Annual Security Report
The Campus Security Act, "Jeanne Clery Act" Legal Requirements
The campus security act requires colleges and universities to:
The Illinois Wesleyan University Department of Public Safety is responsible for preparing and distributing this report. We work with many other departments and agencies, such as the Dean of Student’s Office and Bloomington-Normal Police Departments to compile the information. We encourage members of the Illinois Wesleyan University community to use this report as a guide for safe practices on and off campus. It is available on the Web at http://www.iwu.edu , click on the Quick Link, select Campus Offices, and click on “Security Department” link. Each member of the University community (student, faculty and staff) will receive either an email or postcard that describes the report and provides its Web address. For a paper copy, contact the Illinois Wesleyan Security Department at (309) 556-1111, or e-mail security@iwu.edu.
Illinois Wesleyan University Security Department
The Illinois Wesleyan University Security Department is empowered by the Board of Trustees to enforce all the rules and regulations of the University. The Security Department does not have police authority. The department works very closely with the local police agencies to ensure a prompt response if a situation so warrants. This cooperation covers, but is not limited to, the detection, investigation, and prosecution of crime. Information exchange is further enhanced by monthly meetings with our local police agencies.
Our mission and values
Our mission is to enhance the living, learning, and working experience at Illinois Wesleyan University by protecting life, maintaining order, and safeguarding property. We fulfill this purpose by providing our community with a full range of services that meet the highest professional standards of campus public safety. We are committed to working with the community to define our priorities and build lasting partnerships. Our core values guide us in the mission.
Reporting criminal incidents and other emergencies
All students, employees, and guests should promptly report criminal incidents, accidents, and other emergencies to the Illinois Wesleyan University Security Department by dialing
(309) 556-1111. Individuals also may report incidents in person at the department’s headquarters at 110 Graham Street. To obtain a form or make an anonymous sexual assault report, contact Illinois Wesleyan Security Department, Dean of Students Office, Office of Residential Life employee, Counseling and Consultation Services or Arnold Health Service.
You are further encouraged to report criminal activity to a “Campus Security Authority.” The definition of “Campus Security Authority,” according to the federal law, is as follows: “An official of an institution who has significant responsibility for student and campus activities, including, but not limited to, student housing, student discipline, and campus judicial proceedings.” For example, a dean of students who oversees student housing, a student center, or student extracurricular activities has significant responsibility for student and campus activities. Similarly, a director of athletics, team coach, and faculty advisor to a student group also has significant responsibility for student and campus activities.
Voluntary and confidential reporting of crime and other serious incidents
Illinois Wesleyan University has several methods for individuals to report crimes and other serious incidents on a voluntary and confidential basis, such as the Anonymous Report of Sexual Assault. This form allows victims or witnesses to anonymously report an incident of sexual assault. It assists the University in evaluating whether a Campus Safety Alert should be issued and in collecting valuable information about sexual assaults. It is a valuable tool available to any member of the community.
Monitoring and recording criminal activity at off-campus organizations
The University relies on its close working relationships with local law enforcement agencies to receive information about incidents involving student(s) on campus. The Illinois Wesleyan University Security Department will actively investigate any crime information it receives concerning or involving a member of the campus community. If the University is notified of a situation in which a campus community member is the victim of a crime, the department may issue a Campus Safety Alert, detailing the incident and providing tips so that other community members may avoid similar incidents. The Bloomington Police Department is the University's primary Law Enforcement Agency and will investigate alleged criminal offenses that may take place on Illinois Wesleyan University property.
Access to campus facilities and dormitories
Access to campus buildings and grounds is a privilege extended to students, faculty, staff, and authorized guests. The University encourages an open environment with limited constraints to ensure the reasonable protection of all members of the community. Except for residence halls, most campus facilities are open during weekday business hours. Individuals who wish to access University buildings or property during non-business hours or for special events should contact the appropriate department administrator, Conference and Event Services, or the Illinois Wesleyan University Security Department. Resident halls are locked 24 hours a day.
Security Considerations on the Maintenance of Campus Facilities
Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to campus safety and security. Exterior lighting, sidewalks, steps and landscape control are critical parts of that commitment. Representatives from various departments take part in security surveys that help ensure a safe campus. Routine checks of lighting and safety issues are conducted as part of our patrol duties.
A timely warning will be issued for not only a Clery Act reportable crime but also for any crime that the University determines to represent a continuing threat to the safety of our community (on campus or in our surrounding neighborhood). That determination will be made by the Dean of Students or their designee. The timely warning will identify a potential threat or an on-going concern as well as provide crime prevention tips that can be used to reduce or eliminate the risk of becoming a victim of that crime.
Daily Crime Log
The Illinois Wesleyan University Security Department maintains a Daily Crime Log that records, by the date the incident was reported, all crimes and other serious incidents that occur on campus, in a non-campus building or property, on public property, or within the department’s patrol jurisdiction. The Daily Crime Log is available for public inspection at the department’s headquarters located at 110 E. Graham Street. The Daily Crime Log includes the nature, date, time, and general location of each crime reported to the department, as well as the disposition of the complaint, if this information is known at the time the log is created. The department posts specific incidents in the Daily Crime Log within two business days of receiving a report of an incident and reserves the right to exclude reports from the log in certain circumstances.
Crime Prevention and Awareness
Crime prevention is a top priority at Illinois Wesleyan University. Together with other campus offices, the department provides programs to enhance personal safety, teach proactive crime-reduction strategies and help community members develop a sense of responsibility in reducing their chances of becoming a victim of a crime. Prevention programs address numerous topics, but are not limited to Hall Safety, Personal Safety, Property Identification, Street Smarts, Vacation Safety, Crime Reporting, Fire and Weather Safety and A Safe Campus Starts With You. Offices that take an active role in prevention programs are Counseling and Consultation Services, Arnold Health Service, Dean of Students, Office of Residential Life, Office of Student Activities, Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life and Multicultural Affairs.
Illinois Wesleyan Escort Program
The Illinois Wesleyan Security Department provides a walking escort on University property. If you must travel alone at night and would like an escort, call Security at (309) 556-1111.
Titan Transport
Titan Transport is a free shuttle service operated by IWU students for IWU students. The ride is provided to those who live on campus or within walking distance of campus. The service is offered between the hours of 10pm -2am, Sunday through Thursday, when school is in session.
Emergency Blue Light Phones
The Illinois Wesleyan University has strategically installed two-way call boxes around campus. They allow an individual in need of assistance the ability to speak directly with an operator. The appropriate emergency assistance can then be dispatched to your location. Red emergency phone boxes are located outside the main entrances of all Illinois Wesleyan University residential halls.
Illinois Wesleyan University endorses the Drug Free Schools and Campuses Act and the required provisions of that act may be found in the Illinois Wesleyan University policy statement regarding illicit drugs and alcohol. In compliance with the Department of Education's Drug Free Schools and Campuses Act (1989, Part 86) as a condition of receiving federal funds or any form of financial assistance under any federal program, an institution of higher education must certify that it has adopted and implemented a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees.
Drug and Controlled Substance Policy
Students are prohibited from the use, possession, distribution or sale of marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines or any other controlled substance covered by the Federal and State Controlled Substance Act. For detailed information regarding Illinois Wesleyan University’s Alcohol and Drug Policy, enforcement issues, sanction guidelines, Illinois Wesleyan University’s Philosophical Statement, state and federal laws, resources and Drug Free Schools and Campuses Alcohol Biennial Review information, please refer to the following website - http://www.iwu.edu/judicial/Alcohol_Policy.shtml.
