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I write to alert you to potential severe weather today, Saturday, April 5, 2025.  issued a Tornado Watch until 7:00 p.m. Shelby County. Also, be mindful of flooding today. Rain totals for the week may reach 8-10 inches by Sunday.

In the event of a tornado warning, civil defense sirens will sound, and you are advised to take appropriate shelter immediately. You should immediately move to the lowest floor or most interior part of your building. Avoid exterior walls, windows and doors. Put as many walls as you can between you and the outside. Cover yourself for safety.

As a reminder of tornado safety information, a TORNADO WATCH is issued when conditions are very favorable, and a tornado is possible in the near future. A TORNADO WARNING is issued when a tornado has been sighted, indicated by radar, or may strike in the vicinity of our area.  

Please be advised that during inclement weather you should anticipate wet floors and stairwells. Please exercise caution when moving around in the buildings. Do not drive or walk in flood waters. 

When possible, Rhodes Campus Safety will send an emergency RhodesAlert when a Tornado Warning is issued for campus. You will likely hear tornado sirens before a RhodesAlert is issued. If possible, Rhodes Campus Safety will issue an all-clear when conditions allow. 

Students living off campus should identify the safe space in their homes. The National Weather Service provides . 

If you have questions about emergency procedures, please contact Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880.

Ike Sloas
Director of Campus Safety

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I write to alert you to potential severe weather today, Friday, April 4, 2025.  issued a Tornado Watch until 10:00 p.m. Shelby County. Also, be mindful of flooding during the next two days. Rain totals may reach 8-10 inches by Sunday.

In the event of a tornado warning, civil defense sirens will sound, and you are advised to take appropriate shelter immediately. You should immediately move to the lowest floor or most interior part of your building. Avoid exterior walls, windows and doors. Put as many walls as you can between you and the outside. Cover yourself for safety.

As a reminder of tornado safety information, a TORNADO WATCH is issued when conditions are very favorable, and a tornado is possible in the near future. A TORNADO WARNING is issued when a tornado has been sighted, indicated by radar, or may strike in the vicinity of our area.  Nighttime tornados are particularly dangerous.

Please be advised that during inclement weather you should anticipate wet floors and stairwells. Please exercise caution when moving around in the buildings. Do not drive or walk in flood waters. 

When possible, Rhodes Campus Safety will send an emergency RhodesAlert when a Tornado Warning is issued for campus. You will likely hear tornado sirens before a RhodesAlert is issued. If possible, Rhodes Campus Safety will issue an all-clear when conditions allow. 

Students living off campus should identify the safe space in their homes. The National Weather Service provides . 

If you have questions about emergency procedures, please contact Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880.

Ike Sloas
Director of Campus Safety

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I write to alert you to potential severe weather today, Thursday, April 3, 2025.  issued a Tornado Watch until 10:00 p.m. Shelby County. Also, be mindful of flooding during the next three days. Rain totals may reach 8-10 inches by Sunday.

In the event of a tornado warning, civil defense sirens will sound, and you are advised to take appropriate shelter immediately. You should immediately move to the lowest floor or most interior part of your building. Avoid exterior walls, windows and doors. Put as many walls as you can between you and the outside. Cover yourself for safety.

As a reminder of tornado safety information, a TORNADO WATCH is issued when conditions are very favorable, and a tornado is possible in the near future. A TORNADO WARNING is issued when a tornado has been sighted, indicated by radar, or may strike in the vicinity of our area.  Nighttime tornados are particularly dangerous.

Please be advised that during inclement weather you should anticipate wet floors and stairwells. Please exercise caution when moving around in the buildings. Do not drive or walk in flood waters. 

When possible, Rhodes Campus Safety will send an emergency RhodesAlert when a Tornado Warning is issued for campus. You will likely hear tornado sirens before a RhodesAlert is issued. If possible, Rhodes Campus Safety will issue an all-clear when conditions allow. 

Students living off campus should identify the safe space in their homes. The National Weather Service provides . 

If you have questions about emergency procedures, please contact Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880.

Ike Sloas
Director of Campus Safety

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I write to alert you to potential severe weather today, Tuesday, April 2, 2025.  issued a Tornado Watch until midnight for Shelby County. Also, be mindful of flooding during the next four days. Rain totals may reach 8-10 inches by Sunday.

In the event of a tornado warning, civil defense sirens will sound, and you are advised to take appropriate shelter immediately. You should immediately move to the lowest floor or most interior part of your building. Avoid exterior walls, windows and doors. Put as many walls as you can between you and the outside. Cover yourself for safety.

As a reminder of tornado safety information, a TORNADO WATCH is issued when conditions are very favorable, and a tornado is possible in the near future. A TORNADO WARNING is issued when a tornado has been sighted, indicated by radar, or may strike in the vicinity of our area.  Nighttime tornados are particularly dangerous.

Please be advised that during inclement weather you should anticipate wet floors and stairwells. Please exercise caution when moving around in the buildings. Do not drive or walk in flood waters. 

When possible, Rhodes Campus Safety will send an emergency RhodesAlert when a Tornado Warning is issued for campus. You will likely hear tornado sirens before a RhodesAlert is issued. If possible, Rhodes Campus Safety will issue an all-clear when conditions allow. 

Students living off campus should identify the safe space in their homes. The National Weather Service provides . 

If you have questions about emergency procedures, please contact Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880.

