Communicating in a crisis.
In the event of a campus emergency, ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ has developed a layered notification system that uses several communications vehicles to ensure distribution of information to students, faculty and staff in a timely manner—with a high degree of confidence.
University Marketing and Communications is an essential component of ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½'s crisis communications strategy and its emergency response teams.
Rave alerts
ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ uses the Rave notification system to send coordinated messaging in emergency situations, including weather-related closures or delays. This system allows us to contact members of the campus community in multiple, simultaneous ways: via email, voice and text messaging, as well as on social media and university websites.
All ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ faculty, staff and students automatically are enrolled to receive email and voice messages (to office phones) from the university’s Rave emergency-notification system. To receive text or voice messages to your mobile device, visit getrave.com and update your information.
Rave is used only in the case of imminent danger or a serious threat to the campus community—and is available even if the university’s computer network and website are not.
ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ also has loud speakers throughout campus for use if necessary.
For more information on Rave, including sign-up instructions, visit the university’s safety website.
TV and radio notifications
If unfavorable weather conditions result in campus closings, the university will send messaging through all channels via Rave, as well as update local television and radio stations.
Security advisories
University police email security alerts and traffic advisories to students, faculty and staff as necessary. Crime prevention information also is included periodically in .
Prevention resources
The university provides numerous resources to help the campus community prepare for emergencies, including fires, natural disasters, pandemics and more: