The Griffin Guide Student Handbook

Important Non-Emergency Telephone Numbers

Campus Security Desk (71st Street) 212-517-0411
55th Street Residence Hall Security Desk 212-371-2350
Cooper Square Residence Hall Security Desk 646-869-5126
Faculty Center Security Desk 646-393-4101
Director of Campus Safety 212-517-0685 212-774-0748
Security Supervisor(s) 212-774-4859
Confidential Hotline (for non-emergencies) 212-774-4878
NYC Police Department 19th Precinct (for non-emergencies)
(Covers main campus)
212-452-0600
NYC Police Department 17th Precinct (for non-emergencies)
(Covers 55th Street Residence Hall)
212-826-3228
NYC Police Department 9th Precinct (for non-emergencies)
(Covers Cooper Square)
212-477-7811

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

All students, faculty and staff should be familiar with College emergency response procedures, which can be found online within the MMC Emergency Response Guide. If there is an emergency at any Marymount Manhattan College facility notify Campus Safety immediately at ext. 411 and dial 911 if necessary.

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM – CONNECT-ED

In the event that a significant emergency or dangerous situation occurs involving an immediate threat to the safety of students, MMC will notify the College community without delay. This information will be transmitted utilizing Connect-ED, the College’s emergency communication system, which will allow MMC to send time-sensitive information via voice, email and text messages delivered right to student’s cell phones. Connect-ED enhances emergency preparedness and response at the College and enables our community to stay informed in the event of an emergency. All students are strongly urged to register with Connect-ED. Sign up through the MMC Portal. Parents can also sign up for Parent ConnectEd.

EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS

Weather or emergency conditions may result in a delayed opening or the closing of the College. Information about delays or closings will be available through the following means:

  • College Information Line – 212-517-0400
  • Connect-ED
  • College Website
  • College email system

TELEVISION STATIONS

NBC (Channel 4)

EVACUATIONS

Building evacuations can occur due to fire, smoke, or other conditions. If the fire alarm sounds at the Campus, Faculty Center, or Martha Graham Dance Studio, all persons are required by law to evacuate the building. When evacuating:

  • Leave the building by the nearest safe staircase.
  • Do not use the elevators.
  • Exit calmly and quickly.
  • Stay quiet and listen for instructions while evacuating.
  • After exiting the building- report to the closest assembly area
  • (71st or 72nd Street at the corner of 2nd or 3rd Avenue) and await further instruction.
  • Do not re-enter the building until advised to do so by a security officer.

If the fire alarm system is activated at the 55th Street or Cooper Square residence halls, initially the impacted floor and the floors above and below will be evacuated. Be alert and listen for directions from security and building staff. 55th Street assembly areas - E 55th Street at 2nd or 3rd Avenue. Cooper Square assembly areas – E 6th Street and Cooper Square (Cooper Square Park). During an evacuation, security personnel will be in the lobby and outside of the building directing where to go.

Please see the Resident’s Guide to Community Living or Residence Life’s webpage for additional information.

FIRE

If you discover a fire in the building, activate the alarm by pulling the nearest fire alarm pull station. The New York City Fire Department will respond to all alarms at MMC. Exit the building quickly and calmly and alert others as you exit. Notify campus safety as you leave the building.

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

Contact Campus Safety at 212-517-0411 immediately if anyone is ill or injured.