Emergency Management for Higher Education (EMHE) grant program (CFDA #84.184T) is designed to fund higher education institution projects to develop, or review and improve, and fully integrate, campus-based all-hazards emergency management planning efforts within the framework of the four phases of emergency management [Prevention-Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery].

Applications for this competition are due on May 27, 2008. It is anticipated that 18 awards under this grant program will be made in FY 2008 and award announcements will be made no later than September 30, 2008.

View the Grant Announcement to learn more information.

The Texas School Safety Center is developing resources, training, and technical assistance for institutions of higher education. This page on our website will be dedicated to sharing those resources.

Senate Bill 11 (80r)
SUB-CHAPTER G: TEXAS SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER - TEC 37.213.

(b) An institution of higher education may use any appropriate model plan developed by the center under Section 37.205(4).

(c) The center may provide an institution of higher education with on-site technical assistance and safety training.

(d) The center may charge a fee to an institution of higher education for assistance and training provided under Subsection (c).

Below is a collection of some very useful safety and security infromational resources and links for higher education institutions provided by the Texas School Safety Center.


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• Announcements
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• Substance Abuse

SBLE Conference Higher Education Track
The Texas School Safety Center is pleased to announce the introduction of a new SBLE Conference track for higher education law enforcement officers. A topic of particular interest to line officers at colleges and universities will be available at each breakout session. Projected topics include student/staff behavioral risk assessment, FERPA and law enforcement, firearms on campus, faculty training for violent classroom intrusion, and design and implementation of tabletop exercises.

FREE Threats Workshop for Texas Colleges & Universities
Signature Science, LLC and the Higher Education Safety and Security Initiative of the Texas School Safety Center at Texas State University are delivering an enhanced series of workshops free of charge to higher education officials.

DHS Announces Release of Application Guidance for Over $3 Billion in Grant Programs
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on February 1, 2008, the release of application guidance for 14 federal grant programs whose collective purpose is to strengthen prevention, protection, response and recovery capabilities at all levels of government. Infrastructure Protection Program applications are due to the department no later than March 17, 2008, and Homeland Security Grant Program applications are due May 1, 2008.

SAMHSA Disaster Readiness & Response
http://www.samhsa.gov/Matrix/matrix_disaster.aspx

Campus Community Emergency Response Team (C-CERT) Train-the-Trainer Program
for American Colleges and Universities
http://www.c-cert.msu.edu/about-cert.htm

Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools (OSDFS), Emergency Planning
Emergency Planning is part of the Department's Lead and Manage My School series, a group of web sites designed to support school-based administrators. OSDFS presents information and resources regarding general emergency management based on the four phases of emergency management: prevention-mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Though primarily geared towards K-12 schools, the information and general principles on this site are very relevant for institutions of higher education as well.
Accessible at http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/emergencyplan/index.html

Emergency Response and Crisis Management (ERCM) Technical Assistance (TA) Center
The ERCM TA Center Website offers additional school-based resources addressing crisis management through the four phases. Resources include the Web cast, training documents presented by experts and newsletters addressing key issues. Information on the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) discretionary grant program administered by OSDFS is updated annually. Accessible at http://ercm.ed.gov

Emergency Management Institute (EMI)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) administers the Emergency Management Institute (EMI) and provides training in emergency management. EMI offers free on-line independent study courses for emergency management personnel. Accessible at http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/emergencyplan/campussafe.html

A Campus Plan for Natural and Man-Made Disasters
http://policechiefmagazine.org/magazine/index.cfm?fuseaction=display&article_id=1421
&issue id=22008

Ready/Listo Campaign
In February 2003, the Department of Homeland Security launched the Ready Campaign, and the Listo Campaign, an English and Spanish version of the national public service advertising campaign. Its purpose is to inform and empower citizens to prepare for and respond to terrorist attacks, disasters and other emergencies. The “Ready Campaign” offers community-based information, guides and strategies for staying safe and secure at home and in the community.
Ready Campaign: www.ready.gov
Listo Campaign: www.listo.gov

Colleges and Universities Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/collegeschecklist.html

SAMHSA HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis Resources
http://www.samhsa.gov/Matrix/matrix_HIV.aspx

SAMHSA Suicide Prevention Resources
http://www.samhsa.gov/matrix2/matrix_suicide.aspx

Campus Public Safety Preparedness for Catastrophic Events: Lessons Learned from Hurricanes and Explosives
http://www.iaclea.org/visitors/PDFs/LessonsLearnedReportFinal.pdf

