print header  Emergencies and Crises  The Dean of Students
Office has as one of its functions the task of responding to
crisis situations which involve University of Wisconsin-Eau
Claire students on campus, in the community, and in other
locations as appropriate. It is desirable to have the
individuals most immediately responsible for activities in their
area alerted to serious situations.  Crisis is defined as a
significant event or radical change of status in a person's
life, or as an unstable or crucial time which requires special
assistance or intervention. Types of crises likely to be found
in the University environment include the
following:                             1.      Death (student,
friend, family) 2.      Serious injury 3.      Mental health
related events including involuntary detention 4.      Sexual
assault 5.      Discipline 6.      Crisis arising from
environmental or ecological disaster 7.      Threats to the
public welfare During a student crisis, our office goals are: 1.
Assist the st