Frequently Asked Questions
What is MC Alert?
MC Alert is Meredith’s emergency notification system for students, faculty and staff. Meredith has contracted with the NTI Group to use their Connect-Ed emergency mass notification system. The product improves Meredith’s ability to effectively communicate with the campus using phones, cell phones, voice mail, email and text messaging.
Will my information be shared with other organizations or businesses?
Contact information included in the MC Alert service will only be used for emergency notifications and will not be made available to any other service, on or off campus. The NTI Group does not sell, lease, rent or share personal information in the MC Alert system to any companies or people outside of NTI or NTI service providers. For more, visit http://www.ntigroup.com/about/privacy.asp.
When will the MC Alert System be used?
MC Alert will be used in the event of an on-campus emergency that poses an immediate risk to the health and safety of the campus community.
The MC Alert system will be used in cases including:
- Fire
- Immediate weather emergency such as a tornado
- Shooting or other violent event.
The system will not be used for non-emergency announcements.
How often will I receive alerts?
Meredith College will test the MC Alert system once a semester. Otherwise, the alert system will only be used in the event of an on-campus emergency.
How do I confirm that I am signed up to receive text messages?
You will receive a confirmation message when you sign up for text messages. Connect-Ed, the service provider for MC Alert, sends out confirmations Monday-Friday, between 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).
Who do I contact if I have questions about MC Alert?
Contact Ann Gleason, dean of students and chair of Meredith’s Incident Management Team, with any questions about the MC Alert system. Gleason can be reached at (919) 760-8521 or gleasona@meredith.edu.
Can I sign up only for voice messages and not text messages?
Yes. Users can opt to receive both voice and text messages, or to receive only voice messages.
Can I cancel the MC Alert service if I change my mind?
While Meredith College encourages all campus community members to sign up to receive MC Alert emergency messages, you do have the option to cancel. Visit Web Advisor to opt-out of the service.
How do I update my information?
Visit Web Advisor to update your contact information. We encourage you to update your contact information as soon as possible whenever it changes.
Should I submit my contact information if I live off campus?
Yes. MC Alert will be used to notify students, faculty and staff of emergencies that would impact the entire Meredith community, including members who live off campus.
What other emergency notification systems are used at Meredith?
Meredith will also utilize emp_all and student_all email messages, which are delivered to all Meredith.edu email addresses. The College also has an emergency alert function on the E-news page of the web site.
During the spring 2008 semester Meredith will install a siren alarm system which allows the College to issue warnings for incidents involving safety and security issues. This system has both alarm and voice warning capability.
