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Update on Facilities Emergency as of Friday, Oct. 23

Following Tuesday morning's electrical incident originating in the mechanical room of Building 42, power disruptions impacted Buildings 32, 38, 39, 42, 43 and 47.

Power has since been restored to Buildings 38, 39, 43 and 47. Buildings 56 and 71 were not impacted by this incident. Additionally, Buildings 44, 46 east and 46 west were unaffected and remained fully operational throughout the event.

The university's electrical contractor continues to assess the damage and determine options for restoring and redistributing power to Buildings 32 and 42. As a result, Buildings 32 and 42 will remain closed through Monday, Nov. 2, while assessments are completed and necessary repairs or equipment replacements are identified and implemented.

Academic Operations

  • The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) will remain under Emergency Remote Instruction (ERI) while Buildings 32 and 42 are unavailable.
  • Classes for all non-SEAS students will resume normal operations.
  • Classes at the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law, Community College, Congress Heights campus and DCA Aviation Hangar will continue as scheduled.

Administrative Operations

  • Administrative and support functions at the Van Ness campus will resume normal business operations and maintain regular business hours.

Guidance for SEAS Faculty and Staff

  • SEAS staff should contact their immediate supervisors regarding remote work expectations.
  • SEAS faculty should consult their supervisors for ERI-related guidance.
  • The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) remains available to support instructional continuity, including Blackboard, Zoom and other teaching and learning technologies.

CAL Faculty Support Resources

Guidance for SEAS Students

  • Due to this facilities emergency, SEAS in-person operations will remain suspended through Monday, Nov. 2. Instruction will continue remotely through both synchronous and asynchronous formats.
  • Courses requiring laboratory, clinical, studio or other hands-on instruction may require makeup sessions. However, every effort will be made to maintain academic continuity through virtual learning whenever possible. Faculty conducting synchronous instruction should continue to meet during published class times to minimize disruptions to student schedules.

The safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff and community remain our highest priority. We will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.

Please continue to monitor the university website and official social media channels for the latest information.

For safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For emergencies, call 911.

Thank you for your flexibility, cooperation and continued commitment to UDC and our students.

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OPSEM

Welcome to the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management

The mission of the University of the District of Columbia Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management (OPSEM) is to ensure a safe, secure and resilient environment that supports the educational and operational goals of our community. We are dedicated to proactive safety practices, emergency preparedness and inclusive engagement that reflects our core values of integrity, service and accountability. Through collaboration, training and rapid response, we strive to protect life and property while fostering a culture of trust, awareness, and shared responsibility.

Vision

To be recognized by our community and colleagues as the leading campus public safety agency and emergency management service provider in the nation, noted for our innovative and effective approaches to reducing environmental hazards and risks, crime, and the fear of crime and disorder on our campus.

Strategy

In our ongoing efforts to develop positive and meaningful partnerships with members of our community, the members of the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management are committed to maintaining an organizational culture that embraces quality relationships,m continuous improvement, and value-driven service.

Services Provided by UDC Police Department

  • employee/new student orientation
  • staff/student/faculty identification cards
  • crime prevention presentations
  • high visibility patrols
  • community outreach
  • law enforcement response to routine or emergency calls for service
  • special event security
  • emergency management – emergency response and evacuation procedures
  • safety checks/escorts
  • crime alerts (LiveSafe)
  • annual security report and campus security authority training
  • vehicle jump starts
  • vehicle lockouts
  • crisis intervention
Learn more about the campus police


LiveSafe

For the latest weather-related updates and other important University information, please download and monitor the LiveSafe app. To receive text notifications, you must register for LiveSafe. You can register by using your smartphone.

OPSEM Publications

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Contact Us

Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management

Allan A.C. Griffith, III
Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety
[email protected]

UDC Police Department
Van Ness Campus
Building 39, Room C04
202-274-5050
Fax: 202-274-7486

Open 24/7/365

Emergency Communications Center

Van Ness Campus
Building 39, Room C04
202-274-5050
Fax: 202-274-7486

Open 24/7/365

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