Category: Safety at Stanford

Provost's Task Force on Sexual Assault Policies and Practices report released

Provost John Etchemendy sent the following letter to the campus community issuing the report of the Provost’s Task Force on Sexual Assault Policies and Practices. The task force makes recommendations for enhancing education, support and investigation. April 8, 2015 Dear Members of the Stanford Community: I am writing to provide you with the report, being… Read more Provost's Task Force on Sexual Assault Policies and Practices report released

Provost addresses the Stanford community on Ebola

In an Oct. 23 message to the Stanford community regarding the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, Provost John Etchemendy and Dr. Ira Friedman, director of Vaden Health Center, said the university has established protocols to reduce the risks to the community posed by the virus, and to identify, isolate and begin care should the campus… Read more Provost addresses the Stanford community on Ebola

How would Stanford communicate in a crisis?

Stanford continuously works to improve its emergency response systems in preparation for crises administrators hope never occur. Lisa Lapin, vice president for communications, answers questions about how the campus intends to communicate with students and their families should an emergency occur on the Stanford campus. How would students be alerted to emergency situations on campus?… Read more How would Stanford communicate in a crisis?

Provost creates committee to advise on sexual assault issues

A new faculty-student committee will be convened by Provost John Etchemendy to suggest ways of improving educational efforts around sexual assault and to provide advice on Stanford’s disciplinary process for reported cases of sexual assault. The committee will be co-chaired by M. Elizabeth Magill, the Richard E. Lang Professor and Dean of Stanford Law School,… Read more Provost creates committee to advise on sexual assault issues

Provost talks about drinking, bike safety, choosing majors and the myths of college finances

Provost John Etchemendy welcomed parents and other family members to Parents’ Weekend on Feb. 21. In his speech, he asked parents to help curb risky drinking among students, increase bike safety and ensure students pick majors for the right reasons. Following is an edited version of his talk. Thank you to all the family members… Read more Provost talks about drinking, bike safety, choosing majors and the myths of college finances

Abundance of caution closes Stanford campus buildings

Out of an abundance of caution, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) closed Tresidder Memorial Union and many of the surrounding buildings Tuesday morning in response to a reported suspicious backpack. By 12:30 p.m., police determined that there was no threat and began the process of reopening the closed buildings. Among the buildings closed were… Read more Abundance of caution closes Stanford campus buildings

Scott seeks parents' help in getting students to wear bike helmets

There are an estimated 13,000 bicyclists pedaling around on the Stanford campus each day. Many don’t wear helmets. Stanford bicycle program coordinator Ariadne Scott talks about the university’s efforts to get students to wear helmets and practice safe bicycle habits—and about how parents can help. Why do we have trouble convincing students to wear bike… Read more Scott seeks parents' help in getting students to wear bike helmets

Stanford statement on Korean Peninsula and avian flu

Stanford University is aware that some of its travelers to China, Japan and South Korea have questions about the current state of affairs on the Korean Peninsula. Stanford University relies upon the U. S. Department of State for its on-going travel security information and guidance, and the current travel and security advice for South Korea… Read more Stanford statement on Korean Peninsula and avian flu

Police chief describes crime alerts

Laura Wilson, a Stanford alumna who has been the university’s chief of police since 2002, earned her master’s degree in homeland security at the Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security last September. In a recent interview, Wilson talked about how the Department of Public Safety advises the community about crime, and its… Read more Police chief describes crime alerts

With sirens in place, AlertSU looks to integrate social media

A year ago this month, seven sirens capable of projecting sound and voice messages up to a half-mile were installed throughout campus. Those sirens are now a staple of the AlertSU mass-communication system, which includes mass email notifications, mass phone calls, text messages, emergency hotlines (650-725-5555) and an emergency website. It potentially could include social… Read more With sirens in place, AlertSU looks to integrate social media