Enough Is Enough: A Student Affairs Perspective on Preparedness and Response to a Campus Shooting

by Hemphill, Brian O.; Lebanc, Brandi Hephner; Dungy, Gwendolyn Jordan; Roberts, Gregory

• ISBN13: 9781579224431
• ISBN10: 1579224431
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-03-31
• Publisher: Stylus Pub Llc

Summary

Born out of the call by Virginia Tech's Zenobia Hikes for urgent action to stem the tide of societal violence, and the NASPA "Enough is Enough" campaign that she inspired, this book provides guidance on how to be proactive in preventing violence, and be prepared to provide a comprehensive response to a crisis.

Author Biography

Brandi Hephner LaBanc is the national coordinator for the "Enough is Enough" Campaign, and Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at Northern Illinois University.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. xi
Foreword	p. xiii
Violence in the Shadow of the Ivory Tower: Murder at the University	p. 1
The University as a Safe Haven	p. 1
Single and Double Murders: Clery and Beyond Clery	p. 2
Gender Factors	p. 9
One- and Two-Person Killings on Campus That Had the Potential to Turn Into Mass-Casualty Situations	p. 10
Multiple Murders	p. 11
Some Comparative Aspects of the Three Mass-Murder-Status Killers	p. 21
The Nexus Between Suicide and Homicide	p. 22
Heterogeneity in Murder Cases Involving University Students	p. 26
Rara Avis or Frequent Bird of Prey	p. 29
Expressed and Actual Violence	p. 29
The Scale of Violence	p. 32
References	p. 34
The Emotional Health and Violence Connection: Prevention, Intervention, and Resiliency	p. 39
College Mental Health: A Growing Concern	p. 41
Mental Health and Violence	p. 42
Lessons From Virginia Tech: The Importance of Connection and Support	p. 43
Emotional Health Safety Net: The Prescription for Prevention and Resiliency	p. 44
The Emotional Health and Violence Connection: Taking Action on Your Campus	p. 48
Conclusion	p. 49
References	p. 50
Managing The Whirlwind: Planning for and Responding to a Campus in Crisis	p. 53
Planning for and Responding to Crisis	p. 54
Coordination of Resources	p. 65
Additional Considerations	p. 67
Threat Assessment Teams	p. 69
Communication During Crises	p. 71
Information Management During Crises	p. 77
Conclusion	p. 79
References	p. 80
Counseling During a Campus-Wide Crisis	p. 83
Immediate Response	p. 84
Population Exposure Model	p. 85
Immediate Psychological Responses to Trauma	p. 87
Ongoing Response	p. 89
Preparing Faculty and Staff to Return to Class	p. 91
Classroom Outreach Program	p. 93
Long-Term Implications and Other Considerations	p. 99
Ethical and Legal Considerations	p. 100
Conclusion	p. 103
References	p. 104
Essential Student Affairs Services in a Campus Crisis	p. 107
Defining and Developing Policy for Essential Services	p. 108
Housing and Dining	p. 109
Student Activities	p. 111
International Student Services	p. 113
Conclusion	p. 113
References	p. 114
Healing Your Community	p. 115
A University Provides Opportunities to Heal	p. 116
A Community Expresses Itself	p. 118
Local Community Support	p. 119
Issues of Sensitivity	p. 120
Fund-Raising as a Support Mechanism	p. 121
From Grieving to Healing	p. 122
Religion Debate	p. 124
The Message	p. 125
Long-Term Community Healing Initiative	p. 127
Offices for Ongoing Support	p. 129
Conclusion	p. 131
References	p. 132
The Provost's Perspective: Campus-Wide Needs and Responses	p. 135
President and External Relations	p. 136
Students and Their Families	p. 136
Other Academic Leaders, Faculty, and Staff	p. 137
Unique Organizational Qualities in Higher Education That Shape and Influence Emergency Planning and Response	p. 137
Decision Making in Real Time During Crises	p. 139
Academic Impact and Accommodations	p. 139
Facilities Issues	p. 142
The Provost and Student Affairs in the Event of a Shooting	p. 143
Formative Feedback, Reflections, and Unexpected Experiences	p. 143
Conclusion	p. 147
Too Close To Home: The Reality of Campus Shootings	p. 149
Reaction to the Virginia Tech Shootings	p. 151
Shootings at NIU	p. 155
Graffiti Incidents Follow NIU Shootings	p. 156
Conclusion	p. 160
References	p. 161
Incorporating Words of Wisdom into The Crisis Management Process	p. 163
Prevention and Mitigation	p. 164
Crisis Planning and Preparation	p. 165
Immediate Response (First 24 Hours)	p. 167
Response (First Seven Days)	p. 169
Campus Healing	p. 170
References	p. 172
About The Contributors	p. 175
Index	p. 185
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