Alcohol and Other Drug Education Resources
Students at Illinois Wesleyan University are expected to be acquainted with and abide by state laws and University regulations regarding alcohol and drugs and to be aware of the social, physiological, and psychological consequences of excessive drinking in order to make responsible and informed decisions about the serving and consumption of alcohol. The University provides regular educational programs on alcohol and drug abuse as well as counseling services. In compliance with the Drug Free Schools and Campuses Regulations of the U.S. Department of Education, a biennial review is compiled. This is a collaborative effort with many departments on campus and is spearheaded by Counseling and Consultation Services. Contributing departments include Dean of Students Office, Office of Residential Life, Security, Office of Student Activities, Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life and Multicultural Affairs. Additionally a number of academic departments including Psychology, Nursing, Sociology and Business provide alcohol and drug education in courses. A copy of the biennial review can be viewed at the Dean of Students Office located at 1312 Park Street, 209 Holmes Hall, Bloomington, Illinois 61704 or you may call (309) 556-3111.
If you have questions or concerns, call the University Counseling & Consultation Services at
(309) 556-3052. If you seek alcohol or other drug education information and resources, visit http://www.iwu.edu/ccs/AlcoholandOtherDrugs.shtml.
Sexual Assault and Related Offenses Policy
Illinois Wesleyan University will not tolerate sexual assault of any kind, including that of date or acquaintance rape. Attempted rape or sexual assault is also prohibited. Related offenses outlined in the policy may include, but are not limited to the unauthorized filming or viewing of sexual activity, i.e. the videotaping or watching of a consensual sexual act without the knowledge of one or more of the participants, “peeping”, the use of “viewing rooms” and similar conduct. Other examples of offenses may include inappropriate sexual touching or fondling, or nondisclosure of known HIV status or known sexually-transmitted disease (STD) to an intimate sexual partner prior to engaging in high risk sexual conduct, i.e. the exposure of the body of one person to a bodily fluid of another in a manner that could result in the transmission of either HIV or STD. Where there is reason to believe that sexual assault or another related offense has occurred, the University will pursue disciplinary action which may include suspension or dismissal from the University. It should be noted that a student may face civil suits and/or criminal prosecution as well as campus disciplinary action. However, campus disciplinary processes are not dependent upon the filing or outcome of criminal or civil procedures. The campus has jurisdiction over offenses by students that occur on University property (such as classrooms and residence halls), in other locations in the immediate vicinity of the campus (such as nearby sorority and fraternity houses), and at University functions (such as Greek socials off campus). The University has jurisdiction over alleged offenses between students occurring off campus. Should the University believe that there is reasonable cause to believe that a sexual assault and/ or a related offense may have occurred, the process will go forward whether or not the case is ever brought before civil or criminal adjudication. What to do if you are assaulted and how to file an annual report can be found by visiting http://www.iwu.edu/judicial/SexualOffenses.shtml.
Changing living and academic situations
If an Illinois Wesleyan University student who is a survivor of a sexual assault or relationship violence requests a change in her or his living arrangements or academic schedule, the Dean of Students Office will assist the student. In conjunction with the Dean of Students Office, the deans will make changes to a student’s living or academic arrangements, as long as those changes are reasonably available.
Filing a report with the Illinois Wesleyan University Security Department
If the survivor or witness elects to contact the Illinois Wesleyan University Security Department to file a formal report of the assault, an officer trained in investigating sexual assault will work with the individual to gather the pertinent information. The survivor always retains the right to decide whether she or he wants to proceed with criminal prosecution. The officer will ensure that the survivor gets the counseling and other assistance she or he needs. The safety of the survivor will always remain top priority of Illinois Wesleyan University Security Department members.
Contacting Other Law Enforcement Agencies
Students may also contact local law enforcement agencies. Members of the Illinois Wesleyan University Security Department and other University officials will assist the student in notifying the appropriate agency in the applicable jurisdiction.
Filing an internal complaint within the University
If you have been sexually assaulted, you have options for addressing such conduct. You may wish first to discuss the problem privately with a counselor or an adviser in the Counseling Services Office or another confidential counselor. The University’s response system is designed to afford a complainant (the person who is bringing a charge) and a respondent (the person who is answering a charge) a fair, prompt, and appropriate resolution process. The process is designed to help persons who need support as they address these incidents and incorporates both informal resolutions and formal disciplinary procedures. To resolve a complaint informally, University designated individuals are available to answer questions, provide guidance, discuss options, and refer persons to other appropriate resources. The primary roll of the designated individuals is to see that the University responds promptly and fairly to complaints of sexual assault or harassment. The resolution of a formal sexual assault complaint is handled by the appropriate University judicial system. The full text of the protocol for handling informal and formal complaints is available from Counseling Services and other University resources. In determining whether the alleged conduct constitutes sexual harassment or assault, the full context in which the alleged incident occurred must be considered. Procedures for resolving complaints regarding sexual harassment and assault are detailed in Rights, Rules, Responsibilities. In any case, both the accuser and the accused are entitled to the same opportunities to have others present during any disciplinary proceeding. Both the accuser and the accused will be informed of the outcome of any proceeding. During any sexual assault complaint proceeding, the University has a wide range of latitude when determining sanctions. Those sanctions may range from probation to expulsion from the University.
Education, Prevention and Victim Services
Numerous departments on campus and in our community provide education, prevention and victim services for victims of sexual assault. Illinois Wesleyan University Counseling and Consultation Services Office provides direct one on one or group counseling services for students and other members of the Illinois Wesleyan community. Outreach and prevention programs are provided in concert with the Illinois Wesleyan Arnold Health Services, Office of Residential Life, Dean of Students Office, Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, Multicultural Affairs, Security Department and Co-Curricular Programs. Bloomington Police Department, Normal Police Department and McLean County Sheriff’s Department provide their expertise and professionalism to sexual assault victims. Stepping Stones, a YWCA program provides a 24 hour hotline, medical and legal advocacy, educational programs and individual counseling to victim(s) of sexual assault. The McLean County State’s Attorney Victim Witness program also provides much needed services. The phone numbers for these programs are listed at the end of the report.
Title IX
Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on basis of sex in any education program or activity. Sexual harassment includes sexual violence, rape, sexual assault, and sexual battery or coercion. The Title IX program at IWU is administrated by the Associate Provost.
The Illinois Wesleyan University Security Department maintains a close relationship with the Bloomington/Normal Police Departments to ensure that it is notified of any crime report that is made directly to them. The Illinois Wesleyan University Security Department will disclose any crime report made directly to any local law enforcement agency by a member of the campus community.
Definitions of reportable crimes
Criminal homicide
Forcible sex offenses
Non-forcible sex offenses
Robbery
The taking or attempting to take anything of value from the care, custody, or control of a person or persons by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear.
Aggravated assault
An unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. This type of assault usually is accompanied by the use of a weapon or by a means likely to produce death or great bodily harm. (It is not necessary that injury result from an aggravated assault when a gun, knife, or other weapon is used that could and probably would result in serious personal injury if the crime were successfully completed.)
Burglary
The unlawful entry of a structure to commit a felony or a theft. For reporting purposes, this definition includes: unlawful entry with intent to commit a larceny or a felony, breaking and entering with intent to commit a larceny, housebreaking, safecracking, and all attempts to commit any of the aforementioned acts.
Motor vehicle theft
The theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle (Motor vehicle theft is classified as any case where an automobile is taken by a person not having lawful access, even if the vehicle is later abandoned, including joy riding).
Arson
Any willful or malicious burning or attempt to burn, with or without intent to defraud, a dwelling house, public building, motor vehicle or aircraft, personal property of another, etc.
