Reporting a Problem…Who to call…
Emergencies
For situations requiring immediate response from Police, Fire, or Ambulance
Portland and Gorham Campuses
Call U.S.M. Public Safety
Campus Phones Dial: 9-1-1
All other Phones Dial: (207) 780-5211
U.S.M. Public Safety will contact all necessary on and off campus emergency response personnel
Lewiston Campus
Call Lewiston Police
Campus Phones Dial: 9-9-1-1
All other Phones Dial: 207-513-3001
Call Lewiston Police FIRST then notify the Dean 207-753-6594 or 6594 from campus phone
Examples of Emergencies:
Campus Crime in Progress(crime against a person and/or property) |
Active ShooterWeapon on Campus |
Suspicious Person
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Imminent Suicidal Behavior
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Severe Illness/Injury |
Missing Person |
Aggression/Physical AssaultThreat of violence |
Hate Crime |
Fire/Explosion
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Bomb Threat |
Biohazard/Hazardous SpillUnusual Odor/Suspicious Package |
Facilities EmergencyPower OutageNatural Disaster |
Crime near campus(to initiate campus safety alert - USMALERT) |
Unattended Death |
Abuse/Neglect of a minor(required to report by Maine law) |
Other Serious Situations
Situations that may not require immediate action to preserve life or property
These situations do require swift action by the University, a continuity of care, and may involve emergency responders at some point. If in doubt call U.S.M. Public Safety; if on the Lewiston Campus call Lewiston PD and the Dean’s Office.
The contact will ensure that information about resources, accommodations, and complaint procedures are provided.
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CONCERN |
Complaints/Concerns about STUDENTS CONTACT: |
Complaints/Concerns about EMPLOYEES CONTACT: |
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References to Suicide Try not to leave the individual alone. If risk is imminent, seek emergency help. Otherwise, consult with Counseling Services immediately. |
University Counseling Services 780-4050 After hours call U.S.M. Public Safety at 780-5211 to be connected to the Counselor on-call |
Employee Assistance Program 1-877-622-5327 OR Claire Hassler Dir. of Benefits & Injury Mgmt. 780-5175 |
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Sexual Assault & Sexual Harassment If risk is imminent and/or you are witness to a crime in progress, seek emergency help. |
Joy Pufhal Deputy Title IX Coordinator 780-5512 |
Daryl Mcilwain Director of Equity & Compliance 780-5510 |
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Dating/Domestic Violence & Stalking If risk is imminent and/or you are witness to a crime in progress, seek emergency help. |
Joy Pufhal Deputy Title IX Coordinator 780-5512 |
Domna Giatas Human Resource Specialist 780-5486 |
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Discrimination & Bias Incidents
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Denise Nelson Act. Assoc. Chief Student Affairs Officer 780-5240 |
Daryl Mcilwain Director of Equity & Compliance 780-5510 |
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Disability Accommodation(s) |
Joyce Branaman Dir. of Support for Students with Disabilities 780-4706 |
Daryl Mcilwain Director of Equity & Compliance 780-5510 |
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Mental & Physical Health Concerns |
University Health & Counseling 780-5411 & 780-4050 |
Claire Hassler Dir. of Benefits & Injury Mgmt. 780-5175 |
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Misconduct |
Stephen Nelson Director of Community Standards 780-5242 |
Anna O’Connell Labor Relations Manager 228-8305 |
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Campus Notification of a Death of a U.S.M. community member |
Craig Hutchinson Chief Student Affairs Officer 780-4035 |
Claire Hassler Dir. of Benefits & Injury Mgmt. 780-5175 |
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Miscellaneous Student Issues (not covered above/not emergency) |
Denise Nelson Act. Assoc. Chief Student Affairs Officer 780-5240 |
Not Applicable |
This document is updated at least annually by the Office of the Chief Student Affairs Officer.
Last Updated Jan. 2012
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