Presentation to the Board of Higher Education on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Worcester State University. Read the full report at www.mass.edu

1. Board of Higher Education, June 14, 2016
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2. TSG Project Team

3. Project Approach
Multi-task Approach:
Task 1: Assess Existing State Policies and Procedures through a
statewide survey
Task 2: Conduct Site Visits and Interviews with selected
institutions
Task 3: Conduct National Research
Task 4: Identify Key Findings and Develop Recommendations
for Enhancement

4.  Executive Summary
 Sets forth the themes in the report; intended uses of the report;
and a summary of the baseline recommendations for all
institutions
 Key Findings
 Survey results and research findings
 Recommendations
 3 subsections: Cross-sectional, Active Shooter, Sexual Violence
recommendations
 Appendices
 Comparative charts to show the progress since 2008, path
forward for continued growth,and potential cost impacts
Essential Sections of the Report
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5.  Higher Education is different
 Governance is key
 Ownership must be shared
 Flexibility for the future
 Do not reinvent the wheel
 Communication gaps foster perception gaps
Themes of the Report
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6.  Much progress has been made since the release of
the 2008 report
 Engagement and support from leadership is critical
 Students learn and retain knowledge in different
ways
 No institution is immune from violence
 There is an overlap between sexual violence and
alcohol (or substance) use
Key Findings
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7.  Divided into 3 categories:
 Cross-sectional
 Active Shooter
 Sexual Violence
 Organized by:
 Guiding Principles - concepts by which to devise CSVP
program
 Baseline Capabilities – necessary minimums to adequately
plan/prepare and respond
 Recommendations for Implementation – ways to achieve the
baseline and beyond
Recommendations
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8. Cross-Sectional
Recommendations
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 Guiding Principle 1: Coordinated, Collaborative
Approach
 Active, Coordinated Approach at the System Level
 Strategic Planning Process at the Institution Level
 On-Campus Resources and External Partnerships

9.  Guiding Principle 1: Planning
 Policies and Planning
 Prevention Efforts
 Education and Training for Students, Faculty, and Staff
 Electronic and Physical Security
 Guiding Principle 2: Communications
 Mass Notification Process
 Internal Communications
 External Communications
 Guiding Principle 3: Response
 Law Enforcement Training
 Law Enforcement Equipment
 External Resources
Active Shooter
Recommendations
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10.  Guiding Principle 1: Prevention
 Strategic Planning
 Awareness and Training
 Guiding Principle 2: Reporting
 Clear Reporting Methods
 Communication
 Guiding Principle 3: Response
 Internal Resources and Process
 External Resources
Sexual Violence
Recommendations
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11. Questions
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