Ike Sloas
Director of Campus Safety

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I write to alert you to potential severe weather today, Sunday, March 30, 2025.  issued a Tornado Watch until 11:00 p.m. Shelby County.

In the event of a tornado warning, civil defense sirens will sound, and you are advised to take appropriate shelter immediately. You should immediately move to the lowest floor or most interior part of your building. Avoid exterior walls, windows and doors. Put as many walls as you can between you and the outside. Cover yourself for safety.

As a reminder of tornado safety information, a TORNADO WATCH is issued when conditions are very favorable, and a tornado is possible in the near future. A TORNADO WARNING is issued when a tornado has been sighted, indicated by radar, or may strike in the vicinity of our area.  Nighttime tornados are particularly dangerous.

Please be advised that during inclement weather you should anticipate wet floors and stairwells. Please exercise caution when moving around in the buildings. 

When possible, Rhodes Campus Safety will send an emergency RhodesAlert when a Tornado Warning is issued for campus. You will likely hear tornado sirens before a RhodesAlert is issued. If possible, Rhodes Campus Safety will issue an all-clear when conditions allow. 

Students living off campus should identify the safe space in their homes. The National Weather Service provides . 

If you have questions about emergency procedures, please contact Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880.

Ike Sloas
Director of Campus Safety

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Campus Safety received a report today that a vehicle was stolen on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from the 1900 block of North Parkway. This location, Parkway House Condos, is near the Rhodes College campus. Rhodes College also has reports that vehicles were entered in the Parkway Hall Lot. No vehicles were taken from Rhodes. Investigators with the Memphis Police Department are actively working on the case. There is no suspect information. 

You should never confront suspects actively stealing or breaking into vehicles. If you see something concerning, contact Campus Safety or the Memphis Police Department’s non-emergency number immediately. 

Rhodes provides free steering wheel locks 24/7. These can be signed out at Campus Safety, located at Spann #5. 

WHAT IS THIS NOTICE? 

Rhodes College publishes notices when certain crimes are reported on or near campus property in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act). The notice provides information about incidents impacting the campus community and is intended to enable campus community members to protect themselves. 

No action or inaction by a crime survivor makes them responsible for their victimization. Perpetrators are responsible for crimes and their effects. The following suggestions may help reduce the possibility of experiencing such a crime and/or improve opportunities for prompt assistance. 

SAFETY TIPS - Off Campus

MPD Auto Theft PSA “Lock it when you leave it”

MPD Stow it don’t show it Memphis!

Resources

Rhodes College Campus Safety 901-843-3880

Memphis Police Department Crump Station 901-636-4600

Ike Sloas

Director of Campus Safety

Information:

I write to alert you to potential severe weather today, Sunday, March 23, 2025.  issued a Tornado Watch until 11:00 p.m. for Shelby County.

In the event of a tornado warning, civil defense sirens will sound, and you are advised to take appropriate shelter immediately. You should immediately move to the lowest floor or most interior part of your building. Avoid exterior walls, windows and doors. Put as many walls as you can between you and the outside. Cover yourself for safety.

As a reminder of tornado safety information, a TORNADO WATCH is issued when conditions are very favorable, and a tornado is possible in the near future. A TORNADO WARNING is issued when a tornado has been sighted, indicated by radar, or may strike in the vicinity of our area.  Nighttime tornados are particularly dangerous.

Please be advised that during inclement weather you should anticipate wet floors and stairwells. Please exercise caution when moving around in the buildings. 

When possible, Rhodes Campus Safety will send an emergency RhodesAlert when a Tornado Warning is issued for campus. You will likely hear tornado sirens before a RhodesAlert is issued. If possible, Rhodes Campus Safety will issue an all-clear when conditions allow. 

Students living off campus should identify the safe space in their homes. The National Weather Service provides . 

If you have questions about emergency procedures, please contact Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880.

Ike Sloas
Director of Campus Safety

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I write to alert you to potential severe weather tonight Friday, March 14, 2025.  issued a Tornado Watch until 3:00 a.m. March 15, 2025, for Shelby County.

In the event of a tornado warning, civil defense sirens will sound, and you are advised to take appropriate shelter immediately. You should immediately move to the lowest floor or most interior part of your building. Avoid exterior walls, windows and doors. Put as many walls as you can between you and the outside. Cover yourself for safety.

As a reminder of tornado safety information, a TORNADO WATCH is issued when conditions are very favorable, and a tornado is possible in the near future. A TORNADO WARNING is issued when a tornado has been sighted, indicated by radar, or may strike in the vicinity of our area.  Nighttime tornados are particularly dangerous.

Please be advised that during inclement weather you should anticipate wet floors and stairwells. Please exercise caution when moving around in the buildings. 

When possible, Rhodes Campus Safety will send an emergency RhodesAlert when a Tornado Warning is issued for campus. You will likely hear tornado sirens before a RhodesAlert is issued. If possible, Rhodes Campus Safety will issue an all-clear when conditions allow. 

Students living off campus should identify the safe space in their homes. The National Weather Service provides . 

If you have questions about emergency procedures, please contact Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880.

Ike Sloas
Director of Campus Safety

Information:

RhodesAlert: Rhodes College will be open Thursday, February 20, 2025, for normal operation hours and classes.

An Extreme Cold Warning remains in effective until 10:00 a.m. CST Thursday, February 20, 2025.

