{"id":42489,"date":"2026-04-07T15:51:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T22:51:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/dosewu\/?page_id=42489"},"modified":"2026-07-21T00:53:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T07:53:07","slug":"death-of-a-student","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/dosewu\/death-of-a-student\/","title":{"rendered":"Death of a Student"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7e7e9da6\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ewu-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-40ca734a35b7ef78293907e079a79c3b\"><strong>Support &amp; Protocols <\/strong>for EWU Student Death<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:1.13rem\"><strong>The death of a student is a profound loss that deeply affects our entire university community.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:1.13rem\"><strong>EWU is committed to responding with care and compassion, offering support to the student\u2019s loved ones, and ensuring that friends, staff, and faculty receive the support they need. In these challenging moments, we are here to guide you through both the emotional and practical steps, ensuring respect and timeliness in all aspects of our response.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a20204b7 set-scroll-margin-top\" id=\"TOPICS\">\n\n<nav aria-label=\"Topics Menu\">\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e7f51883\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8ce1addb gb-accordion\" data-accordion-multiple-open>\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e878d7af gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-8936a05b gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-8936a05b\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Topics<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M16 132h416c8.837 0 16-7.163 16-16V76c0-8.837-7.163-16-16-16H16C7.163 60 0 67.163 0 76v40c0 8.837 7.163 16 16 16zm0 160h416c8.837 0 16-7.163 16-16v-40c0-8.837-7.163-16-16-16H16c-8.837 0-16 7.163-16 16v40c0 8.837 7.163 16 16 16zm0 160h416c8.837 0 16-7.163 16-16v-40c0-8.837-7.163-16-16-16H16c-8.837 0-16 7.163-16 16v40c0 8.837 7.163 16 16 16z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-203dd479\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-203dd479\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-b1cf5d25 gb-button-text\" href=\"#REPORTING\">Reporting<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-5ef2eff2 gb-button-text\" href=\"#SUPPORT\">Support<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-7cb0bd7e gb-button-text\" href=\"#PROTOCOLS\">Protocols<\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/nav>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-a2cbed67 set-scroll-margin-top\" id=\"REPORTING\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fa937293\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c3b66ad1\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-28661174 gb-headline-text\">Reporting<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ewu-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4e19fd7119cfe9ec7cd7aa7e9811cf93\"><strong>Reporting<\/strong> a Student Death<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:1.13rem\">Reports of any admitted, currently enrolled, and formally enrolled* student death that occur <strong>should be immediately reported<\/strong> to the <strong>Dean of Students<\/strong> or <strong>designee.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*<em>Enrolled students include students enrolled at EWU on campus, on study abroad, during summer sessions, on leave of absence or continuous enrollment, or in online or distance education<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ewu-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-716a69f8fb8a12b01b55c4387c81c5e9\">Contact The <strong>Dean of Students<\/strong> (DOS)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:1.13rem\"><strong>Dr. Sam Armstrong Ash<\/strong> is the <em>Dean of Students<\/em> and <em>Associate&nbsp;Vice President for Wellbeing and Student Success<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-56fd2bbb\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1c0d91ab\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-63ef4e45\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-200f749d\">\n\n<h5 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-faef7774 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Phone<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4ab12016 gb-headline-text\"><em>(509) 359-7924<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-681601d1\">\n\n<h5 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1ca440a3 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Email<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-bd6c323e gb-headline-text\"><em>DOS@ewu.edu<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2c6027ed\">\n\n<h5 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a6461d0d gb-headline-text\">Office Location (Dean of Students)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Pence Union Building 301 <br>526 5th Street <br>Cheney, WA 99004<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-57a399be\">\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6bee1d71 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> Information To Provide Us<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7c9ea42e gb-headline-text\">When reporting a student death to the DOS or a designee, please provide the <strong>student&#8217;s name<\/strong>, as well as <strong>the name and contact info of the person reporting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d7f9abd5\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-e754352d\" href=\"#TOPICS\" aria-label=\"Back to Topics Menu\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Topics<\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-e80437d8 set-scroll-margin-top\" id=\"SUPPORT\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-12b0f54a\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4a04d29a\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a22fd830 gb-headline-text\">Support<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ewu-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b67c17407b76185af6c16d459a223209\"><strong>Support<\/strong>&nbsp;for Those Affected<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-84be11ea gb-accordion\" data-accordion-multiple-open>\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a285f48b gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<h4 style=\"margin-bottom: 