May 3: Emergency Notification Systems for a Mobile Community

Rodney J. Petersen Government Relations Officer and Security Task Force Coordinator EDUCAUSE

Mitchel W. Davis Chief Information Officer Bowdoin College

Mark Katsouros Director, Telecommunication and Network Services The University of Iowa

In the wake of the tragedy at Virginia Tech, colleges and universities across the country are reviewing their emergency preparedness plans and evaluating their ability to quickly notify constituents in crisis situations. Networked technologies (posting notices on Web sites, e-mailing information, and sending text messages to cell phones) are among the most promising solutions. As campuses explore options for their emergency communication plan, they must also consider infrastructure and policy and procedural components. This session will provide an overview of the strategies for emergency notifications of students, employees, and visitors, as well as a context and resources for campus emergency preparedness planning.

The event is free, but registration is required and virtual seating is limited. REGISTER NOW.

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Technical Requirements

• Windows 98+, Mac OSX 10.2+ or Linux*
• 128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended)
• IE 5.0+, Netscape 7.0+, Mozilla 1.0+, Safari 1.1+ (browser must be Java and JavaScript enabled)
• Internet access at 56K or above

*Mac OS9 and Linux have limited features and functionality.

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