Certifying Organizations
Course Description
Clery Act Compliance is imperative for maintaining campus safety and promoting transparency in crime reporting. In this Cleary Act Compliance course, we’ll provide a comprehensive overview of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, detailing its role in creating a secure academic environment. You'll learn about the responsibilities of campus security authorities (CSAs), the necessity of keeping an up-to-date crime log, and the importance of issuing timely warnings and emergency notifications to the campus community.
We’ll also cover the requirements for annual security reporting, ensuring your institution's policies and procedures comply with federal mandates. You'll explore the consequences of non-compliance, such as fines and loss of federal funding, and learn how to avoid common violations through proactive strategies. Whether you’re involved in campus security, administration, or compliance, by the end of this course, you’ll be prepared to maintain the safety and integrity of educational institutions.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the core provisions of the Clery Act and its impact on campus safety
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of campus security authorities (CSAs)
- Explain the procedures for maintaining an accurate crime log and issuing timely warnings
- Assess the consequences of non-compliance and develop strategies to prevent violations
Skills You Will Learn
- Security Policies
- Safety Culture
- Crime Reports
What You'll Learn
- Understand the core provisions of the Clery Act and its impact on campus safety
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of campus security authorities (CSAs)
- Explain the procedures for maintaining an accurate crime log and issuing timely warnings and emergency notifications
- Assess the consequences of non-compliance and develop strategies to prevent violations
- Apply the requirements for annual security reporting to align institutional policies with federal mandates
- Recognize hazing-related issues, including pending hazing legislation as of 2024
Key Takeaways
- Clery Act compliance supports campus safety and transparency in crime reporting within educational institutions.
- Campus security authorities (CSAs) have defined responsibilities, including keeping an up-to-date crime log and issuing timely warnings and emergency notifications.
- Institutions must meet annual security reporting requirements to comply with federal mandates.
- Non-compliance can result in consequences such as fines and loss of federal funding, which proactive strategies can help avoid.
- The course covers crime statistics, hazing, and pending hazing legislation as of 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is intended for those involved in campus security, administration, or compliance at educational institutions.
What does this course cover?
It provides a comprehensive overview of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, including the responsibilities of campus security authorities (CSAs), maintaining a crime log, issuing timely warnings and emergency notifications, annual security reporting, violations, crime statistics, hazing, and pending hazing legislation as of 2024.
What will I be able to do after completing this course?
By the end of the course you will be prepared to maintain the safety and integrity of educational institutions, including understanding the Clery Act's provisions, identifying CSA responsibilities, maintaining crime logs, issuing timely warnings, and developing strategies to prevent violations.
What are the consequences of non-compliance covered in this course?
The course explores consequences such as fines and loss of federal funding, and explains how to avoid common violations through proactive strategies.
Professional Certifications and Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Recertification Credits: 0.75
This Program has been pre-approved for (Number of recertification credit hours & credit type) toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).
Professional Development Credits (PDCs): 0.75
KnowledgeCity is approved by SHRM as a Recertification General Provider to offer SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP professional development credits (PDCs). By taking the courses approved by SHRM, KnowledgeCity can award SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for HR knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™).
