{"id":1116,"date":"2026-01-16T11:50:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T17:50:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/policy\/?post_type=library&#038;p=1116"},"modified":"2026-02-27T16:50:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T22:50:44","slug":"appendix-a","status":"publish","type":"library","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/policy\/library\/student-death-and-major-medical-crisis-notification-support\/appendix-a\/","title":{"rendered":"Appendix A &#8211; Summary of Duties by Unit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p class=\"size-p-lg\">All units that receive the notification of a student death from the Dean of Students Office should complete duties listed below and work with the Dean of Students Office, as requested, to coordinate any other necessary action response. The Dean of Students Office manages the list of units notified of a student\u2019s death.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-units-not-included-on-the-list-below-nbsp-nbsp\">Units not included on the list below&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional units may be informed of a student death or major medical crisis if they are known to be connected to the student<strong>.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check databases to identify students who may be connected to the student and who may need support. Assist in the care and support of those students.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with the Dean of Students Office to monitor the need for ongoing care, support, and\/or counseling for students, faculty, and staff.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make arrangements for bringing any of the student\u2019s personal items in the unit\u2019s possession to the Dean of Students Office.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-alphabetical-listing-nbsp\">Alphabetical listing&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-academic-area-dean-department-chair-advisor-and-instructors-nbsp\">Academic Area (Dean, Department Chair, Advisor, and Instructors)&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the event of a death, ensure that all correspondence to the student is suspended.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help identify students who may need support. Assist in the care and support of those students.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with the Dean of Students Office to monitor the need for ongoing care, support, and\/or counseling for students, faculty, and staff.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with the Dean of Students Office regarding any memorial activities that the unit would like to conduct.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify any field placement, practicum, internship, volunteer work, service, or research in which the deceased may have been involved. Reach out to supervisor of area and notify Dean of Student\u2019s Office of the deceased student\u2019s involvement.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-accessibility-resource-center-nbsp\">Accessibility Resource Center&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check databases to determine if the student accessed the Accessibility Resource Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the event of a death, ensure that all correspondence to the student is suspended.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the event of a major medical crisis, include a note in the student\u2019s file to offer care and support as needed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-accounts-receivable-nbsp\">Accounts Receivable&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the event of a death, close all accounts with the goal of making decisions in the best interest of the surviving family\/next of kin.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage removal of fees and fines if possible.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investigate any other accounts applicable to the student. Contact Units with outstanding accounts to encourage them to remove fees.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inform the Dean of Students Office if the student was a recipient of military benefits, scholarships, private funding, or an assistantship.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-advocacy-centers\">Advocacy Centers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(African American Student Academic Services, American Indian Student Services, Black Cultural Center, Inclusive Excellence Center, LGBT Resource Center, Roberto Hernandez Center, Southeast Asian Student Academic Services, Women\u2019s Resource Center)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check databases to identify students who may be connected to the student and who may need support. Assist in the care and support of those students.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with the Dean of Students Office to monitor the need for on-going care, support, and\/or counseling for students, faculty, and staff.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make arrangements for bringing any of the student\u2019s personal items in the center\u2019s possession to the Dean of Students Office.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with the Dean of Students Office regarding any memorial activities that the unit would like to conduct.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-alumni-association-nbsp\">Alumni Association&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Research family members who are alumni and send a card offering condolences.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-athletics-nbsp\">Athletics&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check rosters and databases to identify students\/teams who may be connected to the student and who may need support. Assist in the care and support of those students.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with the Dean of Students Office to monitor the need for ongoing care, support, and\/or counseling for students, faculty, and staff.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make arrangements for bringing any of the student\u2019s personal items in the department\u2019s possession to the Dean of Students Office.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with the Dean of Students Office regarding any memorial activities that the unit would like to conduct.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bookstore-nbsp\">Bookstore&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the event of a death, check databases to determine if the student rented materials. Close accounts for rented materials.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with the Dean of Students Office and family\/next of kin to buy back textbooks if possible.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-center-for-international-education-nbsp\">Center for International Education&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check databases to identify students who may be connected to student and who may need support. Assist in the care and support of those students.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with the Dean of Students Office to monitor the need for ongoing care, support, and\/or counseling for students, faculty, and staff.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For international students and study abroad students, assist the Dean of Students Office with protocol for the notification and assistance to family\/next of kin including working with consulates.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with the family\/next of kin, consulate, and embassy for repatriation of remains.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assist the Dean of Students Office with cultural traditions and customs related to deceased student\u2019s country of origin.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-center-for-community-based-education-learning-and-research-nbsp\">Center for Community-Based Education, Learning, and Research&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check databases to determine if the student participated in any events. Call affiliated organizations and inform them of the incident. Assist in the care and support of the external organizations.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify students who may be connected to the student and who may need support.&nbsp; Assist in the care and support of those students.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with the Dean of Students Office to monitor the need for ongoing care, support, and\/or counseling for students, faculty, and staff.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make arrangements for bringing any of the student\u2019s personal items in the Center\u2019s possession to the Dean of Students Office.