If you haven't seen the coverage in Inside Higher Ed or through other sources, you really should pay attention to the Higher Education Opportunity Act.
Inside Higher Ed is drawing attention to the Act's "provision mandating that campuses must make public their policies for responding to campus emergencies such as terror attacks and weather catastrophes." Pair this with proposed legislation, "which passed the House of Representatives on an expedited basis last week and may be 'hotlined' in the Senate to allow quick passage without debate, would require all postsecondary institutions to 'assess campus safety on an annual basis" and "develop an emergency response plan to prepare for emergency situations, including natural disasters, active shooter situations, and terrorist attacks....'"
Did you break out in a cold sweat because 1) you don't have a crisis plan, 2) your plan hasn't been tested, 3) you aren't sure of the strength of your crisis plan, or 4) all of the above?
If you are wondering where to start, visit our resources page on our website. We have sample crisis plans, presentations on crisis responses, and white papers that you might find helpful. CASE has a website dedicated to crisis management, and turn to ACE's HENA for legislative information. If you want to talk to someone, remember that you don't have to be a client to send me an email or give me a call. Happy planning!
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