.

Update: 8/28/23, 2:30 pm

Out of an abundance of caution and due to the uncertain trajectory of the storm at this time, the decision has been made to cancel classes and close campus offices on Tuesday, August 29, and Wednesday, August 30.

We plan to resume classes and normal business operations on Thursday, August 31 unless there is substantial damage to the campus or the surrounding area.

Students 

All classes (in-person and remote) will be canceled as of Tuesday, August 29 and will remain canceled through Wednesday, August 30.  We plan to resume all classes on Thursday, August 31. 

At this time, the College is NOT issuing a mandatory evacuation of campus. Students who wish to stay in their campus housing may do so. However, if you choose to leave campus and shelter elsewhere, please plan to arrive at your location before tomorrow afternoon. Be prepared to return for classes on Thursday and Friday.  

Residential students will receive a separate communication from the Office of Residence Life with information about on-campus housing.

For Food Service on Tuesday and Wednesday, brunch and dinner service will be supplied, weather permitting. Brunch will be from 11 am-1 pm, and dinner will be from 5-6:30 pm. If the power goes out, Cunniffe Commons will be able to provide cold food service for all meal plan students who remain on campus. Brickman Cafe and the Market will be closed.

Be sure to pick-up any prescriptions from Health Services by the end of the day today. 

Technology resources will be available until 6:15 pm today, Monday, August 28. This includes access to Academic Computer Labs, Apollo, and campus resources such as your network homespace, course shares, and Perforce. Cloud resources such as Canvas, Google Services, and access to the internet will remain available. Starting at 6:15 pm, Institutional Technology will begin shutting down the campus data center to protect resources contained within it. Internet access will be maintained unless the campus experiences an extended power outage. You can use Google Drive to store any files you may want to work on during this shutdown.

All campus labs will be closed by 7 pm today, Monday, August 28.

Mail Services will also be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. 

Faculty and Staff 

Campus offices will also be closed on Tuesday, August 29, and Wednesday, August 30. This afternoon before you depart campus, please be sure to shut down and secure your workspaces. Further details will be forthcoming from IT.

Essential personnel and other staff may need to remain on campus. Please be sure to check with your department supervisor to determine your work schedule over the next two days.

Technology resources will be available until 6:15 pm this evening (Monday 8/28). This includes access to Academic Computer Labs, Apollo, and campus resources such as your network homespace, course shares, and Perforce. Cloud resources such as Canvas, Google Services, and access to the internet will remain available. Starting at 6:15 pm, Institutional Technology will begin shutting down the campus data center to protect resources contained within it. A separate announcement will be sent out with instructions on how to prepare your technology resources before you leave campus.

Sarasota Art Museum and Englewood Art Center 

Sarasota Art Museum and the Museum Campus will be closed to the public Tuesday, August 29 through Wednesday, August 30. Depending on weather conditions, these locations plan to reopen on Thursday, August 31. 

Englewood Art Center is currently closed to the public for the month of August and will reopen on Saturday, September 2. 

We will continue to monitor the situation and the storm’s trajectory. We encourage you to share these updates with concerned families and friends. Please continue to monitor your emails and the 四虎影视 website for updated messaging.

Update: 8/28/23, 10 am

The Emergency Response Team (ERT) met first thing this morning to review campus plans. 

Tropical Storm Idalia is forecast to upgrade to a hurricane as it makes its way north through the Gulf of Mexico. Landfall is currently expected late Tuesday night or Wednesday morning between the Big Bend area of Florida and Tampa Bay, north of Sarasota. Our area should expect heavy rain, flooding, and an increased tornado threat. 

The ERT will meet again this afternoon to assess the situation and provide further information about classes and possible campus closures. 

Students, faculty, and staff: This is the time to review your personal and/or department’s plans, check your supplies, keep your vehicles topped off with fuel, and be sure you have a plan in case we need to evacuate. Review the College’s Hurricane Preparation Plan.

Please monitor your emails for updated communications and consider preparations you should make in the event the storm strengthens and/or shifts direction.

