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Awareness Programs
Ottawa University is committed to providing a safe environment for our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. To promote safety, awareness programs are offered. Past topics have included:
Sexual assault awareness
Residence hall security (orientation residence hall meetings)
Self defense
Campus security
Drug and alcohol awareness
Awareness videos, pamphlets and personal consultation (Health Center)
Facilities Security
The Department of Facilities and Plant Operations maintains the University's buildings and grounds with a concern for safety. They routinely inspect the facilities and make the necessary repairs as well as lock and unlock the buildings at appropriate times. Ottawa University has a security committee composed of faculty, staff and students who meet regularly to discuss various campus safety issues.
Ottawa University facilities are strictly for the use of Ottawa University students, faculty, staff, and guests. The residence halls are locked 24-hours-a-day and can be accessed with a key or student ID card by residents of each hall. A security phone is located in the foyer of each hall for emergencies and to allow guests to contact residents.
Security Staff
Ottawa University employs staff members to patrol campus on foot as well as in University vehicles and work in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies. Security officers are on site Monday through Friday from 6 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. and from Friday at 6 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Monday.
Security officers are responsible for:
- promoting a safe environment on campus,
- upholding all University rules and regulations,
- locking and unlocking buildings as directed,
- maintaining contact with the residence hall staff,
- providing escort service, and
- contacting after-hours maintenance personnel.