Clery Act Scandals at Big Ten Universities: Opportunities for Growth and Information-Sharing
Open Access
Author:
Mac Dowell, Bailey
Area of Honors:
Security and Risk Analysis
Degree:
Bachelor of Science
Document Type:
Thesis
Thesis Supervisors:
Edward J Glantz, Thesis Supervisor Donald Richard Shemanski, Thesis Honors Advisor
Keywords:
Clery Act Big Ten Universities Campus Safety
Abstract:
This study explores the role of the Clery Act within the landscape of campus safety at institutions of higher education, specifically within the fourteen members of the Big Ten.
The following study will outline the current literature on different levels of safety measures on college campuses, including institutional and individual measures. By examining two significant scandals at Big Ten institutions, this thesis will discuss the effectiveness of the Clery Act in holding colleges and universities accountable for reporting crimes, and its role in inciting cultural change in the aftermath of the scandals. The remainder of this study describes suggestions for further development regarding comprehensive approaches to campus security as well as creating a community of increased transparency and information-sharing regarding safety and security in the Big Ten.