The story of the blue light system on Alfred University\u2019s campus has been fraught with addendums and complications. Since 2016, President Zupan has been a part of conversations regarding the future of the blue light system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alfred University students have seen the tell-tale blue glow coming from Alfred State\u2019s campus, but the University itself is a deadzone. Students have access to the Rave Guardian app, which is only available on some smartphones, however, this campus is notorious for having little connectivity and spotty data support. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Public Safety\u2019s office being placed on the second floor of Powell Campus Center, as well as their availability at all-hours, is meant to bridge the gap between the app and the experience while we wait for a definitive answer as to whether the blue lights will be coming back online. However, a lone station in the middle of campus isn\u2019t helpful if an altercation were to occur, for instance, down by Merrill Field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI strongly support the re-institution of the blue lights and have been pushing for them to be brought back for a few years. I believe that they are important to the safety and security of campus,\u201d said former chief officer of Public Safety, Jessica Middaugh, back in February of 2022. \u201cEven though Guardian is a great tool, there is always a chance that something may malfunction, so there should always be a backup plan. You also must consider that on occasions, people forget, lose, or break their phone. We owe it to our community to not exclude them from a safety option.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other, newer faculty to Alfred University\u2019s campus have noticed the distinct lack of blue in the night. Dr. Michelle Tichy, a new hire for the Psychology department, has made it clear that bringing the blue light system back online should be a top priority in keeping students safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We shall see if the call for blue lights returns with Dr. Angie Taylor\u2019s climate survey or if Alfred University is stuck with only the Rave Guardian app for emergencies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you, or someone you know, are in need of emergency assistance, do not hesitate to call 911 or Public Safety at 607-871-2108 (2108 from campus phones). <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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