Author Archives: emergencycofc

Timely Warning: off-campus armed robbery

By | December 16, 2023

  In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, the Department of Public Safety is informing the College of Charleston campus community of an off-campus armed robbery. Date (of offense): 12/16/2023 Time (of offense): 3:27 a.m.   Reported to: City of Charleston Police Department   Location: 320 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29403 (Circle K gas station).   Suspect status: at… Read More »

Timely Warning: Aggravated Assault/Shooting

By | April 5, 2023

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, the Department of Public Safety is informing the College of Charleston campus community of an OFF-CAMPUS Aggravated Assault/Shooting. Date of offense: April 5, 2023 Time of offense: 5:33 PM Reported to: The Charleston Police Department Location: Area of Beaufain and Wilson Streets Suspect status: At Large Suspect Description:… Read More »

Timely Warning: Off-Campus Burglary

By | February 20, 2023

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, the Department of Public Safety is informing the College of Charleston campus community of an off-campus Burglary. Date (of offense): 02/20/23 Time (of offense): Around 5:20 PM Reported to: The Charleston Police Department Location: Area of 136 St. Philip St. Suspect status:  At large Suspect Description: Described by victim as… Read More »

COUGAR ALERT: College to Cancel In-Person Classes, Close Business Operations for Sept. 29 & 30

By | September 28, 2022

Dear Campus Community, Due to the expected impacts from Hurricane Ian, the College of Charleston is canceling in-person instruction for both Thursday, Sept. 29, and Friday, Sept. 30; faculty will update students regarding instructional plans for individual classes.   Business operations for the College will be closed for Thursday, Sept. 29, and Friday, Sept. 30.… Read More »

Campus Advisory: College Continues to Monitor Hurricane Ian

By | September 27, 2022

Dear Campus Community, The College of Charleston’s Emergency Management Team continues to meet and closely monitor the forecast for Hurricane Ian. College officials are also in regular contact with city, county and state leaders regarding the storm’s expected impact on South Carolina. Charleston and surrounding counties are currently under a Tropical Storm Watch and Storm Surge Watch. A… Read More »

Campus Advisory: College Monitoring Hurricane Ian

By | September 26, 2022

Dear Campus Community,  College of Charleston leaders continue to closely track the path and forecast for Hurricane Ian. At this time, the College remains on its normal operating schedule for this week. Any adjustments to class and/or event schedules would be communicated to campus through the Cougar Alert emergency notification system and posted at emergency.cofc.edu.  While… Read More »

Public Safety Investigating Reported Incidents of Indecent Exposure

By | August 28, 2022

  In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, the Department of Public Safety is informing the College of Charleston campus of reported indecent exposures involving male suspects.  Date (of offense): 08/26 – 8/28, 2022 Time (of offense):  5:30 PM and 7:30-11:30 AM Reported to: College of Charleston Department of Public Safety and The Charleston Police Department… Read More »

College Announces COVID-19 Protocols for 2022-23 Academic Year

By | July 14, 2022

The campus community received the following message from the College of Charleston COVID-19 Leadership Team on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, regarding COVID-19 protocols for the upcoming academic year: Dear Campus Community, In preparation for the upcoming 2022-23 academic year, the College of Charleston has established the COVID-19 protocols outlined below. These guidelines are intended to minimize… Read More »

Timely Warning: Off-Campus Sexual Assault

By | July 11, 2022

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, the Department of Public Safety is informing the College of Charleston campus community of an off-campus sexual assault. Date (of offense): 07/10/2022 Time (of offense): Between 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Reported to: The Charleston Police Department Location: In the area of Burns Lane Suspect status: At large Suspect Description:… Read More »

COVID-19 Preparations for Return to Campus – Fall ’22

By | July 6, 2022

The College’s COVID-19 Leadership Team sent the following announcement to students on July 6, 2022: Dear Students,  We are excited about seeing you on campus for the upcoming fall semester.  Please keep in mind that COVID-19 remains endemic in our community, and it’s important that we all remain vigilant in guarding against the spread of… Read More »