PAVE at Maryville College

09/11/2026

25 years later, we remember.

Today, we honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, the courage of those who responded, and the families, survivors, service members, first responders, and communities forever impacted.

As we mark 25 years, may we continue to carry forward compassion and a commitment to looking out for one another.

We remember us.

09/08/2026

Know any local businesses that would love to participate in our Capture the Flag campaign? Tag them below!

LOCAL BUSINESSES, JOIN THE HUNT!

This October, Maryville College PAVE's Capture the Flag is back for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we're inviting local businesses and organizations to be part of the hunt!

Participating is easy: we provide the flags and everything you need. Your business helps extend the hunt beyond campus while giving students another way to engage with prevention education throughout the community.

🏳️ Hide flags.
💜 Support prevention.
📍 Join the community hunt.

Whether you're a returning partner or joining us for the first time, we'd love to have you!

Sign up by September 25
Link in bio to join the hunt

Know a local business that should participate? Tag them below 👀

Scots don't stand by; we PAVE

09/08/2026

FACULTY + STAFF: YOUR MISSION AWAITS!

PAVE's Capture the Flag returns this October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we're recruiting our 2026 Signal Sentinels!

Signal Sentinels are the faculty and staff who help bring the hunt to life by hiding flags across campus for students to find throughout October.

The mission: Hide Flags. Support Prevention. Help bring the hunt to life.

Returning Signal Sentinel? Welcome back! First mission? We'd love to have you on the team!

Sign up by September 25
Faculty + Staff: Check Today@MC for the sign-up link!

Students, we have a mission for you too:
Tag a faculty or staff member in the comments who you'd love to see become a Signal Sentinel!

As for the hunt itself... you'll have to wait!

Scots don't stand by; we PAVE the way!

College

09/07/2026

What if we treated prevention education the way we treat preventative maintenance?

We don't wait until the engine fails to start taking care of a vehicle. We change the oil, check the brakes, we watch for warning signs, and continue maintaining it over time.

Prevention education deserves the same mindset.

Prevention is not one training, one event, one awareness month, or a box to check. Completing a training may meet a requirement, but meaningful prevention asks something more: Are people building skills? Are conversations continuing? Are we reinforcing what we learned? Do people know how to recognize concerning behavior, respect boundaries, step in, and connect someone to support?

That takes ongoing education, practice, conversation, and reinforcement.

Teach. Practice. Reinforce. Repeat.

Dedicated prevention leadership helps guide that work, but prevention cannot exist in one office alone. Lasting prevention becomes part of campus culture when the entire community participates.

Students. Faulty. Staff. Coaches. Alumni. Leaders. Partners.

Prevention takes every Scot.

We don't wait until the engine fails to start taking care of a vehicle. We change the oil, check the brakes, watch for warning signs, and continue maintaining it over time.

09/04/2026

LOCAL BUSINESSES, JOIN THE HUNT!

This October, Maryville College PAVE's Capture the Flag is back for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we're inviting local businesses and organizations to be part of the hunt!

Participating is easy: we provide the flags and everything you need. Your business helps extend the hunt beyond campus while giving students another way to engage with prevention education throughout the community.

🏳️ Hide flags.
💜 Support prevention.
📍 Join the community hunt.

Whether you're a returning partner or joining us for the first time, we'd love to have you!

Sign up by September 25
Link in bio to join the hunt

Know a local business that should participate? Tag them below 👀

Scots don't stand by; we PAVE

09/02/2026

What does campus safety look like when we all play a part?

September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the role each of us plays in creating a safer, more connected campus community.

Campus safety is more than emergencies. It's respecting boundaries, looking out for one another, recognizing when a situation may need attention, knowing your options for stepping in, staying connected to your people, and knowing where to find support when you or someone else needs it.

You don't have to handle every situation yourself, and there isn't one "right" way to help. Distract. Delegate. Document. Delay. Direct. Small actions can make a difference.

Know your tools. Know your people. Know your resources.

Most importantly, remember that campus safety is something we create together.

💛🧡💜💙 Scots Together. Scots don't stand by; we PAVE the way.

09/01/2026

What if simply showing up for someone could make a difference?

September is Su***de Prevention Month, and it's an opportunity to remind ourselves that we all have a role in creating a community where people feel seen, heard, and connected to support.

Sometimes support starts with noticing that something has changed. Sometimes it means asking directly if someone is thinking about su***de. Sometimes it means listening without judgment, staying present, or helping someone connect with someone who can help.

You don't need to be a counselor. You do not need to have all the answers. And you don't need to find the perfect words.

Your presence can matter.

Throughout September, PAVE encourages our campus community to:

Notice. Ask. Listen. Connect.

If you or someone you know needs crisis support, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. For an immediate, life-threatening emergency, call 911. Students can also connect with campus resources for additional support.

Let's continue building a community where chekcing in is an act of care and reaching out for support is encouraged.

💜💙 Scots don't stand by; we PAVE the way.

***depreventionmonth

08/28/2026

What is Red Zone?

The beginning of the academic year is an exciting time for college campuses, but it is also an important time to talk about prevention.

The Red Zone refers to the period at the beginning of the fall semester when students, particularly those who are new to campus, may face an increased risk of sexual violence.

Understanding the Red Zone isn't about creating fear. It's about building awareness, recognizing behaviors that can cause harm, looking out for one another, and creating a campus culture where respect, consent, and safety are shared responsibilities.

At Maryville College, every Scot has a role in shaping our community. Prevention doesn't belong to one office or one person. It takes all of us.

Learn what Red Zone means, know the signs, and know how you can help.

💜Scots don't stand by; we PAVE the way!

08/27/2026

Welcome to PAVE at Maryville College!

New here? So are we!

This page is your place to learn more about prevention education, find campus and community resources, stay up to date on PAVE events and campaigns, and discover ways YOU can help create a safer, more supportive campus!

Whether you're here to learn, connect, get involved, or just see what PAVE is all about, we're glad you found us!

Follow along, invite your fellow Scots, and help us PAVE the way to a safer community!

Scots don't stand by; we PAVE the way!

College

08/27/2026

Oh hey, Facebook! Look who finally showed up!
PAVE has officially made its way to Facebook!

If you're new here, welcome! We're all about prevention education, healthy relationships, consent, bystander intervention, resources, support, and creating a campus culture where Scots look out for Scots!

Expect campus happenings, helpful resources, PAVE Lounge updates, a little prevention education, and probably a few paw-related puns along the way. 🐾

Already following on Instagram? Now you can hang out with us here, too!

Scots don't stand by; we PAVE the way!