Update: 8/27/23, 8 pm

The 四虎影视 Emergency Response Team (ERT) is monitoring Tropical Storm Idalia, currently located in the northwestern Caribbean Sea. The ERT meets tomorrow morning, Monday, Aug. 28, and will send a campus update by noon.

Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center are watching the tropical storm, which is expected to track north through the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. On the forecast track, the center will move over the eastern Gulf of Mexico on Monday and Tuesday, and approach the northeast Gulf coast late Tuesday. Storm surge, hurricane, and tropical storm watches have been issued for the Gulf coast of Florida, including Sarasota.

Update: 8/25/23, 3 pm

The 四虎影视 Emergency Response Team (ERT) is monitoring the Tropical System currently located in the northwestern Caribbean Sea. 

Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center are watching the disturbance near Central America, which is expected to track north this weekend through the Caribbean Sea toward the Gulf of Mexico.

It is likely that our area could experience tropical storm force winds and rain around Wednesday of next week, if the storm strengthens as it moves into the Gulf this weekend.

If weather conditions worsen, the following precautions are recommended: 

• Stay indoors during the peak of the severe weather
• If you are walking, remain vigilant of falling/flying debris and flooding
• Make any necessary trips off campus prior to the storm’s arrival
• When driving, be mindful of ponding water on the roadway and road edges
• Ensure cell phone and laptops are fully charged
• Download a weather app such as , , or  for updates
• Avoid any downed power lines or broken tree limbs    

Students, faculty, and staff: This is the time to review your personal and/or department’s plans, check your supplies, and keep your vehicles topped off with fuel.

We will continue to monitor the situation and if the storm’s trajectory changes in a way that might impact our campus, we will notify members of our College community. We encourage you to share these updates with concerned families and friends.

Please monitor your emails for updated communications and consider preparations you should make in the event the storm strengthens.

For more information about this Tropical System, visit the website.

Please report any emergencies to Public Safety at 941-359-7500 (ext. 7500 from a campus phone) or call 911. 

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The 四虎影视 Emergency Response Team (ERT) continues to closely monitor Tropical Storm Nicole.

Tropical Storm Nicole is still predicted to be a large, unorganized system forecasted to make landfall in southeast Florida tonight. It will bring a large wind field on the north side of the storm bringing wind gusts of approx. 40-50 mph to our area between Wednesday night and Thursday afternoon. Our area may also experience 2-3 inches of rainfall. 

Due to this forecast and out of an abundance of caution, CLASSES will move to online delivery TODAY beginning at 6:30 pm and ALL THURSDAY CLASSES will be remote. Some classes will not be able to move online, and those faculty will inform their students that their classes are canceled. Campus labs will remain open, but please use caution when moving around campus and monitor the weather conditions. 

Hammond Commons will remain open to students on Thursday for brunch and dinner. To-go boxes will also be available to take away tonight and Outtakes will close by 7 pm. Brickman Cafe, Outtakes, and the Food Truck will be closed on Thursday and reopen on Friday, November 11. 

Supervisors are encouraged to arrange for all non-essential employees to work remotely on Thursday if possible.

The Museum Campus and Englewood Art Center will close to the public on Thursday, and will open for normal business on Friday, November 11.

If the current forecast holds, offices and courses will run on their normal schedules on Friday, November 11, 2022 and in-person classes will resume. However, we will continue to monitor the storm’s trajectory and will update our College community if we need to adjust tomorrow’s schedule. 

We encourage you to share these updates with concerned families and friends.

For more information about Tropical Storm Nicole, visit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Hurricane Center website at . 

Please Report any emergencies to Public Safety at 941-359-7500 (ext. 7500 from a campus phone) or call 911.

Update: 11/8/22, 4 pm

The 四虎影视 Emergency Response Team (ERT) continues to closely monitor Tropical Storm Nicole. 

The National Hurricane Center is actively tracking Nicole, which was recently upgraded to a tropical storm. This storm is predicted to be a large, unorganized system forecasted to make landfall as a Category 1 Hurricane on the East Central Florida Coast, late Wednesday night. 

It is likely that our area will experience tropical storm force winds and rain as Nicole moves across Florida later this week.

