College Brings e2Campus Alert System for Emergencies
Tamira Smith
Issue date: 10/30/09 Section: News
Utica College has never had any major emergencies, but in the event that one does take place, they believe that they are fully prepared. UC has established an e2Campus text messaging and email emergency system that will send out a general alert to all registered users. According to e2campus's website, it is "simply the easiest and most effective way to instantly communicate to everyone - wherever they are located."
Living in the "age of technology" researchers found that most college students carry their cell phones everywhere they go. So it only makes sense to use this as a way to enhance campus safety. Registration does not take long; it is better to be safe than sorry. UC students can register by going to the school's main website and click on the
"UC emergency alert system sign up now" link on the bottom right hand corner of the page. Students then log in using their UC user name and password. They are then directed to a page where they can create a user name, and password, and fill out their contact information. Students are then sent a text message with a verification code. Once their account is verified, they are successfully active in the e2campus's system.
"I didn't know about the system," said Tori Perry a sophomore. "Was it sent in a email? If there was an emergency, I would find out through word of mouth. This campus is so small if anything happens you will have a somewhat accurate story of what happened within ten minutes; the school does a good job at sending out emails when something serious happens so I am not really worried."
"I have the e2 system because I like to be well informed and the first to know when something happens," said Jamilia Cain. "I've heard about the horrible shoot outs on other college campuses, and if anything like that was to take place here, I would want to know as soon as possible. Just last year there was a man who shot up an immigration service center close by, in Binghamton and killed something like 12 people, I want to be prepared for anything. "
The E2 system is great to have, you never know what will happen, but you can try your best to be as prepared as possible.
Living in the "age of technology" researchers found that most college students carry their cell phones everywhere they go. So it only makes sense to use this as a way to enhance campus safety. Registration does not take long; it is better to be safe than sorry. UC students can register by going to the school's main website and click on the
"UC emergency alert system sign up now" link on the bottom right hand corner of the page. Students then log in using their UC user name and password. They are then directed to a page where they can create a user name, and password, and fill out their contact information. Students are then sent a text message with a verification code. Once their account is verified, they are successfully active in the e2campus's system.
"I didn't know about the system," said Tori Perry a sophomore. "Was it sent in a email? If there was an emergency, I would find out through word of mouth. This campus is so small if anything happens you will have a somewhat accurate story of what happened within ten minutes; the school does a good job at sending out emails when something serious happens so I am not really worried."
"I have the e2 system because I like to be well informed and the first to know when something happens," said Jamilia Cain. "I've heard about the horrible shoot outs on other college campuses, and if anything like that was to take place here, I would want to know as soon as possible. Just last year there was a man who shot up an immigration service center close by, in Binghamton and killed something like 12 people, I want to be prepared for anything. "
The E2 system is great to have, you never know what will happen, but you can try your best to be as prepared as possible.
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