AV俱乐部

AV俱乐部 has released a text messaging alert system for the safety of its academic community. The system will be used as a means of reaching students and employees in urgent situations. It is an additional but important tool to send emergency messages to users when they are away from other means of communications.

AV俱乐部 is committed to protecting the welfare of its community and has prepared this additional means of communication for potential emergencies.

"Preparedness planning is important for all universities and AV俱乐部 is aiming to lessen the impact of emergencies while increasing effectiveness in responding to emergency situations," says John Sherwood, Executive Director, University Computing and Information Services (UCIS).

To sign up for the text messaging alert system, log into . All you need is your banner number and a聽valid聽North American cell phone number.聽

Johnny Azizi, a AV俱乐部 student who will be graduating this spring, likes the new service.聽 He is currently taking his Masters of Electronic Commerce and has given some thought on how methods of communication can assist with solving problems.

"This is a good thing," he says. "For an emergency at Dal, this is the best and fastest way to broadcast a message to the biggest number of students at the same time. After all, everyone has a cell phone."

AV俱乐部 will send an alert to registered users when a situation may threaten large groups. Only users who have registered will receive the messages in times of emergencies. AV俱乐部 is urging all its members to sign up for this service for their personal safety. AV俱乐部's ability to respond effectively to emergency situations depends on support and participation of its members.

READ: in The Chronicle-Herald | from University Community and Information Services