These cold overnight temperatures will allow for some shaded road areas to remain frozen. Use caution when driving across these areas. Plan for some extra commute time. Remove ice and snow from all vehicle window to maximize visibility.

Services hours for locations on campus Thursday, February 20:

Refectory hours                  7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Lair                                     Closed

All campus gates will open normal hours Thursday morning.

The Rhodes College Campus Safety Office will remain open 24/7 and can be reached at 901-843-3880. 

Ike Sloas, Director of Campus Safety

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Rhodes College has canceled all classes, activities, and events for Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Only essential staff should report to campus Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 12:00 p.m. CST Wednesday. There is a Cold Weather Advisory effective until 11:00 a.m. CTS Wednesday.

Due to snow accumulation, travel across all parts of the Mid-South is difficult and hazardous. Dangerously cold temperatures will follow this storm for the next 24-48 hours.

Services hours for locations on campus Wednesday, February 19:

Library open-                       12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Refectory only open-           7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Mailroom open-                   10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

BCLC open-                         8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Continue to take the following precautions immediately:

• Keep your cell phone and laptop charged.
• Off-campus residents should continue to monitor for freezing pipes.
• Travel during wintry conditions is discouraged. Ice-covered limbs can fall and cause serious injury or death.
• Do not attempt to pull anyone on a sled with a vehicle.
• Be mindful that windshield wipers and car doors can ice over.
• Do not leave your car unattended or unlocked while warming it up.
• If Rhodes College loses power, the Refectory and Burrow Hall both have generator heat.
• Bailey Lane gate will be closed during the storm, please use Phillips Lane gate for vehicle traffic.

We will continue to monitor conditions and communicate again tomorrow if any changes need to be made for Thursday, February 20, 2025.

The Rhodes College Campus Safety Office will remain open 24/7 and can be reached at 901-843-3880. 

Ike Sloas, Director of Campus Safety

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RhodesAlert: Rhodes College has canceled all events after 6:00 p.m. tonight Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 12:00 p.m. CST Wednesday. There is a Cold Weather Advisory effective until 11:00 a.m. CST Wednesday.

Due to ice/snow accumulation, travel across all parts of the Mid-South will be difficult tonight. Dangerously cold temperatures will follow this storm for the next 24 hours.

Services hours for locations on campus Tuesday, February 18:

• Library will close at 6:00 p.m.
• Refectory will close at 8:30 p.m. and the Lynx Lair at 10:30 p.m.
• BCLC  will close at 10:00 p.m.

Continue to take the following precautions immediately:

• Keep your cell phone and laptop charged.
• Off-campus residents should continue to monitor for freezing pipes.
• Travel during wintry conditions is discouraged. Ice-covered limbs can fall and cause serious injury or death.
• Do not attempt to pull anyone on a sled with a vehicle.
• Be mindful that windshield wipers and car doors can ice over.
• Do not leave your car unattended or unlocked while warming it up.
• If Rhodes College loses power, the Refectory and Burrow Hall both have generator heat.
• Bailey Lane gate will be closed during the storm, please use Phillips Lane gate for vehicle traffic.

A decision on events and classes for Wednesday, February 19, 2025, will be made and communicated to you by early this evening.

In the unlikely event we have a prolonged closure, we would have remote classes and remote work beginning Friday. Please plan accordingly and bring home whatever supplies you might need.

The Rhodes College Campus Safety Office will remain open 24/7 and can be reached at 901-843-3880. 

Ike Sloas, Director of Campus Safety

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A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Memphis and surrounding areas from Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. CST to Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. CST.

Due to hazardous ice and snow conditions, travel during this storm will be difficult across parts of the Mid-South. Please monitor travel advisories and adjust travel plans as recommended.

• The Rhodes College website: /
• Rhodes Alert System: Ensure your contact information is current so you can receive emergency notifications.
• Local Memphis weather:

Phillips Gate will be the only open gate starting Tuesday evening. The Campus Safety Office will remain open and can be reached at 901-843-3880.

Important Updates:

Extremely cold temperatures will settle in after the storm passes with nightly low temperatures in the single digits and wind chills below zero.

Faculty, staff, and off-campus students should start preparing for Wednesday’s Winter Storm. Here are a few suggestions to consider:

• Gather essentials, food, water, and layer clothing.
• Insulate water pipes and outside faucets.
• Refill any needed medications.
• Check household heat (be mindful of carbon monoxide).
• Make sure your vehicle is fueled and topped with antifreeze.
• Open cabinets and/or drip water in sinks and tubs (especially on outside walls).

Finally, the Rhodes Senior Leadership and Emergency Operations Teams are meeting regularly to monitor the storm and make timely decisions on Campus events for Tuesday evening, February 18, 2025, and all operations for Wednesday, February 19, 2025. We will provide an update by Tuesday afternoon.

Ike Sloas, Director of Campus Safety

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I write to alert you to potential severe weather today, Saturday, February 15, 2025.  issued a Tornado Watch until 10:00 p.m. for Shelby County.

In the event of a tornado warning, civil defense sirens will sound, and you are advised to take appropriate shelter immediately. You should immediately move to the lowest floor or most interior part of your building. Avoid exterior walls, windows and doors. Put as many walls as you can between you and the outside. Cover yourself for safety.

As a reminder of tornado safety information, a TORNADO WATCH is issued when conditions are very favorable, and a tornado is possible in the near future. A TORNADO WARNING is issued when a tornado has been sighted, indicated by radar, or may strike in the vicinity of our area.  Nighttime tornados are particularly dangerous.

