Fiscal Year 2021
Point of Contact: Andrew Bowen abowen@nmsu.edu
Authorizing Body or Offical: Chancellor
Type of Board: Standing
Scope of Impact: System
Chair: Andrew Bowen abowen@nmsu.edu
Purpose:
To study, recommend, and implement coordinated emergency
preparedness and response activities for the NMSU System.
The committee will plan and coordinate for potential
emergent conditions brought on by both natural and
manmade situations that potentially place university system
personnel or assets in harm’s way. Such incidents consist of,
but are not limited to weather, fire, criminal acts, and
hazardous material release.
Authority:
- Serves in an advisory capacity to NMSU System Chancellor regarding potential emergent situations, including, but not limited to, review and recommendations regarding the content and administration of the university’s All Hazards Operations Plans, as well as the distinct, multi-agency, Doña Ana County / City of Las Cruces All Hazard Mitigation Plan;
- Serves in an advisory capacity to the NMSU System Chancellor regarding administration of Policy 2.25, Emergency Preparedness and other emergency response protocols;
- Serves in advisory capacity to the Associate Vice President of Information Technology relating to issues pertaining to the administration of Policy 2.38.1.1.8, Emergency Notification;
- Serves collectively, or through its individual members, as a resource to the various NMSU campuses, departments and other units regarding the development and application of their respective All Hazards Operations Plans;
- Develops and coordinates the execution of, as well as afteraction-review of NMSU System and/or campus wide training exercises and scenarios, in preparation for potential, actual emergencies;
- Conducts post-critical incident reviews with pertinent personnel, in order to facilitate improvement in the university’s emergency and administrative responses;
- Acts collectively, or through its individual members, to coordinate with other NM agencies, municipalities, local public bodies and the community on issues involving public safety, including but not limited to emergency preparedness training, risk and loss mitigation, and emergency response to catastrophic events;
- Acts collectively, or through its individual members, to coordinate with administrative bodies on campus charged with responsibility for university health and safety, including but not limited to the 1) Communicable Disease Preparedness Committee, 2) University Safety Committee, 3) Institutional Biosafety Committee, 4) University Radiation Safety Committee, 5) Institutional Review Board; as well as with each NMSU component or department/unit, as requested, regarding its emergency plans required by Policy 2.25;
- Develops and recommends the adoption, or revisión, of university policies and/or protocols; and
- Takes other action as may be directed by the NMSU Chancellor.
Members:
Monica Torres, DACC President
Michael Luchau, DACC Facilties Director
Andrew Bowen, Interim Chief of Police
Ann Combes-Goodman, Dean of Students Office
Antonio Salinas, NMSU-A VP for Business and Finance
Javier Cordero, Director of Procurement Services
Curtis Ewing, Director of ICT Computing and Computer Infrastructure
Gena Jones, Assistant VP for HRS
Jeff Witte, Secretary of NMDA
Johnny Carrillo, Fire Chief
Justin Bannister, Associate VP of University Communications and Marketing Services
Justin Dunivan, Deputy Chief of Police
Kelly Brooks, DACC VP for Business and Finance
Ken Van Winkle, Community College President
Laura Castille, Director OIE
Louis Huber, Deputy Chief of Fire
Luis Campos, Associate VP for Facilities
Minerva Baumann, Media Relations Officer
Ophelia Watkins, Director Housing
Patrick Chavez, Director of Utilities / Plant Operations
Polly Wagner, Interim Director of EHSR&M
Scott Field, Associate General Counsel
Seth Miner, Associate VP of Enrollment Services
Tmiothy Dobson, Executive Director of Facilities and Services
Wayne Savage Arrowhead Center
Jon Webster, Project Manager for Chancellor's Office
Jose Guzman, NMSU-A, Mgr, Facs Svcs / Physical Plant
Albert Borunda, NMSU-A/ Asst. Mgr, Facs Svcs / Physical Plant
Marshal Wilson, NMDA Division Director Ag Production
How are the chair and members appointed? By position
What university function/office is responsible for future appointments? Facilities and Services / Senior Administrative Assistant
What university office/function provides administrative support to this board or committee? Facilities and Services / Senior Administrative Assistant
Are there any requirements for the number of meetings to be held? No requirement
In the past fiscal year, what accomplishments have been made (if applicable)?
7/2020. Safety Tip: Fireworks safety
7/2020. Safety Tip: Avoiding mosquitoes
8/2020. Safety Tip: Pedestrian safety
8/2020. Safety Tip: How to use high-intensity activated crosswalks
9/2020. Safety Tip: Fire drills on campus
9/2020. Safety Tip: Don’t be a victim of fraud
9/2020. Safety Tip: Fall 2020 Safety Training
10/2020. Safety Tip: Cooking safety
10/2020. Safety Tip: Work-related injuries
11/2020. Safety Tip: Fireplaces and Heater safety
11/2020. Safety Tip: Thanksgiving dinner safety
12/2020. Safety Tip: Holiday lights safety
12/2020. Safety Tip: Securing NMSU for the Holiday Break
1/2021. Health and safety tips for the New Semester – links to NMSU safety and emergency
preparedness
2/2021. Safety Tip: Emergency Notification System test
3/2021. Safety Tip: Daylight Savings tips
4/2021. Safety Tip: Sexual Assault Awareness
4/2021. Safety Tip: Continue COVID safe practices after vaccination
5/2021. Safety Tip: Bicycle safety
6/2021. Safety Tip: Preventing heat-related deaths