Whether on a college campus or in a public school, everyone is continually in the communications loop with the implementation of emergency notification technology from DCC. Designed to expedite communications with students, parents/caregivers, faculty and alumni, the company's on- and off-site solutions automatically place valuable information into the hands of everyone through all available communications media (e.g., phone, fax, pager, email, etc.). From routine announcements to weather advisories to staffing requests, DCC's technology is ensuring faster, more informed decision-making to benefit today's students and tomorrow's leaders.
 

CLIENTS:

	Vanderbilt University
	Columbia University
	New York University
	Harvard University
	San Diego State University
	California State University - Long Beach
	University of Texas - San Antonio
	Kansas State University
	University of Northern Iowa
	University of Mississippi

APPLICATIONS:

Whether in a private school setting or a state funded institution, today's educators face the challenge of dispersing important information to parents, caregivers, alumni, faculty and students for a variety of reasons. With an emergency notification solution from DCC, the burden is eased and everyone is alert and informed at all times. Uses of the technology include:

	School Closings
	Parent/Teacher Conference Reminders
	Evacuation or Lock-down Drills
	Inclement Weather
	Administrative/Staff Announcements
	Campus Law Enforcement
	Security Mobilizations
	Fundraising Activities
	Faculty Staffing and Recalls
	Special Event Updates (e.g., sporting activities, award ceremonies, etc.)
	Activity/Policy Bulletins (e.g., club meetings, lunch menus, etc.)
	Alumni Updates and more…

BENEFITS:

Users of DCC's on- and off-site notification solutions experience an array of benefits, to include improved internal and external communication; a direct focus on patient care; and streamlined emergency and routine facility staffing. Other key benefits include:

	Automates notification tasks quickly and easily, saving time and resources
	Improves critical staff response time by as much as 300 percent
	Disseminates weather advisories and status updates to campus communities
	Reaches appropriate personnel quickly in the event of information system outages
	Notifies affected buildings, areas and officials and provides safety instructions
	Eliminates time-consuming roster changes through automatic phone number updates
	Fills open staffing positions with touch-tone response capabilities
	Transfers individuals through conference bridging feature
	Distributes evacuation notices to students and staff with speed and precision
	Informs students of residential activities and school functions
	Recalls repair crews for facility outages and maintenance requests
	Notifies alumni of fund-raising activities and planned events

To learn more about DCC and its proven critical communications technology, click here.