Campus Security Authority (CSA) Information

Campus Security Authority (CSA) Information for Advisors to Chartered Student Organizations

 By serving as an advisor to a chartered student organization, you are automatically designated as a "Campus Security Authority," or “CSA.” If you are unable or unwilling to serve as a CSA, you may not serve as an advisor.

 CSAs play a pivotal role at each campus in the collection of accurate crime statistics. They have a responsibility to notify campus police and/or the Clery Coordinator of reports of any crimes they directly receive or personally witness in a manner that is timely and accurate (i.e., as soon as possible). Reports can be made to the UNM Police Department directly, filling a report through the online EthicsPoint report form, or by notifying the Clery Coordinator directly at ahelms6@unm.edu or 505-277-5251.

 Required CSA Training

 CSAs must complete training annually or on a recurring basis as directed by the Clery Coordinator. To access the CSA training, sign in to Learning Central and search for the course named, “Clery Act Compliance for Campus Security Authorities.” Once you complete the training, a record will automatically be sent to the Clery Coordinator.

 Off-Site Student Experiences

Advisors who arrange any off-campus space for students are required to inform the Clery Coordinator with the details of their arrangement(s). Doing so allows the Clery Coordinator to maintain a more accurate picture of UNM’s Clery Act geography and crime statistics.

 For example, a religious student organization may have an agreement with a local temple to hold meetings in the community room every Wednesday evening from 6-7pm between August 8 and December 28. Similarly, a hockey club may have an agreement with a private ice rink to practice every Monday from 5-6pm, host games every Saturday morning, or travel out of state for a tournament. These are only a few examples of what qualifies as an off-campus student experience.

 The Off-Site Courses, Activities & Trips form is an efficient way to provide this information at the beginning of the semester, on an ongoing basis, or at the Clery Coordinator’s request.

 For questions or concerns about serving as a CSA is your capacity as an advisor to a chartered student organization or about University Administrative Policy (UAP) 2745: Clery Act Disclosures and Programs, contact: Adrienne Helms, UNM Clery Coordinator at CEEO, ahelms6@unm.edu.