The ERT Team will meet tomorrow morning to assess the situation and come to a decision about the possibility of moving classes to remote instruction for Wednesday afternoon and Thursday. 

Please monitor your emails for updated communications and consider preparations you should make in the event the storm strengthens.

For more information about Tropical Storm Nicole, visit the National Hurricane Center National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website:

Please report any emergencies to Public Safety at 941-359-7500 (ext. 7500 from a campus phone) or call 911.聽

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Changes to the Academic Calendar

Update: 10/6/22, 8 pm

Dear 四虎影视 Community, 

It has been wonderful to see so many of you returning to campus this week. We appreciate all of your efforts to return to campus and to work as soon as you were able. We are all looking forward to resuming classes next week. 

Due to the fluid nature of recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, and following extensive conversations with faculty leaders, the Emergency Response Team, and others, I have made the difficult decision to extend the Fall 2022 semester by one week. That means that the new ending date will be December 17, 2022, not the previous date given earlier. 

Please know that I have not come to this decision lightly. We care about your personal circumstances and our commitment to providing the absolute best in academic instruction, while balancing all the needs of our campus community. That being said, we understand that this decision may have repercussions for many of you, particularly students, faculty, and staff.

Let me summarize the adjustments that will be made:

Academic Classes

• All classes will resume in-person as planned on Monday, October 10.
• The Fall 2022 semester will be extended by one week, now ending on Saturday, December 17. 
• The Academic Calendar has been revised and updated online. 
• If you have any academic questions related to these changes, please direct them to Academic Affairs at vpaa@ringling.edu.

Student Housing 

• All campus housing will remain open to students through Sunday, December 18 at 4:30 pm. 
• Dining Services will remain available through Brunch on December 18.

Financial Hardship

We realize there may be financial impacts for some students due to the change to the Academic Calendar. While the College is not able to cover the majority of lost expenses, students facing significant hardship may submit appeals directly to the Financial Aid Office at finaid@ringling.edu.

Other Important Dates 

Thanksgiving Break will remain the same: there will be no classes Wednesday, November 23 through Sunday, November 27. The College offices will be closed for Thanksgiving Break Thursday, November 24 through Sunday, November 27. 

The Spring 2023 semester will remain as planned on the Academic Calendar and begin on January 9, 2023.

I am sorry if this change in plans has inconvenienced you in any way. We sincerely thank all of you for your understanding and flexibility as we navigate this recovery process and the necessary adjustments to the Academic Calendar. Our priority remains to provide our students with the world-class art and design education they expect from 四虎影视. Despite the difficulties, we are confident this decision will allow us to do so. 

Very truly yours,

Larry Thompson

Returning to Campus

Update: 10/2/22, 11 am

四虎影视 Community,

We are thinking of each of you in this constantly unfolding situation and tragedy from Hurricane Ian. We know that many of you have and are experiencing hardship and loss. Our hearts go out to you and all those affected by this major tragedy. Please see below for a campus update. 

Campus

Campus is now open to all students, faculty, and staff. An immense thank you to the heroic efforts of the offices of facilities, public safety, student life, institutional technology, and all others who have made this possible. Many worked tirelessly around the clock despite experiencing loss and hardship of their own. 

There is power to all buildings on the Main Campus and the 四虎影视 Museum Campus, including all student residences. Faculty, staff, and all students (residential and commuter) now have access to campus buildings and offices. Campus systems including the internet are up and running. Internet in some “near-campus” housing is currently not working, but Comcast is aware of and addressing the outage. Students have begun to move back to campus this morning, October 2, and can move back and have access to their residences at their own convenience from this point forward. For questions regarding student residences, please contact reslife@ringling.edu. 

We are excited to welcome our Ringling community back to campus including preparing to host a large group of prospective students and families for Open House on Saturday, October 8!

