Information about e2Campus Emergency Notification System

John Carroll University has recently augmented its Emergency Notification System with a text messaging service that will instantly and simultaneously distribute brief messages in situations posing imminent physical threats to the university community.  By using Short Messaging System (SMS) technology, the system, e2Campus, can convey messages to registered mobile phones, Blackberries, wireless PDAs, smart phones and satellite phones even in times when traditional phone and e-mail networks are congested due to increased volume.

JCU’s Campus Safety Services and other authorized departments will use the e2Campus system to provide notification of situations posing imminent, physical threats to the JCU community.  This new mass notification system complements the existing JCU Emergency Notification System, which includes e-mails, phone mail announcements, and indoor fire alarms. The e2Campus emergency notification system will be used in circumstances posing grave physical danger, and use of the system will be followed by announcements in all of the university’s existing emergency notification channels. 

In addition to emergency notification, you have the option of receiving notifications and announcements on weather cancellations & delays.

To register:

• Make sure you have your cell phone on hand.
• Go to the registration page.
• We recommend registering by using your JCU username.
• In the box/module labeled e2Campus Emergency Notification Registration, fill in the required information.
• Click “Create an Account.”
• You should receive an SMS test message on your phone that will provide you with a four-digit number to use in the next e2Campus window.  Fill in the number, then click “Validate Mobile Phone.”
• A new page should indicate that you have successfully registered.
• Click “Log in,” then use the username and password you just created.
• Click on the “Services” tab to add your e-mail address and/or other notification options.

Go to the User Account Login to update or delete your account.

Please Note:

• This service is completely voluntary.
• You are responsible for messaging charges from your wireless service provider(s).
• You will not receive messages for which you did not register.
• Your information is not shared with nor sold to third parties.
  

John Carroll University does not warrant the successful delivery of each message to each individual recipient.  The service depends on the individual e-mail systems, cellular and mobile phone carriers to deliver SMS & e-mail messages to each recipient.  There may be a charge by your cell phone provider to receive SMS messages.