Conflict Resolution and Civic Responsibility
Classroom Safety: Resources
A Quick Reference
- University Police Department
- Emergency………………………………………………..442-3131 or 911*
- Non-Emergency………………………………………..442-3132
- 5-Quad Volunteer Ambulance (on campus 24 hours/day)...442-3131 or 911*
- University Counseling Center…………………………………….442-5800
- Office of Conflict Resolution & Civic Responsibility……… ………………442-5501
- Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education………………………………….442-3950
*When dialing 911 from any campus phone on the uptown and downtown campuses your call will be directed to the University Police Department for response. If you are located on the East Campus your call will be directed to the East Greenbush Police Department. If you are calling from a phone located in CTG ( 187 Wolf Road ) your call will be directed to Colonie Police. If you are calling from the Stress Disorder Clinic ( 1535 Western Ave. ) your call will be directed to Guilderland Police.
When dialing 911 from a cell phone your call is directed to the nearest State Police agency who then redirects your call to the University Police Department for dispatching.
Helpful Tips:
Familiarize yourself with the University’s guide to student code of conduct, Community Rights and Responsibilities. Hard copies of this handbook are available in the Office of Conflict Resolution & Civic Responsibility, Campus Center 357.
Know the nearest location of an Emergency Call Device
Emergency call devices can be found in the form of Blue Light Telephones, red wall mount phones in some women’s restrooms or red phones located in Lecture Center lecterns. Emergency phone calls may also be placed from most elevators located throughout campus. Blue Light Telephones are located all around the University grounds. They can be found in parking lots, residence halls, on the academic podium, and along roadways. They are easily recognized by the blue light just above the phone box. In an emergency, all a person has to do is open the phone box, pick up the phone, and talk to the University Police Dispatcher on the line. Along with the 911 Emergency System, the Blue Lights give any person immediate phone access to police, fire, and emergency medical services.
Familiarize yourself with the University Building Evacuation Guide
The University’s Department of Environmental Health and Safety provides and maintains information regarding building evacuation procedures. The University’s building evacuation guide may be found on the web. This guide provides insight on what to do if an incident is discovered, what to do if a building alarm is activated, how to handle disabled occupant evacuation, and what to do in the event of an evening evacuation.
How to identify a student with Potential mental health issues
Mental health issues and concerns may manifest themselves in a number of ways within the classroom environment. To learn more about addressing mental health situations and associated behaviors in the classroom, please consult the publication, “Responding to Students in Crisis”. The University Counseling Center is also available for consultation at 2-5800.
