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Best Practices at a Two Year Community College

Best Practices at a Two Year Community College. 2 nd Annual Campus Safety Symposium, From Prevention to Response: A Multi-Departmental Approach June 25, 2008. Presenters . Edward J. Terceiro eterceiro@mwcc.mass.edu Exec. Vice President Ext. 102

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Best Practices at a Two Year Community College

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  1. Best Practices at a Two Year Community College 2nd Annual Campus Safety Symposium, From Prevention to Response: A Multi-Departmental Approach June 25, 2008

  2. Presenters • Edward J. Terceiro eterceiro@mwcc.mass.edu • Exec. Vice President Ext. 102 • Ann S. McDonald amcdonald@mwcc.mass.edu • V.P. of Student Services & Enrollment Mgt. Ext. 164 • Pat Ainsworth painsworth@mwcc.mass.edu • Chief Information Officer Ext. 253 • Jeff Lafrenier • Lieutenant, Campus Police jlafrenier@mwcc.mass.edu Ext. 150 • Karen Kolimaga kkolimaga@mwcc.mass.edu • Chief of Safety and Security Ext. 365 • College Phone Number: 978-632-6600

  3. Overview • Mount Wachusett Community College will present an overview of their emergency planning and preparedness policies and procedures. Focusing on improved communications and employee training, they will provide information about their emergency contact system, and facilities’ safety manual. The panel will present the college-wide planning process and important lessons learned over the past two years as they developed, tested and put into practice new policies and procedures.

  4. Presentation Outline • Communication & Technology • Training & Preparation

  5. Communication & Technology • Blackboard Connect (formerly ConnectEd) • Implementation & Use • Outcomes • Print Publications • Classroom & Office Safety • Emergency Procedures • Emergency Response Guide

  6. Training & Preparation • Faculty & Staff Training • Threat Assessment • Incident Report Form • Student Awareness & Education • Evacuation Drills • Orientation • Facilities • BeSafe Manual • Campus Police Training • Active Shooter Training • Critical Incident Command

  7. So What Happens When Something Happens? • December-February, 2007-2008 – Snow Closings • Lesson learned: Think about public transportation users • March-April 2008 – Non-specific threatening graffiti on main campus • Lesson learned: Pre-prepare broadcast messages to suit different “emergencies”. • Lessons learned: Prepare for “caller triage” and “opt out” requests. Keep database and “sending number” up-to-date. • April 2008 – Specific threatening graffiti on main campus • Lesson learned: Be prepared to call in local authorities for assistance. • May 15, 2008 – MWCC Commencement • Lesson learned: Non-emergencies are the best way to practice emergency procedures.

  8. Questions & Answers • Helpful Vendor and Contact Information: • BeSafe • BeSafe Technologies, Inc., 1047 Falmouth Road, Suite 2, Hyannis, MA 02601; help@besafeinschool.com • Blackboard Connect, Inc. (formerly ConnectEd) • www.blackboardconnect.com/default.asp • Account Rep.: Brian McKenzie • 818-808-1735 or Brian.McKenzie@blackboardconnect.com • Active Shooter Training • Send correspondence to: Colonel Mark F. Delaney, State Police Headquarters, 470 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01702 • Thanks for attending!!!

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