1.08 Emergencies
Purpose:
To establish the line of administrative authority and assign necessary
functions in order to administer university operations in the event of
an emergency.
Policy Statement:
In the absence or lack of availability of the President, emergency management
authority shall be delegated to the next available individual in the line
of administrative authority. Emergency management priorities are minimizing
injuries to personnel and students, minimizing damage to university property
and returning to normal operations as soon as possible.
Procedure:
Line of Administrative Authority
1. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
2. Vice President for Educational and Student Services
3. Vice President for Administration and Finance
4. Vice President for Marketing and Advancement
5. Executive Assistant to the President/Director, External Relations
6. Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
7. Associate Vice President for Educational and Student Services
The President's Office will identify the officer of the University with
emergency authority.
Public Safety: Public Safety will operate according
to its emergency protocol.
Public Relations: The Director of Public Relations
and/or designee is responsible for informing both the university and local
community concerning the emergency and will have direct access to all
levels of management dealing with the emergency.
Emergency Headquarters: The Public Safety Office will
establish and maintain a headquarters location for handling emergencies.
The location will be equipped to enable staff to be in contact with university
personnel and mutual aid organizations. Access lines should be dedicated
so that essential communication will be readily available. Any necessary
relocation of headquarters will be communicated by the responsible Public
Safety Officer and the responsible administrator.
Other References:
7.03 Bomb Threats
policy
President's Office, 10/98
President's Cabinet approved, 2/08/99 | 
