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Get safety guidance for CEHD classes and offices this spring.
Recent federal policy changes and reversals as well as other current events have heightened both interest and concern among members of our college and University community. Visit this page for CEHD and University Rapid Response resources.
2026 spring semester: CEHD classroom and office guidance
2026 spring semester: CEHD classroom and office guidance
Classroom instructor and office guidance - This is CEHD specific that intends to help instructors and staff remain calm and follow prompts if they are confronted, which pulls from the University guidance.
Supervisor or chair response - This is for supervisors or chairs who receive a call from an instructor or staff.
Red Cards - These are general and utilize them as you see fit. I think they are more helpful than a QR code that goes to a general UMN rapid response site, but that is an option as well.
Private space flyers - These may be hung in advance of Tuesday, but if not or more is needed, utilize them as needed.
Mental health resources
Mental health resources
The University has many resources to support student, faculty and staff mental health.
Boynton Health has drop-in urgent counseling available during regular business hours for students and a 24/7 student crisis line number: 612.301.4673,
mentalhealth.umn.edu is an online tool that can connect students to the right help, right now.
The Employee Assistance Program offers in-the-moment support as well as therapy sessions and a self-care library.
Safety on campus
Safety on campus
Safety for all is the highest priority of the University and our Department of Public Safety.
The University requires a U Card to enter most buildings.
The University has started installation of locks on our Phase I buildings on the Minneapolis campus as part of a university-wide assessment to secure classrooms in times of threats.
Emergency preparedness posters are hung on the doors of all classrooms for just-in-time instruction for responding to an emergency.
Nearly all residence halls have turnstiles at their main entrances, which help prevent unauthorized access.
The Department of Public Safety has many resources for responding to an active threat:
Self Defense Workshops for students, faculty, and staff are available through Rec Well
The University’s Threat Assessment Program (UTAP) focuses on early intervention and risk mitigation when individuals display behaviors that may indicate a threat to themselves or others.
The Safe Campus website is a comprehensive resource for all the ways the University promotes a culture of safety.
Faculty, staff, and student listening sessions with Dean Rodriguez
Faculty, staff, and student listening sessions with Dean Rodriguez
These listening sessions offer an opportunity for open dialogue about how we can navigate these uncertain times and best support our students, faculty, and staff.
University of Minnesota Rapid Response site
University of Minnesota Rapid Response site
President Cunningham has tasked a group of University leaders to monitor developments, and assess how these decisions affect our community and impact our operations systemwide.
Visit the Rapid Response website for updates from University leaders.
ISSS immigration news and updates
ISSS immigration news and updates
CEHD information guide
CEHD information guide
FYI: A quick information guide for immigration-related and international-travel questions
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
ISSS is carefully monitoring any immigration changes, and working with national resources to understand more about what is taking place and how best to support international students and scholars. Check their immigration news and updates page for more information.
Research and Innovation Office news and updates
Research and Innovation Office news and updates
The University is monitoring EOs and federal communications that could affect federally supported projects and programs at UMN: z.umn.edu/fed-impacts.
University of Minnesota story sharing form
University of Minnesota story sharing form
Share stories about how federal changes might be affecting your work. Be sure to select "federal regulation impacts" in the University's story sharing form.
Event disruption procedure and slides
Event disruption procedure and slides
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