0\">\n\n\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-984fb539 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-984fb539\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Supporting Students<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n\n<\/h4>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-9321830b\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9321830b\">\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/bewell\/services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">CWS<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;may provide individual counseling and\/or group outreach services to students impacted by the death, as necessary. These students may include roommates, classmates, teammates, fraternity\/sorority members and other student group affiliation members. CWS will also be available to the university community for consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/sass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">SASS<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;staff will act as an on-going resource for those affected by the loss, which may include outreach to faculty, staff, classes, student organizations, athletics, and others impacted by the death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to on-campus support, students may also access virtual mental health resources through&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bettermynd.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">BetterMynd<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, which offers confidential online counseling sessions tailored to college students\u2019 needs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-53b68c22 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<h4 style=\"margin-bottom: 0\">\n\n\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-46cdd2ba gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-46cdd2ba\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Supporting Faculty &amp; Staff<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n\n<\/h4>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-23f50afc\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-23f50afc\">\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eap.wa.gov\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/eap.wa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Employee Assistance Program<\/span><\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;is a free confidential counseling and referral service that is available to assist employees in working through a wide range of personal and work-related concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.griefandloss.tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Grief and Loss Toolkit<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;is available to provide practical resources and strategies for individuals navigating the emotions associated with grief and bereavement.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0d0f90fe gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<h4 style=\"margin-bottom: 0\">\n\n\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-1ce01341 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-1ce01341\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Role of the School\/College Dean<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n\n<\/h4>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-8662837f\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8662837f\">\n\n<p>DOS in collaboration with the Dean of the school\/college in which the student is enrolled at the time of death will serve as the primary person communicating information to the members of their school. The Dean should also serve as a mechanism of support to the faculty and staff impacted by the student death and work with Human Resources to facilitate such support. Deans of the college and faculty should reach out to the DOS to determine protocol moving forward.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-47aef50b gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<h4 style=\"margin-bottom: 0\">\n\n\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-160c42d7 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-160c42d7\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Support Events<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n\n<\/h4>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-4a3a2864\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4a3a2864\">\n\n<p>Events that support student and community grieving can be important for those impacted by the death.&nbsp;<strong>Formal memorial services will not be organized by the university.<\/strong> Schools\/colleges, departments, students, and student organizations are encouraged to work with DOS to plan and organize events as appropriate for those grieving and impacted by the student death. As these types of events are, by their very nature, private, media should not be included or invited to cover the activities. Staff from CWS and\/or SASS may be present.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f95021a7\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-71a9f028\" href=\"#TOPICS\" aria-label=\"Back to Topics Menu\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Topics<\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-ae00d381 set-scroll-margin-top\" id=\"PROTOCOLS\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b466ee26\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fec44ba3\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-97a3c1da gb-headline-text\">Protocols<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ewu-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9e4f9a5077c4f5e7f6952adb296f1e4b\"><strong>EWU<\/strong> Protocols<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This section discusses the various steps that will take place after a report is made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ewu-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ed69b1df26661da47df36b8bf41375e3\" id=\"gb-tab-item-1f115b29\">Report Received by DOS or Designee<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ed1e66c8\" id=\"gb-tab-item-1f115b29\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-dc94ff33 gb-tabs\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3c738413 gb-tabs__buttons\" role=\"tablist\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-5d449d1d gb-button-text gb-tabs__button\" id=\"gb-tab-button-5d449d1d\" role=\"tab\"><strong>Division for Student Affairs Next Steps<\/strong><\/button>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-4010c418 gb-button-text gb-tabs__button\" id=\"gb-tab-button-4010c418\" role=\"tab\"><strong>Making