Center for Safe Communities & Schools
Texas School Safety Center
Higher Education Needs Assessment Survey
The purpose of this survey is to help identify the training needs of colleges and universities in the areas of safety and security. The Texas School Safety Center has been asked by the 80th Legislature in 2007 (SB11) to provide safety training and technical assistance to Texas state colleges and universities. Your responses will provide the necessary guidance in developing a program consistent with the safety and security interests of higher education institutions.
To access the survey, follow this link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=6wxBp73UP2nybaS2tJ_2fgTg_3d_3d
Emergency Management for Higher Education Grant Program
Emergency Management for Higher Education (EMHE) grant program (CFDA #84.184T) is designed to fund higher education institution projects to develop, or review and improve, and fully integrate, campus-based all-hazards emergency management planning efforts within the framework of the four phases of emergency management [Prevention-Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery].
Applications for this competition are due on May 27, 2008. It is anticipated that 18 awards under this grant program will be made in FY 2008 and award announcements will be made no later than September 30, 2008.
View the Grant Announcement to learn more information.
Higher Education Safety & Security Resources
Due to the passage of Senate Bill 11 (80r - 2007), as well as the April 2007 incident at Virginia Tech, the Texas School Safety Center is developing resources, training, and technical assistance for institutions of higher education. This page on our website will be dedicated to sharing those resources.
Senate Bill 11 (80r)
SUB-CHAPTER G: TEXAS SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER - TEC 37.213.
(b) An institution of higher education may use any appropriate model plan developed by the center under Section 37.205(4).
(c) The center may provide an institution of higher education with on-site technical assistance and safety training.
(d) The center may charge a fee to an institution of higher education for assistance and training provided under Subsection (c).
Below is a collection of some very useful safety and security infromational resources and links for higher education institutions provided by the Texas School Safety Center.
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SBLE Conference Higher Education Track
The Texas School Safety Center is pleased to announce the introduction of a new SBLE Conference track for higher education law enforcement officers. A topic of particular interest to line officers at colleges and universities will be available at each breakout session. Projected topics include student/staff behavioral risk assessment, FERPA and law enforcement, firearms on campus, faculty training for violent classroom intrusion, and design and implementation of tabletop exercises.
FREE Threats Workshop for Texas Colleges & Universities
Signature Science, LLC and the Higher Education Safety and Security Initiative of the Texas School Safety Center at Texas State University are delivering an enhanced series of workshops free of charge to higher education officials.
DHS Announces Release of Application Guidance for Over $3 Billion in Grant Programs
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on February 1, 2008, the release of application guidance for 14 federal grant programs whose collective purpose is to strengthen prevention, protection, response and recovery capabilities at all levels of government. Infrastructure Protection Program applications are due to the department no later than March 17, 2008, and Homeland Security Grant Program applications are due May 1, 2008.
SAMHSA Disaster Readiness & Response
http://www.samhsa.gov/Matrix/matrix_disaster.aspx
Campus Community Emergency Response Team (C-CERT) Train-the-Trainer Program for American Colleges and Universities
http://www.c-cert.msu.edu/about-cert.htm
Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools (OSDFS), Emergency Planning
Emergency Planning is part of the Department's Lead and Manage My School series, a group of web sites designed to support school-based administrators. OSDFS presents information and resources regarding general emergency management based on the four phases of emergency management: prevention-mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Though primarily geared towards K-12 schools, the information and general principles on this site are very relevant for institutions of higher education as well.
Accessible at http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/emergencyplan/index.html
Emergency Response and Crisis Management (ERCM) Technical Assistance (TA) Center
The ERCM TA Center Website offers additional school-based resources addressing crisis management through the four phases. Resources include the Web cast, training documents presented by experts and newsletters addressing key issues. Information on the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) discretionary grant program administered by OSDFS is updated annually. Accessible at http://ercm.ed.gov
Emergency Management Institute (EMI)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) administers the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) and provides training in emergency management. EMI offers free on-line independent study courses for emergency management personnel. Accessible at http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/emergencyplan/campussafe.html
A Campus Plan for Natural and Man-Made Disasters
http://policechiefmagazine.org/magazine/index.cfm?fuseaction=display&article_id=1421&issue_id=22008
Ready/Listo Campaign
In February 2003, the Department of Homeland Security launched the Ready Campaign, and the Listo Campaign, an English and Spanish version of the national public service advertising campaign. Its purpose is to inform and empower citizens to prepare for and respond to terrorist attacks, disasters and other emergencies. The “Ready Campaign” offers community-based information, guides and strategies for staying safe and secure at home and in the community.
