This channel will broadcast updated information during an emergency. Training The Office of Emergency Management, the University Police Department, and the Office of Risk Management and Safety are available to provide preparedness, safety and security training on an individual or group level. Please contact the Office of Emergency Management at 227-7301to discuss available training programs. Response Actions to Specific Emergencies In the event of an emergency on campus, faculty members are often looked to for leadership and direction by their students. Faculty members should remain calm; follow the instructions provided by public safety personnel, and assist in directing students. Faculty should also participate in any emergency planning within their building or department. Faculty members are expected to observe University policies and procedures in the event of a disaster or crisis situation on campus. Monitoring email, the emergency information website, and WWCU for information and direction will be critical during a crisis situation. Students in Crisis Working with college students on a day-to-day basis provides many rewarding experiences as well as unexpected challenges. Some of those unexpected challenges arise because many of our students are struggling with issues in their personal lives that may have the potential to impact our campus community. It’s with those students in mind that the provides, - A guide for Assisting Students in Need. Getting students the help they need before they’re in crisis is a goal we should always be working towards. Please take a few moments to review the guide, developed specifically for faculty and staff, to familiarize you with the many programs and resources available to our students. In case of a Fire If your buildings' FIRE alarm is sounding: Ask everyone to calmly exit the building Assist persons with disabilities or special needs if you are able. If you are unable to assist, exit the building and immediately notify public safety officials of the location of persons still inside the building. Do not use the elevators! Do not stop to turn off computers; just close the door and leave. If you smell smoke remember: Stay close to the floor Do not open doors that feel hot
This channel will broadcast updated information during an emergency. Training The Office of Emergency Management, the University Police Department, and the Office of Risk Management and Safety are available to provide preparedness, safety and security training on an individual or group level. Please contact the Office of Emergency Management at 227-7301to discuss available training programs. Response Actions to Specific Emergencies In the event of an emergency on campus, faculty members are often looked to for leadership and direction by their students. Faculty members should remain calm; follow the instructions provided by public safety personnel, and assist in directing students. Faculty should also participate in any emergency planning within their building or department. Faculty members are expected to observe University policies and procedures in the event of a disaster or crisis situation on campus. Monitoring email, the emergency information website, and WWCU for information and direction will be critical during a crisis situation. Students in Crisis Working with college students on a day-to-day basis provides many rewarding experiences as well as unexpected challenges. Some of those unexpected challenges arise because many of our students are struggling with issues in their personal lives that may have the potential to impact our campus community. It’s with those students in mind that the provides, - A guide for Assisting Students in Need. Getting students the help they need before they’re in crisis is a goal we should always be working towards. Please take a few moments to review the guide, developed specifically for faculty and staff, to familiarize you with the many programs and resources available to our students. In case of a Fire If your buildings' FIRE alarm is sounding: Ask everyone to calmly exit the building Assist persons with disabilities or special needs if you are able. If you are unable to assist, exit the building and immediately notify public safety officials of the location of persons still inside the building. Do not use the elevators! Do not stop to turn off computers; just close the door and leave. If you smell smoke remember: Stay close to the floor Do not open doors that feel hot