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Larson, Wendy Ann, Ed. – 1994
This handbook aids in planning for effective crisis communication at institutions of higher education. The book opens with a behind-the-scenes look at a particular crisis--the 1990 murders of five students at the University of Florida. This first section offers tested advice from a campus communicator, an account of the crisis and the…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Administration, Crisis Intervention, Emergency Programs
Peer reviewedRozanski, Maryann – CUPA Journal, 1996
A staff development program at California State University at Long Beach trains faculty and other personnel to participate in earthquake-related search and rescue operations on campus if needed. Vendor-trained staff members prepared a campus training program in emergency operations, fire suppression and protection, casualty assessment, urban…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Administration, College Planning, Earthquakes
Rothman, Michael – Business Officer, 1992
In October 1989-October 1991, Mills College (California) faced three crises: an earthquake; a strike over plans to convert to a coeducational institution; and a devastating fire in the area. The college has learned to focus its structural, human, political, and symbolic frames of reference; communicate; plan; consider the public; and develop…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Administration, College Planning, Declining Enrollment
Bates, John E.; And Others – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1992
At McGill University (Canada), rather than implement a costly, high-tech contingency and disaster recovery plan for information services, planners focused on risk assessment and avoidance for central and departmental information systems. Actions included better backups, less dependence on key individuals, and an institutional awareness campaign.…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Case Studies, Centralization, College Planning