Contact with the Family<\/strong><\/button>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-b9bdb8b6 gb-button-text gb-tabs__button\" id=\"gb-tab-button-b9bdb8b6\" role=\"tab\"><strong>Method of Internal Communication<\/strong><\/button>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b8367bc0 gb-tabs__items\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-06f0315a gb-tabs__item\" id=\"gb-tab-item-06f0315a\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-73a4ccbb\">\n\n<h5 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2d1a8577 gb-headline-text\">Division for Student Affairs Next Steps<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f3e61fd6\">\n\n<p>As needed, the DOS or designee will notify:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>University President&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vice President for Student Affairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chief of Staff, Office of the President<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dean of the School\/College of the deceased student<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chief, EWU Police Department<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>For graduate students and students in professional programs, the DOS will notify the Graduate Programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Running Start students, the DOS will notify the Running Start program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other offices that will be notified include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Records and Registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial Aid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student Financial Services\/Bursar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In instances where a death has not been confirmed, the DOS or designee will keep the Vice President of Student Affairs informed. Expanded notifications, as outlined above, will occur once a death has been confirmed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b418694d gb-tabs__item\" id=\"gb-tab-item-b418694d\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1ac35338\">\n\n<h5 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-876fd8b9 gb-headline-text\">Making Contact with the Family<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5202600d\">\n\n<p>If DOS is aware that notification of a student death has not been made to the student\u2019s family, DOS will work with law enforcement to notify the student\u2019s family of the death as soon as reasonably possible. After the family has been notified of the student death, the DOS or designee will serve as the point of contact for the university with the family or their representative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a family of a deceased student reaches out to another office on campus, they should be directed to DOS, as all inquiries from family members will be addressed by DOS. Other staff and faculty at the university should not initiate contact with the family without prior authorization from DOS, in order to ensure accuracy and appropriateness of communication. DOS will express the university\u2019s condolences, give contact information, provide guidance about next steps and what to expect, and will advise family members that DOS will be the primary source of university information and assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DOS may gather the information below, if it is not already known and confirmed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Date and cause of death<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Names and contact information (email, cell) of parents, spouse\/partner, any children, and\/or the person who will serve as the family\u2019s point of contact for the university<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plans for funeral or other services (locations, dates, times, etc.)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, it may be appropriate for the Chief of EWUPD to be in contact with the family in addition to DOS. In these cases, the two offices will share information to ensure the communication is coordinated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The university understands that the preferred method of parental\/family notification of a death should be in person and delivered by law enforcement.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-eecda6fd gb-tabs__item\" id=\"gb-tab-item-eecda6fd\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-30043576\">\n\n<h5 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-560e8e47 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Method of Internal Communication<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3393c293\">\n\n<p>The DOS or designee will manage all communication with appropriate stakeholders as necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) should be consulted regarding inquiries about the circumstances of a student\u2019s death or requests for information about student records. Email messages sent to OGC for legal advice should include \u201cConfidential and Privileged\u201d in both the subject line and in the first line of the email and should not be further distributed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DOS will be responsible for maintaining records of the information gathered and follow-up steps taken in response to reports of a student death. As part of a further effort to coordinate this response, if law enforcement contacts any office at the university, that office should contact DOS immediately.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ewu-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9d7bc17aab5a124ef82fe09ca21aa8c7\" id=\"gb-tab-item-a5ca279d\">Student Response<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0c26338b\" id=\"gb-tab-item-a5ca279d\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-63cd343e gb-tabs\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f3cd7ad2 gb-tabs__buttons\" role=\"tablist\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-48fdade5 gb-button-text gb-tabs__button\" id=\"gb-tab-button-48fdade5\" role=\"tab\"><strong>Individual-Level<\/strong><\/button>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-2a6f9e8e gb-button-text gb-tabs__button\" id=\"gb-tab-button-2a6f9e8e\" role=\"tab\"><strong>Community-Level<\/strong><\/button>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-5c508481 gb-button-text gb-tabs__button\" id=\"gb-tab-button-5c508481\" role=\"tab\"><strong>Study Abroad<\/strong><\/button>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9a6e4387 