Compliance & Ethics
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Chris Carlson received a Compliance Superstar Award on 6/17/25. Over the course of the last year, Chris has been an invaluable partner to the ADA Office. He has ensured that EH&S remains up to date on relevant codes and regulations for buildings, while also being responsive in addressing accessibility concerns across the entire campus. He has also been an excellent partner to the Clery Compliance program for many years. We especially appreciate his work streamlining reporting for the numerous fire safety requirements.
Chris, your contributions have added to the success and positive momentum of both the ADA and Clery Compliance programs. Thank you for the tremendous efforts and for being a fantastic compliance partner! Congratulations Chris!
On December 23, 2024, then President Biden signed into law the Stop Campus Hazing Act, amending the Clery Act. The provisions of this amendment went into effect on January 1st, 2025. This is the first major change to Clery since the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) amendment in 2013.
Among other requirements under the Stop Campus Hazing Act is the Campus Hazing Transparency Report (CHTR) to be published twice a year, starting December 2025. In addition, in the 2026 Annual Security Report, Hazing will be included as a criminal category, along with policies related to hazing, how to report incidents of hazing, and process to investigate.
National Hazing Prevention Week is September 22-26, 2025. Be on the lookout for more information on upcoming events!
Dr. DeCesare received a Compliance Superstar Award for being the recipient the D. Stafford & Associates Excellence in Clery Compliance Award.
This award, from the National Association of Clery Compliance Officers and Professionals, is intended to recognize outstanding contributions of a current practitioner who is transforming Clery compliance on their campus and/or the field through exceptional programs, processes, scholarship, innovation, and/or service to the field or industry.
Dr. DeCesare has prioritized building strategic institutional partnerships and enacting the appropriate internal controls to ensure that the Clery Act Compliance program is functioning at the highest level possible. Congratulations, Rebecca!