Classes

We have heard from many students and faculty who are facing significant hardship and loss. Out of care for those in these difficult situations who would not be able to begin classes this week, the Emergency Response Team has decided to resume classes in-person on Monday, October 10, with the hope of being able to begin together as a learning community. Classes, both online and in-person, are canceled this week through October 7. Beginning Monday, October 3, students will have access to computer labs. Despite these days of cancellation, unless there are further unexpected changes, the last day of class will remain as December 10. Academic Affairs will work with students facing difficulties, and provide leniency and grace as deemed appropriate in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. For academic questions or concerns, please contact vpaa@ringling.edu.

Main Campus and the 四虎影视 Museum Campus Offices

As the campus continues its preparations for the return to its academic mission, the business of the College is ongoing. We understand that many individuals have been faced with significant challenges as a result of Hurricane Ian, and many are still recovering or adapting to the current environment. With a focus on the well-being of our staff and the needs of the College, the Emergency Response Team has determined that the administrative offices of the Main Campus and Museum Campus will reopen on Monday, October 3. All staff who are able, should plan on returning to work on Monday. We realize that some staff members will be unable to return to campus on Monday for a variety of reasons, and ask those to communicate with their supervisors to discuss flexible work arrangements (which may include remote work, flexible scheduling, or extended emergency time off). Full-time staff who cannot return to work on Monday will continue to use Emergency Closing Leave. For questions, please call Human Resources at 941-359-7619.

Wellness

The Fitness Center will be open starting today according to this schedule:

• Sunday: 1:00-7:00 pm
• Monday-Thursday: 6:00 am-12:00 midnight
• Friday: 6:00 am-9:00 pm
• Saturday-Sunday: 1:00-7:00 pm

Campus Dining

Hammond Commons will re-open for Brunch and Dinner starting today according to this schedule:

• Sunday, October 2
  • Brunch: 11:00 am-1:00 pm
  • Dinner: 5:00-6:30 pm
• Monday, October 3-Sunday, October 9:
  • Brunch: 10:00 am-1:00 pm
  • Dinner: 5:00-6:30 pm

Non-meal plan students, faculty, and staff are also invited to enjoy complimentary meals this week as we know that many of you have experienced hardships as a result of the storm.

Museum Campus

The Museum will reopen Tuesday, October 4, with free admission through October 9. We hope the Museum will be a place of respite for our community. Along with the galleries, the Shop and the Bistro will be open for business and will offer free coffee and cookies for our visitors.  

Support

We know many of you have personally been affected or have loved ones who have been affected by Hurricane Ian, and our hearts go out to each of you. 

For students experiencing hardship, please alert studentcare@ringling.edu. Counseling and medical services will be open regular hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday, starting October 3. Counseling services are available for both in-person and via Zoom sessions. You can schedule an appointment online or email counseling@ringling.edu.

For faculty and staff experiencing hardship, please alert your supervisor and/or Human Resources (HR). The College has an Employee Assistance Program to provide employees and their family members access to confidential personal support. Resources are available through HR or through the HR portal. 

Power Update

Update: 10/1/22, 7:30 pm

Power has been restored to the following student residences (students living in these locations have been notified via email): the 鈥渘ear campus homes鈥� (occupied by more than one student) on Patterson Drive, Guilford Lane, Greensboro Lane, West Place, North Riverside Drive, and East Tamiami Circle.

Residences at 31st Street, 2340 Old Bradenton Road, and the Cove still do not have power.

All other residences on campus have power.

For more information about your specific residence, email Residential Life.

Campus Update

Updated: 10/1/2022, 12 pm

四虎影视 Community,

We are thinking of each of you in this constantly unfolding situation. We know there are many questions and uncertainties and apologize for the difficult situation this puts many of you in as you attempt to make plans to return to campus. Please know that we will work with those of you who are facing difficulties returning to campus.

Student Residences

Campus housing will reopen at 8:00 am on Sunday, October 2 to most student residents. As of this morning, Saturday, October 1, there are still some areas on campus that do not have power, including some student housing. The student residences that remain offline are the 鈥渘ear campus homes鈥� (occupied by more than one student) on Patterson Drive, Guilford Lane, Greensboro Lane, West Place, North Riverside Drive, 31st Street, Old Bradenton Road, East Tamiami Circle, and the Cove.

