Emergency Management
Vandalism
Should you become a victim to vandalism, follow these steps:
- Notify Campus Police at 903-693-1112 and/or Administrative Services at 903-693-2021. Inform them of the kind, extent, location, and approximate time the damage was incurred if possible.
- Secure area with appropriate means and leave all items within the affected area intact for an investigation.
- Make emergency repairs to items deemed dangerous to persons or property within the building.
- Record the type and extent of damage to the building, file a report with Campus Police.
- College personnel will notify maintenance and custodial services for assistance with cleanup operations.
Crisis Management Plan
Click HERE to review the Crisis Management Plan
Campus Crisis Management Team
Title |
Telephone Number |
| President | 903-693-1142 |
| Vice President of Fiscal Services | 903-693-2023 |
| Vice President of Instruction | 903-693-2028 |
| Vice President of Student Services | 903-693-2055 |
| Director of Institutional Advancement | 903-693-2044 |
| Director of Facilities | 903-693-1113 |
| Director of Administrative Services/Human Resources | 903-693-2021 |
| Director of Information Technology | 903-693-1171 |
| Police Department Representative/Safety Coordinator | 903-693-1112 |
Fire/Alarm Procedures
To report an emergency, call (911) and (903-693-1100)
Fire Alarm:
If you hear a fire alarm:
- Turn off electrical equipment.
- Close doors against fires.
- Do NOT use elevators.
- CALMLY evacuate to an open area approximately 100 yards upwind away from the affected building.
If you discover a fire:
- Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station.
- Call 911 and notify Campus Police (903-693-1100).
- Notify others in the area.
- CALMLY evacuate to an open area approximately 100 yards upwind from the affected building.
Identifying Crisis Behaviors
There are three types of crisis behaviors:
- Inappropriate campus behavior
- Medical emergencies
- Psychological emergencies
Inappropriate Behavior on Campus
Definition: a behavior which may result in personal or property damage and/or is a threat to stability and continuance of normal college or college-sponsored activities.
Behaviors:
- Non-acceptance of classroom norms
- Defiance - expression of hatred and aggressive verbal and/or physical behavior
- Direct verbal and/or physical attack
- Chronic fabrications and deceptions
- Students fondling each other
- Harassment of students or employees
- Possession of a weapon, alcohol, or drugs.
- Criminal activity
Medical Emergencies
Definition: a physical condition which would require the attention of a medical professional
Physical conditions:
- Serious physical injury
- Bleeding
- Seizures
- Burns
- Nausea
- Slurred speech
- Fainting
- Disorientation
Psychological Emergencies
Definition: a temporary inability to cope with a life problem, usually accompanied by a high degree of emotional upset
Behaviors:
- Unable to assume responsibility for self
- A highly emotional state, panic, or anxiety
- Uncontrollable crying
- Mental confusion/disorientation
- Complete withdrawal
- Statements of hopelessness, helplessness, or defeat
- Signs of extreme stress
- Signs of extreme apathy
- Verbal or written communication that suicide is being considered