Please be advised that during inclement weather you should anticipate wet floors and stairwells. Please exercise caution when moving around in the buildings. 

When possible, Rhodes Campus Safety will send an emergency RhodesAlert when a Tornado Warning is issued for campus. You will likely hear tornado sirens before a RhodesAlert is issued. If possible, Rhodes Campus Safety will issue an all-clear when conditions allow. 

Students living off campus should identify the safe space in their homes. The National Weather Service provides . 

If you have questions about emergency procedures, please contact Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880.

Ike Sloas
Director of Campus Safety

Information:

For Friday, January 10, only essential on campus emergency employees should report to campus in-person. All other employees should work remotely.  Contact your supervisor if you are unsure of your essential personnel status.  

The campus is closed on Friday, January 10, 2025, and Saturday, January 11, 2025, to everyone except essential employees and pre-approved students currently already on campus because of the impending winter storm expected to hit our area.

A Winter Storm Warning has been issued beginning Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 06:00 p.m. CST until Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 06:00 a.m. CST. Heavy snowfall is expected with accumulations between 4 and 6 inches are expected locally.

Due to snow accumulation travel across all parts of the Mid-South will be hazardous and difficult to impossible. 

Continue to plan for this event immediately:

• Charge your cell phone and laptop. 
• Off Campus residents continue to monitor of freezing pipes.
• Travel during icy conditions is discouraged. Ice-covered limbs can fall and cause serious injury or death.
• Do not attempt to pull anyone on a sled with a vehicle. 
• Be mindful that windshield wipers and car doors can ice over.
• Don't leave your car unattended or unlocked while warming it up.

Bailey Lane gate will be closed during the storm, please use Phillips Lane gate for vehicle traffic.

Stay up to date on weather conditions at:

Phillips Gate will be open during the warning hours. The Rhodes College Campus Safety Office will remain open 24/7 and can be reached at 901-843-3880. 

Ike Sloas, Director of Campus Safety

Information:

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Memphis and surrounding areas from Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. CST to Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. CST.

Due to hazardous ice and snow conditions, travel during this storm will be difficult and impossible to cross parts of the Mid-South. Please monitor travel advisories and adjust travel plans as recommended.

• The Rhodes College website: /
• Rhodes Alert System: Ensure your contact information is current so you can receive emergency notifications.
• Local Memphis weather:

Phillips Gate will be the only open gate starting Thursday evening. The Campus Safety Office will remain open and can be reached at 901-843-3880.

Important Updates:

Residence Halls open for move-in at Noon on Sunday, January 12, 2025. To prioritize the community's safety, we are not accepting early arrivals. Classes begin on Wednesday, January 15, so you have time to travel safely and settle in.

The Women’s Basketball game on Sunday, January 12, will start at 3:00 p.m., followed by the Men’s Basketball game at 5:00 p.m.

Students participating in Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment should expect a follow-up email regarding schedule changes from Anne Strickland, Associate Dean of Belonging.

Faculty, staff, and off-campus students should start preparing for Friday’s Winter Storm. Here are a few suggestions to consider:

• Gather essentials, food, water, and layer clothing.
• Insulate water pipes and outside faucets.
• Refill any needed medications.
• Check household heat (be mindful of carbon monoxide).
• Make sure your vehicle is fueled and topped with antifreeze.
• Open cabinets and/or drip water in sinks and tubs (especially on outside walls).

Finally, the Rhodes Senior Leadership and Emergency Operations Teams are meeting regularly to monitor the storm and make timely decisions on Campus operations for Friday and Saturday, January 10-11, 2025. They will provide an update by Thursday evening.

Ike Sloas, Director of Campus Safety

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Campus Safety received a report this evening that a vehicle (Hyundai) was stolen today, December 15, 2024, at 1:15 a.m. from the first-year student parking lot. Investigators with the Memphis Police Department are actively working on the case. There is no suspect information at this time. 

You should never confront suspects actively stealing or breaking into vehicles. If you see something concerning, contact Campus Safety or the Memphis Police Department’s non-emergency number immediately. 

Rhodes provides free steering wheel locks 24/7. These can be signed out at Campus Safety, located at Spann #5. 

WHAT IS THIS NOTICE? 

Rhodes College publishes notices when certain crimes are reported on or near campus property in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act). 

The notice provides information about incidents impacting the campus community and is intended to enable campus community members to protect themselves. 

No action or inaction by a crime survivor makes them responsible for their victimization. Perpetrators are responsible for crimes and their effects. The following suggestions may help reduce the possibility of experiencing such a crime and/or improve opportunities for prompt assistance. 

SAFETY TIPS - Off Campus

MPD Auto Theft PSA “Lock it when you leave it”

MPD Stow it don’t show it Memphis!

Resources

Rhodes College Campus Safety 901-843-3880

Memphis Police Department Crump Station 901-636-4600

Ike Sloas

Director of Campus Safety

Timely Warning

Rhodes College Campus Safety and Institutional Equity are investigating a reported hate crime of intimidation based on racial bias. Writings were found near the NPHC monument on Saturday, November 30, 2024, that contained profanity and a racial slur. There are currently no suspects. This crime is currently unsolved and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident should call Campus Safety at 901-843-3880 or Institutional Equity 901-843-3354.