If you live in one of these residences, please do not return to campus until your campus residence has power. If you have friends on campus or in the immediate area willing to host, that is an acceptable alternative.

Access to units without power will be limited to retrieving needed items. We are very sorry for the inconvenience and will update the campus community when we have an update on the power to these residences. If you have questions about your specific residence, please email reslife@ringling.edu.

Classes

All classes are canceled through Tuesday, October 4. At this time, we anticipate classes resuming in-person on Wednesday, October 5. The Emergency Response Team meets again tomorrow (October 2) and we anticipate providing a more definitive update and decision. We have heard from several of you who have expressed concern about being able to return for in-person classes on Wednesday. This feedback has been passed on and will be considered for decisions that are made tomorrow. Additionally, Academic Affairs will work with students facing these difficulties and provide leniency and grace in the aftermath of this major storm and tragedy.

Campus Offices

We will assess the status of power to facilities on Sunday, October 2 and make a decision regarding campus offices reopening at that time.

Please reference the information posted below for information about those who may be experiencing hardships and/or in need of a charging station and microwaves on campus.

We hold the entire 四虎影视 community in our hearts during this difficult time.

Campus Reopen Plan and Classes

Updated: 9/30/2022, 4:45 pm

Thank you for your patience as we have worked to ensure that campus is clear and safe. Currently, while most of the campus has power and internet connectivity has been restored, there are still some areas that do not have power, including student housing in single family houses and the Cove, as well as Studios North. Other locations may still lose power as repairs are made. We are excited to restart class and business operations, and to welcome students, faculty, and staff back to campus.

Information for Students

Campus Reopening

Campus housing will reopen at 8:00 am on Sunday, October 2 to most student residents. As of today, our student residences in the Cove and in single family homes do not yet have power. If you live in one of these residences, please do not return to campus until your campus residence has power. If you have friends on campus or in the immediate area willing to host, that is an acceptable alternative. Access to units without power will be limited to retrieving needed items.

Food services will be available beginning on Sunday, October 2, with brunch and dinner through Tuesday, October 4. Office reopenings will be announced on Sunday, October 2.

Classes

All classes are cancelled through Tuesday, October 4. We anticipate resuming classes on Wednesday, October 5, with in-person instruction.

Support

We know many of you have personally been affected or have loved ones who have been affected by Hurricane Ian, and our hearts go out to each of you. For anybody experiencing hardship, please alert studentcare@ringling.edu. Counseling and medical services will be open regular hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday, starting on October 3. Counseling services are available for both in-person and via Zoom sessions. You can schedule an appointment online  or email counseling@ringling.edu.

Campus Electronic Charging/Microwave Space

The Roskamp Exhibition Hall will also be available to students in the local area from 8 am-8 pm who need to charge electronic devices and/or to heat up food. 

If circumstances change, we will provide you updates as soon as we are able.

Information for Faculty and Staff

Campus Reopening

We plan to welcome most students back to campus on Sunday, October 2. We will assess the status of power to facilities on Sunday, October 2 and make a decision regarding campus offices reopening at that time. 

Classes

Due to power outages in some residences and academic facilities, all classes are cancelled through Tuesday, October 4. Classes are anticipated to resume in-person on Wednesday, October 5. Please work with your Department Head and Academic Affairs if your return to campus will be delayed beyond Wednesday, October 5.

Museum Campus/Englewood Art Center

The Museum Campus is still operating with generator power. Until such time that power can be restored from FPL, the Museum Campus will stay closed to the public. Englewood Art Center is currently closed and an update will be forthcoming.

Support

We know many of you have personally been affected or have loved ones who have been affected by Hurricane Ian, and our hearts go out to each of you. If you are experiencing hardship please alert your supervisor and/or Human Resources (HR). The College has an Employee Assistance Program to provide employees and their family members access to confidential personal support. Resources are available through HR or through the HR portal. 

If you see students experiencing hardship, please alert studentcare@ringling.edu. Counseling and medical services for students will be open regular hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday, starting on October 3.  Counseling services are available for both in-person and via Zoom sessions. Students can schedule an appointment online or email counseling@ringling.edu.

