The Office of International & Off-Campus Study routinely monitors the safety and security conditions in locations where Stevenson University students travel for the purpose of taking part in University-sanctioned credit-bearing courses. The International & Off-Campus Study Emergency Response Policy designates the process in the event of an emergency or crisis involving the well-being of Stevenson University students, faculty, and/or staff in a University-sponsored program or role off-campus (domestic or international).
For this purpose, a crisis is any circumstance that poses a risk to, or that has already disturbed, the ongoing safety and well-being of the Stevenson University participants.
Crises could include, though are not limited to, the following
- Arrests by police or other security forces
- Death
- Disappearance or kidnapping
- Hospitalization for any reason
- Legal action involving a participant
- Local political crisis that could affect the participants’ safety and well being
- Natural or man-made disaster
- Physical assault resulting in serious injury
- Robbery resulting in serious injury
- Serious illness (physical or emotional)
- Sexual assault or rape
- Significant accident and/or injury
- Terrorist threat or attack
Once the information on the crisis situation is established, the Director, International & Off-Campus Study will consult with the Executive Vice President, Academic Affairs to make an initial determination if a particular situation warrants the activation of the International & Off-Campus Study Emergency Response Team. The International & Off-Campus Study Emergency Response Team is the main body that makes decisions and coordinates a response in the event of an emergency or crisis involving student and/or faculty participants.
The Team is made up of the following positions:
- Vice President, Facilities & Administration
- Assistant Vice President, Wellness Center
- Director, International & Off-Campus Study
- Chief Financial Officer & Controller, Business Office
- Director, Campus Safety
- Executive Vice President, Academic Affairs
- Chief of Staff, President’s Office
- Vice President, Marketing & Digital Communications
- Vice President, Student Affairs
- Vice President, Human Resources & Title IX Coordinator
In the case that the Team is called to action, additional members may be called upon on a case-by-case basis to include expertise on a geographical region or issue that is pertinent to the crisis at hand.
The International & Off-Campus Study Emergency Response Policy is intended to be updated on a regular, ongoing basis as needed. The Crisis Management Plan in its entirety is on the Stevenson University Human Resources webpage.
(Approved September 2025)