Appendix E - Absent Student Notification Procedure

1. This procedure is in line with the University Policy on Missing Students. If there is a discrepancy, the University Policy will supersede this procedure.
2. This procedure goes into effect when a student is reported to the OMSP as absent unexpectedly.
3. The Senior Associate Dean, Associate Dean, Assistant Dean, or designee will attempt to contact the absent student.
   1. Via usual means of communication
      1. Email
      2. Cell phone
      3. Pager
      4. Home phone
   2. Via the emergency contact list provided by the student upon matriculation
   3. Via other students known to be on the same educational track as the absent student or known to associate with the student.
4. When the OMSP has been unable to locate the absent student for 24 hours, the student is considered missing.
5. Once a student is considered missing, the Senior Associate Dean or designee will contact Rush Security Services and Student Life and Engagement if the OMSP is unable to contact the absent student via the above procedure.