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Florida Atlantic University serves approximately 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students on six campuses along more than 100 miles of Florida’s east coast. The University’s 10 colleges offer more than 170 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. One of the largest employers in South Florida, Florida Atlantic has more than 3,000 employees, including 1,300 dedicated faculty members. Students may take courses at any location, day or evening, and most students attend one or more summer terms. The campus sites currently contain more than two million square feet of assignable space.

Florida Atlantic University was established by the Florida Legislature in 1961 as the fifth university in the state system. When it opened in 1964, Florida Atlantic was one of the few universities in the country to offer only upper-division and graduate-level work, based on the theory that freshman and sophomores could be served by the community college system. In response to a rapidly growing population and the need to provide increased access to educational opportunities, Florida Atlantic opened its doors to freshman in 1984. Today, with its developed system of distributed campuses offering the same high-quality education at several locations, Florida Atlantic University serves as a model for urban, regional universities of the future.

Mission
Florida Atlantic University is recognized as an opportunity university and R1 research institution dedicated to transforming lives through education, discovery, and innovation. The University empowers students to achieve economic mobility, advance knowledge that creates meaningful impact, and forge partnerships that drive prosperity and connection in the communities we serve.


Goals
The University's 2026-2031 Strategic Plan includes two ambitious institutional goals: achieving a Top 75 ranking among public universities in the U.S. News & World Report rankings and establishing two Centers of Excellence within the next five years. These goals reflect the University's commitment to advancing academic excellence, research, and national prominence.

Values
Florida Atlantic University values an academic environment that facilitates intellectual growth through open and honest expression. The University is committed to excellence at all levels of the educational and creative experience, to success for all students and to development of the capacity to make reasoned and discriminating judgments with respect for differing ideas and perspectives. The University is dedicated to lifelong learning, which encourages the continual use of the mind. The University plays a vital role in the life of the surrounding community, in society and as an engine for economic development.

Read the Strategic Plan here.

During the last decade, the governance of the State University System has gone through a series of changes. Until 2001, it was governed by the Florida Board of Regents, which consisted of 13 citizens selected from the state at large, representative of the geographical areas of the state. Effective July 1, 2001, the Board of Regents was abolished, and all of its responsibilities were transferred to the Florida Board of Education; during the year, governance of individual universities within the SUS devolved to University Boards of Trustees.

A constitutional amendment, passed November 2002, established a State Board of Governors to coordinate the State University System. It consists of 17 members, 14 appointed by the Governor, as well as the Commissioner of Education, the Chair of the Advisory Council of Faculty Senates and the Chair of the Florida Student Association.

Each university's Board of Trustees consists of thirteen members, one of whom must be the student body president and one of whom must be President of the Faculty Senate. The other members of the Board are appointed by the Governor and the Florida Board of Governors. Members of Florida Atlantic University's current Board of Trustees may be found here.

Administrative Structure
The University is headed by the President, who is appointed by the Board of Trustees. The operation of the University is segmented into several operating divisions: Academic Affairs, Athletics, Institutional Advancement, Financial Affairs, Research, Legal Affairs, Student Affairs, Public Affairs, and Administrative Affairs.

The President's Office
The President of the University has the ultimate responsibility for the operation and success of Florida Atlantic University. As chief executive officer, the President exercises oversight and authority over all sectors of the University, is its chief advocate and plays a key role in building widespread community support for the institution.

Vice Presidential Divisions
The vice presidential divisions function as the primary operational branches beneath the president and Board of Trustees, with each vice president overseeing a major domain of university governance and administration.
Together, these divisions create a distributed administrative system in which strategic authority flows from the president through specialized vice presidential portfolios, allowing Florida Atlantic to coordinate academic, financial, operational, and student-focused functions across its multiple campuses while supporting the university’s broader mission.

See the full list of vice presidents here.

