Faculty Associate Handbook

Forward
Chapter 1: Mission of the Laboratory Schools
Chapter 2: University Organization and Governance
Chapter 3: Role of Faculty Associates
Chapter 4: Appointment and Employment Information
Chapter 5: Professional Growth & Evaluation of Faculty Associates
Chapter 6: Contractual Continued Service
Chapter 7: Grievance Process
Chapter 8: University Leaves
Chapter 9: Benefits
Chapter 10: University Services
Chapter 11: Recreation, Leisure, and Cultural Activities
Chapter 12: Emergency Information
Appendix A: Procedures for Making an Application for Research in the Laboratory Schools

Chapter 12: Emergency Information

I. Emergency Reporting 

A. University Police,  http://police.illinoisstate.edu/

The University Police protect public safety on University-owned property. Non-Emergency Phone: 438-8631 Emergency Number: DIAL 9-1-1  

B. Crime in Progress, Fire, and Medical Emergencies 

IMMEDIATELY DIAL 9-1-1. Provide your name, what the problem is, location of emergency or victim or suspect or suspicious activity, and phone number you are calling from. Stay on the line until the police dispatcher says you can hang up. 

C. Normal-Bloomington Fire, Police, and Rescue – DIAL 9-1-1  

II. Emergency Illness or Injury 

Faculty who become ill or are injured while on campus can receive emergency treatment at the Student Health Services office, http://healthservices.illinoisstate.edu/

III. Severe Weather or Other Emergency

During emergencies, the campus is alerted through the Illinois State Emergency Radio Warning System. 

A. Severe Weather Closing

Employees will be expected to follow regular schedules unless an official announcement closes the University due to severe weather.   Employees will be notified of official cancellations by radio, TV, and the ISU Hotline (438-8371). 

B. Civil Defense Sirens

1. Tornado Warning: A three- to five-minute steady blast will be made to indicate a tornado warning. Employees should seek shelter at once.

2. Nuclear Attack: A three-minute wavering or intermittent blast will be made to indicate a nuclear attack. Employees should move to designated fallout shelters. The Civil Defense siren system is tested at 10:00 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month.

C. Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Watch

A severe thunderstorm and tornado watch is issued when there is the possibility that weather conditions could lead to a severe storm. In case of a tornado watch, faculty should be prepared to move to shelter if the watch turns into a warning.

D. Fire Alarm Response

If the fire alarm in a building should sound, employees should follow the procedures specified below:

1. Reporting Fires
   If possible, DIAL 9-1-1 and report the fire.

2. Evacuating Buildings
   Evacuate the building using the nearest exit. Do not use the building elevator.

3. Closing Doors
   When leaving a building, close all doors to reduce the spread of heat and smoke. Contact the Office of Environment Health and Safety for complete information and literature on fire safety procedures or check out their web site at http://ehs.illinoisstate.edu/

IV. Reporting Suspected Child Abuse 

A. Reporting Procedures

1. The State Law of Illinois requires school personnel to report cases of suspected child abuse.
2. The suspected abused child and the identifier must report to the school nurse.

3. The school nurse will inform the appropriate administrator (in case of a Metcalf or University High student enrolled in a Heart of Illinois Low Incidence Association program, the building principal shall be contacted).

B. Department of Children and Family Services

1. The school nurse or the identifier must report cases of suspected abuse to the Department of Children and Family Services. The report may be done by telephone to the Department of Children and Family Services.
2. The building administrator, or appointed designee, will notify the appropriate personnel as necessary.   Notification may be done immediately or following the receipt of a report from the Department of Children and Family Services.
3. The Department of Children and Family Services is required to conduct their investigation within twenty-four hours.
4. The school nurse will compile the report from the Department of Children and Family Services and the school report. The report will be completed within three school days from receipt of the Department of Children and Family Services report.
5. A copy of the report will be given to the appropriate administrator (the information is NOT to be put in the child’s cumulative folder). The official copy will kept in the files in the nurse’s office.

V. Crisis Action Policy

In the event of a crisis in the Laboratory Schools, the Crisis Action Policy steps will be taken depending on the type of crisis faced. The first priority of the Laboratory Schools will be the safety and well being of all students and employees. Please refer to the Crisis Action Policy for more detailed information. Copies of the policy are available in the main office of each building.