What is the Washburn iAlert mass notification system?
The iAlert system will serve as Washburn’s primary means of communication during an emergency or special situation.
The iAlert technology enables Washburn to send voice, e-mail and text
messages to students, faculty, staff and other important contacts, such
as parents and spouses, to telephone numbers entered as emergency
contacts on your personal information page in MyWashburn.
- A voice message will be automatically sent to all campus extensions.
If you live in a residence hall and have a landline phone number with a
670 prefix, you will be called at that number. A voice mail message
will be left if there is no answer.
- Both a voice message and a text message will be sent to cell phone
numbers. A voice mail message will be left if there is no answer.
- An e-mail will be automatically sent to your Washburn e-mail account.
Why do I need to register for this service?
You should be aware of the importance of personal safety and need to
assume the responsibility of registering for iAlert. You also want to be
informed as quickly as possible in the event of a campus emergency or
special situation in order to take appropriate and timely measures in
response to the event.
How do I register?
Registration takes place when you enter emergency contact information via my.washburn.edu.
- Go to MyWashburn.
- Select the Students tab.
- Go to the iAlert Information channel.
- Select Add or Update iAlert Contacts.
- To add a contact name, select New Contact and enter the information.
- Remember to enter your personal cell phone and/or home landline
numbers. In the Relationship drop down box, you must select either
iAlert – CELL or iAlert – LANDLINE. The telephone number won’t be called if an iAlert drop-down is not selected.
- To enter both your cell phone and landline numbers, you will need to
create two different New Contact entries. You must select one as
iAlert – CELL and the other as iAlert – LANDLINE.
How can I update my information once I have registered?
- Go to MyWashburn.
- Select the Students tab.
- Go to the iAlert Information channel.
- Select Add or Update iAlert Contacts.
- Select the name of the person for which you want to update information.
- Enter the changes.
- Remember to enter your personal cell phone and/or home landline
numbers. In the Relationship drop down box, you must select either
iAlert – CELL or iAlert – LANDLINE. The telephone number won’t be called if an iAlert drop-down is not selected.
- To enter both your cell phone and landline numbers, you will need to
create two different New Contact entries. You must select one as
iAlert – CELL and the other as iAlert – LANDLINE.
You are responsible for entering personal contact
information, indicating which contacts are to receive iAlert
notification and keeping the data updated.
Will iAlert let me know if the campus is closed due to inclement weather?
Text messages only will be sent to notify you of campus closings due
to inclement weather, due to the fact such notices are typically issued
at approximately 5 a.m.
Does Washburn correct my personal contact information if it is not accurate?
No. Information entered remains inaccurate until you make the correction.
Will my contact information for iAlert be used to update any other information systems?
No. The contact data you provide will not be used to for any other purpose.
Will there be tests of the iAlert notification system?
Yes. The system will be tested periodically. Advance notification will be issued to alert you of the upcoming test.
When will my iAlert account be deactivated?
Your registration will be deactivated when you are no longer enrolled as a student at Washburn.
Questions?
Please contact university relations at 670-1154.
