Policy Statement

Every student who resides in on-campus housing shall have the option to identify a confidential individual to be contacted by the University in the event that the student is determined missing in accordance with the procedures outlined below.  Only authorized campus officials and law enforcement officers in furtherance of a missing person investigation may have access to this information.

Reason for Policy

In accordance with Section 485 of the Higher Education Act (HEA), every institution of higher education that provides on-campus housing must provide a missing student notification policy for those students residing in on-campus housing.

 

To read the entire policy, please download the document from the navigation bar to the left.  In addition to the complete policy, you will also find documents for establishing your confidential contact, a missing person checklist, and additional information for students.  Any forms that you choose to fill out should be turned in to the front desk of your residence hall.

If you do not have the necessary program to open the document, please contact Residence Life and Services at (417) 836-5536 or by stopping by Hammons 104.  A physical copy will be made available to you.