Committee Charge

This committee is responsible for promoting a safe and secure campus, the interrelation of the academic and social aspects of life on campus, assessing the quality of life on campus for the members of the community, including students, staff, and faculty, and sharing information and providing a forum for issues and concerns related to safety, security and campus life in general. The committee makes policy recommendations to the VP of Student Affairs and Campus Life or other appropriate persons regarding safety, security and campus lire issues.

As required by New York State law, the College's Advisory Committee on Campus Security/Campus Life shall review current campus security policies and procedures and make recommendations for their improvement. It shall specifically review the current policies and procedures:

1. for educating the campus community about sexual assault,

2. for educating the campus community about personal safety and crime prevention,

3. for reporting sexual assaults and dealing with victims during investigations

4. for referring complains to appropriate authorities,

5. for counseling victims, and

6. for responding to inquiries from concerned persons.

The committee shall report its findings and recommendations each academic year in writing to the President and the Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Life. A copy of the report of the College Advisory Committee on Campus Security is available upon request.

This committee reports to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Life. The committee’s chairperson is appointed by the Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Life. The group meets regularly throughout the year and members of the committee provide important feedback and ideas in order to enhance safety, awareness and support for victims on campus.

Committee Membership

Co-Chairs:

Elyse Nepa

Linda Koenig

The remaining membership is prescribed as noted below:

VP for SACL (ex officio, non-voting)

Four faculty members appointed by the President from a list of at least eight faculty nominees provided by Faculty Council

Four staff selected by the President

Four students appointed by the President from a list of eight nominees provided by the Student Government Council

Meeting times

Monthly meeting times are set by the availability of the membership.