APPENDICES

A. SAFETY and SECURITY GUIDELINES

    1. Campus Police and Safety.  Campus police officers are assigned the responsibility of protecting the institution’s property and insuring the safety of personnel on campus.  The campus security phone is 341-5337 or extension 5337.
    2. Closing Hour Schedule.  All campus instructional are closed from 10:20 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., daily and from 12:20 Saturday noon to 6:00 a.m. Monday
    3. After-closing-hours Permits.  Students who use facilities after closing hours must obtain a”Late Pass” from the division. Faculty will make a request for such permits. Permits are not transferable and the holder has responsibility for property and safety in the area where he/she is working. Students are expected to notify the campus police and safety office when they enter, work in,or leave the building after closing hours.  Phone 5337. DO NOT BLOCK OPEN ANY DOORS.  Check that the door you use to enter or leave the building is closed behind you.  Stage managers will be responsible during rehearsal and  performance periods.
    4. Housekeeping.  Please be responsible for the area you are working in.  NO SMOKING is permitted in any campus building.  Please return to position any furniture you move.  Please make any space, especially class rooms, ready for the next user.
    5. Accidents.  When students are injured or become ill on campus and an emergency response is needed, call 911 and request ambulance service.  After the ambulance has been called, report the incident to Campus Police extension is 5337.  In the event of a minor incident call Campus Police and request assistance.  All officers have first-aid training. Officers will transport persons needing minor treatment to the hospital or call an ambulance for a serious injury.
    6. Fire.  Know the location of the fire exits and the RED PULL BOXES.  The pull boxes are usually located in the halls near exits.  Keep the exits clear.  Know the locations of fire extinguishers in your area and know how to use them.  Report if a fire extinguisher is missing.  In the event of a fire, remain calm; help control the situation. If you see or smell smoke, try to find the source.  Smoke may be coming from the art department kilns or possibly a light fixture. .... Don’t create a problem with a false alarm. When a flame is visible; take action.  On a minor flare-up promptly use a fire extinguisher to put out the fire.  When the fire is out call Campus Police at ext 5337. When a fire is anything larger than a minor flare-up.  Call for help at 911.  Use the RED PULL BOX.  Pull boxes are located in the halls near exits.  Call Campus Police at 5337. Exit the room.  Close the door behind you.  Exit the building.  Once outside the building, move to a clear area.  Be prepared to give information to the Campus Police.
    7. Tornado.  The Campus Police and Safety Office is responsible for the official notification of procedures during a storm. You must follow their instructions.  The hallway on the FIRST FLOOR, the Art Department, is designated as the shelter for King Hall.  When the “Take Cover” sirens are sounded, move to the shelter area.

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