Hurricane Katrina and Tulane U - A Look Back at a Disaster Plan: What Went Wrong and Right
http://www.cscs.txstate.edu/txssc/downloads/HigherEd/Hurricane Katrina and Tulane U.pdf

Virginia Tech: Lessons Learned and Emerging Issues Training Resources
http://www.cscs.txstate.edu/txssc/vtech.htm

Lessons Learned from School Crises and Emergencies - Fall 2006
http://www.ercm.org/views/documents/DealingWithWeaponsOnCampus11_7.pdf

Lessons Learned Information Sharing
https://www.llis.dhs.gov/index.do

National Incident Management System
http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/dhs/nims.pdf

Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 5
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2003/02/20030228-9.html

Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) 8
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2003/12/20031217-6.html

NIMS Compliance and Technical Assistance
http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/nims_compliance.shtm

June 17, 2008 - Virginia Tech families win $11 million settlement from state (cnn.com)
http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/06/17/virginia.tech.settlement/

June 17, 2008 - University of Iowa campus Devastated by Record Floods (universitybusiness.com)
http://www.universitybusiness.com/newssummary.aspx?news_date=2008-06-17&news_id=16109#top

June 13, 2008 - Damage at Kansas State University May Cost $20 Million (universitybusiness.com)
http://www.universitybusiness.com/newssummary.aspx?news_date=2008-06-13&news_id=16093#top

Proposal Would Clarify Law On Sharing Student Information
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/25/AR2008032501481.html?referrer=emailarticle

Department of Education: 34 CFR Part 99 - Family Educational Rights and Privacy; Proposed Rule
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/proprule/2008-1/032408a.pdf

Balancing Student Privacy and School Safety: A Guide to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act for Colleges and Universities
http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/brochures/postsec.html

Beyond Privacy: FERPA Exceptions and Communication Within The University Regarding Student Conduct
https://www.cu.edu/ouc/tli/summer07.pdf

FERPA: Basic Guidelines for Faculty and Staff/A Simple Step-by-Step Approach For Compliance
http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/Resources/FERPA-Overview.htm

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and Higher Education
http://www.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/erm0159.pdf

The Ripple Effect of Virginia Tech: Assessing the Nationwide Impact on Campus Safety and Security Policy and Practice
http://www.mhec.org/policyresearch/052308mhecsafetyrpt_lr.pdf

Preventing Violence and Promoting Safety in Higher Education Settings: Overview of a Comprehensive Approach
http://www.higheredcenter.org/pubs/violence.html

Building a Disaster-Resistant University
http://www.fema.gov/institution/dru.shtm

Establishing a Chaplaincy Program
http://www.hendonpub.com/publications/article/?mag=LAO&articleId=205961&articleLoc=
Other+Articles

Hoping for the Best While Preparing for the Worst
http://www.league.org/league/projects/homeland_security/files/HopingfortheBest_final.pdf

Campus Public Safety: Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorism Protective Measures
http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/emergencyplan/campussafe.html

Homeland Security Best Management Practices
http://www.epa.gov/ne/assistance/univ/bmpcasestudies_hs.html

Emergency Management on Campus
http://securitysolutions.com/education/security_emergency_management_campus_management/

Practical Information on Crisis Planning: A Guide for Communities and Schools
http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/emergencyplan/crisisplanning.pdf

Threat Assessment in Schools

• Final Report and Findings: Implications for Prevention of School Attacks in the United States http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/preventingattacksreport.doc
• Threat Assessment in Schools: A Guide to Managing Threatening Situations and to Creating Safe School Climate
  http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/threatassessmentguide.pdf
• A Safe School and Threat Assessment Experience: Scenarios Exploring the Findings of the Safe School Initiative
  www.edpubs.org/
  

Campus Safety Magazine: Don't Drop the Ball When It Comes to Event Security
http://www.campussafetymagazine.com/Articles/?ArticleID=129

Campus Safety Magazine: All American Upgrade
http://www.campussafetymagazine.com/Articles/?ArticleID=131

Bomb Threat Response: An Interactive Planning Tool for Schools
http://www.threatplan.org/

Campus Law Enforcement Statistics
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/abstract/cle0405.htm

Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention
http://www.higheredcenter.org/

National Clearinghouse For Educational Facilities: Campus Safety and Security
http://www.edfacilities.org/rl/safety_securityHE.cfm

Building Security FAQs: What you need to know about video surveillance
http://www.universitybusiness.com/viewarticlepf.aspx?articleid=936

Enhancing Campus Safety and Preparedness: 12 Recommendations for Developing Effective Short- and Long-term Solutions
http://www.peterli.com/cpm/resources/articles/archive.php?article_id=1663