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guns on campus

Campus News

VIDEO: What to do if there is an active shooter at UHCL

Jullie Juarez Mar 5, 2018 0

What happens if we have an active-shooter situation at UHCL? Learn the procedures to take at UHCL in the event that an active shooter situation occurs on campus. UHCL Police Chief Allen Hill tells students how the police department will approach the situation.

QUIZ: Gun law aimed at students

Cassidy Smith Sep 12, 2016 0

When it comes to the new state “campus carry” law, many students and faculty alike find themselves pondering the details of it. This quiz was created to test your knowledge and remedy any queries you might have.

Multimedia

TIMELINE: Guns on campus post-Virginia Tech massacre

Brittany Jeter Apr 4, 2016 1

The Virginia Tech massacre was the beginning of movement that swept the nation. Numerous shootings had dominated the media before but this shooting prompted a movement for change.

Campus News

Students, faculty and staff share concerns about campus carry policy at town hall meetings

Samantha Rolin Feb 22, 2016 2

President Staples and a Campus Carry Work Group held two town hall meetings, Feb. 11 and Feb. 17, to allow students, faculty and staff to voice their opinions and offer feedback for the newly drafted Campus Carry Draft Policy for UHCL.

Campus News

UHCL constituent groups who have passed resolutions in opposition to the ‘campus carry’…

The Signal Dec 3, 2015 0

If you would like your program/organization's name added to the list of those who oppose the campus carry law, please email [email protected] or [email protected].

Opinions

‘Campus carry’ law

Contributor Dec 2, 2015 3

As many UHCL community already know, the Texas legislature passed a law known as “campus carry” that will require all state universities to allow licensed concealed handguns on campus beginning August 1, 2016.

Campus News

Campus Carry Work Group requests input for guns on campus policy

Matt Rogers Nov 23, 2015 0

Despite concerns by many students, faculty and staff, UHCL is preparing for the campus carry law scheduled to take effect next August by creating a campus carry work group to determine policy recommendations for handguns on campus.

Commentaries

Allowing handguns on campus is a bad idea

Berenice Webster Sep 21, 2015 3

BANG! BANG! BANG! What’s that? The classroom goes quiet, the students look startled, they are terrified, shaking in their boots as they begin to duck for cover.

News

Texas gun bill aims at students, faculty and staff

Jeannette Jimenez Feb 23, 2015 3

Guns may soon be making an appearance inside the halls of UHCL, as well as other public colleges and universities across the state of Texas.

News

Recent shootings prompt schools to aim for student safety

Leo Pereda Nov 10, 2014 0

There has been another school shooting, this time in Seattle, leaving four high school students dead. Every time another shooting occurs, it serves as a reminder to schools to review their policies and procedures.

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