PREVENTION TIPS

No action or inaction by a crime survivor makes that person responsible for their victimization. Perpetrators are responsible for their crimes and their effects. The following suggestions may help reduce the possibility of experiencing such a crime, and/or may improve opportunities to receive prompt assistance.

• See something, say something.
• Bystanders should try to be aware of their surroundings.
• If there are signs of a person in distress and it is safe to intervene, bystanders should make themselves known, offer assistance, and/or seek immediate help from police or security personnel.
• To report suspicious, illegal or unusual activity on campus, call Rhodes College Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880.
• To report suspicious, illegal or unusual activity near campus or off campus, call 911.

RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR SURVIVORS

• Survivors have a right to report crimes to the college or to the police and have crimes investigated and/or prosecuted to the fullest extent possible.
• Visit the to learn about options and reporting resources.
• For students, a range of support services are available through the office of Institutional Equity 901-843-3354. Please contact The Director of Institutional Equity, Inez Warner by phone at (901) 843-3354 or by email at warneri@rhodes.edu.
• For students, personal counseling, and other support services are available through  by phone (901) 843-3128 or by email at counseling@rhodes.edu. After hours or on weekends: Any Rhodes student who requires urgent or emergency counseling services outside of regular office hours can contact after-hours mental health support at (901) 843-3128 or (855) 861-9253. Campus Safety is also available, if you or someone you care about needs assistance or crisis counseling outside regular office hours at (901) 843-3880.
• For employees, the Human Resources Office can assist in connecting to resources by phone at (901) 843-3750 or by email at hr@rhodes.edu. 

Ike Sloas

Director of Campus Safety

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It was reported that shots were fired between two cars in the 2000 block of Jackson Ave. this afternoon November 10, 2024 about 1:10 p.m. There were no injuries reported. This location is near Rhodes College campus. The Memphis Police Department is actively working on the case, but there is no suspect information.  

You should never confront suspects actively stealing or breaking into vehicles. If you see something concerning, contact Campus Safety or the Memphis Police Department immediately.  

Rhodes Campus Safety provides safety escorts to and from locations in our surrounding community. 

WHAT IS THIS NOTICE? 

Rhodes College publishes notices when certain crimes are reported on or near campus property in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act). The notice provides information about incidents impacting the campus community and is intended to enable campus community members to protect themselves.  

No action or inaction by a crime survivor makes them responsible for their victimization. Perpetrators are responsible for crimes and their effects. The following suggestions may help reduce the possibility of experiencing such a crime and/or improve opportunities for prompt assistance. 

SAFETY TIPS - Off Campus

Do not walk alone. Travel in groups when possible.

Call Campus Safety for escorts/rides to West Campus and the adjacent neighborhoods.

Keep an update on neighborhood crime data at https://data.memphistn.gov.

For emergencies, or if you see a crime being committed, call 911 or Rhodes College Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880. 

To report suspicious, illegal, or unusual activity on campus, call Rhodes College Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880. 

RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR SURVIVORS

For students, personal counseling and other support services are available through Student Counseling Services by phone (901) 843-3128 or by email at counseling@rhodes.edu.

After hours or on weekends: Any Rhodes student who requires urgent or emergency counseling services outside of regular office hours can contact after-hours mental health support at (901) 843-3128 or (855) 861-9253.

Campus Safety is also available if you or someone you care about needs assistance or crisis counseling outside regular office hours at (901) 843-3880.

For employees, the Human Resources Office can assist in connecting to resources by phone at (901) 843-3750 or by email at hr@rhodes.edu. 

Memphis Police Department Crump Station 901-636-4600

Other community resources are available here.

Ike Sloas

Director of Campus Safety

Information:

Campus Safety received a report today that a vehicle was stolen on Monday, November 4, 2024, in the morning from the 2100 block of Jackson Ave. This location is about one-half mile from the Rhodes College campus. Investigators with the Memphis Police Department are actively working on the case. There is no suspect information. 

You should never confront suspects actively stealing or breaking into vehicles. If you see something concerning, contact Campus Safety or the Memphis Police Department’s non-emergency number immediately. 

Rhodes provides free steering wheel locks 24/7. These can be signed out at Campus Safety, located at Spann #5. 

WHAT IS THIS NOTICE? 

Rhodes College publishes notices when certain crimes are reported on or near campus property in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act). The notice provides information about incidents impacting the campus community and is intended to enable campus community members to protect themselves. 

No action or inaction by a crime survivor makes them responsible for their victimization. Perpetrators are responsible for crimes and their effects. The following suggestions may help reduce the possibility of experiencing such a crime and/or improve opportunities for prompt assistance. 

SAFETY TIPS - Off Campus

MPD Auto Theft PSA “Lock it when you leave it”

MPD Stow it don’t show it Memphis!

Resources

Rhodes College Campus Safety 901-843-3880

Memphis Police Department Crump Station 901-636-4600

Ike Sloas

Director of Campus Safety

INFORMATION

The Rhodes College Campus Safety Office learned that on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, a residential burglary occurred in the 1700 block of Tutwiler Ave. The location is about a half mile from campus. The Memphis Police Department is actively working on the case. There is no suspect information at this time. Rhodes College is issuing this notice to remind the Rhodes College community of safety tips and crime reporting resources available on campus and in the local community.

WHAT IS THIS NOTICE?

