Criminal actions and emergencies requiring an ambulance, fire, and police assistance should be reported immediately by dialing 911 from any campus extension, then contact campus security.
Emergency Telephone Numbers
Police, Ambulance, and Fire
Emergency assistance: 911
(Or 911 from a campus extension)
Campus Security
417-448-1448 or dial ext. 2222 from any campus phone.
Mr. Mike Shuster, Manager of Campus
Safety, Security, and Clery
417-667-6333, ext. 2292 or 417-448-1448
Safety is everyone's responsibility. If you feel unsafe or are concerned about the safety of others, take steps to protect yourself and those around you. Report any concerns to someone who can help, such as campus security. The campus security office is located in the Physical Plant at Cottey College, behind P.E.O. Hall. If you have information related to a crime, you should also contact the Nevada Police Department, in addition to notifying campus security personnel.
Nonemergency Telephone Numbers
(Dial 9 to get an outside line from any phone on campus, except when dialing 911)
| Who to Call | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Nevada Regional Medical Center | 417-667-3355 |
| Poison Hotline | 1-800-366-8888 |
| Director of Health and Counseling Services (After hours, contact a member of hall staff) | ext. 2157 |
| Vice president for student life and enrollment (After 5 p.m. and weekends 417-499-8310) | ext. 2126 |
| Director of campus and residence life (After 5 p.m. and weekends 815-821-5535) | ext. 2304 |
| P.E.O. Hall Director | ext. 3050 |
| Reeves Hall Director | ext. 4050 |
| Robertson Hall Director | ext. 5050 |
| Hall Director Duty Phone | 417-667-1199 |
The Counseling Office staff comprises professionals trained to support you. To schedule an appointment, call ext. 2157 from any campus phone. In case of an after-hours emergency, contact a peer listener, resident assistant (R.A.), or hall director. They can assist you in obtaining emergency medical attention and accessing counseling services.
Emergency Procedures
If an emergency arises in your residence hall or somewhere on campus, take the following steps.
- Remain calm.
- Call 911 from a campus extension or a cell phone if the emergency involves fire, police, or ambulance services.
- In emergencies, you can also use the emergency poles located near the Rogers Fine Arts Building, between Ross Library and Rubie Burton Academic Center, near Hinkhouse, and between the Chapel and Reeves Hall to call 911 for assistance.
- For other emergencies, call the manager of campus safety, security, and Clery at ext. 2292 from any campus phone, dial 417-448-1448, or contact campus security personnel at ext. 2222 from any campus phone.
- Contact a resident assistant (R.A.) or hall director on duty as necessary for assistance in emergencies within the residence halls. The hall receptionist will put you in contact with the proper staff members.
How to Contact Cottey Security Personnel
Call 417-448-1448 or dial 2222 from any campus phone for campus security personnel. The manager of campus safety, security, and Clery may be contacted at ext. 2292 from any campus phone. When using ext. 2222, wait for security to answer, then identify yourself, provide your location, deliver your message, and wait for acknowledgment. Be sure to speak slowly and carefully.