Emergency notification expert Jamie Underwood covers 4 key tips when picking a notification system for your college, including integration, notification coverage, alerting and notifying, and code compliance
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Allegion's manager of codes and resources reveals important life safety, fire protection and egress codes colleges need to follow.
When considering security methods, campuses must be familiar with the code requirements that are in place to protect students, staff members and other occupants. The major codes colleges need to focus on entail life safety, fire protection, electrified hardware, and more. Even though they are lengthy, these codes are put in place to impact the devices used to secure doors. An understanding of the codes will help to ensure the selection of code-compliant security methods.
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Facebook & Free Speech: When Colleges Cross the Line
When colleges don't know how to react to or support their students' social media usage, the relationship sours between the two.
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Eastern Kentucky University Stands up for Campus Safety with School Safety Infographic
EKU designs school safety infographic to shed light on school shootings and promote a safe learning environment for all schools.
EKU designs school safety infographic to shed light on school shootings and promote a safe learning environment for all schools.
