Arkansas Safe Campus Task Force

August 19, 2009

Arkansas Safe Campus Task Force

• • • • • • • •

Jim Purcell

, Director Arkansas Department of Higher Education

Brad Holloway

, Director Mid-South Health Systems, Inc.

Sally Carder

, President National Park Community College

Dan Bakke

, President Pulaski Technical College

MikeKennedy

, Sergeant Arkansas State Police

David Maxwell

, Director Arkansas Department of Emergency Management

Joel Anderson

, Chancellor University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Chuck Welch

, President Henderson State University

2009 Legislation The Arkansas Campus Security Enhancement Act

• Act 1400 of 2009 created the Arkansas Safe Campus Task Force • Purpose: – Review current campus safety and security practices – Develop guidelines and recommendations for best practices for development of a

campus violence plan

in 3 categories: prevention, response, and recovery

2009 Legislation The Arkansas Campus Security Enhancement Act

Best practices within the recommended plans will include: • Effective methods of coordinated communications among administrators, faculty, staff, students, parents, state/local officials, mental health providers, and first responders • A campus violence prevention committee • A campus threat assessment team • A mental health response and recovery plan • An analysis of the types of available training resources related to campus security and personnel

Will suggest to the task force that an “all hazards” plan for each institutions be the desired goal of their work.

2009 Legislation The Arkansas Campus Security Enhancement Act

Each public institution of higher education are to send to the Task Force for its review their current plan dealing with: • Campus Security • Violence Prevention • Emergency Response Copies of these plans are due to the Task Force by September 1, 2009 Private institutions are encouraged to participate

2009 Legislation The Arkansas Campus Security Enhancement Act

Task Force Timeline Aug.19, 2009 First Meeting at ADHE Sep.1, 2010 Provide Written Review & Guidelines 2009 Sep.1, 2009 Task Force to Receive Safety Plans From Each Institution For Review

The Task Force shall meet at least quarterly; The Task Force shall cease to exist by December 31, 2010

2011

CAMPUS SAFETY PREVENTION AND RESPONSE

ASSESSMENT AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ARKANSAS INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Fatal Shootings

Since 1990:

• University of Iowa • Simon’s Rock College • University of North Carolina • San Diego State University • University of Washington • University of Arkansas • Pacific Lutheran University • Appalachian School of Law • University of Arizona • Shepherd University • Virginia Tech • Louisiana Tech • Northern Illinois University • University of Central Arkansas

Variety of institutions Random Extraordinary

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College

Flood – July 2007

Rich Mountain Community College

April 9, 2009

Rich Mountain Community College

• Classes at the Mena campus resumed at Rich Mountain Community College April 20, 2009 – 11 days later . •

70%

of classes could be held on campus. Rich Mountain is using two separate locations for the other thirty percent of classes. • Chancellor Wayne Hatcher reported that the Arkansas Disaster Insurance was providing excellent coverage percent or more coverage of expenses for damage. • ADHE has requesting additional funds with up to eighty through the Federal Stimulus program. • AATYC member colleges have helped the campus with its immediate classroom/computers needs and related staff support.

• The biggest concern at the present time is for the faculty/staff and students that suffered due to the tornado.

Eight (8) faculty/staff members lost their homes and belongings. We are not sure of the total number of students that suffered a loss. • Rich Mountain is committed to providing counseling to those faculty/staff and students in need. • Rich Mountain has set-up a task force of four (4) to five (5) individuals to coordinate the efforts to collect furniture and other necessary supplies for those that lost everything in the storm.

ADHE Report • Assessment Process • Findings • Recommendations

Generally good news. Campuses are prepared for most situations.

Has an Emergency Plan been developed for each of the following emergencies:

Tornado Fire Bomb Threat/Explosion Active Shooter Hazardous Materials Threat of Terrorism Earthquake Flood Campus Sponsored Mass Transportation/Accident Pandemic Flu 36% 32% 63% 56% 49% 100% 100% 92% 85% 81% 0.0% 50.0% 100.0%

Who are the respondents?

Need a MH Plan

Need a continuity of operations plan

Methods to initiate campus-wide emergency notification (%)

100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Email Website Text Msg PA System Reverse 911

Need a continuity of operations plan

Agency-Level Recommendations

• Develop a campus emergency response plan template • Emergency-response training (facilitated by ADHE and/or ADEM) • Develop resources for in-house training • Establish local community/county and/or state-level review committee

Campus Recommendations

• List all emergencies and develop a plan that includes a mental health component • Identify communications/coordination gaps • Training is annual and inclusive • Maintain an incident reporting system • Logistical considerations (command center, generators, air supply, water, phones, etc.) • Business Continuity of Operations Plan

Campus Recommendations (cont.)

• Information delivery to parents and/or media • Monthly meetings for crisis management teams • Redundant data storage • U.S.-foreign relations (consulate numbers, overseas contacts/notification methods, and training) • Building blueprints/layouts