1. Implementing an Emergency Notification System (and Herding Cats).
Shawn Ellering | November 5, 2009

2. Emergency Notification History
Originated with Minnesota State Colleges and University System (MnSCU) in 2006
St. Cloud State University selected as pilot in 2008
Project team created

3. Notifications Various types of communication
Use any and all methods for critical, time sensitive circumstances
Text message
Web site

4. Tests Pretest and posttest announcements Participation increases
Results of first test
97% successful text messages
98% successful

5. Challenges Opt In/Opt Out Prepared messages Training
25% student participation
35% faculty/staff participation
Prepared messages
Training

6. Current State Continued tests Outreach to increase participation
Once per semester
Outreach to increase participation
Orientation
Posters
Other events

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