At the Well-Being Center, we believe that safety is not just about avoiding emergencies—it’s about building a campus community where everyone feels supported, secure and empowered. Faculty and staff play an important role in helping students develop safe habits and in fostering a culture of care across our community. Health Promotion would like to share some ways you can stay informed and support student well-being on campus.
Know the Resources
Being familiar with campus safety resources helps you guide students when questions or concerns arise. CSB Campus Security and SJU Life Safety staff are available 24/7, and blue light phones are located throughout campus for immediate assistance. Encourage students to program safety numbers into their phones and remind them that help is always available. Campus Safety Week is October 20-24, 2025, and provides a great opportunity to learn about resources on campus and attend trainings that will increase your safety. Learn more about activities for faculty and staff here, and opportunities for students can be found here.
Encourage Protective Habits
You have daily opportunities to reinforce simple but effective safety practices with students. Remind them to keep residence hall doors locked, secure their valuables and walk with friends at night. Encourage them to stay alert by putting phones away when walking alone and to trust their instincts if something feels wrong.
Foster a Culture of Care
Safety is a shared responsibility. By modeling care and concern, faculty and staff can help students understand the importance of looking out for one another. Encourage students to intervene or call for help if they notice a peer in distress and highlight the importance of bystander intervention. CERTS, a Health Promotion peer group within the Well-Being Center, offers trainings and programming that equip students with the skills to step in safely and effectively.
Well-Being and Safety Are Connected
We know that stress, fatigue, and poor self-care can make students more vulnerable to unsafe situations. Encourage students to prioritize their well-being by getting adequate rest, eating balanced meals and finding healthy outlets for stress. Faculty and staff can also play an important role by modeling balance and connecting students with campus resources, including the Health Promotion peer groups and other Well-Being Center services.
Final Thoughts
Creating a safe campus community requires collective effort. By reinforcing safe habits, staying informed and directing students to resources, faculty and staff are vital partners in fostering an environment where all students can thrive.
Safety isn’t about instilling fear—it’s about promoting confidence, community and care. Together, we can ensure our campus is a place where everyone feels supported and empowered to succeed.