October 28-30, 2026 |
Kansas City, MO

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Ric Everett

Ric Everett

Senior Security ConsultantIMEG

Ric Everett, CPD is a multidisciplinary security consultant specializing in integrated security design that strengthens protection without compromising architectural intent. His work spans education, healthcare, government, critical infrastructure, and high-value residential environments, helping clients create secure buildings that remain functional, welcoming, and visually compelling. Grounded in real-world operations and a special operations background supporting the Department of Defense and the U.S. Marine Corps, Ric brings a practitioner-educator perspective that translates complex security challenges into elegant, human-centered solutions that balance safety, resilience, and design integrity.

Wed Oct 28•8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Operating in the Grey: Campus Safety, De-escalation, and Technology

Campus safety shouldn’t be a one-size-fits-all approach. This session explores a “grey” approach — promoting wellbeing, supporting neurodiversity, and…Campus safety shouldn’t be a one-size-fits-all approach. This session explores a “grey” approach — promoting wellbeing, supporting neurodiversity, and integrating physical safety so people feel secure, supported, and able to perform at their best. Us…Campus safety shouldn’t be a one-size-fits-all approach. This session explores a “grey” approach — promoting wellbeing, supporting neurodiversity, and integrating physical safety so people feel secure, supported, and able to perform at their best. Using real-life examples spanning K-12, higher education, and healthcare, attendees will learn layered strategies — passive design, intuitive planning, and scalable systems — that support inclusivity, e…Campus safety shouldn’t be a one-size-fits-all approach. This session explores a “grey” approach — promoting wellbeing, supporting neurodiversity, and integrating physical safety so people feel secure, supported, and able to perform at their best. Using real-life examples spanning K-12, higher education, and healthcare, attendees will learn layered strategies — passive design, intuitive planning, and scalable systems — that support inclusivity, engagement, and outcomes, while addressing evolving threats in order to transform safety into a proactive asset.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More

EDsession (60 minutes in classrooms)Session TypeTRACK 5: Building for Safety & Well-Being—from Construction to CompletionSession Track
Ric Everett
Jennifer McKeel
Kristen Ambrose
Ric Everett
Ric EverettSenior Security Consultant, IMEG
Jennifer McKeel
Jennifer McKeelVice President and Senior Designer in Health Science + Interprofessional Education, HKS, Inc.
Kristen Ambrose
Kristen AmbrosePrincipal and Practice Leader, Education & Planning, HKS, Inc.
Ric Everett
Ric EverettSenior Security Consultant, IMEG
Jennifer McKeel
Jennifer McKeelVice President and Senior Designer in Health Science + Interprofessional Education, HKS, Inc.
Kristen Ambrose
Kristen AmbrosePrincipal and Practice Leader, Education & Planning, HKS, Inc.
Tags:Group B
Allow Registration:No
Capacity Unlimited:No
Indicate how the topic is applicable to Health, Safety, Welfare (HSW) Design credits.:This session addresses how the planning and design of campus environments directly impact occupant wellbeing, health and safety. Attendees will explore human-centered, layered security strategies, including passive design, intuitive planning, and integrated technology systems—that support inclusion and create a welcoming atmosphere while mitigating risk, supporting de-escalation, and responding to evolving threats. Through real-world case studies across K-12, higher education, and healthcare settings, the session demonstrates how design decisions can promote inclusivity and neurodiversity, enhance physical safety, and improve overall user outcomes in the built environment.
Learner Engagement:This session is structured to connect content to real-world challenges and leverage participant experience. Using case study examples from K-12, higher education, and healthcare environments, attendees will be prompted to evaluate and compare layered safety strategies—such as passive design, intuitive planning, and integrated technology—against their own project contexts. Interactive discussion will be incorporated throughout, encouraging participants to share perspectives on balancing inclusivity, safety, and operational constraints. Scenario-based prompts will invite attendees to consider how de-escalation strategies and security systems can be applied in different campus settings, reinforcing practical application and peer-to-peer learning beyond a lecture-style format.
Learning Objective 1:Identify practical approaches for balancing inclusivity, user experience, safety, and operational constraints in new and existing campus projects.