Business Continuity and Emergency Management

BCEM MISSION

The mission of the Business Continuity/Emergency Management (BCEM) office i sto coordinate emergency management and safety efforts, devlop response plans and guides, and promote Pacific University's resilience through a comprehensive program focused on saving lives, protecting property , and minimizing opertional disruptions.

PROGRAM FOCUS

Business Continuity 

• Continuing critical operations during a disruption (administrative and academic)
• Assisting departments/offices/colleges in the development of customized continuity plans
• Identifying and strengthening University wide mission essential functions
• Coordinating with University Information Services (UIS) on Disaster Recovery Planning 

Emergency Management

• Development of a comprehensive all hazards plan that includes:
  • Emergency Operations Plan
  • Incident Annexes
  • Functional Annexes
• Preparedness Training and Outreach
• Risk and vulnerability assessments
• Coordination with Institutes of Higher Education (IHE) peers and city, county, regional and state partners