If circumstances change, we will provide you updates as soon as we are able.

FAQ

Updated: 9/27/2022, 8:50 am

Q: When should students evacuate campus?

A: Students need to vacate their on-campus residence by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, September 27.  On-campus housing will re-open on Sunday, October 2 at 8:00 am, pending no significant damage or impact to power.

Q: Are students required to vacate 四虎影视 housing?

A: Yes, all students need to evacuate their on campus housing location. This includes students who are from out-of-state and international students. 

Q: Transportation Concerns: How will students without transportation be able to get to shelters if needed?

A: The College will provide transportation to an area shelter when open for those students that do not have a plan.  If students have an option of another option to evacuate to, it is recommended as the shelter will not be the most comfortable option.

Q: Will transportation be provided for students who are returning home, or reimbursements for travel costs?

A: Students need to arrange their own transportation at their expense. There will not be reimbursement for travel costs, but students can appeal to finaid@ringling.edu if they have a financial hardship.

Q: Students Access to Shutters/Storm Protection and Preparedness

A: The College does not provide students with shutters for off-campus housing locations. Students will receive an emergency checklist for preparedness.

Q: Will the Academic Calendar change? 

A: The College is discussing ways to work these five days (as there were no classes this week) into the fall academic calendar. At present, there is no change to the semester, with the last day of the Fall semester as Dec. 10.  Should any change occur, we will notify everyone via a campus announcement and new posting on this page. (*Edited 9/27/22, 9 am)

Storm Preparation for Faculty and Students-Technology Resources

Updated: 9/25/2022, 6:53 pm

As a part of the 四虎影视 closure in advance of the approaching tropical storm, campus technology resources will be going offline and we will be shutting down the campus data center to protect it.

All academic technology services provided from our campus data center will be unavailable starting at 2:00 pm on Monday, September 26. This includes access to Academic Computer Labs, Apollo, and resources such as your network homespace (Z:\ drive), course shares, and Perforce.

NOTE: Cloud provided resources such as Canvas and Google Services will remain available.

URGENT – Before the storm – by 2 pm on Monday, September 26:

• Take your personal files with you
• Your network homespace (often known as your Z:\ drive) is a campus resource that will be going offline during storm preparations. It is critical that you make a copy of your network homespace.
• 3 locations for backups are recommended.
• Google drive or other cloud storage providers are recommended options for storing your work.
• Please do not utilize a single external/usb drive as the only copy of your personal files.
• Windows users should pay special attention to back up their Z:\Windows directory, as that directory contains files you normally find on your Desktop, Documents and Downloads when logged into campus windows lab workstations.

Final campus preparations:
Our Data Center will also be taken completely offline during our storm preparations. This process takes several hours. At 8:00 am on Tuesday, Sept 27, we will begin to shut down essential services so please plan on all technology services from our data center to be unavailable starting at 8:00 am on Tuesday. Following this shutdown early Tuesday morning, all services provided from within our Data Center will be unavailable – there can be no exceptions. This includes services like Internet Access, Wireless Network, Campus Phones, VPN, Shares, Network Home, and Printing. Most cloud services like Canvas LMS and Gmail Services will remain available.

After the storm:
Institutional Technology will work as quickly as circumstances permit following the storm to restore all IT services throughout campus. Please monitor the campus portal for further announcements regarding when services will be restored.

Campus Closure

Updated: 9/25/2022, 12:34 pm

The 四虎影视 Emergency Response Team (ERT) continues to closely monitor Tropical Storm Ian which was upgraded to a tropical storm on Saturday, September 23. 

Ian is expected to become a major hurricane early Tuesday as it goes into the southeastern Gulf. The entire state of Florida remains at risk, especially the west coast and the panhandle. 

Out of an abundance of caution and due to the uncertain trajectory of the storm at this time, the decision has been made to close the 四虎影视 campus effective TUESDAY (9/27), by 12:00 noon.

