Back to Campus – Contact Tracing with SafeZone
June 29, 2020
Blogs
[As part of our continuing series on the “Return to Campus”, CriticalArc is exploring hot topics. This is the first of these in-depth blogs, with a focus on Contact Tracing.] The Search for Contact Tracing Solutions As higher education leadership teams continue preparations for the Return to Campus, they’re actively searching for and evaluating a…
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Managing a Safe Return to Campus
May 25, 2020
Blogs
[This is Part I of a new multi-part series on a “Safe Return to Campus”] A Shift in Mindset It’s hard to believe, but in just two months the “Rush to Close Campus” has shifted to a “Return to Campus” mindset. According to The Chronicle of Higher Education, 68% of US universities are planning to…
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Return to Campus – Positioning Public Safety for Maximum Value
May 8, 2020
Blogs
COVID-19’s Projected Impacts on Enrollment and Budgets As university executives deliberate the merits of when and how to reopen campuses, they’re trying to assess the impact on enrollment and balance the uncertainty of reduced revenues against the overarching need to enhance the health and safety of staff and students. And while much is unknown, one…
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Protecting People on a Closed Campus
April 13, 2020
Blogs
There’s a common misperception that universities across the world are closed. While the majority of students and academics are adapting to distance-learning, behind the scenes, most universities still have hundreds that remain on campus. And although classes have been suspended, the campus must remain operational for various essential services. Those on campus include executive leaders,…
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Meeting the Challenge of Closing and Maintaining Security of Your Campus
March 15, 2020
Blogs
Managing Security of a Closed Campus As countries around the world declare Coronavirus a national emergency, universities across the globe are electing to partially or fully close their campus as a precautionary measure to help keep students and staff safe, and slow the spread of the virus. The impact is felt severely by the public…
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How Universities are Managing Coronavirus-Related Critical Incidents
March 5, 2020
Blogs
As the coronavirus or Covid-19 cases begin to accelerate into Australia, Western Europe and the United States, universities are closely examining their business continuity policies and procedures in order to ensure they’re prepared. When university officials meet, they’re asking difficult questions about the 5.3M students studying abroad: Do we know who and how many of…
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How to Help Your Campus Community Prepare for the Unexpected
November 18, 2019
Blogs
[An Interview with Todd C. Kaplan, Associate Director, NUPD & Emergency Manager at Northeastern University] For those that work in Emergency Management, one of the greatest struggles is getting the general public to listen, educate, and prepare themselves in advance of an actual emergency. Todd C. Kaplan, PhD is the Emergency Manager for Northeastern University…
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How Universities Can Better Protect Students with Disabilities
November 10, 2019
Blogs
Universities Protecting the Safety and Wellbeing of those with Disabilities It’s often said that Universities are effectively a mid-sized city, with a very diverse community of students, faculty, staff and contractors migrating to and from campus day and night. University officials strive to achieve an inclusive culture that accommodates all individuals, including those with physical…
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Shattering Campus Security Myths for Universities – Part I
March 15, 2019
Blogs
The safety and security teams at universities are facing expanding responsibilities and campus expansion, combined with stagnant staffing and funding. These pressures are leading many security leaders to explore new technology in search of relief. Before you begin to consider options, it’s important to first clear up several misperceptions about what is and isn’t…
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