The Division of Academic Affairs, under the supervision of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, is responsible for all aspects of the University's academic programs, including curriculum, classes, academic requirements, faculty appointments, and other matters pertaining to the academic affairs of the institution. The many functions and responsibilities of the division can be grouped into the following areas:

• Academic Finance and Personnel
• Accreditation and Programs
• Admissions and Student Success
• Broward and Northern Campuses Administration
• Colleges
• Financial Aid and New Student Services Initiatives
• Graduate College
• Information Technology
• Institutional Effectiveness and Analysis
• Libraries
• Online and Continuing Education
• Registrar
• Undergraduate Studies

Academic programs are carried out through the colleges, which have primary responsibility for courses and programs, and through a number of other academic support units, as listed in the appropriate sections below. Coordination of academic programs, and the development of new programs, is the responsibility of the Associate Provost of Assessment and Programs, working with the Dean of Undergraduate Studies and the Dean of the Graduate College.

The Center for Global Engagement was established in 2016 as a hub for international activities and global engagement efforts and in support of the Global Perspectives and Participation platform of the university strategic plan. The unit reports to the Office of the Provost. The Center for Global Engagement supports the development and promotion of a welcoming university community and culture, by fostering a supportive environment through innovative global exchange, competence, and outreach. The Center for Global Engagement encompasses the following units: Education Abroad, Global Academic Services, Intensive English Institute, International Enrollment Services, International Student Services.

Education Abroad (EA) administers and oversees credit-bearing study abroad programming and provides general support services to students engaging in University affiliated travel abroad.Ìý

Global Academic Services (GAS) supports J-1 Scholars/Post-Docs/Professors/Interns who bring valuable expertise through international education exchange.Ìý

International Enrollment Services (IES) assists with internationals student recruitment initiatives, specifically with the Study Group partnerships. Additionally, the Center provides in-house foreign credential evaluations for graduate applicants and undergraduate applicants with postsecondary coursework completed outside of the United States.

Intensive English Institute (IEI) offers intensive English language programs for international students, scholars, and professionals, and professionals who seek to improve their academic language skills.Ìý

International Student Services (ISS) provides comprehensive support services for international undergraduate, graduate, and exchange students, as well as their dependents. ISS is the primary liaison to various government agencies such as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of State, and the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), and Bridge USA (Exchange Visitor Program).

The Center for Online and Continuing Education (COCE) supports Florida Atlantic University’s commitment to high-quality, flexible education designed to meet the needs of today’s learners. COCE works collaboratively with faculty, departments, and colleges to expand access to learning opportunities for students balancing their studies with work and other responsibilities. Key services include:

• Continuing Education and Career Advancement: COCE offers flexible, career-focused courses and programs designed to help working professionals develop new skills, earn credentials, and advance in their fields. These offerings support lifelong learning and workforce development across a wide range of industries.
  
  
• Strategic Online Course and Program Development: COCE partners with academic units to develop new online courses and redesign existing ones, ensuring that programs meet university standards and are structured to provide students with flexible, high-quality learning experiences.
  
  
• Instructional Design and Quality Support: Faculty receive personalized instructional design support, including one-on-one consultations, open labs, and assistance in aligning courses with recognized quality standards and preparing for certification where applicable.
  
  
• Faculty Training and Professional Development: COCE provides a variety of professional development opportunities to help faculty succeed in online teaching. Offerings include workshops, orientations, weekly micro-learning sessions, and guidance on best practices in flexible instruction.
  
  
• Support for Teaching Assistants and Faculty Research: The department assists with training for teaching assistants supporting online courses and provides guidance for faculty engaged in research and grant activity related to digital and flexible learning.
  
  
• Student Support Coordination: In collaboration with other university units, COCE helps ensure that online students—especially those balancing work and study—have access to the academic and support services they need to succeed.

For additional information, visit www.fau.edu/elearning/.

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Analysis (IEA):

• Provides accurate and timely data and information in support of administrative decision making, planning and policy analysis;
  
  
• Reports data to internal and external (e.g., federal and state) constituencies; conducts studies on issues of significance to the Florida Atlantic community; and supports University processes for determining and documenting institutional effectiveness in academic departments and academic support units. IEA can assist faculty through the following services:
  
  
  • Provide historical or current data about Florida Atlantic's students, programs, personnel, and resources, in response to internal and external requests.
  • Conduct special studies as requested by University committees or administrators.
  • Design and administer survey instruments, manage data collection, and analyze, interpret and disseminate results.
  • Assist academic departments and academic support units in evaluating and documenting the effectiveness of their programs and activities through assessment design, data collection, and analysis of results.
  • Build and maintains query-able databases for student retention, majors, productivity and survey results.
  • Benchmark against peer institutions on enrollment, retention, graduation and other key metrics

For additional information, visit .

