1. Assessing Institutional Preparedness for Managing Campus Tragedies Dr. Mitchell A. Levy Sixth Annual Teaching, Learning, and Student Support Atlantic Regional Conference Sussex County Community College October 19, 2007

2. “Foundation” Considerations: Proactive- “Err on side of caution” Critical Incident Reviews: Postvention Ethical: “serve best interest”(ACA,2005) Training/Practice Preparedness: Table-Top Exercises (A Systemic Approach to Managing College Depression and Suicide, Grieger, Johnson, & Levy; ACA World Conference- April, 1997)

3. Institutional Emergency Preparedness Checklist (Yes or No?) Clearly delineated response plan w/ backup? All personnel aware of plan? Interns? Referral training for faculty, staff, students? “Front Line Training”- health service, Res. Life, facilities, athletics, etc.? Training regarding cultural variables? Liaison w/ psychiatrists, emergency rooms, police? Unobtrusive Transportation Plan? Availability of Forms: Safety Contract/ Consent?

4. Institutional Emergency Preparedness Checklist (cont.) Procedures checklist available during emergency? Cell #’s/emails/home #’s available? 24/7 #’s for clients? Security code for counselors and staff? Outreach re: depression and suicide? Counselors encouraged to “think outside the box?” Standardized Documentation: CY_ ? Discussion re: “Contagion Effect” Team Approach employed?

5. Institutional Emergency Preparedness Checklist (cont.) Bilingual Services? Sign Language? Physical Challenges? Debriefing? Follow-up? Critical Incident Review Protocol? Continual Review of Policy and Procedures?

6. Thank you for your participation!