San José State University supports a dynamic campus community of nearly 40,000 students across more than 200 acres, requiring a coordinated and adaptable approach to emergency management. This session will provide an overview of the university’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and, more importantly, the partnerships and coordination structures that bring the plan to life. Attendees will learn how emergency preparedness extends beyond a written document through continuous collaboration, training, exercises, and relationship-building across campus departments and external agencies. The presentation will explore how the EOP serves as a living framework that evolves through after-action reviews, tabletop exercises, operational feedback, and real-world incidents.