Office of Information Technology – The mission of OIT is to plan for and provide high quality information technology resources in support of research and teaching across all campuses, and to facilitate the efficient execution of administrative and public service functions of the University.

The mission of Florida Atlantic University’s Office of Interprofessional Education and Practice is to facilitate team-based educational experiences within a collaborative framework, enhancing the abilities of students, faculty, and providers to engage in effective, person-and-family-centered interprofessional practice across a range of educational and practice settings and improving overall population health.

Our vision is to become a national model as a Center for Excellence in Interprofessional Education and Practice that produces collaborative practice-ready graduates who enter the workforce prepared to transform the healthcare system and improve the health of our South Florida communities and beyond.

The Office of IPE&P endeavors to support and develop a network of trained interprofessional faculty to achieve this vision. These faculty facilitate professional development opportunities for students and providers, focusing on the development of core interprofessional competencies, which include values and ethics, understanding of roles and responsibilities, effective communication, and the importance of teams and teamwork (IPEC, 2016).

Current participants in our programs include students from the ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Colleges of Education and SocialÌýWorkÌý&ÌýCriminal Justice, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, and Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Gregory School of Pharmacy. As we work toward expanding our reach to other schools and practice settings, we invite you to visit our website to explore the various opportunities we have to offer.ÌýÌý

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is dedicated to serving adults by providing programs for enrichment and personal growth on both the Boca Raton and Jupiter campuses. There are over 25,000 enrollees and their interests cover a wide range of topics. The OLLI Program is the premier organization of its type in the nation. Programs cut across all traditional academic lines and are offered by highly qualified Florida Atlantic faculty and distinguished lecturers from outside the University. There are no exams or papers, just the opportunity to learn.

The Office of Testing & Certification provides a broad range of professional and academic testing and evaluation services to members of the university community, local community, and beyond. We have two centers, one on the Boca campus and the other on the Davie campus that offer distinct and relevant exams to our internal and external constituents in a controlled and securely proctored environment.

In addition, the center scores faculty-made multiple-choice tests into item analysis and distribution reports. The Student Perception of Teaching reports are web-based but Testing & Certification heavily supports the program.

The Test Preparation Department offers test preparation courses for the benefit of Florida Atlantic students and the surrounding communities to prepare for graduate and professional school. The test preparation courses are designed by faculty and test preparation experts who are experienced and highly trained holding varying credentials including PhD and JD degrees. The classes are designed to meet the needs of students and working professionals.

Undergraduate Studies, a division of Academic Affairs, is headed by the Dean of Undergraduate Studies.

The mission of Undergraduate Studies is to offer a collaborative system of student and faculty support services focused on maximizing student success through College, Campus, and Community partnerships that build a comprehensive foundation to create meaningful educational experiences.Ìý

The vision is to provide institutional leadership supporting high quality student-centered foundational experiences to Florida Atlantic’s undergraduate student and faculty population, delivering student success and empowering meaningful contributions to society.

Advancement of this mission and vision is supported by a number of academic support services which, under the supervision of the Dean, make major contributions to the enhancement of the undergraduate experience.

• Academic Coaching and Career Enhancement for Student Success (ACCESS)
• Center for Teaching and Learning
• Center for Learning And Student Success
• Honors-in-the-Major Programs
• Math Learning Center
• Office of Academic Success Initiatives Assessment for Undergraduate Programs
• Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry
• Prestigious Fellowships
• Professional English Language Services
• ROTC and Military Science Programs
• Science Learning Center; Scholars Program
• Speaking Center
• Student Athlete Success Center
• University Center for Excellence in Writing
• Writing Across the Curriculum
• University Advising Services
• University Honors Program

For additional information, click here.

