Safety Expert Conducts Training at Big Sandy
Dr. Brian Van Brunt, a nationally recognized expert on systems-level solutions to
safer campuses, presented a training at Big Sandy Community and Technical College
(BSCTC) on August 2-3. His presentation was attended by BSCTC faculty and staff and
several UPIKE representatives.
“The safety and security of our college students, faculty and staff is one of my top
priorities,” said Dr. Zylka. “Our campuses have always been safe and I want to do
everything I can to make sure they always are.”
Dr. Brian Van Brunt has worked in the counseling field for more than 20 years and
specializes in educational counseling, behavioral intervention and support. He also
trains on topics regarding campus threat management, mandated assessment and mandated
educational programming.
The teams focused on continuing to keep their campuses safe by early intervention
and detection and how to always be prepared.