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Resiliency in the Face of a Crisis

Efforts to safeguard your community college from crises can help prevent — or at least minimize — certain incidents from occurring. But regardless of the work you put into emergency preparedness, there’s always a chance that crises will occur. The ability to bounce back is critical when it comes to reducing the impact of an incident and perhaps even improving your college’s reputation.
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Use of No-Contact Orders in Sexual Misconduct Cases

No-contact or “stay-away” orders are commonly used by colleges as an interim measure to protect victims upon the report of a sexual assault. These orders may also be used as an ongoing remedy after adjudication of such allegations. While no-contact orders can be a useful interim measure and effective as a deterrent for retaliation, they can also be problematic and create confusion if they are unclear.
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Managing the Risks of Eastern Equine Encephalitis and Other Mosquito-transmitted Viruses

The 2019 outbreak of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is the worst since authorities began monitoring the disease over a decade ago. The virus's high death rate makes this growing outbreak an immediate concern. Schools and colleges either located in, in or hosting travel to, outbreak zones need to take preventive measures to protect students from the virus.
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