Human Resources

Notice: Authorized Closing Information – Blacksburg Campus, Jan. 15, 2020

A gas leak required evacuation of some buildings/areas on the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020.  Building closures occurred between 10 a.m. and Noon and the buildings reopened at 4 p.m. 

Employees impacted by the closure should record Authorized Closing (AC) on their leave reports for the number of hours they were unable to work their normal schedule during the evacuation period. If the building reopened during the employees’ regular work schedule, but the department chose not to reopen, AC should also be recorded for that time. Authorized closing leave is meant to ensure that employees are not adversely impacted with a requirement to use their own leave, but should not create an overtime situation.

For additional information, including information for employees who are deemed emergency/essential personal, see University Policy 4305: Authorized Closings Leave Policy

Additional general information on authorized closings and inclement weather here.

Virginia Tech's Division of Human Resources is committed to supporting a high quality of work life for our 13,000 full and part-time employees. The division provides services that support the university’s leadership and employees, enabling them to achieve their goals and fulfill the university's land-grant mission. 

Our mission:

We claim our role in fostering an inclusive and engaged culture of excellence that enables Virginia Tech employees to serve as a force for positive change in a world without boundaries.

Our vision:

We will innovate to serve Virginia Tech as a best-in-class partner by providing:

• Strategic services that enhance the university's ability to attract, retain, and develop talent.
• Consultative services that create workplace solutions through strengthened collaboration.
• Administrative services that deliver simple, timely, and accurate HR services and information.