Other offenses
Definition of location
In accordance to the “Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act” of 2000, which amends the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act, the Jeanne Clery Act and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the Illinois Wesleyan University Security Department is providing a link to the Illinois State Police Sex Offender Registry. This act requires institutions of higher education to issue a statement advising the campus community where law enforcement information provided by the State of Illinois concerning registered sex offenders may be obtained. It also requires sex offenders already required to register in the state to provide notice of each institution of higher education in that state at which the person is employed, carries a vocation, or is a student. This information is maintained at this website: http://www.isp.state.il.us/sor/.
|
Type of Offense |
Year |
On |
Residential |
Non-campus |
Public |
|
Criminal Homicide Murder/Non-negligent Manslaughter |
2009 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Criminal Homicide
Negligent Manslaughter |
2009 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Sex Offenses Forcible Sex Offenses |
2009 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
Sex Offenses
Non-Forcible Sex Offenses |
2009 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Robbery |
2009 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Aggravated Assault |
2009 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Burglary |
2009 |
5 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
|
Motor Vehicle Theft |
2009 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Arson |
2009 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Arrests and Judicial Referrals
|
Other Offense |
Year |
On |
Residential |
Non-campus |
Public |
|
Arrests
Liquor Law Violations |
2009 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Arrests
Drug Law Violations |
2009 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Arrests
Illegal Weapons Possession |
2009 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Judicial Referrals
Liquor Law Violations |
2009 |
375 |
375 |
0 |
0 |
|
Judicial Referrals
Drug Law Violations |
2009 |
10 |
10 |
0 |
0 |
|
Judicial Referrals
Illegal Weapons Possession |
2009 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Hate Crimes
There were no reported hate crimes for calendar years 2009, 2010, or 2011.
Illinois Wesleyan University
Illinois Wesleyan University will on an annual basis, publish a fire safety report which shall contain information with respect to the campus safety practices and standards for the institution.
Fire Log
In 2006, the University had no property damage fires in any residential unit.
In 2007, the University had no property damage fires in any residential unit.
On January 27, 2008 at 3am a fire was reported at the Phi Mu Alpha House located at 303 E. Chestnut Street Bloomington, IL. There were no injuries or deaths associated with this fire. Property loss was valued at $300,000.00. This is not a University owned property.
On May 7, 2009 at 3:30pm a stove fire was reported at 1406 N. East Street Apartment 201 Bloomington, IL. Property damage was valued at $250.
In 2010, the University had no property damage fires in any residential unit.
On June 15, 2011 at 8:15pm a radiator fan at the Tau Kappa Epsilon house caught fire filling the first floor with smoke. Damage to the house did not exceed $200.00.
Fire Drills
On September 8, 2010, the Office of Residential Life and the Illinois Wesleyan University Security Department conducted 11 residential hall fire drills.
On September 28, 2010, the Office of Fraternity Life and the Illinois Wesleyan Security Department conducted 6 fraternity hall fire drills.
On January 12, 2011, the Office of Residential Life and the Illinois Wesleyan Security Department conducted 11 residential hall fire drills.
On August 29, 2011, the Office of Residential Life and the Illinois Wesleyan Security Department conducted 7 fire drills. On October 26, 2011, the Office of Residential Life and the Illinois Wesleyan Security Department conducted 11 more fire drills.
On September 14 & 15, 2012, the Office of Residential Life and the Illinois Wesleyan Security Department conducted 11 resident hall fire drills. On September 16, 2012, the Illinois Wesleyan Security Department conducted 6 fraternity hall fire drills.
| Fire Alarm System | Sprinkler System | Drill/Year | |
| ACACIA |
X |
X |
1 |
| ADAMS HALL |
X |
X |
2 |
| ALPHA GAMMA DELTA |
X |
X |
2 |
| BLACKSTOCK HALL |
X |
X |
2 |
| DODDS HALL |
X |
X |
2 |
| DOLAN HALL |
X |
X |
2 |
| FERGUSON HALL |
X |
2 |
|
| GULICK HALL |
X |
X |
2 |
| HARRIETT HOUSE |
X |
X |
2 |
| KAPPA DELTA |
X |
X |
1 |
| KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA |
X |
X |
2 |
| KEMP HALL |
X |
X |
2 |
| MAGILL HALL |
X |
X |
2 |
| MARTIN HALL |
X |
X |
2 |
| MUNSELL HALL |
X |
2 |
|
| PFEIFFER HALL |
X |
X |
2 |
| PHI GAMMA DELTA |
X |
X |
1 |
| PHI MU ALPHA |
X |
X |
|
| SIGMA ALPHA IOTA |
X |
||
| SIGMA CHI |
X |
X |
1 |
| SIGMA KAPPA |
X |
X |
2 |
| SIGMA PI |
X |
X |
1 |
| TAU KAPPA EPSILON |
X |
X |
1 |
| THETA CHI |
X |
X |
1 |
| 1406 N. EAST STREET |
X |
X |
Fire Department Training
On August 21, 28, 30 and September 1, 2011, Bloomington Fire Department conducted training sessions for their personnel in our two story residence halls of Munsell and Ferguson.
Electrical Equipment and Appliances
Electrical equipment and appliances with an open heating element are prohibited in the residence halls. Such items include, but are not limited to, toasters, toaster ovens, hot plates, halogen lamps, space heaters, indoor grills and sandwich makers, etc. For the convenience of students living in traditional halls, a toaster is made available for use at the hall desk during the hours when it is open. Such a policy assures that the appliance will be monitored yet allows for students wishing to make a quick breakfast the opportunity to have one. Because of the higher level of responsibility accepted by students in small halls, one toaster will be allowed in each small hall kitchen. The toaster must be monitored at all times during use and unplugged when not being used.
The privilege of a hall toaster will be revoked if the appliance is found plugged in and unattended three times during the academic year. Appliances that require alterations to the structure of the room and/or represent a risk to safety are subject to a $50/day fine per item. Such items include, but are not limited to, air conditioners, light dimmers, ceiling fans, non-university locks, etc. Microwave ovens are permitted in student rooms. In the interest of electrical safety and to avoid the overload of electrical circuits, students are expected to use extension cords, power strips and surge protectors that are 14 gauge or greater.
Fires and Fire Safety
Recognizing the serious threat of fires in the residence halls, Illinois Wesleyan University offers the following guidelines for student conduct concerning: the inappropriate use of and tampering with fire alarms and equipment; arson; evacuation; and fire hazards. Fire safety in the residence halls is a shared responsibility, and, to that end, the University has installed smoke and heat detectors and sprinklers in addition to the alarm system and fire fighting equipment throughout the buildings. Students are urged to respect these lifesaving devices and must respond to all alarms appropriately. Students found abusing safety equipment (such as exit lights, stair rails, fire alarms and fire exits), causing false fire alarms or refusing to vacate buildings after alarm sounds or at the direction of a university official will be subject concurrently to both University and civil/criminal sanctions.
Arson
Lighting fires in the residence halls is considered a serious offense that could result in suspension or dismissal from the University. Information concerning arson in the residence halls is given to the appropriate city department and can lead to criminal charges. Withholding evidence concerning a fire will result in disciplinary action.
Evacuation
In case of a fire, it is important to know the location of the nearest fire exit and firefighting equipment. If you encounter a fire, follow these guidelines:
Isolate the fire by closing any doors.
Pull the nearest fire alarm.
Call 0 and/or 9-911 to report the fire.
Notify the residence hall staff.
Evacuate the building immediately when the alarm sounds.
Follow all residence hall staff members' instructions.
If your door is hot to the touch:
Do not try to open the door. Remain in the room.
Wedge cloths under the door to keep the smoke out.
Open a window, wave sheets or a towel.
Stay low; breathe fresh air near the window.
If possible, dial 0 or 9-911 and report your situation and location.
If your door is cool and the hallway is clear:
Exit via the nearest stairwell after closing your room door. Do not use elevators.
Close all doors as you leave.
If you encounter heavy smoke in a stairwell, go back and try another stairwell or exit.
If all exits are blocked, go back to your room.
Close your door and wedge cloths under the door to keep the smoke out.
Open a window, wave sheets or a towel.
Stay low; breathe fresh air near the window.
If possible, dial 0 or 9-911 and report your situation and location.
Failure to evacuate the hall when the fire alarm sounds could result in serious injury or death, and, at a minimum, may result in disciplinary action.
