Residence halls add security feature
Chadron State College students who live on-campus will have a new way of getting to their rooms after the mid-term break.
After Monday, March 15, students will be required to use a small device that resembles a keychain, known as a key fob, to enter residence halls during night and early morning.
The security system, which includes new doors and scanner hardware at entrances, has been installed in Kent, Andrews, High Rise and Edna Work halls. Brooks Hall also is scheduled to receive the equipment.
The main entrances have been equipped with a video camera and buzzer to screen visitors and residents with misplaced or inactive fobs. Upon entrance to the halls, students and others will still be required to show identification at the front desk.
“We take the safety of our students seriously and this is expected to improve their college experience,” said Sherri Simons, CSC director of housing. “This technology has been installed by colleges and universities across the nation and will make life better for residents of our halls.”
The new fobs will be distributed to students during floor meetings March 15.
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