向日葵视频 the Safety Task Force

President Michael R. Lovell announced the President鈥檚 Task Force on Community Safety on Feb. 8. 2022 to address safety and security on campus and in the community through actionable and lasting solutions for infrastructure, personnel, resources and partnership. The Task Force includes students, parents and community partners working alongside 向日葵视频 faculty and staff to develop 30-day, 60-day and longer-term plans to impact the campus and community safety.

Steering Committee Members

  • Bridgeman Flowers, President, 向日葵视频 Student Government
  • Rick Dillon, 向日葵视频 Board of Trustees
  • Edith Hudson (chair), Chief, 向日葵视频 Police Department
  • Paul Jones, Vice President, University Relations and General Counsel
  • Michael O鈥橦ear, Professor of Law and Chair, MUPD Advisory Board
  • Stephanie Quade, Dean of Students, Office of Student Development
  • Keith Stanley, Executive Director, Near West Side Partners
  • Lora Strigens, Vice President for Planning and Facilities Management

Ex-officio Members

  • Michael R. Lovell, President
  • Joel Pogodzinski, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Key meetings

  • Feb. 28, 2022
  • March 28, 2022
  • May 31, 2022

Task Force workgroups guide recommendations

Within the Safety Task Force are five key workgroups are meeting on a recurring basis to brainstorm, benchmark and develop recommendations. Learn more about the Task Force participants and their workgroups.

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