Statement - USM Board of Regents Chairman Issues Statement in Response to Tragic
Events
September 11, 2001
USM Board of Regents Chairman Issues Statement in Response to Tragic
Events
Nathan A. Chapman Jr., chairman of the University System of Maryland Board of
Regents, issued the following letter to the USM institution presidents in
response to today's tragedies in New York City and Washington, D.C.:
"To all USM Presidents:
I am contacting you in light of the tragic events in New York City and
Washington, D.C. I'm sure each of you has been closely monitoring these
events and has made or is making decisions concerning the operations of your
respective campuses.
This is an unprecedented situation - one in which ordinary policies simply do
not apply. Accordingly, you are instructed to take any steps you deem
necessary to provide for the safety and security of your students, faculty, and
staff, and their families.
You are to keep the Chancellor's office apprised of any actions you take with
respect to campus operations (e.g., cancellation of classes, campus closure).
Information should be sent by email to dnl@usmd.edu,
phone (301) 445-1901, or fax (301) 445-1931.
For your information, the Governor's office has issued the following statement:
'Effective immediately, all State offices have been closed except for emergency
functions. All non-essential, non-emergency personnel are being released
for the remainder of the day. All essential emergency, public safety, and
critical transportation personnel are to remain on duty and report for duty.
Personnel who have questions should contact their immediate supervisors.'
In addition, the Governor has given local school districts the discretion to
close public schools.
Unlike other State entities, you have special responsibilities to consider,
particularly the continuation of services to resident students. I am
confident you will effectively manage this situation, and want you to know that
the Board of Regents supports any actions you take to provide for the safety and
security of your campus.
I know you join the Board, the entire USM family, and me in expressing our
prayers and sympathy for the victims of these horrible events."
Contact:
Chris Hart
Phone: 301/445-2739
E-mail: chart@usmd.edu
