The Health and Safety Department is comprised of several different operational areas – Public Safety, Health Services and Environmental Safety and Health. Each has its own vision, mission statement, and values. While the varied tasks may be performed at times by the same personnel and responsibilities within the Departments interrelated, the individual operations are best served by a customized version. These are presented here.
Public Safety
It is the mission of the Office of Public Safety to pursue excellence in the field of campus safety and security by working in concert with the campus community to improve the safety and security of the students and staff of SUNY Broome Community College. The Office of Public Safety supports the College’s vision which states, “Broome Community College strives to be a leader in anticipating and responding to diverse individual, community and global needs for accessible lifelong educational opportunities. We collaborate with others to create high quality, innovative, student-centered learning environments guided by our shared values.”
Health Services
The mission of Student Health Services is to support the education and personal growth of students by promoting their optimal health and well-being.
Environmental Safety and Health
The SUNY Broome Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) supports the College’s core mission of teaching, research, and service by ensuring a safe campus community and promoting environmental responsibility through partnerships with students, faculty, staff and visitors. EHS provides regulatory compliance assistance, training programs, safety program development and implementation, technical support, inspections and emergency response services.