Student Affairs

Responding to a Student Death

In the event of a student death, it is incumbent upon the University and its personnel to respond in a sensitive and caring manner while recognizing the range of feelings and responses that surround such serious circumstances. A student death naturally affects the family and friends of the deceased most acutely, although the entire University community is impacted. To help manage such situations, this policy provides guidance and sets forth response protocols for the University units that typically must respond prudentially in support of the bereaved and the larger University community. University personnel responsible for implementing this policy are to effectively coordinate and communicate with all parties and units as necessary and appropriate while being guided by empathy, sensitivity, and concern for those most directly affected.

Policy Code: TBD
Responsible Executive: Vice President for Student Affairs
Responsible Office: Dean of Students
Effective Date:
Last Revised: Not Applicable
Contact: Dean of Students

View the DRAFT Policy

View the DRAFT Student Death Response Protocols

Keywords:

Bereavement
Postvention
Death
Suicide