MISSING STUDENT

It may be difficult to distinguish between a student who simply is not following attendance guidelines for class/work and those who are truly missing. When you are concerned about a student’s whereabouts and have not been able to get in touch with them, we prefer that you share your concerns as soon as possible.

Signs:

• Absent under circumstances indicating unaccountable or involuntary disappearance
• Absence from class, work or other obligations for a period of time without any prior notification  
• Peer, friends, family reports them as missing

What to do:

1. When you feel/know that a student is missing call UPD
2. Keep in mind, the most effective reports include information about the student(s), their last contact or how long you’ve noticed the absence
3. Don’t wait for another person to do so, several people can report the same person missing
4. If you still feel uncertain about your concerns, you may also consult with Student Support Team before calling UPD
   
   

Important to remember:

• University Police Department is the main point of contact when you are worried about a missing student   
• You can call DOS or UCS for preliminary support but the final investigation will be conducted by UPD
• When reporting a missing student, early reporting is better than trying to investigate their absence yourself 
• As a proactive action, encourage your students to update their emergency contact information in SOLAR