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Blake AbbeCaptain Laurie CrainNicki McGeeEmily MireDr. Trisha Van Duser
UNTHSC CAREsSlide2
UNTHSC CAREsCampus SafetyStudent PoliciesMental Health ResourcesCARE TeamSlide3
Campus SafetySlide4
AgendaPersonal Safety Knowing Your HazardsKnowing Your ResourcesKnowing Your Course of ActionSlide5
Personal Safety Slide6
HSC Police DepartmentAboutFull service police departmentState certified police officers
Patrol campus 24 hours everyday
Located in lower level of Montgomery Street Parking Garage
Police Building is open 24 hours everydaySlide7
HSC Police Department (Cont.)Services providedVehicle unlocksSecurity escortsMotorist Assists
24 hour high visibility patrol
More than 20 Emergency
P
hones around campus
Provide Crime Statistics (Jeanne
Clery
Act)Slide8
Jeanne Clery Act BackgroundSigned into law in 1990
Named in memory of a 19-year-old freshman who was murdered in her residence hall
Established to resolve issues of unreported crimes at colleges and universities
Requirements
Colleges and universities must disclose information about crime on and around campus
For UNTHSC crime statistics and information
http://
www.hsc.unt.edu/police
Vehicle unlocks
Security escorts
Motorist Assists
24 hour high visibility patrol
More than 20 Emergency
P
hones around campusSlide9
Personal Safety TipsCreate permanent record of personal property informationDo not leave anything unattendedLock everythingBe aware of your surroundings at all timesWalk in pairs or groupsSlide10
Personal Safety Tips (Cont.)Use crosswalks when crossing a streetMake eye contact with the driver of a vehicle before stepping off the curb Be alert and do not use cell phones while crossing a street Heed the traffic control signals
Follow the posted speed limitsSlide11
Emergency ContactsTo report an emergency situation on campus:Call: 817-735-2600If you call 911
Provide the building’s actual address
Be very specific
To ask a general question to the Police Department
Call: 817-735-2210
To ask a question about parking
Call: 817-735-2212Slide12
Knowing Your HazardsSlide13
Natural HazardsTornadosViolent rotating column of airPowerful wind gusts (Min: 65 mph Max: >200 mph)
Severe Thunderstorms
Winds >58 mph
Hail larger than 1 inch in diameter (Size of a quarter)
Extreme Temperatures
105 F (June 28, 2013)
19 F (December 26, 2012
)
Fires
Communicable DiseasesSlide14
Natural Hazards (Cont.)Fort Worth Tornado (March 28, 2000)http://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjbVp6HSWR8&feature=player_detailpageSlide15
Man-made HazardsHazardous MaterialsClose to major highways and transportation routes2002-2006: 22 Hazmat incidents in Tarrant CountyBomb Threats
Verbal or written threat to detonate an explosive device
State Jail Felony Charge
180 days-2 years in State Jail
Up to a $10,000 fine
Campus Violence
TerrorismSlide16
Knowing Your ResourcesSlide17
Provided By UNTHSCwww.emergency.unthsc.eduEvacuation and shelter maps
Emergency plans and protocols
News and announcements
Red Alert Notification System
Activated when life and property are threatened at UNTHSC
Sends alerts to multiple mediums (Ex: Phone, Email, Social)
Campus PoliceSlide18
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Provided By UNTHSC (Cont.)Safety OfficeContact to report any safety concernsFoul smells in the air
Lab safety concerns
Issues with receiving emergency notification
Contact information
Phone: 817-735-2697
Email:
SafetyOffice@unthsc.edu
Twitter: @UNTHSC_Safety
CARE
Team
Student
Health ServicesSlide20
Provided By Fort WorthOutdoor Warning SirensNot sounded for just tornadosTested every Wednesday at 1:00 PM
Nixle Notification System
Automated customizable alerts
Sign up for free
http://local.nixle.com/register/?
cc=fortworth&cid=8
Special Needs Assistance Program
Provides additional assistance to people with functional needs
https://www.fortworthgov.org/applications/snap
/
Accessible Hazard Alert System Slide21
Knowing Your Plan of ActionSlide22
Preparedness TipsKnow your buildingEvacuation routesShelter locations
Emergency equipment
AEDs
Fire Extinguishers
Know your building’s safety personnel
Safety Coordinators
Know your means of communication
Use text messaging during an emergency
Be aware of where the emergency phones are locatedSlide23
Types of Emergency ActionsShelter-in-placeHazards
Tornados
Severe Thunderstorms
Hazardous Material Incidents
Remember Three Steps
Go
Indoors
Seek information
Wait until hazard has cleared
How to find shelter locations
Prepare with
emergency.unthsc.edu
Ask a Safety CoordinatorSlide24
Types of Emergency Actions (Cont.)EvacuateHazards
Fire
Bomb Threat (If instructed)
Hazardous Materials Incident
Remember
Three Steps
Walk toward emergency exits
Move to designated assembly area
Wait for further instruction
Where do I go?