Fire Hazards
Anything that may create a safety or fire hazard is not allowed in the residence halls. This includes, but is not limited to, candles, incense, large ceiling or wall hangings or wall paneling. Students should use extension cords and/or multi-plug adapters (a minimum of 14 gauge) equipped with a circuit breaker and UL approved. Please be reminded that circuits can be easily overloaded by simultaneous operation of high-draw electrical equipment such as hair dryers, stereos, televisions and refrigerators. Please refer to the "Electrical Equipment and Appliances" policy for further guidelines regarding what electrical items constitute a fire hazard. This policy is in accordance with the local fire codes. Possession, manufacture or use of fireworks or explosives on University property is expressly forbidden. Definition of these items includes, but is not limited to, firecrackers or sparklers, gunpowder and unstable or hazardous chemicals, except for those stored and used in appropriate laboratory facilities. No flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or kerosene may be stored in University housing.
Prohibitions: A Partial List of Banned Items
The following materials are not allowed in the residence halls. The University may add items to this list as it deems necessary.
Air conditioning units
Incense
Candles, unless the wick has been completely removed
Candle warmers
Lofts
Ceiling fans
Non-University locks
Empty hard alcohol containers
Pets
Empty beer and wine containers (for students under 21)
Space heaters
Toaster ovens
Fireworks
Toasters
Waffle Makers
Wireless networks
Grills/Propane/Lighter fluid
Traffic signs
Halogen lamps
Weapons
Hand-made furniture
"George Forman" or like grills
Hotplates
Extension cords, power strips or surge protectors with a gauge of less than 14
Staff Training
The Illinois Wesleyan Office of Residential Life staff receive a comprehensive fire safety training program from senior hall staff at the beginning of each academic year. Emergency evacuation procedures are reviewed with staff and occupants of each respective resident hall. Supervised fire drills in University housing are conducted twice a year with the Office of Residential Life staff and the Illinois Wesleyan University Security Department.
Reporting
Faculty, staff and students are required to report all fires to the Illinois Wesleyan University Security Department.
| Illinois Wesleyan University Security | (309) 556-1111 |
|
Bloomington Police Department, Business Emergency |
(309) 434-2700 911 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University Arnold Health Service | (309) 556-3107 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University Counseling & Consultation Services | (309) 556-3052 |
| Illinois Wesleyan University Health Advocates | (309) 556-3621 |
| Alcohol-Drug Education | (309) 556-3052 |
|
BroMenn Regional Medical Center Emergency Department |
(309) 454-1400 |
|
St. Joseph Hospital/OSF Emergency Department |
(309) 662-3311 x8# |
| Poison Help | 1-800-222-1222 |
|
PATH Rape Crisis Center via PATH |
(309) 827-4005 (24 hour service) |
| Stepping Stones Rape Program | (309) 827-4005 |
| McLean County States Attorney Victim Witness Program | (309) 888-5400 |
Emergency Notification
The VP for Student Affairs and/or the VP for Communications, in cooperation with the IWU Security Department, will determine if an emergency notification is warranted. An emergency notification will be made when a significant emergency or dangerous situation is an immediate threat to the health or safety of students and employees. Those threats may be, but not limited to, terrorist attacks, natural disasters, environmental incidents, weather, or criminal in nature. This notification will be made in a timely matter without delay. The content of such a notification will reflect information vital to the safety of the campus. Adequate follow-up information will be provided to the campus community as needed.
University Communications
The IWU Alert System will be used to notify students, faculty, and staff through cell phones, home phones, and email. To update your information for IWU Alert, please go to my.iwu.edu. Annual announced tests will be made by this system. Successful tests of the IWU Alert Notification System were made January 1, 2011, October 4, 2011, January 30, 2012, and September 27, 2012 . The Communications Office will be in charge of communications with the media.
Annual Exercises
An annual table top exercise will be conducted by Illinois Wesleyan University Emergency Response Team. This exercise is to test and evaluate practical procedures to be used in the response to an actual campus emergency.
Annual Exercise 2010
The Illinois Wesleyan University Response Team was convened by Vice President Kathy Cavins-Tull at 1:15pm on August 16, 2010. The purpose of this announced meeting was for the team to participate in two table top exercises testing our emergency response procedures. The first exercise consisted of a massive flooding scenario that affected the entire campus. The second exercise consisted of a hostage situation scenario that took place in the University's kitchen area. An After Action Report/Improvement Plan was written up on both exercises. The reports are on file at the Illinois Wesleyan University Security Department.
Annual Exercise 2011
The Illinois Wesleyan University Response Team was convened by Acting Vice President for Student Affairs Roger Schnaitter at 9am on August 8, 2011. The purpose of this scheduled meeting was to participate in a table top exercise. The scenario consisted of a female student being taken hostage at Martin Hall. An After Action Report/Improvement Plan is on file at the Illinois Wesleyan University Security Department.
Annual Exercise 2012
The Illinois Wesleyan University Emergency Response Team was convened by Vice President Karla Carney-Hall. The table top exercise scenario is the failure of an electrical substation that supplies the campus. An after action report will be on file at the Security Office.
General Evacuation Procedures
Reporting procedures
Dial:
Security: x1111 or 556-1111
Fire - 911
Ambulance - 911
Communication Procedures
Internal
In cases of emergency, notification and communication will be done in a variety of ways. Messages will be broadcast through the campus-wide phone systems as well as campus email and my.iwu. The IWU alert system will also be employed to notify students, faculty and staff through cell phone, home phone or other designated number. To update your information for the IWU alert, click on the “Personal Information” link on the front page of my.iwu. A successful test of the IWU Alert Notification System was made on January 1, 2011.
External
The University Communications staff members will direct communication with the media and in most cases, the University Communications staff or the President will speak on behalf of the university. In emergency situations, when media personnel need information, please direct them to the office of University Communication at x3181.
Weather Emergencies
Tornado
Winter Weather
In the event that weather conditions delays the start of the work and class day, or requires the closing of the university, the following will occur:
The President or the Vice President for Business and Finance and the Provost in the President’s absence, will make the decision to either cancel classes, open late or close the university.
Information relating to university closing or delayed start will be sent to students, faculty and staff via the emergency notification system. It will also be posted on the 556-1010 information line and provided to local radio and television stations.
Earthquake
Fire
Medical Emergencies
Psychological Emergencies
A psychological crisis exists when an individual is threatening harm to oneself or to others, or appears to be out of touch with reality.
During normal business hours (M-F, 8-12, 1-4:30):
If there is concern for immediate harm to the person or others (e.g. someone with a weapon threatening to use it on self or others; someone putting him/herself in harm’s way), call 911. Clearly state you need immediate assistance, giving your name, your location and the potential danger. If the situation allows, then call Illinois Wesleyan University Security at 1111, notify Security of the situation and ask them to call Counseling and Consultation Services and share information about the crisis.
If the nature of the situation appears to be a crisis but there appears to be no sign of potential imminent (immediate) danger, call Counseling & Consultation Services (CCS) at 3052, identify yourself, clearly state that you are dealing with a psychological crisis and need to consult with a clinician. In consult with the clinician, it may be determined that a clinician will come to your location, that you may accompany the person to (CCS) to meet with a clinician immediately or that 911 should be called.
After hours (after 4:30pm M-F or on Saturday or Sunday):
If there is concern for immediate harm to the person or others (e.g. someone with a weapon threatening to use it on self or others; someone putting him/herself in harm’s way), call 911. Clearly state you need immediate assistance, giving your name, your location and the potential danger. If the situation allows, then call Illinois Wesleyan University Security at 1111, notify Security of the situation and ask them to apprise the Emergency Consultation Team member of the situation.
If the nature of the situation appears to be a crisis but there appears to be no sign of potential imminent (immediate) danger, call Security at 1111, identify yourself, apprise Security of the situation and have them contact the Emergency Consultation Team who is on-call. Please provide the phone number where you can be reached and your location.
Notification of a Death of Student
Any member of the University faculty or staff who learns of a student death should immediately notify the Dean of Students’ office (x3111) or the Dean of Students directly if the office is closed.
Notification of a Faculty/Staff Member’s Death
Any University employee who learns of a faculty member’s death should immediately notify the Provost (x3101). In the case of the death of a staff member, notify Human Resources (x3971).
