If your student is not signed up for the Webster Alerts program, we strongly encourage ALL RESIDENTS to sign up for this mass notification system set up by Webster University. This system is used to alert students, faculty, and staff in the event of an on-campus emergency or school closure due to weather. Parents are also welcome to sign up.
Signup is fast and easy! Simply go to www.webster.edu/technology/websteralerts and go to the new user signup form. Individuals can use the self-service web interface to opt-in to receiving only the notifications they choose. The choice of notification methods include: SMS text messages to a cell phone, an email account, a Blackberry or text pager, a RSS feed or any combination of these.
So sign up today, and tell your son/daughter to sign up as well. This system is absolutely critical for getting the word out quickly in case of an emergency. And it's very useful for hitting snooze if school is closed because of snow.
About Me
- Webster University ResLife
- Hi! I'm Katie McComb, Assistant Director of the Webster Village Apartments at Webster University and the blog moderator. I started at Webster University in 2002 to pursue my undergraduate degree in video production. I recently completed my master's degree in communications management from Webster University as well. I just couldn't stay away! Although I myself don't have any kids in college, I do have the experience of leaving home and going off to college for the first time. I'll also be calling on the experience of my colleagues to act as guest bloggers from time to time. I hope this blog is useful to you, and please let me know if there's more we can be doing to give you the best possible experience with Housing and Residential Life at Webster University.