Ready Campaign: www.ready.gov
Listo Campaign: www.listo.gov
Colleges and Universities Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/collegeschecklist.html
SAMHSA HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis Resources
http://www.samhsa.gov/Matrix/matrix_HIV.aspx
SAMHSA Suicide Prevention Resources
http://www.samhsa.gov/matrix2/matrix_suicide.aspx
Campus Public Safety Preparedness for Catastrophic Events: Lessons Learned from Hurricanes and Explosives
http://www.iaclea.org/visitors/PDFs/LessonsLearnedReportFinal.pdf
Hurricane Katrina and Tulane U - A Look Back at a Disaster Plan: What Went Wrong and Right
http://www.cscs.txstate.edu/txssc/downloads/HigherEd/Hurricane Katrina and Tulane U.pdf
Virginia Tech: Lessons Learned and Emerging Issues Training Resources
http://www.cscs.txstate.edu/txssc/vtech.htm
Lessons Learned from School Crises and Emergencies - Fall 2006
http://www.ercm.org/views/documents/DealingWithWeaponsOnCampus11_7.pdf
Lessons Learned Information Sharing
https://www.llis.dhs.gov/index.do
National Incident Management System
National Incident Management System
http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/dhs/nims.pdf
Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 5
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2003/02/20030228-9.html
Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 8
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2003/12/20031217-6.html
NIMS Compliance and Technical Assistance
http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/nims_compliance.shtm
June 17, 2008 - Virginia Tech families win $11 million settlement from state (cnn.com)
http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/06/17/virginia.tech.settlement/
June 17, 2008 - University of Iowa campus Devastated by Record Floods (universitybusiness.com)
http://www.universitybusiness.com/newssummary.aspx?news_date=2008-06-17&news_id=16109#top
June 13, 2008 - Damage at Kansas State University May Cost $20 Million (universitybusiness.com)
http://www.universitybusiness.com/newssummary.aspx?news_date=2008-06-13&news_id=16093#top
Proposal Would Clarify Law On Sharing Student Information
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/25/AR2008032501481.html?referrer=emailarticle
Department of Education: 34 CFR Part 99 - Family Educational Rights and Privacy; Proposed Rule
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/proprule/2008-1/032408a.pdf
Balancing Student Privacy and School Safety: A Guide to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act for Colleges and Universities
http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/brochures/postsec.html
Beyond Privacy: FERPA Exceptions and Communication Within The University Regarding Student Conduct
https://www.cu.edu/ouc/tli/summer07.pdf
FERPA: Basic Guidelines for Faculty and Staff/A Simple Step-by-Step Approach For Compliance
http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/Resources/FERPA-Overview.htm
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and Higher Education
http://www.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/erm0159.pdf
The Ripple Effect of Virginia Tech: Assessing the Nationwide Impact on Campus Safety and Security Policy and Practice
http://www.mhec.org/policyresearch/052308mhecsafetyrpt_lr.pdf
Preventing Violence and Promoting Safety in Higher Education Settings: Overview of a Comprehensive Approach
http://www.higheredcenter.org/pubs/violence.html
Building a Disaster-Resistant University
http://www.fema.gov/institution/dru.shtm
Hoping for the Best While Preparing for the Worst
http://www.league.org/league/projects/homeland_security/files/HopingfortheBest_final.pdf
Campus Public Safety: Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorism Protective Measures
http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/emergencyplan/campussafe.html
Homeland Security Best Management Practices
http://www.epa.gov/ne/assistance/univ/bmpcasestudies_hs.html
Emergency Management on Campus
http://securitysolutions.com/education/security_emergency_management_campus_management/
Practical Information on Crisis Planning: A Guide for Communities and Schools
http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/emergencyplan/crisisplanning.pdf
Threat Assessment in Schools
Campus Safety Magazine: Don't Drop the Ball When It Comes to Event Security
http://www.campussafetymagazine.com/Articles/?ArticleID=129
Campus Safety Magazine: All American Upgrade
http://www.campussafetymagazine.com/Articles/?ArticleID=131
Bomb Threat Response: An Interactive Planning Tool for Schools
http://www.threatplan.org/
Campus Law Enforcement Statistics
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/abstract/cle0405.htm
Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention
http://www.higheredcenter.org/
National Clearinghouse For Educational Facilities: Campus Safety and Security
http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/safety_securityHE.cfm
Building Security FAQs: What you need to know about video surveillance
http://www.universitybusiness.com/viewarticlepf.aspx?articleid=936
Enhancing Campus Safety and Preparedness: 12 Recommendations for Developing Effective Short- and Long-term Solutions
http://www.peterli.com/cpm/resources/articles/archive.php?article_id=1663
Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention
The Center's mission is to assist the U.S. Department of Education in serving institutes of higher education in developing and implementing policies and programs that will foster students' academic and social development and promote campus and community safety by preventing the harmful effects of alcohol and other drug use and violence among college students. The Center is a primary provider of services in alcohol and other drug abuse and violence prevention in higher education founded upon state-of-the-art knowledge and research-based strategies. Accessible at http://www.higheredcenter.org/
Page address: http://www.cscs.txstate.edu/txssc/txssc-higher-ed.htm