gb-tabs__items\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b951d80e gb-tabs__item\" id=\"gb-tab-item-b951d80e\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c7f7a2bb\">\n\n<h5 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1c6787df gb-headline-text\">Individual-Level Student Response<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3269005a gb-accordion\" data-accordion-multiple-open>\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f08f2b4d gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<h6 style=\"margin-bottom: 0\">\n\n\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-91aa2a9e gb-accordion__toggle add-4px-outline-offset\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-91aa2a9e\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">For All Student Deaths<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n\n<\/h6>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-24845164\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-24845164\">\n\n<p>DOS will collect affected student data and outreach will be facilitated&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/inside.ewu.edu\/sass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Student Accommodations and Support Services<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;(SASS) staff:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Affected students may be close friends, roommate(s), floormates, classmates, in the same extracurricular organization(s), etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These students are identified through community outreach and available data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students are also brought to the attention of DOS by concerned friends, families, staff, and faculty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This includes students who are first responders or who may have been eyewitnesses to the incident.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The DOS will review the list of students not previously associated with the student in question, but about whom DOS was already concerned [based on previous interaction(s) and behavior(s) such as recent expressed suicidal ideation or attempt, having suffered a significant loss, etc.]. The Vice President for Student Affairs, the DOS, and other departments will continue to reach out to these students to provide additional support as appropriate.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8f55af0e gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<h6 style=\"margin-bottom: 0\">\n\n\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-a951d09f gb-accordion__toggle add-4px-outline-offset\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-a951d09f\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Death of an On-Campus Student<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n\n<\/h6>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-09892660\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-09892660\">\n\n<p>For the student\u2019s roommate(s), significant others, close friends:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The DOS, in collaboration with the Director of Housing and Residential Life, will be the point of contact immediately following notification that a death has occurred.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outreach from the DOS or designee and SASS to these students will happen on-site and immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This outreach will include connection to counseling services, communication with faculty and academic advisors, and offering new room(s).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For the student\u2019s friends and others in the residential community:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The DOS, Director of Housing and Residential Life, or designee for that residence hall will be the point of contact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As these students may need counseling services, the Director will connect students to CWS, SASS, and other resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Dean of Students or designee will communicate with faculty and academic advisors during the next business day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6ef5ff97 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<h6 style=\"margin-bottom: 0\">\n\n\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-29e4998a gb-accordion__toggle add-4px-outline-offset\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-29e4998a\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Death of an Off-campus Student<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n\n<\/h6>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-adbc0571\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-adbc0571\">\n\n<p>For all students affected:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Student Affairs staff and DOS will be the point of contact immediately following notification that a death has occurred.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outreach from the Vice President for Student Affairs and DOS or designee to these students will happen immediately by phone and email.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This outreach will include notification of family members, connection to counseling services, and communication with faculty and academic advisors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-eb070112 gb-tabs__item\" id=\"gb-tab-item-eb070112\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-dcb78d90\">\n\n<h5 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b3b53ffb gb-headline-text\">Community-Level Student Response<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-623acef1 gb-accordion\" data-accordion-multiple-open>\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9a78dbc9 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<h6 style=\"margin-bottom: 0\">\n\n\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-7058deb4 gb-accordion__toggle add-4px-outline-offset\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-7058deb4\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Residential Communities<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n\n<\/h6>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-5e92e03e\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5e92e03e\">\n\n<p>If the deceased student lived in an on campus facility (residences halls, etc.) the Vice President for Student Affairs and DOS or designee will work with CWS and SASS to coordinate outreach to the residence hall in which the student lived.