A suburban Chicago community college was recognized by state officials for completing a campus safety initiative.
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency announced Elgin Community College received the “Ready to Respond Campus” designation.
The goal of the program is to help students, administration and faculty prepare for hazards and emergencies. That includes campus shootings.
To get the status, a college or university has to develop a violence prevention plan and start a campus outreach and education campaign.
Other colleges, including the University of Illinois’s Urbana campus and Augustana College, were recognized for their efforts as well.