Officers are trained in emergency first aid and CPR, and respond to medical, fire, and other emergencies. Members of the campus community are encouraged to immediately report any emergency, criminal, or suspicious activity to the Safety Services Department. For on campus calls, dial extension 911, or simply pick up the receiver on a designated emergency phone. Designated emergency phones are located in the Convocation Center, Hugo Young Theater, Kates Gymnasium, Founders Hall, Hawkins-Conard Student Center and Conard Fieldhouse. If your are calling from off campus, dial 289-5766.
Outdoor phones are at the main entrance to the residence halls.
In the event of certain emergencies, the dispatcher may also contact the Director of the Student Health Center or the Director of Counseling and Student Development. Ashland University has on staff a Life Safety Technician who maintains the security and fire alarm systems in the residence halls and other campus locations. The Life and Safety Technician also conducts scheduled safety inspections of the fraternities and residence halls throughout the year. The Safety Services Departments works with the Physical Plant Department to help maintain adequate exterior lighting and safe landscaping practices. The residential student community is made up of 1,400 students living in seven residence halls and four on-campus fraternity houses.