So, I want to try a bit of a different thread because complaining about the conditions seems to just go straight over the administrations' heads. 

I'm curious, if someone falls and is subsequently injured from that fall, Is the University liable for these injuries? I've seen it said that if you live on campus UMBC is not liable (which seems like a load of crap to me). BUT, considering at least half of the student population commutes, is the University to be held responsible for injuries incurred by commuters? 

If UMBC is liable, and someone is injured and decides to take action against the University, who pays for this? The students? Do our fees go towards settlements of injuries that could have been avoided? I honestly haven't heard of anyone deciding to take legal action against the university, but at this point, that seems to be what is needed to implement some sort of change that will actually value the safety of the students and faculty alike. 

I'm not saying to close campus every time it snows or rains ice, but, as many other people have stated: If you are going to remain open, lay down salt, lay down sand, lay down dirt if you want, but to send a warning and do nothing about it pisses me off. And I know I'm not the only one. 

Paul Dillon, maybe you could be of help with this. 

Also, since the administration just doesn't give a shit about us, I figured that we (the student pop.) should start a thread each time the conditions are treacherous that doesn't complain about the conditions, because that gets nowhere, but instead highlights areas of campus that are really bad. As people walk around, take note of spots that seem worse than others (I know, everywhere was ice yesterday) and post them, with or without pictures, so that other students can know to avoid that area if possible or use extreme caution when going through. This can be helpful to everyone on campus, and can potentially save a few people from some serious injuries. 

Thank You Based God