Course Description
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, also known as the Clery Act, is a federal law for colleges and universities to maintain and disclose crime statistics and security information. The goal of the act is to keep students, employees, and the public aware of the crime on and around campus, and help community members keep themselves safe.
According to the U.S. Department of Education, there are more than 6,500 postsecondary schools that participate in these programs. In order to comply with Clery Act requirements, colleges and universities must understand what the law entails, where their responsibilities lie, and what they can do to actively foster campus safety.
By the time you’re finished with this online Clery Act compliance course, you’ll understand exactly what the Clery Act is, which institutions are required to comply, what’s required of institutions to be compliant and what happens if an institution violates this law. You’ll also know who is qualified to be a CSA (Campus Security Authority), the two types of warnings that must be issued when a crime is committed and which areas are part of the Clery geography so that you won’t miss reporting crimes that should be included in your institution’s annual report.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand what the Clery Act entails
- Learn the Clery Act requirements
- Understand which institutions are required to comply with the Clery Act
- Know the two types of warnings that must be issued when a crime is committed on campus
- Understand what happens if an institution violates the Clery Act
Skills You Will Learn
- Affirmative Action Compliance
- Compliance Requirements
- Compliance Training
- Family Educational Rights And Privacy Act
- Higher Education Law
- Regulatory Compliance
What You'll Learn
- Understand what the Clery Act entails and which institutions are required to comply
- Identify the requirements institutions must meet to be Clery Act compliant
- Recognize who is qualified to serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA)
- Distinguish the two types of warnings that must be issued when a crime is committed on campus
- Define the Clery geography areas that must be included in crime reporting
- Explain what happens if an institution violates the Clery Act
Key Takeaways
- The Clery Act is a federal law requiring colleges and universities to maintain and disclose crime statistics and security information.
- The goal of the act is to keep students, employees, and the public aware of crime on and around campus and help community members stay safe.
- According to the U.S. Department of Education, more than 6,500 postsecondary schools participate in these programs.
- Compliance requires institutions to understand the law, know where their responsibilities lie, and actively foster campus safety.
- The course covers Campus Security Authorities, timely warnings, the security report, crime log, crime statistics, Clery geography, and the consequences of violations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Clery Act?
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, known as the Clery Act, is a federal law requiring colleges and universities to maintain and disclose crime statistics and security information so that students, employees, and the public stay aware of crime on and around campus.
What will I learn in this course?
You'll learn what the Clery Act is, which institutions must comply, what is required to be compliant, what happens if an institution violates the law, who qualifies as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), the two types of warnings that must be issued when a crime is committed, and which areas make up the Clery geography for reporting.
Who qualifies to be a Campus Security Authority (CSA)?
The course covers who is qualified to be a Campus Security Authority (CSA), including a dedicated lesson on Campus Security Authorities.
What topics or lessons does the course include?
Lessons include an Introduction, The Clery Act, Campus Security Authorities, Violations, Security Report, Crime Log, Timely Warnings, Crime Statistics, and a Conclusion.
What happens if an institution violates the Clery Act?
The course explains what happens when an institution violates the Clery Act, covered in the Violations lesson and included as a stated learning objective.
