Fall 2007 Newsletter · Issue 30
Wesleyan Implements Electronic Notification System
As part of an emergency preparedness plan, Wesleyan has implemented an electronic notification system to alert Wesleyan students, parents, faculty, and staff in the event of a serious campus-wide emergency, or any emergency situation which has possible impact on the safety of the Wesleyan community. This notification system sends a prepared message via regular phones, cell phones, and student e-mail addresses (note: parent e-mail addresses are not included in this notification system).
We utilize a Web-based system provided by Connect-Ed designed specifically for electronic messaging at colleges and universities. Connect-Ed has been operational since March 2007.
In early April, we conducted a successful initial test of the system to all students. The continued success of this system depends upon the accuracy of contact information in your student’s electronic portfolio, therefore, we urge all students to update the contact information (including parent/guardian telephone numbers) in their student e-portfolios.
In September, we conducted the first test of the system for students, parents, faculty, and staff, and plan to conduct an annual test to students, parents, faculty, and staff each fall. After the test, we will e-mail a portfolio link out to all students asking if they received the test messages. It is extremely important that students respond so that we can assess the effectiveness of the system.
Please encourage your student to update his or her contact information prior to the start of each academic year.