To support ongoing efforts to strengthen campus safety, transparency, and federal compliance under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, Georgia Tech will launch mandatory Campus Security Authority training in March.
To support ongoing efforts to strengthen campus safety, transparency, and federal compliance under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, Georgia Tech will launch mandatory Campus Security Authority (CSA) training in March.
The training is designed for employees designated as CSAs — individuals whose roles make them likely to receive reports of crimes or serious incidents from students, employees, or visitors. The initiative represents a significant step in strengthening Georgia Tech’s institutional Clery compliance framework and ensuring consistent, accurate campus safety reporting.
"When a student or employee comes forward with a safety concern, it’s essential that we respond quickly and appropriately,” said Pamisa Scott, Clery compliance coordinator. “CSA training ensures that reports are handled consistently, meet federal requirements, and support our shared commitment to a safe and transparent campus environment.”
The online, role-based training will:
- Explain CSA responsibilities under the Clery Act.
- Clarify what types of incidents must be reported.
- Provide guidance on how and where to submit reports.
- Reinforce the importance of timely and accurate reporting.
Additional details, including access instructions and completion deadlines, will be shared via email with designated CSAs ahead of the training launch.
Understanding the Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, commonly known as the Clery Act, is a federal law that requires colleges and universities participating in federal student financial aid programs to disclose information about campus crime, safety policies, and emergency response procedures.
The law is intended to promote transparency, improve campus safety, and ensure that campus communities have access to accurate, timely information about crime and safety conditions. Compliance with the Clery Act is mandatory and enforced by the U.S. Department of Education.
As a federally funded institution, Georgia Tech is required to maintain a comprehensive campus safety and crime disclosure program.
CSA Roles and Responsibilities
- The Clery Act requires Georgia Tech to:
- Identify employees with significant responsibility for student and campus activities.
- Notify those individuals of their CSA designation.
- Train CSAs on their reporting responsibilities.
CSAs may include professionals in student affairs, housing, athletics, academic advising, conduct administration, and other designated roles.
CSAs are not responsible for investigating incidents or determining whether a crime occurred. Their responsibility is to ensure that information shared with them is promptly reported through Georgia Tech’s designated Clery reporting channels.
Why CSA Reporting Matters
CSA reporting helps Georgia Tech:
- Maintain accurate and complete crime statistics.
- Identify trends and emerging safety concerns.
- Determine when Timely Warnings or Emergency Notifications are required.
- Meet federal reporting and disclosure obligations.