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ongoing email communication will occur in the weeks to follow to emphasize the resources available to students as they need additional support.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-aa30f047 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<h6 style=\"margin-bottom: 0\">\n\n\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-8e07cf8b gb-accordion__toggle add-4px-outline-offset\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-8e07cf8b\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Micro-Communities<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n\n<\/h6>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-55527c3a\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-55527c3a\">\n\n<p>May include, but are not limited to: athletic\/club sports teams, classes, student organizations, community groups, student employment, and academic affiliation groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vice President for Student Affairs and DOS or designee, will identify \u201cmicro-communities\u201d in which the student was involved and will coordinate outreach to these groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the outreach to the group, follow up outreach will take place 1-2 weeks later through both email and direct community-based communication.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1f115b29 gb-tabs__item\" id=\"gb-tab-item-1f115b29\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e1de65bc\">\n\n<h5 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5a5abfd2 gb-headline-text\">Study Abroad Student Response<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6a58708c\">\n\n<p>In the event of a death (or presumed death) of a student in a university study abroad program, DOS, in consultation with the Office of Study Abroad, will contact the On-Site Program Director or local program official, who will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contact the in-country U.S. consulate or embassy to notify them of what has happened.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determine the identity of the student, including the student\u2019s full name, and will communicate that information to the Office of Study Abroad and to DOS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with local authorities to determine the nature and cause of death and maintain communication with local authorities in cases of on-going investigations and\/or evolving situations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refer all media inquiries to the Director of Communications and Media Relations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with other students impacted by the death and, in coordination with DOS, arrange for counseling and support services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>DOS will work through the Office of Study Abroad; the Office of the Vice President of Business and Strategy; and\/or EWU Risk Management to contact our insurance provider to make them aware of what has happened. DOS will connect the family of the deceased to the insurance provider to discuss what may be covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the death of a student abroad is the result of a public health emergency, the On-Site Program Director will follow the direction of local and international public health officials and the U.S. Department of State, in consultation with the University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The On-Site Program Director should be mindful of the emotional well-being of other students in the program and may arrange for on-site counseling and support for these students as appropriate.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ewu-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ab27635875d57079242972fbe22c68ce\">University Communication<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-05bb29dd\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6d561b05 gb-tabs\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-02ab1533 gb-tabs__buttons\" role=\"tablist\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-b9035ccf gb-button-text gb-tabs__button\" id=\"gb-tab-button-b9035ccf\" role=\"tab\"><strong>Communications &amp; Media<\/strong><\/button>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-b6fc7bd1 gb-button-text gb-tabs__button\" id=\"gb-tab-button-b6fc7bd1\" role=\"tab\"><strong>FERPA &amp; Other Privacy Laws<\/strong><\/button>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-133a8e85 gb-tabs__items\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a5ca279d gb-tabs__item\" id=\"gb-tab-item-a5ca279d\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0c9bdd59\">\n\n<h5 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-17fa1f42 gb-headline-text\">Communications &amp; Media<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-75d802d4\">\n\n<p>Communications and Media Relations will coordinate official\/public university communications regarding the incident and will serve as the primary point of contact for all media inquiries. Other members of the university community are not authorized to speak with the media (including student news media) on behalf of the university without first consulting with and obtaining approval from Communications and Media Relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the student death has public health implications, CWS will be notified and will coordinate notifications and response with the local Health District, and other EWU entities as appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SASS is responsible for communicating notice of a student death to the university community. The specific protocols governing this communication will vary from situation to situation. It is important to note that the wishes of the family will not otherwise preclude the university from making notifications or providing support to the EWU community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When reporting a suicide, the university will make every effort to adhere to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mmwr\/preview\/mmwrhtml\/00031539.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">CDC Guidelines for Reporting on Suicide<\/span><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/hemha.