Crisis Management
Wayne State University is committed to careful preparation for the varied kinds of emergencies that can have a potential impact on the University’s core mission of teaching, research and public engagement. To that end, Wayne State University has assembled a Crisis Management Team that holds regularly scheduled quarterly meetings. The Crisis Management Team functions as the central decision-making group to respond to critical incidents and conduct advance planning. Crisis or emergency incidents are defined as a major event which diverts attention from normal activities; threatens people, property or the public standing of the institution; and requires immediate attention, decisions and communication.
The Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff is in charge of overall plan coordination, implementation and crisis issues management. This includes providing information and updates to essential personnel and a determination of when to send emergency alerts through the WSU Broadcast Message Service (BMS).The University’s Crisis Management Team has developed and maintained crisis plans, conducted crisis simulations and works to ensure that the campus community is provided with accurate and timely information in an emergency.
Learn more about crisis management and public safety at Wayne State (PDF)