Author Archives: robertsonm

Cougar Alert Test

By | October 24, 2024

  This is a test of the COUGAR ALERT emergency notification system. If this had been an actual emergency, you would have received specific instructions and been directed to the College of Charleston’s emergency website at emergency.cofc.edu for information. This is also a good time to review safety procedures.  For information concerning campus crimes, go to the Staying… Read More »

CAMPUS ADVISORY- Update on Hurricane Milton

By | October 9, 2024

The College will be open for regular business operations, classes and activities on Thursday, Oct. 10, and Friday, Oct. 11. This plan is consistent with City of Charleston and Charleston County governments. The College is closely monitoring the track of Hurricane Milton and will continue to update the campus as necessary.  All students and employees should exercise… Read More »

Timely Warning: Off-Campus Fondling

By | September 15, 2024

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, the Department of Public Safety is informing the College of Charleston campus community of an off-campus FONDLING. Date (of offense):   09/15/2024 Time (of offense): 1238 AM – 1250 AM Reported to: Charleston Police Department Location: Area of Montagu Street and Coming Street Suspect status:  At Large Suspect Description: Male,… Read More »

Timely Warning: Off-Campus Armed Robberies

By | August 25, 2024

  Timely Warning: Off-Campus Armed Robberies   In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act, the Department of Public Safety is informing the College of Charleston campus community of two robberies that took place in the immediate vicinity of campus. Date (of offense):   8/25/2024 Time (of offense): 0110 hours Reported to: Charleston Police Department Location: Off-campus in… Read More »

Cougar Alert Test

By | March 21, 2024

    This is a test of the COUGAR ALERT emergency notification system. If this had been an actual emergency, you would have received specific instructions and been directed to the College of Charleston’s emergency website at emergency.cofc.edu for information. This is also a good time to review safety procedures.  For information concerning campus crimes, go to… Read More »

Timely Warning: Off-Campus Shooting / Homicide

By | November 10, 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 shooting/homicide. Date (of offense):   11/10/2023 Time (of offense): 5:01 am to 5:06 am Reported to: City of Charleston Police Department Location: 320 Meeting Street, Circle-K gas station (Calhoun and Meeting Streets) Suspect status:… Read More »

Cougar Alert Test

By | October 24, 2023

  This is a test of the COUGAR ALERT emergency notification system. If this had been an actual emergency, you would have received specific instructions and been directed to the College of Charleston’s emergency website at emergency.cofc.edu for information. This is also a good time to review safety procedures.  For information concerning campus crimes, go to the Staying… Read More »

Cougar Alert: The College Will Resume In-Person Academic Instruction on Sept. 1

By | August 31, 2023

The impacts from Hurricane Idalia have moved past the Charleston region. However, certain areas of our surrounding community may remain flooded or have damage, so please exercise caution when moving about.   The College will resume in-person academic instruction at 8 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 1. Business operations of the College will resume at 8:30 a.m.… Read More »

Cougar Alert: College is Moving to an E-Learning Model on Aug. 30

By | August 29, 2023

  Due to the expected impacts from Hurricane Idalia, the College of Charleston is moving to an e-learning model for all classes on Wednesday, Aug. 30; faculty will update students regarding instructional plans for individual classes.  Faculty members have discretion regarding online instruction and assignments and are encouraged to be flexible with students regarding class… Read More »