Midwestern University recognizes its responsibility to its students, particularly those students residing on campus, and, in compliance with the Missing Student Notification Policy and Procedures 20 USC 1092 C; (Section 488 of the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008) has formalized a Missing Student policy and procedure.
It is required that all students complete the 'Emergency Notification' form that is accessible through the www.online.midwestern.edu website. The student must enter the name of a person or persons whom they would wish to have contacted if there is a concern the student missing. The contact will be attempted no later than 24 hours after a student is determined to be missing. Emergency contact information is confidential, is password protected and is accessible only by qualified individuals. If the student is under the age of 18, and is not emancipated, a parent or custodial guardian will be notified that the student is missing, even if the student has not listed their parent/custodial guardian as their contact.
Midwestern University will also notify the local police department and any other appropriate law enforcement agency no later than 24 hours after the student is determined to be missing.