In all circumstances of a death on campus: If a death occurs on campus, dial 911 and Security at x1111. Be certain to give our name, specific location and nature of the situation. Secure the area and assist with crowd control. Send somebody to meet and direct emergency personnel to the location.
Disturbances and Demonstrations
Most campus demonstrations will be peaceful and non-obstructive. A student demonstration should not be disrupted unless one or more of the following conditions exists as a result of the demonstration:
Interference with the usual operations of the university
Prevention of access to office, buildings or other university facilities.
Threat of physical harm to persons or damage to university facilities.
If any of these conditions exist, contact Security at x1111.
Bomb Threat
If you observe a suspicious object which may be a potential bomb on campus, do not handle the object. Clear the area and immediately call 911.
Any person receiving a telephone call that a bomb or other explosive device has been placed on campus should obtain as much information as possible.
a. Time of call and phone line the threat was received.
b. Description and the location of bomb.
c. Perceived personal characteristics and gender of person.
d. Noticeable speech pattern, accent, etc.
e. Description of any background noise.
f. Reason bomb was placed on campus.
The emergency personnel will conduct a detailed bomb search. Do not touch any suspicious objects.
If building evacuation alarms sound or you are instructed to leave by the Security or public safety personnel, leave by the nearest marked exit and alert others to do the same. Assist the persons with disabilities in exiting the building.
Do not use elevators in case of fire.
Notify emergency personnel of persons with disabilities who are in the building and cannot evacuate.
Once outside, move to a clear area a safe distance from and within sight of the affected building. Keep streets and walkways clear for emergency vehicles and personnel. If requested, assist emergency personnel. Do not return to an evacuated building unless directed to do so by Security.
Hazardous Materials
Utility Failure
Electrical/Light Failure: During daylight hours, proceed to an area which is lighted by natural light. During hours of darkness, stay in the affected area until lighting is restored. It is advisable to have a flashlight and portable radio available for emergencies.
Elevator Failure: If you are trapped in an elevator, activate the elevator alarm and/or use the emergency telephone to notify Security x1111. Never attempt to exit an elevator stopped between floors.
Plumbing Failure/Flooding: Cease the use all electrical equipment. Notify the Physical Plant at x3066. If necessary, vacate the area. After hours, call Security at x1111.
Serious Gas Leak: Vacate the area. Do not switch on lights or any electrical equipment. Remember, electrical arcing can trigger an explosion. Notify the Security at x1111. Do not smoke, light matches or use lighter.
Steam Line Failure: Notify the Physical Plant at x3066. After regular hours, call Security at x1111. If necessary, vacate the area.
Swimming pool mechanicals (chlorine alarm sounds, main pool circulating pump fails, or pool water temperature, building temperature and humidity are abnormal): Vacate the pool area. Notify the Physical Plant x3066 or Security after hours at x1111.
Ventilation Problem: If odor comes from the ventilation or equipment, vacate the area. Notify the Physical Plant at x3066 or Security at x1111 after hours.
Emergency Operations Plan
Preface
Most critical incidents and emergencies that occur on the IWU campus are handled by personnel and resources within the university’s day-to-day structures. A small percentage of them will require a coordinated effort and response on the part of campus officials and other emergency responders.
Emergency response personnel and institutions must be able to effectively communicate during an emergency or disaster and those at the center of the university, as well as stakeholders external to the university proper, need timely and accurate means of understanding and responding in emergencies.
This plan is not intended to include the tactical and operational considerations necessary to manage an incident. Rather, it is intended to provide guidance on the University’s preparedness for handling emergencies at a strategic level.
Statement of Policy
This plan is intended to be a comprehensive administrative plan for the protection of life and property at Illinois Wesleyan University. The policies and procedures contained in this plan will be followed by any administrator, faculty member or staff member whose position and/or duties are expressly addressed or implied by this plan. Whenever an emergency affecting the campus reaches such proportions that it cannot be handled by routine measures, the University President or designee may declare a state of emergency and shall cause implementation of this plan.
General Response Guidelines to Campus Conditions
Under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 4131, an emergency is defined as: “Absent a Presidentially-declared emergency, (is) any indicent (s) human-caused or natural that requires responsive action to protect life and property”.
In addition, the following definitions are provided to assist in the planning and response to predicted or existing campus conditions:
Normal Campus Conditions
When a normal campus condition exists, no unusual response or planning activities are necessary. Normal campus conditions are handled by routine operations (i.e. Security, Physical Plant, Student Affairs Emergency Consultation Team).
Critical Incident (Minor emergency)
A critical incident or minor emergency is any event in which the initial impact is limited to a specific segment or subgroup of the university. A critical incident causes significant disruption to the subgroups which they affect, but does not disrupt overall institutional operations. During a critical incident, the Director of Security and university leadership will direct the incident response (i.e. pipe break in a fraternity house, sprinkler system malfunction).
Crisis (Major Emergency)
A crisis or major emergency is any event that disrupts the orderly operations of the university. A crisis affects all facts of the institution and often raises questions or concerns over closing or shutting down the institution for a period of time. Outside emergency resources will probably be required, as well as a major effort from available campus resources. A crisis on campus will require incident command, which will be led by the highest law enforcement authority responding. An example of crisis may be a major fire in a campus building.
Disaster (Severe Emergency)
A disaster is an event in which the nature and impact extends beyond the university and disrupts not only operations and functions of the institution, but also those of surrounding communities. During a disaster, resources that the university might typically rely on may be delayed or unavailable because they are being employed within the broader community. In some instances, mass casualties or severe property damage may have been sustained. A coordinated effort of all campus-wide resources is required to effectively control the situation and outside emergency services and resources will be essential. In all cases of disaster, an incident command structure will be activated and appropriate support and operational plans will be executed. Examples of disasters include pandemic flu outbreak, major tornado.
General Assumptions
Declaration of a State of Emergency
The decision to declare a state of emergency for the IWU campus rests solely with the University President or designee.
Upon notification of a critical incident or emergency, the University President will notify the coordinator of the University Response Team and the Director of Security who will make the appropriate notifications to the campus.
Critical Tasks
Incident Management Team
Incident Commander
The Incident Commander (IC) has overall control of any incident. All decisions that require campus evacuation, closure or restrictions, postponements and resumptions and special circumstance personnel policies fall within the purview of the incident commander. In most cases, the incident commander will be the senior fire official or public safety official who has also had incident command system training and related experience.
Command Staff
The Command Staff consists of special staff positions of a Communications Officer, Safety Officer, Liaison Officer and other positions that work closely with the Incident Commander. The functions of the Command Staff include, but are not limited to the following:
Communications Officer (CO)
Preparedness and training for emergency media communications procedures shall be conducted under the direction of the Vice President for Public Relations or designee who is acting as the Communications Officer.
The Communications Officer will coordinate all communications functions during a state of emergency. Using information provided by others, the CO will provide timely information on the status of the university and information regarding any emergency measures being undertaken.
Communications methods may include, but are not limited to:
The university has two basic guidelines to observe in any emergency incident:
Safety Officer (SO)
The Safety Officer, in conjunction with the local police, fire and medical officials monitors incident operations and advises the Incident Commander on all matters related to operational safety, including the health and safety of emergency personnel. The ultimate responsibility for the safe conduct of incident management operations rests with the IC and supervisors at all levels of incident management. The SO is, in turn, responsible to the IC for the set of systems and procedures necessary to ensure ongoing assessment of hazardous environments, coordination of multiple agency safety efforts, and implementation of measures to promote emergency responder safety, as well as the general safety of incident operations.
The Safety Officer for IWU is the Director of the Physical Plant or designee.
The Liaison Officer (LO)
The Liaison Officer will be designated as the point of contact for representatives of other agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and/or private entities. Coordination of assistance and resources will all be made through the Liaison Officer.
The Liaison Officer for IWU is the Director of Security or designee.
Additional Command Staff Positions
Additional command staff positions may also be necessary depending on the nature of the location of the incident and/or specific requirements of the crisis. For example, a medical and/or mental health advisor may be needed to provide advice and recommendations to the IC in the context of incidents involving medical or mental health services, mass casualty, acute care or mass prophylaxis particularly in the response to a bio-terrorism event.
