Safety FAQs

Question: How will students be informed if there is a crisis?

Answer: Students will be alerted in a variety of ways, including the following.

• All-Campus E-Mail Message
  An all-campus e-mail will provide information regarding present or imminent threats or dangers and inform the campus of appropriate steps to take to maintain safety.
  
• Cell Phone Text Messages
  Text messages regarding emergency safety and security measures will be sent to all students who opt to enroll in the free message service.
  
• Campus Telephone Notification System
  The University Police will call deans, directors, department heads, building coordinators, the housing director, and residence hall coordinators. All 13 residence halls have a responsible staff member on site at all times who will be notified of any emergencies.
• Web & Media Alerts
  A message will appear on the Morgan's homepage, and if appropriate, television, radio and print media will be alerted.
• Police Announcements
  Police announcements will be made as they patrol campus in vehicles.
• Residence Hall Announcements
  All of the residence towers are equipped with a public address system that enables building-wide and room-specific communications. Students in the other residence halls will be notified by their RAs and by other systems in place.

Question: Where can a student go for help & support during a time of crisis?
Answer: Depending on the nature of the situation, a student can visit:

• Counseling Center

  The Counseling Center provides services to students under confidentiality to help them cope effectively with anxiety and stress. The Web site also contains informative material for parents, explaining the Counseling Center’s role, services and restrictions. Counseling Center

• Campus Ministries
  A variety of faith communities are represented on campus. Most provide personal ministry in counseling, theological discussions and other supportive areas. The Campus Ministries office is located in the University Union, room 208B, and the phone number is 410-704-2268.

• Student Affairs
  Residence hall directors and staff are often the first to know when a resident student is in distress. All residence hall staff are trained to know about referral resources and who to contact in an emergency. The Division of Student Affairs coordinates many of the services for students. The Division of Student Affairs may be reached by e-mailing studentaffairs@towson.edu or by calling the student LIFE Line, 704-LIFE (5433). LIFE Line is staffed and ready to assist callers Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. After these hours, you can leave a voice mail message and get a response the next business day.

Question: What are some methods used to keep students safe?
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