Rhodes College publishes notices when certain crimes are reported on or near campus property, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act). The notice provides information about incidents impacting the campus community and are intended to enable campus community members to protect themselves. 

No action or inaction by a crime survivor makes them responsible for their victimization. Perpetrators are responsible for crimes and their effects. The following suggestions may help reduce the possibility of experiencing such a crime, and/or may improve opportunities to receive prompt assistance.

SAFETY TIPS-Off Campus

• Lock your window and doors, set your alarm as you leave home.
• Take any value items (cash, iPad, laptop or medication) with you if no one is home for the summer.
• Burglaries increase during the holiday months of November and December.
• Review all CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) principles that could apply to your home.
• Keep an update on your neighborhood crime data at 
• Ask for vacation patrol from the Memphis Police Department. You can set these up by calling your local precincts.
• For emergencies, or if you see a crime being committed, call 911 or Rhodes College Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880. To report suspicious, illegal, or unusual activity on campus, call Rhodes College Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880. 

RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR SURVIVORS

• For students, personal counseling and other support services are available through  by phone (901) 843-3128 or by email at counseling@rhodes.edu.
• After hours or on weekends: Any Rhodes student who requires urgent or emergency counseling services outside of regular office hours can contact after-hours mental health support at (901) 843-3128 or (855) 861-9253.
• Campus Safety is also available if you or someone you care about needs assistance or crisis counseling outside regular office hours at (901) 843-3880.
• For employees, the Human Resources Office can assist in connecting to resources by phone at (901) 843-3750 or by email at hr@rhodes.edu. 
• Other .

Ike Sloas

Director of Campus Safety

Information:

Campus Safety received a report today that a student’s vehicle was stolen on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, sometime overnight from the 1900 block of Crump Ave. This location is about one-half mile from the Rhodes College campus. Investigators with the Memphis Police Department are actively working on the case. There is no suspect information. 

You should never confront suspects actively stealing or breaking into vehicles. If you see something concerning, contact Campus Safety or the Memphis Police Department’s non-emergency number immediately. 

Rhodes provides free steering wheel locks 24/7. These can be signed out at Campus Safety, located at Spann #5. 

WHAT IS THIS NOTICE? 

Rhodes College publishes notices when certain crimes are reported on or near campus property in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act). The notice provides information about incidents impacting the campus community and is intended to enable campus community members to protect themselves. 

No action or inaction by a crime survivor makes them responsible for their victimization. Perpetrators are responsible for crimes and their effects. The following suggestions may help reduce the possibility of experiencing such a crime and/or improve opportunities for prompt assistance. 

SAFETY TIPS - Off Campus

MPD Auto Theft PSA “Lock it when you leave it”

MPD Stow it don’t show it Memphis!

Resources

Rhodes College Campus Safety 901-843-3880

Memphis Police Department Crump Station 901-636-4600

Ike Sloas

Director of Campus Safety

Rhodes College Community,

Rhodes College has a text/email alert system capable of mass communication in an emergency. Our system includes students, faculty, staff, and parents. 

We also archive alerts and notifications on our Campus Safety  site.

At 1:00 p.m. on September 19, 2024, we will be sending out a test text alert to ensure the system is working properly. If you do not receive the text, you should update your information immediately using the following instructions:

• On your computer:
• Login to .
• Click on your Profile Picture in the upper right corner.
• Click View Profile.
• Click Actions (under your Picture and Name).
• Mouse over Personal Data to reveal a menu of options.
• Select Change Contact Information (Fac/Staff) or Change My Home Contact Information (Student).
• Click ADD to add new info or the pencil to edit. Primary Phone/Mobile (Fac/Staff) or Phone (Student).
• Click Submit.

Please take a moment to add both of these numbers to your phone contacts this afternoon:

• Campus Safety Emergency Number: (901) 843-3333
• Campus Safety Non-Emergency/Escort Number: (901) 843-3880

Thank you for your attention to this important update. As always, you can contact Campus Safety 24 hours a day, seven days a week, should you need assistance.

Ike Sloas

Director of Campus Safety

Rhodes College Community,

Hurricane Francine will move into the Midsouth tonight and Thursday likely as a tropical depression. Expect heavy rain and windy conditions along with the occasional thunderstorm.

We are monitoring the situation and will provide updates as needed.

At this time, Rhodes College is open and all events and activities are continuing as scheduled. Please check with your supervisor, professor, or event sponsor for any changes.

Those in our community who live off campus need to remain aware of road closures and power outages. We suggest that you plan now for these changing weather conditions.

Stay Safe,

Ike Sloas

Director of Campus Safety

INFORMATION

The Rhodes College Campus Safety Office learned that on Sunday, September 8, 2024, a residential burglary occurred in the 700 block of North Mclean Blvd. The location is about a half mile from campus. The Memphis Police Department is actively working on the case. There is no suspect information at this time. Rhodes College is issuing this notice to remind the Rhodes College community of safety tips and crime reporting resources available on campus and in the local community.

WHAT IS THIS NOTICE?

Rhodes College publishes notices when certain crimes are reported on or near campus property, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act). The notice provides information about incidents impacting the campus community and are intended to enable campus community members to protect themselves. 

No action or inaction by a crime survivor makes them responsible for their victimization. Perpetrators are responsible for crimes and their effects. The following suggestions may help reduce the possibility of experiencing such a crime, and/or may improve opportunities to receive prompt assistance.