• Regulation 7.008 - Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment

• Grading System and Grade ReviewsÌý
• Dealing with Disruption
• Disruptive Behavior
• Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment
• Accommodations for Disabilities

• Course Syllabi
• Classroom Requests
• Office Hours
• Classrooms
• Course Evaluation
• Academic Program Assessment
• Fees for Course Materials and Supplies
• Textbooks and Materials
• Student Perception of Teaching (SPOT) Form
• Religious Accommodation

The Division of Research, under the direction of the vice president for research, supports and promotes Florida Atlantic research, creative and scholarly activities by providing faculty tools and resources to be competitive, setting strategic directions in research, ensuring responsible research practices and communicating the importance of research within and beyond the university. In addition, the division oversees four university-wide research institutes and is responsible for economic development and entrepreneurial activities involving faculty, staff, students and the broader university community

Research is an essential component of the University’s mission, and Florida Atlantic both seeks and provides support for programs of research, scholarly and creativity conducted by faculty members. Generally, a faculty member’s assignment will include a proportion of effort for departmental research, in an amount to be determined by departmental priorities. These research efforts can be supported in some areas by a number of research centers and institutes formed to stimulate particular research programs.

• Research Institutes
• Research and Proposal Development
• IRB and IACUC
• Research Park
• ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Wave
• ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Tech Runway
• Florida Small Business Development Center

Faculty members at Florida Atlantic University are normally appointed in the academic ranks of instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, and full professor. In addition, there are also special faculty titles of equivalent academic ranks in the instructional, clinical or research units, or in other University academic functions, such as librarians. Initial faculty appointments are typically at the rank of Assistant Professor, although appointments at higher ranks may be made where an individual’s previous experience and qualifications warrant such an appointment. Faculty members are considered for promotion to the next higher rank based upon their accomplishments relative to defined criteria.

Pay Plan and Procedures
All University employees are paid bi-weekly. All employees shall receive payroll via Direct Deposit. Direct deposit information is to be entered into Workday during onboarding. Deductions for Federal Income Tax, Social Security Tax, various insurance, tax-deferred annuity programs, credit unions and various miscellaneous deductions are made when applicable or appropriate. For each bi-weekly pay period, the University provides an itemized pay slip which details payment and all deductions for that pay period through the Workday System. Should a question arise, contact the departmental secretary. Employees on 9- or 10-month appointments may participate in the Deferred Pay Option Plan. Information on this program is available through the Office of the Provost.

Additonal Compensation
Faculty may receive approval for additional compensation when assigned additional activities justifying employment in excess of 1.0 FTE (full-time employment). Any activity resulting in University-based compensation beyond that associated with the normal annual appointment must have the approval of the faculty member’s department chair, the dean, and the Provost. Such activities may include:

• Extraordinary administrative duties not typically required of a faculty member in certain instances;
• Providing services to public schools, other SUS institutions, other state agencies, local governmental agencies, and private firms under the terms of a contract or grant;
• Commitment to research projects, when consistent with the approved project budget and allowed by the sponsor’s policies, or to cost-sharing in external research grants.

Employment Periods
The University operates on a modified semester system with two semesters during the academic year and three summer terms, identified as Summer Terms 1, 2, and 3. The dates of all employment periods are established by the University on an annual basis. Faculty are employed for fixed term periods, and not on an hourly basis. The employment period for instructional faculty is normally 9 months annually. A Deferred Pay Option Plan is available allowing the nine-month salary to be spread over twelve months. Faculty who are hired on a nine-month academic year appointment and offered employment during the supplemental summer term will be compensated at the rate consistent with appropriate formulas used to determine summer rates. During the employment period, all faculty are entitled to observe all official holidays designated by the University. No classes will be scheduled on holidays.

Summer Appointments
The faculty member’s supervisor(s) normally has the responsibility for making the supplemental (summer) appointments for the faculty on academic-year appointments. The assignments, which must be in support of the institutional program, should be offered equitably and as appropriate to qualified employees not later than five weeks prior to the beginning of the appointment period, if practicable, in accordance with written criteria. The criteria shall be made available in each college. In making such appointments, the supervisor should consider such factors as: academic needs of students and/or students’ demands for programs, budgeted resources available to the department, programmatic needs of the department and the qualifications and performance of the faculty members available to teach the courses deemed necessary to be offered during the summer term. Supplemental summer appointments are not guaranteed for any faculty. See the current policy on the Provost’s website.

