Community Safety and Well-being
Task Force on Community Safety and Well-Being
CHARGE
The original University Task Force on Community Safety and Well-Being charge was to facilitate a comprehensive analysis of the challenges, opportunities, successes and potential gaps related to the safety of our Ohio State community members. The task force analyzed on-campus and University District crime statistics and current crime prevention and education resources. The group’s recommendations include improving communication, engagement and support of residents on campus and in the near-campus neighborhoods. Recommendations focus on resources that are most important to tangibly improving safety, sense of belonging and community confidence among those engaging in the area. The task force was challenged to identify tactics that help to minimize violence, crime and high-risk activities and behaviors. The group’s approach was anchored in principles that reinforce partnership, well-being, community-building and outcomes-based results.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Following a comprehensive review, the task force published the below recommendations on November 18, 2020 in conjunction with a presentation to Ohio State's Board of Trustees.
MEMBERS
Co-Chairs of Task Force
Jay Kasey
Senior Vice President
Office of Administration and Planning
Melissa Shivers
Vice President
Office of Student Life
Members of Task Force
Trudy Bartley
Associate Vice President
Local and Community Relations
Office of Government Affairs
Jennifer Beard
Assistant Dean
College of Public Health
JR Blackburn
Chief of Staff
Office of the President
Natassja (Tassj) Boham
Inter-Professional Council Representative
Mitchell Brown
City Council Member
The City of Columbus
Noah Burton
Student Representative
Dilna Cama
Department Manager
Off-Campus and Commuter Student Services, Office of Student Life
Chris Davey
Interim Vice President
University Communications
Jessica Eveland
Secretary to the Board
Board of Trustees
Anne Garcia
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Office of Legal Affairs
Kate Gomez
Student Representative
Tom Gregoire
Dean
College of Social Work
Matt Hansen
Executive Director
University District Organization
University Community Business Association
University District SID
Molly Hegarty
Managing Director
Office of Student Legal Services
Roaya Higazi
Student Body President
Undergraduate Student Government
Douglas Huffner
Senior Director and Chief Risk Officer
Office of Financial Services / Business & Finance
Dennis Jeffrey
Commander-Patrol Operations Zone 4
Columbus Division of Police,
The City of Columbus
Grace Johnson
Chief of Staff
Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Nicholas Messenger
Council of Graduate Students
Monica Moll
Director
Department of Public Safety
Aaron Moore
Task Force Coordinator
Office of Administration and Planning
Stephen Quaye
Associate Professor
Department of Educational Studies
Kate Pishotti
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mayor’s Office
The City of Columbus
Craig Stone
Deputy Public Safety Director
Columbus Division of Police
Sherri Tandon
Parent Representative
Adrian Ward
Student Representative
Willie Young
Senior Director
Off-Campus and Commuter Student Services, Office of Student Life
SAFETY RESOURCES
RAVE GUARDIAN
Download the app by searching “Rave Guardian” inside the Ohio State app.
LYFT RIDE SMART AT OHIO STATE
Lyft Ride Smart at Ohio State offers students discounted rides, inside the university-designated service area, from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m.
SAFETY NOTICES
Ohio State’s Department of Public Safety uses a variety of methods to communicate with the campus community.
HOME SAFETY
Remember to lock your windows and doors and pick up complimentary safety alarms and timers from the Off-Campus and Commuter Student Services office located in the Ohio Union.
ADD OSUPD TO YOUR CONTACTS
Add our non-emergency number 614-292-2121 to your contacts and always
dial 9-1-1 in case of emergencies.
QUESTIONS
For questions, please e-mail safetytaskforce@osu.edu.
NEWS
The Ohio State University Task Force on Community Safety and Well-Being presented its recommendations during Wednesday’s Board of Trustees Academic Affairs, Student Life and Research Committee meeting.
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Students are responding to an offer from The Ohio State University to increase their home security in the campus area.
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