What is the Resource?
Park Alert is Park University’s mass emergency alert system. It can alert you to any time sensitive updates such as weather issues and other emergency situations. There are several ways to receive Park Alerts:
- SMS Text
- Voice Message
- Social Media (case by case basis)
How can I access the Resource?
Park Alert can be signed up for on MyPark. Signing up for Park Alert is voluntary but highly recommended for every student. You can sign up for Park Alerts at your respective campuses and can receive alerts for more than one campus if you choose.
More information is provided in the links below
http://www.park.edu/park-alert/index.html
http://www.park.edu/park-alert/full-registration.html
Why would I want to use it?
Being a student at Park University means never being out of the loop. Park strives to inform every student about class cancellations due to inclement weather or other emergencies via Park Alert. This service is provided to all of Park University’s Kansas City area campuses as well as campus centers. By signing up for Park Alert the university will be able to communicate in multiple ways with students. There are several options you can register for, making the Park Alert system tailored to your needs while keeping you in the know!
How does this item improve my student experience at Park?
Park Alert makes you more aware of your surroundings. It is an important resource to make sure you make it to class, make sure you don’t attend classes when they have been cancelled, and most importantly keeps you safe with updates on weather or other imminent, possibly dangerous situations.
Where can I find support such as a phone number, email address, or physical address?
The MyPark Campus Security page has all of the information you need to learn about the Park Alert system.