Why should SGA fund a Safe Rides program?

The Safe Rides program stems from multiple different areas:

1. The Spring 2019 Behavioral Health Survey found that 13.5% of Concordia College students admitted to drinking and driving within the past 30 days of the survey! While at surface level, this may seem like a small percentage, there should be zero people who make the decision to drive under the influence. Moreover, this statistic is likely very conservative, as this is the number of students who admit to driving under the influence. By providing a cost-effective ride, we are anticipating the ability to reduce this statistic. 

2. Even when students are not driving, there are safety concerns when students have no choice but to walk home, especially alone, at late hours of the night. Again, by providing a cost-effective ride option, we hope to promote the safety of students. 

3. This program will financially help students that do not have access to a vehicle on campus but need to go somewhere during the late hours of the night. 

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Why Uber?

Uber offers ​businesses and organizations, like SGA, the ability to ensure that their constituents, the student body, can access discounts.

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Does Uber honor my privacy? 

Yes.​ Uber drivers are not notified of your age, any personal information, or that you are affiliated with Concordia College. However, students do need to follow Uber's Community Guidelines, which asks everyone to treat each other, and the driver, with respect. Please find Uber's Community Guidelines here. 

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How do I access the discount?

Check out the above section on "How to Access the Discount." If you did not receive the email inviting you to join the program and would like to take part, please email sga@cord.edu. 

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How do I stay safe when using rideshare apps (Uber, Lyft, etc.)?

We have mapped out a few points that students, and really anyone, should keep in mind in regards to safety. Check them out here: rideshare safety tips.

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I am in an emergency situation, what do I do now? 

Concordia provides some instructions for emergency situations, which you can view here. Here are some of the important contacts from their lists:

• Medical Emergency

  • Sanford Health Emergency ​Room

    • 5225 23rd Ave. S., Fargo​

    • 701.417.2100

  • Essentia Health Emergency Room​

    • 300 32nd Ave. S., Fargo​

    • 701.364.8000

  • Sanford South University Urgent Care

    • 1720 University Drive S., Fargo​

    • 701.280.4140

  • Health Services Coordinator, Katie Nystuen

    • 218.299.3662​

    • knystuen@cord.edu

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• Sexual Assault​​

  • Title IX Coordinator (Report Sexual Assault)​​

    • TitleIX@cord.edu​

  • Title IX Anonymous Reporting Form​​​

  • Rape & Abuse Crisis Center

    • 701.293.7237​

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• Bias Experience​

  • Submit the Bias Incident Response Form

  • Contact the Office of Diversity

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• Mental Health

  • 24/7 Mobile Mental Health Crisis Line​

    • 1.800.273.4512​

  • Suicide Prevention Lifeline

    • 1.800.273.8355​

  • Concordia Counseling Center

    • 218.299.3514​

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• General Emergency Contacts

  • Emergency Services​

    • 911​

  • Campus Security​

    • 218.299.3123

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If this is just a pilot program, what happens next year?

Frankly, it completely depends on your reactions to the Concordia Safe Ride Pilot Program! If students find that this discount code is beneficial, we will look into ways in which we can ensure the longevity of the initiative. However, if the discount is not widely utilized, SGA will reevaluate the program and see if it is worth pursuing in the upcoming years. 

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Who do I contact with questions about the Safe Rides Program? 
Contact sga@cord.edu!