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/jed-hemha-postvention-guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Higher Education Mental Health Alliance (HEMHA) Guide (PDF)<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bcaa6e5b gb-tabs__item\" id=\"gb-tab-item-bcaa6e5b\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1aafed56\">\n\n<h5 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-17fa31e2 gb-headline-text\">FERPA &amp; Other Privacy Laws<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-992c989e\">\n\n<p>The federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) generally prohibits release of personally identifiable information from a student\u2019s education records without the student\u2019s consent. Further, depending on the circumstances, other federal and\/or state laws may restrict disclosure of certain information. Accordingly, if records of a deceased student are requested, please consult with the Office of the Associate Vice President \u2013 Compliance and Business Services prior to the release of any such information in order to ensure that disclosure does not violate privacy or disclosure laws, or breach an applicable privilege (e.g., doctor-patient and attorney-client).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For deceased students, members of the family or other persons with the written approval of the family or representatives of the estate may request education records. The request for education records must be accompanied by a copy of the death certificate or obituary. Absent written approval from the family or representative of the estate, only directory information will be disclosed to persons upon request.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ewu-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-62ad6ecf40573ce30f7360a8540281d2\" id=\"gb-tab-item-777b924a\">Finances &amp; Records<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-81389749\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7f67d3d7 gb-tabs\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9c1ece1c gb-tabs__buttons\" role=\"tablist\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-d62b8de8 gb-button-text gb-tabs__button\" id=\"gb-tab-button-d62b8de8\" role=\"tab\"><strong>Financial Obligations<\/strong><\/button>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-02c6d864 gb-button-text gb-tabs__button\" id=\"gb-tab-button-02c6d864\" role=\"tab\"><strong>Posthumous Degrees<\/strong><\/button>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-5f4075be gb-button-text gb-tabs__button\" id=\"gb-tab-button-5f4075be\" role=\"tab\"><strong>Graduation Activities<\/strong><\/button>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9c4bea54 gb-tabs__items\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8400e786 gb-tabs__item\" id=\"gb-tab-item-8400e786\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c369c551\">\n\n<h5 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-71973dbc gb-headline-text\">Financial Obligations<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1132a754\">\n\n<p>Any monies owed to the university by the deceased student will be forgiven. DOS will work with appropriate university offices to close all accounts and mark the student\u2019s record.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3bb7b7ba gb-tabs__item\" id=\"gb-tab-item-3bb7b7ba\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-afc9a253\">\n\n<h5 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-820e547a gb-headline-text\">Posthumous Degrees<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-aed8188a\">\n\n<p>A posthumous degree may be awarded to a student subject to the following provisions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The request for posthumously awarding a degree must be made by a family member of the deceased student, department chair, program director or the dean of the college of the student\u2019s field of study.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The student must be in good academic standing and be within 20 credits of meeting all requirements for the undergraduate degree or 10 credits of meeting all requirements for a graduate degree. Exceptions to these thresholds must be supported by the department and college dean to be qualify for further consideration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requests must be approved by the academic department chair (and\/or program director), the college dean, provost, and president.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Procedure<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Requests for a posthumous degree will be directed to the chair\/director of the academic department\/program in which the student was enrolled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The chair\/director shall work with the requestor to complete the posthumous degree request form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The chair\/director shall review the request and a recent degree audit, make their recommendation, and forward the request to the dean of the college.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The dean of the college will review the request and the recommendation of the chair\/director. The dean will make a recommendation and will forward the request to the provost. The dean will include the chair\/director\u2019s recommendation in the file forwarded to the provost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The provost will review the recommendations of the chair\/director and dean and will make a recommendation to the president. The president has final authority over the awarding of a posthumous degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If approved, the college dean or designee will notify the family\/requestor and make arrangements for the diploma to be delivered. The formal request will be forwarded to the registrar for degree posting and ordering of the diploma.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the request is made by a family member and that request is denied, the dean of the student\u2019s college will notify the family and include a letter of explanation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-06c750cf gb-tabs__item\" id=\"gb-tab-item-06c750cf\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4cfa62c9\">\n\n<h5 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-22c7cc18 gb-headline-text\">Graduation Activities<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7143455b\">\n\n<p>DOS will work with families regarding graduation activities.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6015851d\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-a3f38ea2\" href=\"#TOPICS\" aria-label=\"Back to Topics Menu\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Topics<\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fcc4e7d5\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Support &amp; Protocols for EWU Student Death The death of a student is a profound loss that deeply affects our entire university community. 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