SAFETY TIPS-Off Campus

• Lock your window and doors, set your alarm as you leave home.
• Take any value items (cash, iPad, laptop or medication) with you if no one is home for the summer.
• Burglaries increase during the holiday months of November and December.
• Review all CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) principles that could apply to your home.
• Keep an update on your neighborhood crime data at 
• Ask for vacation patrol from the Memphis Police Department. You can set these up by calling your local precincts.
• For emergencies, or if you see a crime being committed, call 911 or Rhodes College Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880. To report suspicious, illegal, or unusual activity on campus, call Rhodes College Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880. 

RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR SURVIVORS

• For students, personal counseling and other support services are available through  by phone (901) 843-3128 or by email at counseling@rhodes.edu.
• After hours or on weekends: Any Rhodes student who requires urgent or emergency counseling services outside of regular office hours can contact after-hours mental health support at (901) 843-3128 or (855) 861-9253.
• Campus Safety is also available if you or someone you care about needs assistance or crisis counseling outside regular office hours at (901) 843-3880.
• For employees, the Human Resources Office can assist in connecting to resources by phone at (901) 843-3750 or by email at hr@rhodes.edu. 
• Other .

Ike Sloas

Director of Campus Safety

Information:

Memphis Police reported today that an armed robbery occurred in the 800 block of Charles Place in the afternoon hours of September 7, 2023.  The victim, who is not affiliated with Rhodes, had a van taken from them. This location is about a half mile from the Rhodes College campus. The Memphis Police Department is actively working on the case, but there is no suspect information.  

You should never confront suspects actively stealing or breaking into vehicles. If you see something concerning, contact Campus Safety or the Memphis Police Department immediately. 

Rhodes provides free steering wheel locks 24/7. These can be signed out at Campus Safety, located at Spann #5. 

Rhodes Campus Safety provides safety escorts to and from locations in our surrounding community. 

WHAT IS THIS NOTICE? 

Rhodes College publishes notices when certain crimes are reported on or near campus property in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act). The notice provides information about incidents impacting the campus community and is intended to enable campus community members to protect themselves.  

No action or inaction by a crime survivor makes them responsible for their victimization. Perpetrators are responsible for crimes and their effects. The following suggestions may help reduce the possibility of experiencing such a crime and/or improve opportunities for prompt assistance. 

SAFETY TIPS - Off Campus

• Do not walk alone. Travel in groups when possible.
• Call Campus Safety for escorts/rides to West Campus and the adjacent neighborhoods.
• Keep an update on neighborhood crime data at .
• For emergencies, or if you see a crime being committed, call 911 or Rhodes College Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880. 
• To report suspicious, illegal, or unusual activity on campus, call Rhodes College Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880. 

RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR SURVIVORS

• For students, personal counseling and other support services are available through  by phone (901) 843-3128 or by email at counseling@rhodes.edu.
• After hours or on weekends: Any Rhodes student who requires urgent or emergency counseling services outside of regular office hours can contact after-hours mental health support at (901) 843-3128 or (855) 861-9253.
• Campus Safety is also available if you or someone you care about needs assistance or crisis counseling outside regular office hours at (901) 843-3880.
• For employees, the Human Resources Office can assist in connecting to resources by phone at (901) 843-3750 or by email at hr@rhodes.edu. 
• Memphis Police Department Crump Station 901-636-4600
• Other community resources are available .

Rhodes College Campus Safety has received reports of scam phone calls being made to parents of some of our student-athletes. This is a national scam that has occurred at institutions across the country.

Parents of several student-athletes have received scam calls from numbers ”spoofing” the Rhodes Campus Safety phone number. During these phone calls, the caller claims to be a Rhodes Campus Safety Officer and tells the parent that their son or daughter has been arrested for underage drinking or something similar and that money is needed to bail them out. They request immediate payment be made (via Venmo, bank transfer, or other electronic means) in order to release their son or daughter from custody.

Please be aware that Rhodes Campus Safety will never make a call to solicit money. If you receive such a call, it is fraudulent. Please report the call to Rhodes Campus Safety

It is not believed, at this point in time, that there has been a data breach as many student-athlete's media profiles contain the names of parents on the public website.

Information:

Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at approximately 1:43 a.m., a dark blue Dodge Challenger was stolen from the street on University Ave. near Spann Townhouses. This location is Rhodes College public property. The suspect fired a shot and demanded the keys from the vehicle owner who is a Rhodes employee.  No one was injured in the incident.  The Memphis Police Department is actively working on the case. The suspect, a male, arrived on foot and was last seen driving west on Tutwiler in the stolen vehicle.

You should never confront suspects actively stealing or breaking into vehicles. If you see something concerning, contact Campus Safety or the Memphis Police Department’s non-emergency number immediately. 

Rhodes provides free steering wheel locks 24/7. These can be signed out at Campus Safety, located at Spann #5. 

WHAT IS THIS NOTICE? 

Rhodes College publishes notices when certain crimes are reported on or near campus property in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act). The notice provides information about incidents impacting the campus community and is intended to enable campus community members to protect themselves.  

No action or inaction by a crime survivor makes them responsible for their victimization. Perpetrators are responsible for crimes and their effects. The following suggestions may help reduce the possibility of experiencing such a crime and/or improve opportunities for prompt assistance. 

SAFETY TIPS - Off Campus 

MPD Auto Theft PSA “Lock it when you leave it”

MPD Stow it don’t show it Memphis!

