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Safety, Emergencies, Student Conduct

At UMM, we are commited to building a safe, respectful and heathy campus community. This page provides links to information about:

  • public health and wellness issues like H1N1 flu
  • programs, procedures and policies that support the safety of all members of our community
  • what to do about severe weather
  • what to do in an emergency
  • policies and expectations concerning student conduct.


    HEALTH AND WELLNESS

    Seasonal Flu Shot Clinic
    The first clinic for students was held Wednesday and Thursday, October 6 and 7.

    A second seasonal flu shot clinic, also open to faculty and staff, will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, November 3 and 4, from 1-2 p.m. Health Services will have 60 doses available and will administer them, per official recommendations, to the following "high priority" groups:

  • Health care workers with direct patient contact
  • Those age 65 or older
  • Those who live with or take care of someone under the age of 6 months
  • Pregnant women
  • Those with a chronic health condition such as heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, lung disease, diabetes, asthma, anemia, or other blood disorder
  • Those with a weakened immune system from HIV or other diseases, cancer drugs, or radiation therapy
  • Those who live with someone who belongs in any of these categories

    Any remaining seasonal flu vaccines will be available to all at the Health Fair on Friday, November 13th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Oyate Hall. Watch for information about the H1N1 flu vaccine later this fall.

    2009 H1N1 flu
    Fall marks the beginning of the academic year and this year we're calling on members of our campus community to be especially alert and aware of potential health problems. This year will be unusual in that we may experience not only the expected seasonal influenza but also the 2009 H1N1 influenza, the first flu pandemic in 40 years.

    Here you'll find information on our current expectations for impact on the University of Minnesota Morris community, the challenges this flu outbreak may cause, and our plans for addressing them. We ask that you stay alert to these messages during the academic year. Pandemics can change quickly and unpredictably. We will all need to be cooperative, flexible, and resilient in responding to changing conditions.

    This page will be updated with UMM information regularly.
    University of Minnesota, Morris communication on H1N1 flu: University of Minnesota system communication on H1N1 flu: Additional H1N1 flu information:
    http://www.flu.gov/

    Minnesota Department of Health

    New: MN Dept. of Health H1N1 vaccine facts (PDF file)

    CDC Guidance for Responses to Influenza for Institutions of Higher Education during the 2009-2010 Academic Year

    Visit the 2009 H1N1 flu page for the latest in University of Minnesota information.

    SAFETY
    Campus Safety & Security Report (PDF file in new window), includes campus safety programs, policies, reporting processes, and annual crime statistics.

    Residential Life policies for safe and healthy living communities. Contact your Resident Advisor or Hall Director with any concerns or problems. The Residential Life staff will assist you and make referrals as appropriate.

    "Living in Online Communities" (how to stay safe in cyberspace).

    Location of AEDs (Automated External Defribrillators) on the UMM campus.

    Building an inclusive, respectful community: The University of Minnesota's Mission Statement commits us to "establish and nurture an environment that actively acknowledges and values diversity and is free from racism, sexism, and other forms of prejudice, intolerance or harassment." Please let us know if you, someone you know, or a group within our university community, has experienced bias, discrimination or hostility.
    Bias incident/Hate Crime reporting.

    Violence Prevention Program: supporting survivors of sexual assault, relationship violence and stalking; helping all members of the UMM community build healthy relationships.

    Morris "Enough is Enough" presentation
    In April 2009, UMM joined with campuses across the country to speak out, engage in dialogue, and take action to stem the tide of societal violence during "Enough is Enough Week". Enough is Enough presentations include information on campus safety, best practices in responding to active shooter situations, and information on building community - one of the most important steps in preventing violence. If you would like to have the presentation included at an upcoming staff, division, or student group meeting, please call Jen Lund in Campus Police at 589-6000 or email lundjc@morris.umn.edu.

    If you have any concerns about a troubled member of our community who is need of support, please contact Campus Police (320-589-6000), the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (320-589-6013), or the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Life (320-589-6470). These offices coordinate our response for students in need of support and lead our campus threat assessment team. They can be reached after business hours through Campus Police (cell phone 320-287-1601) or the local shared law enforcement dispatch (320-589-1155). In an emergency, call 9-1-1 and Campus Police will respond.
    WEATHER ALERTS/SEVERE WEATHER PROCEDURES
    Travel and road condition information: www.511.mn.org.

    Snow/Severe weather: If UMM should close due to severe weather, the Chancellor or another senior administrator will have a representative of University Relations notify local media, including KMRS/KKOK, KUMM, KCCO/WCCO, KXRA, KSAX, KIKV, and the UMM Info Desk, by 6 a.m. if possible. Anyone (faculty, students or staff) who feels unsafe traveling to campus when campus is open and classes are meeting should not come. On such occasions, faculty should contact the appropriate division chair, students should contact their instructors, and staff should contact their supervisers.

    If you park off campus, click here for snow removal alerts and ordinances for the city of Morris. It is recommended you not leave a car parked on city streets if you will be gone for extended periods of time (like Winter Break).


    EMERGENCIES
    Here are UMM's hours of operation. Note that you may contact Campus Police 24 hours a day.

    Do you have to miss class due to a family or health emergency? This link will take you to the "Class Excuse" policy, which covers various situations including illness and personal emergencies. The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs coordinates support for students during times of personal emergencies.


    STUDENT CONDUCT
    Student Conduct Code (PDF file). The Student Conduct Code applies to student conduct that occurs on University premises or at University-sponsored activities. At the discretion of University leadership, the code may also apply to off-campus student conduct that may adversely affect the University.

    Recent revisions to the code are summarized here.
      Whom to contact about the Student Conduct Code:
    • Jon Anderson, Statistics professor and Chair of the Student Behavior Committee
    • Henry Fulda, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Life and Administrative Secretary of the Student Behavior Committee
    • Sarah Mattson, Human Resources and EEO Director and administrative secretary of the Student Behavior Committee
    For more information, contact Dr. Fulda at the Office of Residential Life (320)589-6470.
    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

    Web sites
    Campus Police
    Residential Life
    Student Affairs
    Student Counseling
    Violence Prevention Program
    Health Services
      Phone numbers
    Emergencies: 911
    Campus Police until 4pm: (320) 589-6000
    Police after 4pm: (320) 589-1155
    Campus Police cell phone (320) 287-1601
    Stevens Community Medical Center (320) 589-1313
    Residential Life (320) 589-6475
    Student Affairs (320) 589-6013
    Road conditions 511 or 1-800-657-3774 (option 3)