Prepare with emergency.unt.edu
Look for emergency exit
signsSlide25
Types of Emergency Actions (Cont.)Three OutsHazards
Campus Violence
Terrorism
Remember
Three Steps
Get out
Leave the building
Once safe call HSC Police to report
Hide out
Find place to hide
Lock the door (If possible)
Turn out the lights
Don’t’ use cell phones
Take outSlide26
Final Points to RememberUpdate your Red Alert info each semestermy.hsc.unt.edu
Add multiple phone numbers
Visit emergency.unthsc.edu
Stay prepared
Source of emergency information
Call 817-735-2600 to report campus emergencies
Contact the Safety Office to report safety concerns
Prefer email with documentation (Ex: Photo)
Follow @UNTHSC_Safety for hazardous weather updatesSlide27
Student PoliciesSlide28
Student Code of Conduct & DisciplineAdministered by the Office of Student AffairsResponsibility of the student to review policyStandard of review is by the preponderance or greater weight of credible evidenceIncludes academic dishonesty and behavioral misconductSlide29
Non-Professional Conduct ReportsProvide avenue for reporting incidents regarding academic integrity, public safety concerns, concerning or threatening behavior, or general health and welfare concerns. Slide30
Other Student Related PoliciesSocial Media & Professionalism PolicyHazing PolicyDigital Copyright/File Sharing (P2P)Free Speech & Public AssemblyCriminal Background ChecksStudent Dress Code
Minors Involved in Sponsored Programs Slide31
Non-Academic GrievancesProcess for submitting complaints and grievances concerning treatment by employeesDoes not include complaints related to discrimination and sexual harassment; these complaints should be forwarded to our Equal Employment Office (EEO).Ethics hotline to report suspected fraud, theft, waste, non-compliance and abuse if you wish to remain anonymous: 1-877-606-9187Slide32
Electronic CommunicationsEmail use is for school-related purposes only and is considered state recordComputer use may be subject to review Campus-wide email is not to be used for personal announcementsViolations include using the university network for unauthorized duplication, use, or distribution of copyrighted digital materials (i.e. downloading movies illegally)
Personal devices with active P2P software may not be used to connect to the UNTHSC network.Slide33
WebsiteAll institutional policies can be found on the Strategy & Measurement website @ http://www.hsc.unt.edu/policies/PoliciesList.cfm.Slide34
Mental Health ResourcesSlide35
Common MisconceptionsStudent perception that stressors are “normal” for graduate school
Stigma: Professional, cultural, religious, etc.
Confidentiality
issues/fear
Belief that you’re the only one that needs help
Comparison is the thief of joy.
-Theodore RooseveltSlide36
ConsequencesStudent suffering & lack of supportAcademic & degree
p
rogress
d
elays & attrition
Reduced student research & teaching productivity
Student self-harm & suicide
Harm to others- violence & shootingsSlide37
Solutions for a Healthier StudentWellness Programming: organized by/with students to promote awareness, healthy lifestyles & prevention
Powder Puff, DO Dash, etc.
Promote Fitness, Sports &
Recreation
Student-driven outreach events
Registered Student Organizations: Office of Student DevelopmentSlide38
Drug and Alcohol ResourcesRecognize the problem and ask for help. Talk to someone about your concerns.Alcohol and Drug Abuse hotlines:
Texas Drug Rehab
1-877-212-2070
Drug Rehab Center Hotline
1-800-501-9330
Texas Department of State Health Services
1-877-NO-DRUG (877-966-3784)Slide39
Additional Community ResourcesDomestic Violence Against Women & ChildrenSafe Haven Hotline: 1-877-701-SAFERape Crisis & Victim Services
Women’s Center of Tarrant County: 817-927-2737
Mental Health Association of Tarrant County
Website: www.irissoft.com/advo/default.aspSlide40
Student Assistance Program6 free sessionsConfidential
Various issues including:
Academic Stress
Depression and anxiety
Personal or family alcohol and substance abuse problems
Relationship issues
Parenting
Legal concerns
Financial problems
Identifying child and eldercare resources
Trauma recoverySlide41
Campus ResourcesDivision of Student Affairs817-735-2505Student Assistance Program
Lifesynch.com/sap
855-270-3349
Student Health Clinic
Appointments
:
817-735-5051
UNTHSC Police Department
Emergency: 817-735-2600
Non-Emergency: 817-735-2210Slide42
CARE TeamSlide43
CARE Team Mission Assist in protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the students and members of the UNTHSC community.Foster student success.Provide a comprehensive response to students whose behavior is disruptive to themselves or the educational environment, or may be in violation of the UNTHSC Student Code of Conduct & Discipline.
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How the CARE Team WorksConsists of a multidisciplinary panel (academic faculty and student services staff) that utilizesReasonable judgment
Medical knowledge
Objective evidence
Meets regularly throughout the year to review referrals.
Emergency meetings will be called when necessary.
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To Refer a Student to the CARE Team Phone: 817-735-2740E-mail: CARETeam@unthsc.eduProvide student’s name and
Brief narrative of their behavior or
Explanation of concern in detail
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UNTHSC Student VeteransUNTHSC has two primary offices that support our military-affiliated students.Enrollment Services:
assistance applying for Veteran’s benefits and certifications
Sloan White: Sloan.White@unthsc.edu
Student Services:
connecting students with campus and community resources to be successful as a student veteran
Emily Mire: Emily.Mire@unthsc.eduSlide47
Contact InformationDr. Trisha Van DuserExecutive Director, Student Services817-735-2508
Trisha.VanDuser@unthsc.edu
Nicki McGee
Director, Health Promotion
817-735-2069
Nicki.McGee@unthsc.edu
Captain Laurie Crain
Police Captain
817-735-2212
Laurie.Crain@unthsc.edu
Blake Abbe
Emergency Manager
817-735-2698
Blake.Abbe@unthsc.edu
Emily
Mire
Coordinator, Student Services
817-735-5172
Emily.Mire@unthsc.eduSlide48