Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Early Alert?

An Early Alert is a proactive way to keep Whitworth informed. Submitting an Early Alert shows you care about the campus and others. Early Alerts help students, staff, and faculty be successful through early intervention, and direct potential threats to Whitworth's Executive Safety Committee.

Who can submit an Early Alert?
Students, staff and faculty.

What qualifies as an Early Alert?
If someone needs support beyond what you can offer

What if it's an emergency?
In any emergency, even on campus, 911 should be your first call. On campus, non-emergency security matters should be reported to the Whitworth Security Office at 509.777.4444.

How do I help?
Submitting an alert will help the campus and the individual(s) so that resources are enacted.

Will I be contacted?
Upon submitting an Early Alert you can choose the level of contact and follow-up you wish to receive. You can choose to be involved directly with the person, or to anonymously report the situation.

*Students currently submit Early Alerts by e-mailing studentsuccess@whitworth.edu