Other Administrative Duties and Responsibilities
1. Vice President for Public Relations
The Vice President or designee is:
2. Information Technology
The Associate Vice President for Information Technology or designee:
3. The Director of Security
The Director of Security and the on-duty security supervisor:
4. The Director of the Physical Plant
The Director or designee:
5. The Vice President for Business and Finance
The Vice President or designee:
6. The Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students
The VPSA or designee:
7. Associate Vice President for Human Resources
The Associate Vice President or designee:
8. Provost and Dean of the Faculty
The Provost and Dean of the Faculty or designee:
9. Vice President for University Advancement, Dean of Admission and Dean of Enrollment Management
The VPUA, Dean of Admission and Dean of Enrollment Management or designees will:
Emergency Notification Process
Initial Response
Each emergency occurring on campus should be reported to the Security Department (x1111) and the Bloomington Police Department (911) if necessary. Upon receiving notification of a reported emergency, a security officer and/or BPD officer will be dispatched to the scene and the need for additional services will be assessed. Assistance will be requested by BPD for additional public safety, fire and medical personnel as appropriate.
Secondary Response
The Director of Security or designee will contact the University Response Team coordinator and University President for incidents considered to be a crisis or major emergency.
The University Response Team Coordinator (Vice President for Student Affairs) will contact the following:
Provost and Dean of the Faculty
Vice President for Business and Finance
Vice President for Public Relations
Vice President for University Advancement
Associate Dean of Students
The Vice Presidents are responsible for then contacting the following:
Provost and Dean of the Faculty
Associate Provosts
Assistant Provost and Registrar
Vice President for Business and Finance
Director of the Physical Plant
Associate Vice President for Human Resources
Associate Vice President for Information Technology
Director of University Food Service if applicable
Vice President for Public Relations
Director of University Communications
Vice President for University Advancement
Dean of Enrollment Management
Dean of Admission
Associate Dean of Students
Director of Health Services
Director of University Counseling and Consultation
Residential Life
University Chaplain
In the event that an individual is not reachable, notification will be delegated to the staff member designated in charge. University Response Team members will be instructed to report to either the site of the incident or at the command post at 212 Holmes Hall or E005 Center for Natural Sciences CNS.
Emergency Contact Information
(dial 9 if calling using and on-campus line and 556 if calling a campus extension from off-campus)
| IWU Security | x1111 or x1222 |
| Police Services | 911 or 9-911 from on-campus phones |
| Bloomington Police Department | 434-2700 |
| Fire and Rescue | 911 or 9-911 from on-campus phones |
| Bloomington Fire Department | 434-2500 |
| BroMenn Hospital | 454-1400 |
| OSF St. Josephs Hospital | 662-3311 |
| Physical Plant | x3066 |
| Contact - Bud Jorgenson | x3083 |
| Backup - Rory McGuire | x3066 |
| Telecommunications | x3430 |
| Contact - Linda Biehl | x3430 |
| Backup - Pat Zehr | x3997 |
| Backup - Trey Short | x3017 |
| Information Technology | |
| Contact - Trey Short | x3017 |
| Backup - Chris Rutledge | x3775 |
| Backup - Roy Bailey | x3258 |
| Academic Affairs | |
| Contact - Frank Boyd | x3157 |
| Business Affairs | |
| Contact - Dan Klotzbach | x3527 |
| Backup - John Bryant | x3449 |
| Dean of Students | x3111 |
| Contact -Karla Carney-Hall | x3773 |
| Backup - Darcy Greder | x3541 |
| Counseling Services | x3052 |
| Contact - Annorah Moorman | x3052 |
| Backup - Bob Rogers | x3052 |
| Health Services | x3107 |
| Contact - Deb Adams | x3107 |
| Backup - Kelly Galbraith | x3107 |
| Residential Life | x3113 |
| Contact - Matthew Damschroder | x3990 |
| Backup - Terrance Bond | x3992 |
| Public Relations | x3181 |
| Contact - Matt Kurz | x3203 |
| Backup - Sherri Wallace | x3792 |
| Human Resources | x3971 |
| Contact - Cathy Spitz | x3120 |
| Backup - Londa Dunlap | |
| Sodexo Campus Services | x3167 |
| Contact - Mike Welsh |
University Response Team
| Name | Office | Direct |
| Chuck Adam | x1111 | x1222 |
| Deb Adams | x3107 | x3107 |
| Tony Bankston | x3031 | x3380 |
| Susan Bassi | x3151 | x3780 |
| Frank Boyd | x3760 | x3752 |
| Karla Carney-Hall | x3111 | x3773 |
| Bud Jorgenson | x3066 | x3083 |
| Matt Kurz | x3181 | x3203 |
| Dan Klotzbach | x3527 | x3021 |
| Annorah Moorman | x3052 | x3360 |
| Bob Murray | x3031 | x3396 |
| Trey Short | x3900 | x3017 |
| Marty Smith | x3091 | x3248 |
| Cathy Spitz | x3971 | x3120 |
| Carl Teichman | x3151 | x3429 |
| Michael Thompson | x1041 | x1041 |
| Dick Wilson | x3151 | x3151 |
| State Fire Marshall | 217-785-4714 |
| Arson Investigation | 800-252-2947 |
| Illinois Department of Public Health | 800-782-7860 (emergency line) |
| Illinois Environmental Protection Agency | 800-782-7860 (emergency line) |
| McLean County Health Department | 888-5450 |
| Center for Disease Control Emergency | 770-488-7100 |
| McLean County Coroner | 888-5210 |
| Red Cross - McLean County Chapter | 662-0500 |
Support Functions
Public Information
Responsibilities
The Vice President for Public Relations will act as the Public Information Office (PIO) and is responsible for gathering official information and communicating that information to the President and other officers of the university, senior staff, the media, internal audiences and the general public during emergencies or disasters. The PIO will maintain a list of current media outlets and contacts.
The following information concerning major emergencies/disasters will be provided to the media as soon as appropriate:
In addition to communicating with the media, the PIO will develop and lead communication efforts to the internal university community working with other departments as necessary. Emergency information efforts will focus on specific event-related information. This information will generally be of an instructional nature focusing on such things as warning, evacuation, and shelter.
Emergency Public Information
The PIO will arrange for the release of information to the media through standard print and broadcast channels. In addition, the PIO is able to communicate directly to the university community through various mediums including web sites, phone and broadcast mediums.
Policies
Public Information Resources
| TV Stations | FAX | Telephone |
| WHOI | 452-9531 | |
| WEEK | 663-2525 | |
| WMBD | 661-4343 |
| Radio Stations | FAX | Telephone |
| WJBC | 829-1221 | |
| WGLT | 438-2255 | |
| WBNQ | 829-1015 |
| Newspapers | FAX | Telephone |
| Pantagraph | 829-9000 | |
| Peoria Journal Star |
Physical Plant
This section provides an overview of how the Physical Plant will respond to emergencies relating to building operations and utilities interruption.
Types of Services
Departmental Responsibilities
To the extent that damage is minimal and relocation activities are not required, the Physical Plant shall be responsible for all site clean up, debris removal and emergency or minor repairs. In the event that major remodeling or rebuilding is necessary, the Physical Plant shall be responsible for the coordination of the repairs. Relocation of building activities will be coordinated with the Physical Plant and the appropriate building personnel.
Property loss reporting requirements
Preliminary reports and the plans for recovery and relocation shall be provided to the Vice President for Business and Finance as soon as practical.
Evacuation assistance and mass care
The Physical Plant will be involved in pre-planning and developing procedures for the evacuation of individual facilities. Whenever possible, Physical Plant personnel familiar with a given facility should be utilized to assist in activating evacuation plans.
The Physical Plant is responsible for opening and setting up shelters. Its staff will be used to maintain any shelters in a habitable condition.
