Emergency Response

The intent of this committee is to address unplanned events that pose an immediate threat to the safety, health, or security of students and employees, as well as visitors or property that will disrupt normal campus business/operations. This committee will take the campus leadership role during disaster situations. This role includes but is not limited to the following:  

  1. Protecting our students and employees from harm. 
  2. Determining what can be done to limit additional damage to property. 
  3. Securing the campus during an emergency. 
  4. Communicating with the lead agency for the disaster. 
  5. Communicating to the public.
  6. Providing services to the community and region, if needed. 

Alignment to CSC 2030 Strategic Plan

Priority 2: Academic Excellence and Workforce Readiness

2.E) Leverage technology strategically to enhance instruction, streamline operations, improve communication, and elevate the student experience.

Priority 3: Organizational Culture and Institutional Vitality

3.B) Advance institutional innovation and excellence by integrating emerging technologies, streamlining operations, and promoting accountability and continuous improvement.

Priority 4: Regional Leadership and Impact

4.E) Position the campus as a hub for engagement and support that enhances resources and impact within the community.

Current Members: 

  • Austen Stephens, Co-Chair, Dean Student Affairs 
  • Dr. Jodi Kupper, Co-Chair, President  
  • Kari Gaswick, Vice President – Administration and Finance 
  • Todd Baumann, Director of Facilities 
  • Ann Burk, Chief Information Officer 
  • Tena Cook, Marketing Coordinator 
  • Amee Diers, Director – Human Resources 
  • Ted Tewahade, Associate Athletic Director 
  • Alex Helmbrecht, Director of College Relations 
  • Mark Hunt, Security Supervisor 
  • Dr. Shaunda French-Collins, Dean, BMS  
  • Dr. James Margetts, Dean, Liberal Arts 
  • Dr. Brittany Helmbrecht, Dean, PSAS  
  • Dr. Kimberly Paddock-O’Reilly, Vice President – Academic Affairs 
  • Jeff Johns, Dawes County Sheriff 
  • Rick Hickstein, ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ¼Ç Police Chief 
  • Jon Reiners, ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ¼Ç Community Hospital CEO 
  • Nan Gould, Region 23 Emergency Management 
  • Dr. Ginger Meyer, Superintendent – ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ¼Ç Public Schools