FYI - Resources for Faculty and Staff

FYI - Resources for Faculty and Staff

"To Protect and Serve the University Community"

Lehman College - City University of New York

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Putting Plans into Action

What IF?

Think about a number of potentially threatening and emergency scenarios. In conjunction with your departmental and institutional procedures, what would you do if:

	you received a worrisome or threatening email, text message or instant message?
	an argument broke out in your classroom or office building and escalated into a physical altercation?
	a student had an emotional breakdown in the middle of class?
	a colleague confided in you about his / her fears regarding a potential workplace violence situation?
	you noticed bizarre, questionable or troubling behavior in a student or colleague?
	you felt threatened when a student came to visit you during office hours?
	you were approached in a parking lot by a distraught student?
	you felt threatened or bullied by a colleague?

By considering appropriate responses now, you'll be better prepared in the event of a real-life situation.

Where Do I Start?

You are concerned about a disruptive student or colleague, but you don't know where to go. You aren't sure if it is extensive enough to report to Public Safety; you aren't sure the student needs counseling and you don't want to make the situation worse. If you don't know where to start, just don't stop! Go to your supervisor or department chair and share your concerns. He / she will be able to help you determine what the situation calls for and how to best proceed. The important thing is that you act on your instincts instead of pushing concerns aside.

Using Your Cell Phone as an Emergency Tool

Putting "ICE" or "In Case of Emergency" contact numbers in your cell phone is a simple emergency preparedness strategy. Experts suggest programming the acronym "ICE" followed by the name and number of a family member or friend who EMT's, the police or hospital staff can contact if you are ill or unable to respond. These ICE individuals should be available much of the time and know of your important medical conditions. Take a few moments to input this important information into your phone today.

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