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Assessing Institutional Preparedness for Managing Campus Tragedies
Dr. Mitchell A. LevySixth Annual Teaching, Learning, and Student
Support Atlantic Regional ConferenceSussex County Community College
October 19, 2007
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“Foundation” Considerations:
Proactive- “Err on side of caution” Critical Incident Reviews: Postvention Ethical: “serve best
interest”(ACA,2005) Training/Practice Preparedness: Table-Top Exercises (A Systemic Approach to Managing College Depression and Suicide,
Grieger, Johnson, & Levy; ACA World Conference- April, 1997)
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Institutional Emergency Preparedness Checklist (Yes or No?)
Clearly delineated response plan w/ backup? All personnel aware of plan? Interns? Referral training for faculty, staff, students? “Front Line Training”- health service, Res. Life,
facilities, athletics, etc.? Training regarding cultural variables? Liaison w/ psychiatrists, emergency rooms,
police? Unobtrusive Transportation Plan? Availability of Forms: Safety Contract/ Consent?
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Institutional Emergency Preparedness Checklist (cont.)
Procedures checklist available during emergency? Cell #’s/emails/home #’s available? 24/7 #’s for clients? Security code for counselors and staff? Outreach re: depression and suicide? Counselors encouraged to “think outside the box?” Standardized Documentation: CY_ ? Discussion re: “Contagion Effect” Team Approach employed?
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Institutional Emergency Preparedness Checklist (cont.)
Bilingual Services? Sign Language? Physical Challenges?
Debriefing? Follow-up? Critical Incident Review Protocol? Continual Review of Policy and Procedures?
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