DCB Student Handbook 2023-2024

33 | P a g e D C B S t u d e n t H a n d b o o k Missing Student Notification Policy Introduction Pursuant to the 2008 reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, students residing in DCB owned and operated facilities have the opportunity to designate an individual to be contacted in the event the student is determined to be missing . The purpose of this policy is to clarify the option available for such designation, and the institution's responsibility for notification in the case of a missing student. Definition A missing student is defined as a person currently enrolled at DCB, whose whereabouts have been unaccounted for by DCB staff or law enforcement for more than 24 hours. Contact Information Students residing in residence halls have the option to designate an individual to be contacted in the event the student is determined by DCB staff or appropriate law enforcement agency to be missing. This contact may be the same or different than the emergency contact information provided in the student's Campus Connection account. Reporting A report should be filed with the DCB security and safety officer at the time a student is presumed to be missing. A report may be filed by a DCB employee, friend, roommate, or family member. An investigation will be conducted in attempt to determine the whereabouts and well-being of the student. Initiate Procedures When DCB security and safety officer has been notified and the student becomes the subject of a missing persons report, DCB will initiate the Missing Persons Procedures and Notification in accordance with the student's designation. Notification The student's designated contact person will be notified. Minors If the student is under the age of 18, and is not an emancipated adult, DCB is required to notify a custodial parent or guardian, in addition to any contact person specifically designated by the student. Contact will be made no more than 24 hours after the student is determined by DCB security and safety officer or other appropriate law enforcement agency to be missing. Failure to Designate Contact In the event a student residing in residence halls, is determined by DCB staff or other law enforcement to be missing, and has not previously identified a missing persons contact, DCB will notify the individual identified in the student's Campus Connection account as the emergency contact.