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Terri Stewart Named Director of Campus Safety at Nazareth College

Rochester, NY (01/20/2017) — Nazareth College is proud to name Terri Stewart as the college’s director of Campus Safety. She brings more than 25 years of higher education experience as a public safety provider to her new role which she begins on January 30.

“I am incredibly proud and pleased to be joining the Nazareth family and I am thankful for the opportunity,” said Stewart. “As your campus safety director I look forward to working collaboratively with our campus community and alongside the campus safety team in the absolute best interests of our students, faculty, and staff.  Thank you for entrusting me with the safety and security of our campus community - a tremendous responsibility and one that I do not take lightly.”

Stewart most recently served as director and chief of police at Ithaca College’s Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management, a role she held since 2009.  A native of Syracuse, N.Y., she began her career in public safety at Syracuse University. She’s also worked in public safety at Texas Southern University, University of the District of Columbia, and Trinity Washington University in Washington, D.C.

Stewart earned her bachelor’s degree in communication with political science from Syracuse University and her master’s degree in organizational management from Trinity Washington University.  She has also attended basic law enforcement academy for private college/campus safety officers, and is an active NYS peace officer, trained with the New York State division of Criminal Justice Services.

Nazareth College maintains a full-time, 24-hour department of Campus Safety. All uniformed officers are registered guards in accordance with the New York State Security Guard Act and provide foot and vehicle patrols of all residence halls, academic buildings, and campus parking areas. All officers are trained in crisis intervention, emergency response procedures, fire safety, first aid, CPR, and Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). Campus safety is responsible for identifying prevention programs and strategies to support a safe and secure academic environment. The department also maintains a strong commitment to supporting the educational goals of the campus community. In doing so, the department seeks to preserve an environment where diverse social, cultural, and academic values are allowed to develop and prosper.

Nazareth College's academic strengths cross an unusually broad spectrum of 60 majors, including education, health and human services, management, the fine arts, music, theater, math and science, foreign languages, and the liberal arts. The coeducational, religiously independent, classic campus in a charming suburb of Rochester, N.Y. challenges and supports2,000 undergrads and 800 graduate students. Nazareth is recognized nationally for its Fulbright global student scholars and commitment to civic engagement. Rigorous programs, an uncommon core, experiential learning, career skills, and a global focus prepare graduates for not just one job, but for their life's work.

 

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