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Administrative Faculty Appointments
Faculty members who are assigned to academic-administrative classifications serve at the pleasure of the appointing administrator and may be removed or assigned to other institutional duties at any time during the term of the appointment. The salary rate and appointment period may be adjusted to reflect the new responsibilities. At the conclusion of the administrative appointment (unless there has been a change of assignment during the term of the appointment period), a faculty member is entitled to reassignment to the same or similar faculty rank and responsibilities held at the time of the administrative appointment.

Annual Evaluations
Faculty members must be evaluated at least once annually, on the basis of the performance of their assigned duties and responsibilities and their contribution to the orderly and effective functioning of the academic unit and the total University. Faculty are required to submit written self-evaluation materials to assist the evaluator for the period under review. The basic purpose of the annual evaluation is faculty improvement in the functions of teaching, research, service and other duties that may be assigned. Individuals responsible for the supervision and evaluation of a faculty member should endeavor to assist the faculty member in correcting any performance deficiencies reflected in the annual evaluation. Faculty is also encouraged to accept and seek such assistance, if needed. The evaluation should also address progress toward tenure, and toward promotion. The individual responsible for the evaluation should provide the faculty member with a written copy of the evaluation.

Promotion and/or Tenure
Applications for promotion to the next faculty rank normally take place in the sixth year of continuous service. Promotion to the rank of Associate Professor will coincide with the award of tenure, typically following the required successful completion of a six-year probationary period. The promotion and tenure process is a collegial process involving both faculty committee and administrative reviews. Decisions to promote or to grant tenure, although not identical, differ more in emphasis than they do in kind. The granting of tenure is a critical action because it represents a serious commitment by the University to the individual. Both promotion and tenure decisions represent an evaluation on the part of the University of the faculty member's total value to the University and potential for the future as evidenced by past performance. They require not only a consideration of the candidate’s fulfillment of assigned responsibilities in research, teaching and service, but also a broad- scale evaluation of the individual’s ability to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of membership in the University community.

Faculty should review both the CBA and their unit/college promotion and tenure criteria closely. A list of criteria may be found here.

Post-Tenure ReviewÌý
Post Tenure Review (PTR) serves as a periodic review of tenured faculty and is designed to foster sustained excellence and professional development, and recognize and reward outstanding achievement.
PTR is separate and distinct from annual and other employee evaluations in that PTR will focus on long-term accomplishments over a period of five years.

To review the PTR policy, click here.

The Benefits and Retirement Office in the Department of Human Resources is responsible for the administration of all University benefit programs available to Faculty. In addition to State benefits, the University offers other insurances and benefits. In addition to holidays, faculty at Florida Atlantic may take advantage of various leave types, including sick leave and paid parental leave where eligible, and the Employee Educational Scholarship Program for Faculty Dependent Children (EESP-D) tuition waiver.Ìý

For more information on available benefits, visit www.fau.edu/hr.Ìý

• Distinguished Teacher of the Year
• Researcher of the Year
• Scholar of the Year
• Excellence in Teaching and Advising
• Distinguished Mentori of the Year

United Faculty of Florida
United Faculty of Florida (UFF) is the elected collective bargaining agent for faculty at Florida Atlantic University. Representing around nine hundred full-time faculty, including both professors and instructors, the ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ chapter of UFF has been the voice of Florida Atlantic faculty for more than forty years. In several elections since the seventies, Florida Atlantic faculty have overwhelmingly chosen UFF as their legal representative in negotiating the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with administrative representatives of the ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Board of Trustees (BOT). The CBA covers salaries and benefits, promotion, tenure and annual evaluations, academic freedom and responsibility, intellectual property rights, and other terms and conditions of employment. It also provides a grievance procedure that protects faculty, individually and collectively, against violations of the CBA.

