Members of the state’s assembly have demanded more specific statewide guidelines for school reopening, emphasizing that equity gaps will otherwise grow as some students return to classrooms faster than others.
The first step in developing a plan is to establish a multi-disciplinary framework that ensures every area of the college is represented from administrators including the facilities, athletics, resident halls, wellness centers, research labs, human resources, academic deans and representatives, security/campus police and legal.
- By Stephen R. Aborn, Joshua Skule
- October 01, 2020
As COVID-19 continues to spread across the United States, lawmakers, school district leaders, and parents are debating and discussing the merits and pitfalls of bringing students back into the classroom this fall.
- By Mike Johnson
- October 01, 2020
Adaptive screening solutions help improve security posture for universities nationwide
The University’s after-hours security escort organizations will offer fewer services and programs for the fall semester as a result of decreased demand during the pandemic.
The Public Safety Advisory Committee and the Independent Review Committee are comprised of students, faculty, and staff from across the University of Utah and are designed to ensure a broad representation of constituents are included in public safety decision-making.
- By Annalisa Purser
- September 15, 2020
Campus police at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee are increasing patrols for large off-campus parties in an effort to stop large gatherings before they happen during the coronavirus pandemic.
- By Yvonne Marquez
- September 14, 2020
All University of Utah police officers and command staff participated in an implicit bias training presented by Fair and Impartial Policing.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- September 02, 2020
Baylor students, in Waco Texas, have been told to shelter in place for four days due to a COVID-19 outbreak. The students live in Martin Hall dorm and are being asked to stay at home after more than 20 students tested positive for coronavirus.
School re-openings are causing a great deal of concern for students and faculty across the nation.
- By Omar Tabba
- August 28, 2020