Every year the University of Kansas Public Safety Office presents a variety of programs to the University community. In 2006, Public Safety offered 49 safety related programs on campus. Additionally Public Safety participates in the New Student Orientation program presenting the “Making Safe Choices” program..
The Emily Taylor Women's Resource CenterThe Sexual Assault Prevention and Education Program is an active component of the ETWRC. The programs deal with personal safety issues and with sexual assault. There were over 105 presentations made in 2006.
The Department of Student HousingMany students comment that they learn as much out of class as they learn in it! It is the goal of the Department to provide opportunities for growth outside the classroom. There were programs that had a personal safety as the core of the activity (sexual assault awareness, self defense, student rights and legal behaviors, and personal safety at spring break). During 2006 there were 47 personal safety programs and 17 alcohol safety programs. There were 12 fire safety programs with the Douglas County Fire and Rescue Department in the residence halls and Jayhawker Towers.
Student Involvement & Leadership Development CenterWorking with the fraternities and sororities registered with the University, Student Involvement and Leadership Center coordinated nine programs that dealt with personal safety and alcohol awareness during 2006. The individual fraternities and sororities offer fire and safety programs in their houses annually.
Student Health ServicesThe Health Education Office of the Student Health Services provides a variety of health and safety programs. Among the popular topics are contraception, nutrition, alcohol and other drug use, fitness, self esteem, stress management, date/acquaintance rape, HIV/AIDS, and other sexually transmitted diseases. This office presented as least five programs on drugs and alcohol during 2006; this includes presentations to academic classes. There were 25 CPR and First Aid presentations given in 2006. The Student Health Services program on Making Smart Choices was presented at each New Student Orientation session in the year 2006. This program was presented 18 times and covers a range of health and safety issues the student should be aware of. This program reaches nearly all incoming freshman students. Additionally, this office sponsors the annual Wellness Fair on Wescoe Beach and coordinates the on-demand alcohol education/sanctions programs.
Department of Human ResourcesThe Department of Human Resources offers a variety of training for KU employees. Those dealing with Workplace Violence are covered through Human Resources in conjunction with the Office of Public Safety. The training sessions cover a variety of topics including: defining workplace violence, statistics, KU and State of Kansas policy issues, conflict management, prevention, and what to do if actually subjected to violence. They also provide classes on civility in the workplace.
Department of Environment, Health and SafetyDuring calendar year 2006 occupational safety and environmental safety programs were presented periodically with faculty, staff and students learning about work place safety.
Office of New Student OrientationNew Student Orientation works with Student Health Services and the KU Public Safety Office to offer Making Smart Choices. This is a session specifically on safety and health issues of the university student and is offered 18 times through the orientation program. Additionally, the Office of International Students and Scholar Services provides personal safety program as part of a specialized new student orientation.
KU Athletic CorporationKUAC offers a variety of new student athletic programs. In 2006 they provided a variety of programs through the “Life Skills for Inter Collegiate Athletics class and other speakers. Each month there are programs about personal safety or health issues. Through an NCAA grant, the department has partnered with various campus offices to sponsor the “Rock Chalk Responsible Choices” program.
The Memorial UnionsThe Union offers many programs throughout the year that involve healthy life style choices. The Unionfest included presentations on social responsibility including alcohol education & sexual assault awareness
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