Comments on: The College Introduces New Safety Initiatives http://insidespelman.com/?p=583 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:29:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Vanessa Gibson http://insidespelman.com/?p=583#comment-38 Vanessa Gibson Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:49:26 +0000 http://insidespelman.com/?p=583#comment-38 I am so glad to see these safety improvements. Having visited several campuses in preparation for my daughter to attend college, safety was always one of my concerns. I felt very safe on campus, but the surrounding area is creepy. I am so glad to see these safety improvements. Having visited several campuses in preparation for my daughter to attend college, safety was always one of my concerns. I felt very safe on campus, but the surrounding area is creepy.

]]> By: Tammy http://insidespelman.com/?p=583#comment-37 Tammy Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:06:12 +0000 http://insidespelman.com/?p=583#comment-37 Being a mom of a Spelman Sophomore I've been extremely concerned about my daughters safety. The common violent incidents surrounding the AUC since her start has been frightening. I am constantly charging my daughter to think and walk defensively. She always responds "Oh Mom, not at Spelman." The tragic death of Jasmine made her, Spelman and the AUC rethink their defensive plan. I pray and gain peace through God but will say that the new safety measures make me feel more secure about our daughters’ lives in the hands of “Spelman” and the AUC. Hearing the voice of 1980 Alumni Jamie is a reminder that senseless crimes and Black on Black violence remains a plague in our inner city communities. I will continue to pray that each day brings peace, safety, love and success to the students and staff of the AUC. I believe a scheduled Semester Prayer Vigil can plant seeds, challenge and set a charge to stop the violence. I will contact the Spelman College Parent Association about its possible development. GODSPEED! Being a mom of a Spelman Sophomore I’ve been extremely concerned about my daughters safety. The common violent incidents surrounding the AUC since her start has been frightening. I am constantly charging my daughter to think and walk defensively. She always responds “Oh Mom, not at Spelman.” The tragic death of Jasmine made her, Spelman and the AUC rethink their defensive plan. I pray and gain peace through God but will say that the new safety measures make me feel more secure about our daughters’ lives in the hands of “Spelman” and the AUC. Hearing the voice of 1980 Alumni Jamie is a reminder that senseless crimes and Black on Black violence remains a plague in our inner city communities. I will continue to pray that each day brings peace, safety, love and success to the students and staff of the AUC. I believe a scheduled Semester Prayer Vigil can plant seeds, challenge and set a charge to stop the violence. I will contact the Spelman College Parent Association about its possible development. GODSPEED!

]]> By: Jamie http://insidespelman.com/?p=583#comment-36 Jamie Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:36:52 +0000 http://insidespelman.com/?p=583#comment-36 As an alumni of the 1980's, I am particularly pleased to see these changes finally materialize at Spelman and within the AUC. Even in the early 1980's, these safety concerns were being echoed, however, the sense of urgency was seemingly not as great. The need for stronger security measures seemed to take a lower priority because of the prevailing notion that the AUC was untouchable, although questionable incidents occurred on a periodic basis. Although these changes were sorely needed, one wishes that a student death would not be the impetus for these changes to have been finally instituted. However, I am glad Spelman has taken the lead in coordinating these security enhancements for Spelman and the AUC as a whole. Together, there is strength in numbers while exercising good safety habits for the students, and there is strength in consistent cooperation for the consortium overall. As an alumni of the 1980′s, I am particularly pleased to see these changes finally materialize at Spelman and within the AUC. Even in the early 1980′s, these safety concerns were being echoed, however, the sense of urgency was seemingly not as great. The need for stronger security measures seemed to take a lower priority because of the prevailing notion that the AUC was untouchable, although questionable incidents occurred on a periodic basis. Although these changes were sorely needed, one wishes that a student death would not be the impetus for these changes to have been finally instituted.
However, I am glad Spelman has taken the lead in coordinating these security enhancements for Spelman and the AUC as a whole. Together, there is strength in numbers while exercising good safety habits for the students, and there is strength in consistent cooperation for the consortium overall.

]]> By: Lesley http://insidespelman.com/?p=583#comment-35 Lesley Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:43:51 +0000 http://insidespelman.com/?p=583#comment-35 Thank you for the added security you are doing a great job! My daughter has commented that of the improvement. Keep up the good work! Thank you for the added security you are doing a great job! My daughter has commented that of the improvement.

Keep up the good work!

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