Resources

Rhodes College Campus Safety 901-843-3880

Memphis Police Department Crump Station 901-636-4600

Ike Sloas

Director of Campus Safety

Information:

According to the Memphis Police Department, a vehicle was stolen on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 1:30 a.m. from the 1700 block of Tutwiler Ave. This location is about one-half mile from the Rhodes College campus. Investigators with the Memphis Police Department are actively working on the case. There is no suspect information. 

You should never confront suspects actively stealing or breaking into vehicles. If you see something concerning, contact Campus Safety or the Memphis Police Department’s non-emergency number immediately. 

Rhodes provides free steering wheel locks 24/7. These can be signed out at Campus Safety, located at Spann #5. 

WHAT IS THIS NOTICE? 

Rhodes College publishes notices when certain crimes are reported on or near campus property in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act). The notice provides information about incidents impacting the campus community and is intended to enable campus community members to protect themselves.  

No action or inaction by a crime survivor makes them responsible for their victimization. Perpetrators are responsible for crimes and their effects. The following suggestions may help reduce the possibility of experiencing such a crime and/or improve opportunities for prompt assistance. 

SAFETY TIPS - Off Campus

MPD Auto Theft PSA “Lock it when you leave it”

MPD Stow it don’t show it Memphis!

Resources

Rhodes College Campus Safety 901-843-3880

Memphis Police Department Crump Station 901-636-4600

Ike Sloas

Director of Campus Safety

Information:

On Friday, June 7, at approximately 6:56 p.m., suspects attempted to steal a vehicle from the street on Tutwiler Ave. near Spann Hall. This location is Rhodes College public property. Investigators with the Memphis Police Department are actively working on the case. The suspects are using an older white GMC Yukon with no tags.

You should never confront suspects actively stealing or breaking into vehicles. If you see something concerning, contact Campus Safety or the Memphis Police Department’s non-emergency number immediately. 

Rhodes provides free steering wheel locks 24/7. These can be signed out at Campus Safety, located at Spann #5. 

WHAT IS THIS NOTICE? 

Rhodes College publishes notices when certain crimes are reported on or near campus property in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act). The notice provides information about incidents impacting the campus community and is intended to enable campus community members to protect themselves.  

No action or inaction by a crime survivor makes them responsible for their victimization. Perpetrators are responsible for crimes and their effects. The following suggestions may help reduce the possibility of experiencing such a crime and/or improve opportunities for prompt assistance. 

SAFETY TIPS - Off Campus 

MPD Auto Theft PSA “Lock it when you leave it”

MPD Stow it don’t show it Memphis!

Resources

Rhodes College Campus Safety 901-843-3880

Memphis Police Department Crump Station 901-636-4600

Ike Sloas

Director of Campus Safety

Information:

I write to alert you to potential severe weather overnight tonight Wednesday, May 8, 2024.  issued a Tornado Watch until 3:00 a.m. May, 9, 2024, for Shelby County.

In the event of a tornado warning, civil defense sirens will sound, and you are advised to take appropriate shelter immediately. You should immediately move to the lowest floor or most interior part of your building. Avoid exterior walls, windows and doors. Put as many walls as you can between you and the outside. Cover yourself for safety.

As a reminder of , a TORNADO WATCH is issued when conditions are very favorable, and a tornado is possible in the near future. A TORNADO WARNING is issued when a tornado has been sighted, indicated by radar, or may strike in the vicinity of our area.  Nighttime tornados are particularly dangerous.

Please be advised that during inclement weather you should anticipate wet floors and stairwells. Please exercise caution when moving around in the buildings. 

When possible, Rhodes Campus Safety will send an emergency Rhodes Alert when a Tornado Warning is issued for campus. You will likely hear tornado sirens before a Rhodes Alert is issued. If possible, Rhodes Campus Safety will issue an all-clear when conditions allow. 

Students living off campus should identify the safe space in their homes. The National Weather Service provides . 

If you have questions about emergency procedures, please contact Campus Safety at (901) 843-3880.

Information:

According to the Memphis Police Department, a vehicle was stolen on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. from the 1700 block of Tutwiler Ave. and another on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 11:30 p.m. from the 1900 block of block of Tutwiler Ave. These locations are about one-half mile from the Rhodes College campus. Investigators with the Memphis Police Department are actively working on the case. There is no suspect information. 

You should never confront suspects actively stealing or breaking into vehicles. If you see something concerning, contact Campus Safety or the Memphis Police Department’s non-emergency number immediately. 

Rhodes provides free steering wheel locks 24/7. These can be signed out at Campus Safety, located at Spann #5. 

WHAT IS THIS NOTICE? 

Rhodes College publishes notices when certain crimes are reported on or near campus property in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act). The notice provides information about incidents impacting the campus community and is intended to enable campus community members to protect themselves.  

No action or inaction by a crime survivor makes them responsible for their victimization. Perpetrators are responsible for crimes and their effects. The following suggestions may help reduce the possibility of experiencing such a crime and/or improve opportunities for prompt assistance. 

SAFETY TIPS - Off Campus

MPD Auto Theft PSA “Lock it when you leave it”

MPD Stow it don’t show it Memphis!

Resources

Rhodes College Campus Safety 901-843-3880

Memphis Police Department Crump Station 901-636-4600

Ike Sloas

Director of Campus Safety