<div dir="ltr"><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-817fd422-7fff-4fa3-870b-6b6015978719"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><font face="arial, sans-serif" style="">Dear Campus Community,</font></span></p><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><font face="arial, sans-serif">I appreciated the opportunity to hear from many of our campus members yesterday at the Faculty Senate meeting as we discussed last week's hoax call of an active shooter at Plattsburgh High School. Even though the report was unfounded, I know that the experience was terrifying and traumatizing for many. And while we are all thankful that no one was physically harmed, the emotional impact of such an experience was real and lasting.</font></span></p><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><font face="arial, sans-serif">As was discussed at the Senate meeting, an after-action analysis will be conducted next week by Emergency Manager Director, Michael Carraballo. This analysis will review the events of last Thursday, including our notification and communications processes and solicit recommendations for improvement. A report of findings will be shared with campus, as we all seek more clarity, understanding and further training for this and similar incidents. </font></span></p><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><font face="arial, sans-serif">I also want to echo the comments from yesterday's Senate meeting acknowledging the actions of our University Police, for responding immediately to the high school unaware that this was a false report, and being ready to assist as needed. </font></span></p><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Finally, please remember that various resources and support systems remain available to students and employees.</font></span></p><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Students are encouraged to contact the Health and Counseling Center at 518-564-3086 / </span><a href="mailto:healthcenter@plattsburgh.edu" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">healthcenter@plattsburgh.edu</span></a><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">. Students are also reminded that the Student Assistance Program (SAP) provides free, 24/7 telehealth counseling by texting or calling 1-800-327-2251 and/or by going online to <a href="http://portal.BHSonline.com">portal.BHSonline.com</a> and inputting username: SUNYPlattsburgh.</span></font></p><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Additionally, employees are encouraged to contact Kim McCoy Coleman, Employee Assistance Program Coordinator located in 401A Beaumont Hall, at </span><a href="mailto:eap@plattsburgh.edu" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">eap@plattsburgh.edu</span></a><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> for support and for additional referrals to community resources and services.</span></font></p><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><font face="arial, sans-serif">As we work together to better understand the events of last Thursday morning, our larger goal will be a commitment to ensure that our community is fully informed of our protocols when we respond to incidents of this nature in the future. </font></span></p><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Dr. Alex Enyedi</font></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><font face="arial, sans-serif" style="">President</font></span></p></span><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"><div><br></div><br></div>