To learn more about your union, UFF-¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ, and join, visit . If you have any questions, please contact us at: president@uff-fau.org.

University Faculty Senate
The University Faculty Senate is a governance body concerned with matters of general university educational policy, including curriculum, academic calendar and schedule, ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ, registration, and degree programs. It may also consider and provide advice to the President and others on university-wide issues of general faculty concern, including university budgeting and planning and any organizational changes or policies affecting more than one campus, college, or division. The current University Faculty Senate President is Dr. William Trapani, Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and Multimedia Studies.

For a list of Senators, committee members, agendas, minutes and bylaws, visit .

Intercollegiate Athletics
Visit for the latest information on intercollegiate athletics. Florida Atlantic University recognizes intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the educational mission of the institution. Success in the classroom and success in competition are the hallmarks of Florida Atlantic's program. In addition, intercollegiate activities provide enjoyment and enrich campus life for spectators and participants alike, serving as a focal point for school spirit and alumni activities.

Florida Atlantic University is an NCAA Division I member that sponsors 19 intercollegiate teams plus cheer and dance. Men's teams include baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, soccer, swimming & diving, and tennis. Women's teams include basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, track, volleyball and beach volleyball. ÌýFlorida Atlantic is a primary member of the American Athletic Conference, with affiliate memberships in Conference USA and the ASUN Conference.

The Owls are nationally competitive, with their teams routinely representing the University in postseason tournaments. For ticket information, please contact (866) ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ-OWLS or visit .Ìý

Art Galleries
Florida Atlantic's vibrant arts community offers faculty opportunities to engage with a rich variety of cultural experiences throughout the year. This includes art exhibitions and gallery events, as well as concerts, theatre productions, and dance performances. The University's School of the Arts provides programs that enrich campus life and connect the University with the broader South Florida community.

Information about all School of the Arts events can be obtained by calling the Arts Information Line at (561) 297-2977.

Music
The Florida Atlantic Department of Music is a cultural fixture of Palm Beach County, delivering more than 45 performances per year, featuring internationally-acclaimed faculty, more than a dozen student ensembles, and several professional ensembles-in-residence. These ticketed performances are offered at free or reduced rates for Florida Atlantic faculty and staff.

Click for the most recent schedule.

Theatre and Dance
The Department of Theatre and Dance produces a year-round performance schedule that features an exciting mix of plays and dance in a wide variety of styles. The Theatre Season features plays from classical and contemporary dramas, comedies and musicals performed by both graduate and undergraduate students. Performances are held on the Boca Raton campus in the 500-seat, proscenium-style University Theatre, the 200-seat Studio One Theatre, and the more intimate Studio 2 Theatre.

• Boca Raton Intra-Campus Shuttle
• Boca-Jupiter ShuttleÌý

The Office of the Ombuds is resource available to support students, faculty, staff, and the university community by providing confidential assistance in resolving issues, concerns, or disputes. We serve as a neutral third party, providing resources, guidance, and conflict-resolution strategies.

For additional information, visit .

All faculty/staff, including adjuncts, must purchase a virtual ePermit to park on ALL ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ campuses.

Faculty and staff virtual ePermits are available on an annual basis and must be purchased online at www.fau.edu/parking. A virtual ePermit will only be issued with proof of employment.

Any questions or concerns regarding the Parking Services rules and regulations can be directed to the Parking Services staff at (561) 297-2771. For additional information, visit .

The Florida Atlantic Police Department (FAPD) provides a full range of public safety services 24 hours a day, seven days a week on all six campuses. Police are also present on the Broward campuses. FAPD operates in accordance with the Police Standards and Training Commission in the State of Florida. Officers are fully trained professionals who are committed to assisting you in all of your public safety needs. FAPD also maintains a close relationship with all local law enforcement agencies in our campus geographic areas in order to provide coordinated law enforcement. Services provided by the University Police include vehicle, motorcycle, foot and bicycle patrol, criminal investigation, traffic enforcement, accident investigation, special events management, crime prevention programs and victim services.

Victim Services is for all students, faculty, staff and community members who may become or identify as a victim of crime on or off campus.

Dial 911 for emergency police, fire and medical response on all campuses