Safety and Emergency FAQs
What should I do if my student is sick at night?
Your student should contact Public Safety (commuters) or the Residence Life Staff
member on duty if they live in the residence halls. The duty phone numbers for each
hall are posted in each building.
What should I do if my student is sick during the day?
The student health center is open from 8-5pm and is located at 513 Stanton St. Your
student should contact them and arrange for a visit. Students who live on campus should
let their Resident Advisor know when they are ill and notify their faculty if their
illness results in missed classes. There are also a number of local clinics and hospitals
in the area if your student would prefer to be seen off campus.
Where can my student go if they need an escort from class?
Public Safety can provide students with an escort from their class to their residence
hall or vehicle. Students should call 537-6911, or from a campus phone, 6911 for assistance.
What should my student do if they notice suspicious behavior on or around campus?
Depending on the nature of the behavior, students should notify Public Safety 537-6911,
from a campus phone, 6911. If the situation is an emergent one, they should consider
notifying 911 emergency response services.
What is the emergency texting system and how do I get signed up?
In an ongoing effort to better disseminate campus alerts, McKendree University has
implemented an emergency alert system. The alert system will send information regarding
emergency conditions, including weather cancellations and delays. To receive these
emergency messages, you must be registered. This service is currently available for
Lebanon, IL campus students only.
The alerts are delivered via Mobile Phone (as text messages)*
*Your service provider may charge standard text messaging fees. Sign up
How would I know if there was an emergency situation with my student?
If your student lives residentially, their resident director or other similar staff
member would contact whomever is listed as their emergency contact to notify them
in the event of an emergency. Campus public safety also has access to the emergency
contact list your student provided and they may also notify you in the event of a
situation that was emergent and involved your student. Contacting parents does depend
on the type of emergency encountered.
