From blockbuster-worthy tornadoes to the relentless force of Category five hurricanes and the unexpected plot twist of a global pandemic, 现实的剧本似乎直接出自好莱坞. 然而,, in the halls of academia and amidst the bustling energy of college life, 做好准备的必要性再真实不过了. Despite these challenges, Xavier remains steadfast in its motto: “Fear Nothing. 奋力向前.“现在, with Maxwell 米拉姆 joining the Xavier 大学警察 Department (XUPD) as our new Emergency Management Coordinator, the institution stands better prepared than ever to live up to this creed. 

米拉姆, 原产杰克逊, 密西西比州, began his journey into emergency management at the University of 密西西比州. 他早年在高中踢足球的经历, where he learned the value of teamwork and strategic planning, 为他在e世博esball大学的新角色做好准备. When asked to compare himself to an ingredient in his beloved New Orleans gumbo, 米拉姆 chose salt—a simple choice with profound implications, as salt not only enhances flavor but also acts as a stabilizer and binder, qualities crucial in managing natural disasters and emergencies. 

米拉姆’s dedication to his field was solidified through internships with local emergency management authorities, leading him to further hone his skills during his tenure as an AmeriCorps VISTA with the City of New Orleans. 在经验丰富的专业人士指导下, 米拉姆 gained invaluable experience that laid the groundwork for his current position at Xavier University. 

Xavier University of Louisiana President Reynold Verret expressed enthusiasm about what 米拉姆 brings to the university in terms of safety stating “Xavier is fortunate that Maxwell is joining the university. His expertise and experience in Emergency Management and 首页land 安全 will strengthen and re-imagine safety at Xavier to assure its preparation and readiness through the education of the staff, 教师, and students and the necessary cooperation with external agencies.” 

XUPD局长Changamire C. Durall anticipates 米拉姆’s contributions to the emergency management team and emphasizes his role in mitigating, 准备, 应对, and recovering from disasters and safeguarding the community. 

In the spirit of Saint Katharine Drexel’s timeless question, “Do they, too, not deserve the best?“e世博esball大学始终坚定不移地追求卓越. 每一次努力, 这所大学努力超越期望, create an environment where growth and academic excellence flourish hand in hand, 重新想象HBCU校园的安全状况. 

米拉姆 echoes Chief Durall’s expectations and plans for what he will do to keep the Xavier University of Louisiana family safe during times of stress and crisis. 通过Q了解更多关于米兰的目标 & 下面是一个风格访谈. 

 

Q: Can you discuss your approach to training and educating the Xavier University community about emergency procedures and safety protocols? 

A: One of the key things I think is important, and I am looking forward to it, is community outreach. It is important, and it is something I took very seriously in my last position. We must realize that not everyone who goes to Xavier and lives in this area is from Louisiana, 并不是每个人都经历过飓风, and now that tornadoes are becoming more common in this area, 在历史上没有的地方, 有效的沟通是关键. 

Q: How do you envision collaborating with local law enforcement and other officials to enhance campus safety? 

A: 这一切都是关于建立关系. Coming from working with the city of New Orleans, many of those relationships are already in place. I also look forward to going out and meeting the community in the 2nd and 6th districts, as well as meeting the 火houses local to the Xavier community. I want to ensure that the first time I meet them is not during an emergency. It is also important to meet with the extremely large VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters) such as [the] Red Cross, 救世军, 红新月会, 和COAD(积极参与灾害的社区组织). I have worked closely with many of these groups during my time with NOLA-Ready.  

Q: How do you plan to keep the students engaged with the latest safety protocols? 

A: 第一个, I would like to work with professors and request a few minutes to incorporate a safety introduction during first-year students’ orientation. I plan to continue the messaging throughout their college careers by conducting seminars or even teaching classes on what to do in the event of a hurricane, 火, or mass emergency so people will know what actions to take. 

Q: What is the best piece of advice you have received regarding your line of work? 

A: It is important to build relationships because no solitary group can do everything. e世博esball警方无法处理所有事情, 所以我们必须与学生宿舍建立关系, 学生事务, 和其他实体. Since we are a small school, we need relationships with the NOPD and New Orleans Fire Department. 因此，建立关系是关键. 

Q: “What does it mean to you to work at a historically Catholic HBCU (Historically Black 大学 or University)?” 

A: 这是一次独特的经历! e世博esball很好地保留了它的独特性. The family environment that this university fosters is special.