News and updates

Dec. 30, 2011

On December 29th, 2011, MU Police were notified by Joint Communications that an unresponsive subject had been discovered in the University Avenue parking garage, located on University Avenue. When medical emergency personnel and MU police officers arrived at the scene they determined that Jonathan L. DeHaven was deceased due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The weapon used was recovered at the scene.

Mr. DeHaven’s date of birth is Nov. 16, 1956. He was a chief laboratory animal technician in the Office of Animal Resources at the University of Missouri.

Contact
Captain Scott Richardson
Cellular: (573) 864-1784

Dec. 29, 2011

MU Police are continuing to investigate an apparent suicide at University Avenue Garage.

On December 29th, 2011 at approximately 11:40am MU Police were notified by Joint Communications Center of a medical emergency at University Avenue Garage. Once officers arrived they discovered a subject that had sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The weapon used was also recovered at the scene. He was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel.

Release of the name of the person will not be made public until notification of family has been finalized.

Oct. 28, 2011

In anticipation of winter weather and in preparation for any other campus emergencies, the Business Policy and Procedure Manual 1:010 and UM Human Resources Policy Manual HR217 outline campus closure and pay procedures for University of Missouri. These policies permit two types of campus closures: full closure or partial closure.

The policies can be accessed by following the below links:

• http://bppm.missouri.edu/chapter1/1_010.html
• http://www.umsystem.edu/ums/departments/hr/manual/217.shtml

Please note: These policies do not apply to staff at MU Health Care

As a major research campus that has extensive 24/7 operations, MU will not typically close.  Should the Chancellor designate a partial campus closure (e.g., classes are canceled but many operations remain open), the following pay procedures for staff employees will apply:

• Employees who do not report to work may cover the absence(s) with paid time off (vacation or personal days) as appropriate.
• Employees who are able to report to work will receive straight pay. Employees arriving late may use paid time off for the tardiness/absence (lost work time), request a flexible work schedule (if available) or request leave without pay, all with supervisory approval.

While unlikely, a full campus closure could occur in the event of a major disaster or other catastrophic event and the campus would be closed, classes canceled and administrative and academic operations suspended. Certain continuous operations would be maintained even in the event of a full campus closure. Employees (except those deemed situationally critical) would be directed not to report to work. In the event of a full campus closure the following pay procedures will apply:

• Regular employees who are not required to report to work will receive regular pay for up to five days with no reduction to the employee’s paid time-off balances.  If the closure continues for more than five days, employees could choose to cover the time off with vacation, personal days or sick leave, as appropriate, based on the situation causing the closure.
• Regular non-exempt employees (i.e., hourly paid) who are required to report to work during a full campus closure will receive time and a half for all hours actually worked.

Because of the nature of our campus and the need to maintain critical 24/7 operations, the MU campus would designate a full closure only in extreme circumstances.

Departments should designate those positions considered situationally critical and inform employees in advance, if possible, in preparation for a partial or full campus closure. The designation of situationally critical may differ based on the nature of the situation.

Sept. 29, 2011

An Emergency Information Card is available for download in a PDF format.

Update your contact info for emergency mass notification system

In the event of a campus emergency that could affect the health and safety of students and employees, the university will immediately activate an emergency mass notification system. So that you can be warned of any pending danger, please update your cell phone and/or text messaging contact information.

Students:

1. Go to myZou.
2. Log in with your PawPrint and password.
3. Click Emergency Mass Notification in the left-hand menu.
4. Add your contact information (phone numbers and/or e-mail addresses).
5. Click Done Updating.

Faculty and staff:

1. Go to myHR.
2. Log in with your UserID and password.
   
3. Click Self Service.
4. Click Personal Information.
5. Click UM Emergency Information.
6. Enter your cell phone, text messaging number, alternate e-mail address, and/or pager numbers. (Users may opt out of providing personal contact information).
7. Click Opt-In or Opt-Out.

If you need to make changes to other personal information such as name or title, contact your departmental human resources liaison. If you experience any problems while using this application, please contact the IT Help Desk at 882-5000 or visit the IT KnowledgeBase at help.missouri.edu.

When the University initiates an emergency message, we will automatically call your cell phone with a voice message, send a text message to your cell phone, and send an e-mail message to your University e-mail account (in that order). If you respond affirmatively that you have received the message, the call sequence will cease.

Enrollment in this program is free. Your cell phone carrier may charge you for a text message if you do not have a plan that covers it; consult your carrier to confirm. The university will not use this contact information except in an emergency that has the potential to affect your health and safety.