Students 

• All classes (in-person and remote) will be canceled as of Monday, September 26 (tomorrow) and will remain canceled through Friday, September 30. 
• Please enact your Hurricane Evacuation Plan and vacate campus housing by Tuesday at 12:00 noon.
• Please fill out with your evacuation information.
• For Food Service on Monday, September 26, Hammond Commons will be the only venue open. Dinner will be adjusted to 5:00-6:30 pm. Hammond Commons will close after breakfast at 10:00 am on Tuesday, September 27.
• Be sure to pick up any prescriptions from Health Services by Tuesday at 12:00 noon. 
• Local shelters will open on Tuesday morning.
• Academic technology resources will be available until 2:00 pm on Monday, September 26. This includes access to Academic Computer Labs, Apollo, and campus resources such as your network homespace, course shares, and Perforce. Cloud resources such as Canvas and Google Services will remain available.
• Campus housing will re-open at 8:00 am on Sunday, October 2, unless there is significant impact to the campus from the storm.
• Food service will resume with brunch on Sunday, October 2, unless there is significant impact to the campus from the storm.
• We plan to resume classes on Monday, October 3, unless there is a significant impact to campus from the storm. 
• Students will receive further instructions and updates throughout the week. 

Faculty and Staff 

• Tomorrow, Monday, September 26 will be a normal business day. Please use this time to shutdown and secure your workspaces. Further details will be forthcoming from IT.
• Academic technology resources will be available until 2:00 pm on Monday, September 26. This includes access to Academic Computer Labs, Apollo and campus resources such as your network homespace, course shares, and Perforce. Cloud resources such as Canvas and Google Services will remain available.
• Administrative technology resources will be offline starting 8:00 am Tuesday, September 27.

Museum Campus and Englewood Art Center 

Sarasota Art Museum, the Museum Campus, and Englewood Art Center will be closed to the public Monday, September 26 through Wednesday, September 28. Depending on weather conditions, these locations may remain closed until Friday, September 30.

Heavy rainfall and high winds could start to occur as early as Tuesday morning, depending on the course of the storm. Should the weather conditions worsen before that time, the following weather precautions are recommended: 

• Stay indoors during the peak of the severe weather
• If you are walking, remain vigilant of falling/flying debris and flooding
• Make any necessary trips off campus prior to the storm’s arrival
• When driving, be mindful of ponding water on the roadway and road edges
• Ensure cell phone and laptops are fully charged
• Download a weather app such as, , or for updates
• Avoid any downed power lines or broken tree limbs   

We will continue to monitor the situation and the storm’s trajectory. We encourage you to share these updates with concerned families and friends.

Please continue to monitor your emails for updated messaging.

For more information about Tropical Depression Nine, visit the website.

Please report any emergencies to Public Safety at 941-359-7500 (ext 7500 from a campus phone) or call 911. 

Campus Closure due to Approaching Storm

Updated: 9/23/2022

The 四虎影视 Emergency Response Team (ERT) is currently monitoring Tropical Depression Nine.

At 6:00 am this morning, The National Hurricane Center began issuing advisories on Tropical Depression Nine which has formed over the central Caribbean Sea. The system is expected to turn northwest this weekend and intensify as it enters the southeastern Gulf of Mexico early next week. The track and intensity of the storm is still uncertain at this time.

Heavy rainfall and high winds could start to occur as early as Sunday evening, depending on the course of the storm. Should the weather conditions worsen before that time, the following weather precautions are recommended:

• Stay indoors during the peak of the severe weather
• If you are walking, remain vigilant of falling/flying debris and flooding
• Make any necessary trips off campus prior to the storm’s arrival
• When driving, be mindful of ponding water on the roadway and road edges
• Ensure cell phone and laptops are fully charged
• Download a weather app such as , , or for updates
• Avoid any downed power lines or broken tree limbs

We will continue to monitor the situation and if the storm’s trajectory changes in a way that might impact our campus, we will notify members of our College community. We encourage you to share these updates with concerned families and friends.

Please monitor your emails for an updated message on Sunday, September 25 and consider preparations you should make in the event the storm strengthens.

For more information about Tropical Depression Nine, visit the website.

Please report any emergencies to Public Safety at 941-359-7500 (ext. 7500 from a campus phone) or call 911.

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