Safety measures heighten with plans for spring semester

Classes at UI will return to their usual formats

Vigil attendees leaving the Kibbie Dome | John Keegan | Argonaut

In an update from the university, University of Idaho will return fully in person next semester, without all courses having virtual options

For students who feel uncomfortable returning, the university recommends looking into online classes. Additional online courses from some departments will be added by 5 p.m. on Friday. 

“We continue to support law enforcement with their investigation and hope for a resolution soon; however, we cannot predict what will happen and must make plans for spring semester,” the statement read.

The university will be growing its security team and is working with Idaho State Police to maintain its increased presence on campus. UI is also working with authorities to improve neighborhood patrols close to campus.

In addition, the university has the following programs and initiatives to increase individual safety.

  • Distribution of Birdie personal safety alarms.
  • Self-defense workshops.
  • Vigilance education workshops.
  • Spring safety and light walk assessment.
  • Campus and Community Town Hall focusing on home safety.
  • Green Dot Bystander Intervention Training.
  • Stalking awareness education.
  • Healthy relationship programming.
  • Sexual assault awareness programming.
  • Continued review of Housing and Residence Life safety and security protocols. 
  • Collaboration with fraternity and sorority chapters to bring external experts in to assess chapter facility safety and security.
  • SafeRide and SafeWalk programs.

Haadiya Tariq can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter @haadiyatariq

About the Author

Haadiya Tariq I am a senior at the University of Idaho, majoring in journalism and sociology with a minor in international studies. My final year at our publication, I am the Editor in Chief for 2022-2023.

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