Campus Safety

The University of Vermont's Chief of Police, Gary Margolis, has co-authored a report on how safe America's college campuses are. The study is in response to the shootings at Virginia Tech more than a year ago. We talk to Margolis about the hi-tech gadgets that campuses have adopted, his recommendations for campuses, and how schools in Vermont are faring. (Listen)

Also, Monday is the first day in the murder trial of Brian Rooney, the man accused of killing UVM student Michelle Gardener-Quinn in October, 2006. We talk with Vermont Law School professor Cheryl Hanna about the challenges of defending high profile clients and assuring a fair trial. (Listen)

And, Gaye Symington is holding a press conference at 10 this morning, when she is widely expected to announce her candidacy for governor. VPR's Bob Kinzel joins us for reaction and analysis of the coming gubernatorial race. (Listen)

 

Email from Rachel in Hanover, NH-

For many years I was senior therapist in the counseling service of a large university in New York. I chose to specialize working with international students, a large and still growing group on many American campuses. We found that a considerable number of these students needed psychogical help as they struggle with unfamiliar stresses. Common sources of stress include academic, financial, and relationship issues, but feelings of shame, and the need to "save face" preclude many of these students from seeking help. Campus safety nets need to be expanded to reach them before they become suicidal or may even hurt others.