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dean-of-students-office-nbsp\">Dean of Students Office&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assist 51ÁÔÆæ Police on scene at their discretion (e.g. crowd management, information sharing)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordinate the response team, ensure communication to pertinent offices, and delegate responsibilities as appropriate.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Once it has been confirmed that the family\/next of kin has been notified of the student\u2019s death or major medical crisis:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distribute notification to identified offices.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If appropriate, work with University Relations to craft a campus-wide email for distribution to the campus community (once obituary has posted or family\/next of kin has given permission).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If appropriate, write a memorial paragraph for the Dean of Students and Division of Student Affairs websites.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post death announcement on the Fallen Panthers website.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assist the family\/next of kin with local arrangements as needed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend funeral services for services located within one hour of campus.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If appropriate, coordinate with the Chief Student Affairs Officer to send flowers to funeral services.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implement response from the Student Support Team as needed to identify and support impacted community members and\/or student.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support departments and student groups that desire to have a remembrance or memorial.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review the process and make changes as necessary.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collect all notes and cards of condolence for family\/next of kin from various areas on campus to mail at one time (Student Association, University Housing, School\/College, etc.).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Retain file to include all communications, checklist, and additional info (obituary, death certificate, online postings, blogs, media stories, etc.) on student death.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-employee-assistance-program-nbsp\">Employee Assistance Program&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assist with care and support for faculty and staff community immediately after incident as well as ongoing as needed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-employing-unit-if-the-student-was-employed-nbsp\">Employing Unit (if the student was employed)&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Notify Dean of Students Office that the student was an employee.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify students who may be connected to the student and who may need support.&nbsp; Assist in the care and support of those students.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with the Dean of Students Office to monitor the need for ongoing care, support, and\/or counseling for coworkers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the event of death, update employment records, ensure final paycheck is processed correctly, collect personal belongings and deliver them to the Dean of Students Office.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the event of serious illness or severe injury, work with the Dean of Students Office to coordinate leave, benefits, paychecks, etc. as necessary.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-financial-aid-nbsp\">Financial Aid&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review financial aid packages and respond accordingly.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determine outstanding loan balances and report to the Federal Loan Clearinghouse if student is deceased.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with the Dean of Students Office to get an official death certificate.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-panther-card-office-nbsp\">Panther Card Office&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deactivate card and communicate with Accounts Receivable regarding student balance or refund.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-graduate-school-nbsp\">Graduate School&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the event of a death, work with the Dean of Students to coordinate gathering of additional student records, including sending transcripts to the family\/next of kin.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-library-nbsp\">Library&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review student record and share information on borrowed materials with the Dean of Students Office.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the event of a death, waive any fees from the library records system.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the event of a major medical crisis, adjust checkout limits as appropriate.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with the Dean of Students Office to respectfully get materials back if possible.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-military-education-benefits-office-nbsp\">Military Education Benefits Office&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the event of a death, review military benefits and respond accordingly to close accounts.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-military-and-veterans-resource-center-nbsp\">Military and Veterans Resource Center&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check databases to identify students who may be connected to the student and who may need support. Assist in the care and support of those students.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assist in the care and support of student veterans or students who have been identified as being closely connected to veterans.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with the Dean of Students Office to monitor the need for ongoing care, support, and\/or counseling for students, faculty, and staff.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make arrangements for bringing any of the student\u2019s personal items in the Center\u2019s possession to the Dean of Students Office.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with the Dean of Students Office regarding any memorial activities that the unit would like to conduct.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-neighborhood-housing-nbsp\">Neighborhood Housing&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the event of a death, determine location of residence and assist the family\/next of kin with managing possessions, working with landlords, leases, etc.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with the Dean of Students Office to monitor the need for ongoing care, support, and\/or counseling for roommates, neighbors, and staff.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work as a part of the Students Support Team to support community members.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-office-of-the-chief-student-affairs-officer-nbsp\">Office of the Chief Student Affairs Officer&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Send condolence letter on behalf of the University community.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As appropriate, send flowers (purchased through Foundation Account) to all families\/services.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-parking-services-nbsp\">Parking Services&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Remove fines\/fees.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prorate parking pass.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-payroll-nbsp\">Payroll&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inform Dean of Students Office where the student was employed on campus.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the event of a death, close out payroll records and issue final W2.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recreational-sports-nbsp\">Recreational Sports&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check databases to identify students who may be connected to the student and who may need support. Assist in the care and support of those students.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determine if a locker is rented, and make arrangements for returning items to the Dean of Students Office.