{"id":1417,"date":"2024-02-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-chancellor\/following-up-on-yesterdays-events\/"},"modified":"2024-03-29T12:58:51","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T16:58:51","slug":"following-up-on-yesterdays-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-chancellor\/news\/2024-02-02\/following-yesterdays-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Following up on yesterday&#8217;s events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Dear Niner Nation,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yesterday afternoon was alarming and stressful for many members of our campus community as CMPD and our campus Police Department investigated a false report of potential gunfire in the College of Education Building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the scene was quickly determined to be safe by law enforcement, it was still a scary situation, especially for many who were here on April 30, 2019, or who have experienced other similar traumatic events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we always do, we are assessing this event for important lessons learned. We will use that information to continue to improve our service to the campus community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your safety and well-being are our top priority. If you need support, there are resources available to you, and I encourage you to reach out to them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Faculty and staff, please contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.charlotte.edu\/benefits\/benefits-overview\/work-life-and-wellness\/employee-assistance-program\">Employee Assistance Program<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.charlotte.edu\/benefits\/work-life-and-wellness\/headspace-care\">Headspace Care app<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students, please reach out to the <a href=\"https:\/\/studenthealth.charlotte.edu\/\">Student Health Center<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/caps.charlotte.edu\/\">Counseling and Psychological Services<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/cic.charlotte.edu\/\">Center for Integrated Care<\/a>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CAPS is also offering focused support through 4 p.m. today:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Same-day urgent individual appointments \u2013 These are offered in-person or via Zoom. You can access these by going to the Price Center or calling 704-687-0311.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A grounding\/mindfulness room in the Price Center with activities for those who would prefer not to engage verbally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Center for Integrated Care is also hosting in-person or <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/CICdropincare\">virtual<\/a> drop in hours today from noon until 4 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, to ensure you always receive text alerts in a timely manner, <a href=\"https:\/\/services.help.charlotte.edu\/TDClient\/33\/Portal\/KB\/ArticleDet?ID=800\">please review your cell phone information in Banner<\/a>. Please also familiarize yourself with the <a href=\"https:\/\/emergency.charlotte.edu\/preparedness-0\">resources available on the Emergency Management website<\/a> to help understand what to do in emergencies, including for lockdown, seek shelter and evacuation directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for being a part of Niner Nation and helping us continue to create a better, safer and more supportive community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"527\" height=\"165\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-chancellor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1217\/2024\/03\/Gaber_signature_transparent.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1529 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 527px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 527\/165;width:200px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-chancellor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1217\/2024\/03\/Gaber_signature_transparent.png 527w, https:\/\/cws.charlotte.edu\/backup-chancellor\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1217\/2024\/03\/Gaber_signature_transparent-300x94.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharon L. 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