Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities are being administered in compliance with federal and state law.

In the News: Ohio State Praised for Emergency Communications

March 3, 2017
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The Ohio State University and its Department of Public Safety are committed to sharing timely information during emergency situations. Recently, both were recognized by hootsuite.com for communication efforts following the Nov. 28 campus attack. Read more from hootsuite.com: https://blog.hootsuite.com/social-media-in-higher-education/

We encourage our campus community to follow @OSU_EMFP and @OSUPOLICE on Twitter or find us on Facebook . Social media supplements our Buckeye Alert emergency notification system. To learn more about all alerts, please visit Learn more about all alerts.

The safety of our campus community is our number one priority. If you see something suspicious, please call University Police (614-292-2121) or off-campus Columbus Police (614-645-4545). Always dial 9-1-1 in emergencies.

Additional Resources

·  Active Shooter Video

·  Safety Messaging Toolkit 

·  About Alert Notices