Utilities Restoration
Interruptions of electrical supply, gas supply, water supply, and/or steam, as specific hazards for the university, would be considered emergencies. Thus, the Physical Plant maintains staff and plans for responding to these situations. In general, the Physical Plant will:
Health Services
Health and Medical -Administration
The university is subject to emergencies that can pose a significant risk to students, faculty, staff and visitors. Examples include infectious disease outbreaks, incidents of bioterrorism or other natural or human constructed disasters. This section describes a coordinated response to public health emergencies which will enable the university to continue operation, to protect the public’s health and the environment and to prevent the occurrence and transmission of disease.
The Arnold Health Center, McLean County Health Department and the Illinois Department of Public Health will have responsibility to ensure a coordinated and effective response to public health emergencies on campus. The responsibilities and procedures outlined in this section pertain to emergency situations only. Depending on the emergency, additional departments with specific responsibilities during a public health emergency will assist as needed.
Health and Medical – Operations
Outbreak Investigations
Infectious disease outbreak investigations will be conducted by the McLean County Health Department and/or the Illinois Department of Public Health in collaboration with Arnold Health Services. Standard protocols for outbreak investigations will be followed, including case finding (collecting information about cases and contacts, collecting specimens as needed, analyzing findings to time, place and person, and executing control and prevention measures). Disease-specific protocols will be used to enhance approach. In the event of bioterrorism, all investigative activities will be coordinated with the FBI and other appropriate law enforcement agencies at the state and local level.
Public Health Response Recommendations
During public health emergencies, the Director of Arnold Health Services will develop response recommendations for the university following consultation with the McLean County Health Department and the Illinois Department of Public Health. Depending upon the nature of the event, recommendations may include canceling classes/events, mass clinics, evacuating or closing buildings, etc. These recommendations will be made to the Emergency Response Team.
Mass Dispensing Sites
Mass clinics may be used to administer vaccine or distribute antimicrobial agents as a prophylaxis or treat measure to prevent or control additional cases of disease or illness. The Arnold Health Service will coordinate with the McLean County Health Department to establish mass dispensing sites on campus when needed.
Medical Care
First Response/Emergency Medical Services
In general, first aid will be provided by Arnold Health Services. The Bloomington Fire Department and BroMenn Regional Hospital personnel will handle first response to medical emergencies. Three automated external debibrillators are available at the Shirk Center, (concession stand, fitness center, training room) and one is located in the Security vehicle.
Decontamination
The Bloomington Fire Department will take responsibility for on-scene decontamination. BroMenn Regional Hospital has the capacity and written protocol for decontaminating individuals who have been exposed to chemical contamination and present to its emergency department.
Environmental Health and Safety
The Physical Plant is responsible for assessing the environmental hazards posed by various situations. If environmental contaminants are suspected, the Physical Plant will coordinate sample collection and analysis with the McLean County Health Department, Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. In the event of bioterrorism, all sampling activities will be coordinated with the FBI and other appropriate law enforcement agencies at the state and local level.
Law Enforcement
The IWU Office of Security is a full-time agency responsible for the safety and security of university personnel and property. IWU Security employs unarmed security officers and administrators who have all been trained in NIMS protocol. The Security Officers utilize vehicle and foot patrol for daily duties and will most likely be the first to respond to a campus emergency.
IWU Security is supported by local law enforcement agencies, including Bloomington Police Department, Normal Police Department, McLean County Sheriff and the Illinois State Police. It is also supported by the dispatching capabilities of Telecomm and 9-1-1 center.
During emergency situations, the Office of Security will follow the Incident Command System and provide communication with and support to the law enforcement agencies performing the duties of incident command. Decisions involving issues such as evacuation, crowd control, traffic control and building access control will include the officers/administrators from IWU Security.
Pandemic Flu Response
Illinois Wesleyan University
July 2007 - draft 2
Pandemic Response
Level 1: Confirmed cases of human-to-human transmission of flu
Level 2: Suspected case(s) on campus or suspected /confirmed cases Bloomington/Normal
Level 3: Confirmed case(s) on campus
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| 1. Emergency Response Team |
1. Monitor situation
2. Conduct an N95 fit test and train essential personnel on use of N95 respirators. 3. Review quarantine plan with Arnold Health Service, ORL and dining staff. 4. Communicate and benchmark with Illinois State University 5. Establish communication plans with university personnel and create a plan for notifying those associated with the university. 6. Educate campus on status of disease spread, self-protection and university response 7. Conduct exercises to rehearse the plan and revise as necessary
8. Define what sources will be used as information sources 9. Establish the triggers for canceling mass activities in support of social distancing.
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1. Essential personnel receive N95 respirators from Arnold Health Services.
2. Enact policy canceling mass activities.
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1. Recommends to the President the suspension of classes.
1. Recovery: Establish a procedure for calling an end to the pandemic event and resuming campus business and activities. 2. Develop a plan for communicating with all university employees and other partners about the resumption of university business. 3. Develop a sequence and timeline for the restoration of operations and essential services and activities. 4. Develop a plan to debrief faculty, staff and students post-event, and provide resources for assisting those in need of psychological, financial and social support. 5. Establish a structure for recording and reporting key activities, events, and decision made during the crisis and a method for evaluating the effectiveness of the execution of the emergency response once in recovery.
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| 2. Arnold Health Services |
1. Communicate with McLean County Health Department and BroMenn Regional Hospital regarding planning and monitoring of pandemic.
2. Conduct training sessions with security staff, Office of University Communications staff, essential staff of the university. 3. Monitor CDC, WHO and ACHA websites for updates and recommendations. 4. Compile a list of supplies that would be needed in an outbreak. 5. Identify storage for supplies. 6. Maintain a stock supply of necessary medications and equipment. 7. Work with Human Resources to establish a list of volunteers willing to be trained to assist in providing care for the ill. 8. Develop a list of duties that volunteers could assist with (i.e., answering the phone, moving supplies, delivering meals) 9. Develop a training plan for use of personal protective equipment. 10. Develop telephone triage protocol. 11. Develop a contingency plan for managing health care needs in the event that community human resources and supplies are exhausted.
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1. Notify McLean County Health Department.
2. Notify Dean of Students office and Housing and Dining Services to establish number of potential contacts that may require isolation. 3. Distribute N95 respirators and other needed medical supplies to essential staff. 4. Develop a triage and treatment protocol that can be easily adapted once a case definition is established. 5. Develop signage and voice messages that give ill students directions about accessing services. 6. Develop a protocol for monitoring cases residing in university owned housing. 7. Develop a protocol for care of the deceased that addresses storage until transfer. 8. Develop a plan for administering mass immunization clinics.
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| 3. University Security |
1. All officers undergo pandemic flu planning.
2. Alert Arnold Health Center/Emergency Consultation Team if encountering individuals with flu-like symptoms. 3. All officers are fitted for and trained on the use of respirators.
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1. Implement a plan for transporting students to a quarantined location or hospital.
2. All security personnel receive respirators and other needed medical supplies. 3. Equip security vehicle with disinfectants, surgical masks for those being transported, gloves and hazard waste bags.
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1. Secure buildings and post signage provided by Emergency Response team.
2. Assist Arnold Health Center and/or Emergency Response Team. (Chuck Adam/George Guminski will communicate orders). 3. Assist with the storage of the deceased pending transport.
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| 4. Physical Plant staff |
1. Define building ventilations systems and work with ORL in determining appropriate locations for quarantine and isolation.
2. Essential staff are fitted and trained on the use of N95 respirators
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1. Essential staff receive respirators from Arnold Health Services
2. Arrange for additional medical waste pickup 3. Contract with hazardous material company for professional cleaning and establish a plan for cleaning quarantined locations and then all buildings |
1. Execute plan for professional cleaning of quarantined facilities |
| 5. Human Resources |
1. Coordinate the identification of essential personnel and ensure that departments are properly depth charted.
2. Encourage faculty and staff to update emergency contact information. 3. Educate faculty and staff about sick leave policy. Establish policies regarding sick leave that ensure compliance with public health recommendations. 4. Establish return-to-work guidelines consistent with health recommendations. 5. Establish a system by which employees suspected of exposure contact a central office for reporting illness. |
1. Communicate in various formats options for support (i.e. Employee Assistance Program, community resources)
2. Prepare at-home guidelines that address telecommuting issues. 3. Assist in the recruitment of volunteers and identification of cross-training needs.
