Safety Approach

Our approach to safety, in all senses of the word, aims to not only serve our community but build it. This collective dedication builds trust, increases resilience, and fosters a welcoming campus environment.

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Strategic Approach to Safety

We work to promote a safe and welcoming campus through three pillars of progress: 

  • Outreach and engagement: Create strong community connections and partnerships; advocate for support and resources that promote safety and belonging at the University; and provide support services to increase our students’ sense of safety in all forms of the word.
  • Awareness and education: Build awareness of programs and resources that promote safety and a welcoming campus climate.
  • Enhanced security: Implement proactive public safety strategies and maintain and enhance our public safety infrastructure.

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Initiatives 

As part of our approach, we work to strategically focus our efforts to reimagine and elevate safety in the areas needed most.

Sexual Misconduct Prevention Program. The Sexual Misconduct Prevention Program (SMPP) provides strategic coordination of the University’s sexual misconduct prevention and response activities in partnership with University stakeholders systemwide.

Anti-Hazing at the University of Minnesota. The University seeks to promote a safe environment where all students may participate in campus activities and organizations free from hazing.

Strategic Safety Advisory Committee 

The Strategic Safety Advisory Committee (SSAC) was created in 2022 to facilitate collaborative discussions to enhance safety and overall quality of life on and near the Twin Cities campus. Members meet regularly to freely consider and propose swift solutions, while also providing transparency on public safety issues. 

Committee objectives:

  • Propose and examine initiatives designed to improve University safety, in all senses of the word, for present and future use by the community.
  • Become knowledgeable in various public safety topics with the ability to inform and/or educate other members of the University community.
  • Generate greater awareness among key stakeholders about issues within the University community and how safety work impacts the University, specifically people, property, and reputation.

Committee members