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investigate any refunds or fines on the student record and adjust accordingly.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-registrar-for-deceased-students-only-nbsp\">Registrar (for deceased students only)&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the event of a death, work with the Dean of Students to coordinate gathering of additional student records, including sending transcripts to the family\/next of kin.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Officially mark \u201cdeceased\u201d on the student account.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Un-enroll student from all current classes and upcoming courses.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send out email to deceased listserv regarding closing of other campus accounts.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send an email to UITS\u202fat\u202f<a href=\"mailto:iam-support@uwm.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iam-support@uwm.edu<\/a>\u202f\u202fto notify them to deactivate accounts.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-student-association-professional-staff-nbsp\">\u202fStudent Association Professional Staff&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check databases to identify students who may be connected to the student and who may need support. Assist in the care and support of those students.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with the Dean of Students Office to monitor the need for ongoing care, support, and\/or counseling for students and staff.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inform Student Association representatives to determine if they\u2019d like to:&nbsp;\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Help plan a remembrance event for the deceased student if appropriate.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send a card to the family\/next of kin of the deceased or distressed student.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designate a representative to attend any other campus memorial\/vigil.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-student-health-and-wellness-center-nbsp\">Student Health and Wellness Center&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assist with care and support for student community immediately after notification of death or major injury as well as on-going as needed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide consultation to faculty and staff to help impacted student groups grieve.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide services, including counseling, to students who seek it.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate on the Student Support Team.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-student-involvement-nbsp\">Student Involvement&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check databases to identify students who may be connected to the student and who may need support. Assist in the care and support of those students.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with the Dean of Students Office to monitor the need for ongoing care, support, and\/or counseling for students and staff.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make arrangements for bringing any of the student\u2019s personal items in the office\u2019s possession to the Dean of Students Office.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send an email to spiritual centers directors so that they can be sensitive to students who may be grieving or in need of support.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-student-success-center-nbsp\">Student Success Center&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check databases to identify students who may be connected to the student and who may need support. Assist in the care and support of those students.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide support to University Housing for impacted members of living learning and themed communities.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with the Dean of Students Office to monitor the need for ongoing care, support, and\/or counseling for students, faculty, and staff.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate on the Student Support Team to support campus.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-student-union-nbsp\">Student Union&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Work with Student Association and Dean of Students Office to arrange space and programming logistics (candles, tables, chairs, marketing, technology) for memorial\/vigil.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-uits-nbsp-nbsp\">UITS&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the event of a student death, deactivate email, learning management program, or other services associated with the student.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assist family\/next of kin if they request access to email and other University online accounts.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-university-housing-nbsp\">University Housing&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For incidents in residence halls, assist 51ÁÔÆæ Police on scene at its discretion (e.g. crowd management, information sharing). For other on-campus incidents, coordinate staff to assist with responding to large scale events as needed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For students who live on campus, determine location of residence and lead support of roommates, suitemates, and community members.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify staff members who are impacted and offer support.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor the need for ongoing care, support, and\/or counseling for students, faculty, and staff. Utilize Dean of Students Office and Student Support Team as needed.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the event of a student death in a residence hall room, coordinate relocating roommates and suitemates and taking the room offline for the remainder of the academic year.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In coordination with the Dean of Students Office, work with the family\/next of kin to coordinate removal of belongings.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with University Safety and Assurances to coordinate cleaning of room.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate on the Student Support Team to support campus.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordinate memorial\/vigil for the deceased student if appropriate.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review housing and meal plan fees and prorate to the maximum allowable amount for a refund.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close all accounts with the goal of making decisions in the best interest of family\/next of kin.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with the Dean of Students Office and the Registrar to forward mail to the appropriate address.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-university-relations-nbsp\">University Relations&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Respond to media inquiries regarding student death or major medical crisis.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with Dean of Students Office to determine appropriateness of campus-wide email when death occurs on campus or for high-profile incidents.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acquire information from DOS regarding funeral, vigil, and\/or memorial fund to field questions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-uwm-police-department-nbsp\">51ÁÔÆæ Police Department&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For on campus deaths, lead on-scene response.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate with the Dean of Students Office any pertinent information as soon as possible.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notify the Dean of Students Office when family\/next of kin notification has been made and provide details helpful in planning next steps.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with Coroner to determine cause and circumstances surrounding death of a student.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/policy\/library\/student-death-and-major-medical-crisis-notification-support\/\" rel=\"\">Back to Policy<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-block-otp-nav \"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1287,"parent":1106,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","uwm_wg_additional_authors":[]},"categories":[],"topic":[],"class_list":["post-1116","library","type-library","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - 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