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| 6. President’s Office |
1. Establish guidelines for updates on information related to pandemic flu.
2. Educate Board of Trustees on the university’s response plan 3. Get fitted and trained on the use of respirator
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1. Establish plan for updating Board of Trustees regarding university plans for continuity. | 1. Authorize temporary suspension of classes and/or activities |
| 7. President |
1. Educate Board of Trustees on the university’s response plan.
2. Define expectations for how often notification and information should be shared. 3. Get fitted and trained on the use of the N95 respirator |
1. Decide when movement on and off campus (i.e. business travel, study abroad, mass gatherings) should be restricted. Enact restrictions.
2. Receive respirator from Arnold Health Services.
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1. Authorize temporary suspension of classes and/or activities. |
| 8. Office of University Communications |
1. Draft internal and external bulletins and announcements regarding spread of pandemic
2. Establish systems for notifying essential personnel, university personnel and students when emergency plan must be implemented (i.e. phone, website, media notification)
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1. Establish a central reporting plan for daily monitoring of the prevalence of the illness in BN and on campus.
2. Provide information to the campus community on the status of the disease on campus, travel advice, health resources in case of emergency. 3. Work with International Programs and faculty members to identify individuals who can act as translators in the event that we need to communicate to parents of international students. |
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| 9. Residential Life |
1. Identify locations that could be used for quarantine, isolation and residences for those unable to travel. Quarantine locations need to be locations without centralized ventilation systems.
2. Develop a plan for closure and evacuation of campus residence halls. 3. Develop procedures for relocating students in order to meet the quarantine and isolation needs. 4. Develop plans with physical plant for ongoing housekeeping services. |
1. Stock pile cleaning and disinfecting supplies, facial tissues, toilet paper and hand towels.
2. Establish communication protocols with Arnold Health Services for reporting illness in the residence halls. 3. Formulate and rehearse plans to address anticipated student needs ranging from delivery of food and medication to providing support. 4. Introduce students to the website for reporting temporary contact information |
1. Evacuate the residence halls and secure the student belongings and university property.
2. Ensure that all pets (i.e., fish) are taken home. 3. Dispose of any perishable items in student rooms. 4. Turn over Harriett Rust house for use of work-to-home quarantined health care workers from Bromenn.
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| 10. Institutional Technology |
1. Establish a web-based system by which student can report temporary contact information in case of evacuation.
2. Work with university communications to identify the best means for communicating with students, faculty, staff and parents. |
1. Work with university communications to post updates and notifications. | 1. Work with university communications to post updates and notifications. |
| 11. Academic Affairs |
1. Develop policies and guidelines to address academic concerns of students and faculty members absent from classes due to illness or quarantine.
2. Develop alternative procedures for completing coursework as available (i.e. web-based completion, assignments delivered via internet or mail). 3. Develop a policy for the continuation of work in research labs and establish a plan for the care of lab animals or storage of specimen needing special conditions during high absenteeism. 4. Work with VP for Business and Finance to recommend trigger points for restricting movement on and off campus (i.e. business travel, study abroad, mass gatherings). 5. Develop guidelines for temporary closure of study abroad and May term travel programs. |
Enact polices as needed. | 1. Enact policies and procedures as available. |
| 12. International Programs |
1. Develop procedures for monitoring student travelers entering the campus from affected regions and providing information to health services.
2. Develop a plan for communicating with international students and their families regarding travel restrictions and re-entry. 3. Develop a plan for communicating with students who are studying abroad or plan to study abroad. 4. Develop guidelines for temporary closure of study abroad programs. 5. Communicate with study abroad partners about planning procedures for shelter-in-place, closure decisions, and resources for assisting students who are restricted from traveling home. |
1. Enact plans as appropriate.
2. Work with university communication to organize translators for communicating with parents of international students.
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1. Enact plans as appropriate.
2. Provide ongoing support to students unable to travel home (i.e. by phone and email)
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| 13. Dining Services |
1. Compile a list of non-perishable food items and drinks, including water that could be stockpiled in an emergency.
2. Create a plan for feeding students who would not be allowed to travel (i.e. international students, potentially national students) for a 5-8 week period. 3. Create a plan for food delivery for quarantine, isolated and work-to-home quarantined staff. 4. Train all staff on the importance of hygiene and self-protection in prevention of illness. |
1. Essential staff members fitted with a respirator and trained in its use. | 1. Work with volunteers to deliver food to quarantined, isolated and work-to-home quarantined staff, and university personnel attending to the ill. |
| 14. VP Business and Finance |
1. Discuss the potential financial ramifications of a pandemic and estimate the impact and emergency funding source to cover purchases and business continuation.
2. Collect information from departments regarding material needs and potential stockpiling. 3. Develop procedures for rapid procurement and payment for supplies, equipment and services. 4. Develop a plan for the continuation of payroll and accounting operations in the face of high employee absenteeism. 5. Work with Provost to develop guidelines to restrict movement on and off campus (i.e. business travel, travel abroad, mass gatherings). |
1. Enact procedures as necessary. | 1. Communicate with EIIA and other necessary offices. |
| 15. Admission and Financial Aid |
1. Establish a plan for reviewing applications and financial aid in the absence of face-to-face communication.
2. Establish a plan to interview potential students without an on-campus visit. 3. Discuss contingency plans for issues dealing with financial aid, withdrawal from school due to illness and factors related to tuition and registration. |
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| 16. Dean of Students | 1. Communicate with students and their parents regarding the university’s planned response to the spread of the flu. | 2. Communicate with families of students who are ill or stranded. Respond to their needs as necessary. | 1. Communicate with families of deceased students. Arrange for their needs. |
Missing Person’s Protocol
Illinois Wesleyan University
Purpose
To establish policies and protocols for the Illinois Wesleyan University community regarding the reporting, investigation and required emergency notification when a student is deemed to be missing. This policy and coinciding protocols are guided by the Higher Education Opportunity Act, 20 U.S.C.S. § 1092; 42 U.S.C.S. § 5579.
Definition of a Missing Student
For purposes of this policy, a student may be considered missing under a variety of circumstances. These circumstances may include but are not limited to being overdue in reaching a specific location, on or off campus, past their expected arrival time; concerns for safety based on prior knowledge of mental or physical health issues or other extenuating life circumstances; and/or additional factors that lead university staff to believe s/he is missing, and a check of their residence supports that determination.
Notification to Students
Illinois Wesleyan University students have the option to identify an emergency contact, which would be contacted by the institution if there is reason to believe that the student is missing or otherwise believed to be in danger. The student may provide a telephone number for that contact on the “emergency contact” card completed through the Office of Residential Life. This information is kept in a locked location in the student’s residence hall. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the contact information is updated and accurate.
Students who are under 18 years of age and are not legally deemed an emancipated minor will be informed that their parent or legal guardian will be notified upon reasonable belief that they may be missing. Notifications will be handled by the Dean of Students Office.
Procedures for Reporting and Investigating Missing Students
If it is suspected that a student is missing, a preliminary check of the student’s residence, calls to the resident’s room and/or cell phone, review of student ID card use, class attendance and conversations with roommates, suitemates, community members and friends will occur.
Campus Security, Bloomington Police Department, Office of Residential Life, Dean of Students Office and the Emergency Consultation Team member may participate in the investigation. Formal reporting will occur through the Bloomington Police Department. The Dean of Students or designee will make notification to the emergency contact designated by the student if the student is deemed missing through the preliminary check. This notification will be made within 24 hours of that determination.
If the student is located and their status and well-being have been verified, the student will be instructed to contact the concerned party and designated emergency contact. The Dean of Students Office should also be notified of their status.