The programs that I am referring to are more directed toward personal development. At WPI, we run programs with motivational speakers about subjects such as stress reduction, reasons to change, team power and how customers deserve quality. I have seen remarkable changes in our people's attitudes after attending programs of this nature. The power of people working together is a tremendous resource, which most managers have not yet realized. We also send employees to training on effectiveness and leadership and to technical programs.
University campuses vary in their degree of security methods.
This is often stipulated in accordance with respective state laws. Another factor is whether the institution is public or private. Progressive universities have professionally trained law enforcement police personnel that are armed as a result of their recognition as professionals. Unfortunately, many colleges suffer from the uninformed belief and stigma that police are bad for the image of the educational institution. Although our campus has armed 'police' officers, I would hope we could work to create a climate that would not see a need for them.