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August 26 2019 News Articles
Consular Notification On Campus: 2019 Update
By Carmen Hills — Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Department of State Carmen began her work at the U.S. Department of State as a Pathways Intern in the Bureau of Administration in 2010, and is currently a Public Affairs Officer in the Bureau of Consular… READ MORE
August 22 2017 News Releases
National Center for Campus Public Safety Releases Report on Campus Carry
Burlington, VT—The National Center for Campus Public Safety (NCCPS) has issued a report, Policy Development and Implementation of Legislation Permitting the Carrying of Concealed Handguns on College and University Campuses: Promising Practices… READ MORE
August 16 2017 News Articles
DHS Increases HSIN Access to Campus Public Safety
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is committed to sharing timely, relevant, and accurate information with its campus safety and law enforcement partners. Recently, members of the campus safety and law enforcement community raised questions about access… READ MORE
August 03 2017 News Releases
Margolis Healy & Associates, LLC Acquired by Cozen O’Connor
Dear Colleague: We would like to share important news with you about Margolis Healy, the national consulting firm that was charged with establishing the NCCPS in 2013 through a cooperative agreement and funding. Margolis Healy was acquired by… READ MORE
May 11 2017 News Articles
13 Reasons Why: Suicide Contagion
Suicide is a serious public health problem nationwide and anyone can be at risk, regardless of age, gender, race, or class. It is well known that suicide can be a contagious occurrence. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website states,… READ MORE
January 05 2017 News Articles
New Letter and Guide for College and University Leadership on Campus Sexual Assault
Today, January 5, 2017, Vice President Joe Biden released a call to action letter (PDF) for college and university presidents, chancellors, and senior administrators regarding their moral and legal responsibility to combat sexual violence on their… READ MORE
December 27 2016 News Articles
Consular Notification on Campus
By Carmen Hills — Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Department of State Carmen began her work at the U.S. Department of State as a Pathways Intern in the Bureau of Administration in 2010, and is currently a Public Affairs Officer in the Bureau of Consular… READ MORE
December 01 2016 News Articles
National Higher Education Emergency Management Needs Assessment
Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere. When an emergency does occur, it can threaten public safety, the environment, property, the economy, critical infrastructure, and the health of individuals. In 2015, the National Center for Campus Public Safety, in… READ MORE
August 16 2016 News Articles
Prioritizing School Safety: A New Curriculum for Colleges and Universities to Address Sexual Assault
In her August 12, 2016 White House blog post, Carrie Bettinger-Lopez, the White House Advisor on Violence Against Women, discusses progress made in prioritizing school safety through a new curriculum designed for colleges and universities to address sexual… READ MORE
July 28 2016 News Articles
Preparing for and Responding to Student Activism on Campus
College and university campuses have seen an increase in student activism this year. Due in part to a growing interest in political and community engagement, students have participated in protests and other forms of activism to bring awareness to issues… READ MORE