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 Clery Compliance Team (CCT) 

The Clery Act is an Institutional Responsibility.  A multi-person Clery Compliance Team (CCT) works on behalf of the university to provide comprehensive oversight, review, revision, and implementation of all University activities required by the Clery Act. Several key campus representatives work together to implement this federal law and ensure overall compliance. 

Terms of Reference

Committee Structure

Purpose

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the “Clery Act”) is an Institutional Responsibility.  A multi-person Clery Compliance Team (CCT) works on behalf of the university to provide comprehensive oversight, review, revision, and implementation of all University activities required by the Clery Act.

Several key campus representatives work together to facilitate the compliance of this federal statute by implementing Executive Order 1107.   The CCT is supported by subcommittees that work on specific topics and provide regular updates.  

The CCT is committed to being transparent and increasing awareness of the Clery program so students and families can easily stay informed about campus crime and security through reports and various media platforms. The Committee also oversees training and educational activities for  campus security authorities to ensure confidential, accurate and prompt reporting of criminal activity to  University Police.    

Composition

Membership of the core group will consist of the following various sector representatives outlined by EO 1107 or recommended by the CCT:

  • Athletic Director
  • Campus Counsel
  • Chief of Police
  • Clery Director who reports to a Vice President
  • Dean of Students or Vice President of Student Affairs
  • Director for International Programs
  • Director of Housing and Residential Life
  • Director Student Engagement (Greek Life Director)
  • Public Information Officer
  • Student Conduct Administrator
  • Title IX Coordinator
  • Vice President (Chief) Human Resources Officer,
  • Other experts and sector representatives can participate in subcommittees.

Meeting Frequency and Terms

The CCT will meet at least four times a year.  Each subcommittee will meet at least four times per year.

Expectations of Members

Members of the Committee and Subcommittees will readily employ personal, professional, and educational knowledge and experiences to the work to fulfill the purpose of the CCT.  This includes:

  1. Being familiar with the Clery Act and Executive Order 1107
  2. Actively participating in the meetings by providing feedback, comments and reviewing materials
  3. Completing follow up actions in a timely fashion
  4. Reading agenda and minutes in advance
  5. Expectations of the Clery Compliance Staff

The Clery Compliance Staff are the Clery Director, Clery Associate Director and Clery Coordinator.  They support the Committee and Subcommittees with the following:

  1. Preparing meeting agendas and minutes.
  2. Distributing documents in advance of scheduled meetings
  3. Preparing reports and compile information that supports EO 1107 and requirements of the Clery Act.
  4. Retaining CCT and Subcommittee files and information
  5. Providing regular reports of progress to campus leaders

 

Clery Compliance Team

Name 

Title

Lynniece Warren (Chair) Executive Director, Risk Management

Danielle Duran
(Coordinator)

Crime Analyst, University Police Department
Daria Graham  AVP,  Student Affairs & Dean of Students
David Hou Executive Director, Institutional Equity & Compliance

Vacant

Interim Manager, Palm Desert Campus Operations
Jackie Varela Director, Student Engagement
Robin Phillips Vice President, Human Resources
John Guttierez Chief of Police, University Police Department
Jon Merchant Director, Housing & Residential Education
Kevin Grisham Interim Associate Vice President, Faculty Affairs & Development
Krystal Aleman

Assistant Director for Police Services, University Police Department

Hyunkyoung Oh Co-Administrator in Charge, College of Extended and Global Education
Lisa Root Associate Dean of Students & Director of Student Conduct and Ethical Development
Robert Tenczar
(Public Information Officer)

AVP, Strategic Communication

Chelsea Herman

Deputy Director, Athletics

Steve Raskovich

General Counsel

 

Clery Subcommittees

The Clery Subcommittees are composed of those members selected by the CCT as needed to assist in gathering information in the specific areas listed below.  Their purpose is to collaborate monthly (or more frequently as needed) with team members within group, to provide input into their designated areas of focus and expertise, and report back to the CCT with requested information and any additional updates.  

Campus Security Authorities (CSA) Subcommittee
Name Title
Lynniece Warren Executive Director, Risk Management
Danielle Duran
(Coordinator)
Crime Analyst, University Police Department
Krystal Aleman

Assistant Director of Police Services, University Police Department

Vacant Interim Manager, Palm Desert Campus Operations
Isatou Faal Faculty Affairs
Jackie Varela Director, Student Engagement
Robin Phillips Vice President, Human Resources
John Guttierez Chief of Police, University Police Department
Travel & Geographical Location Subcommittee
Name Title
Lynniece Warren Executive Director, Risk Management
Danielle Duran
(Coordinator)
Crime Analyst, University Police Department
Krystal Aleman

Assistant Director of Police Services, University Police Department

Vacant Interim Manager, Palm Desert Campus Operations
Jackie Varela Director, Student Engagement
John Guttierez Chief of Police, University Police Department
Ryan Griffith Associate Dean, College of Extended & Global Education

 

Clery Staff

Director: Lynniece Warren

Associate Director: Chief John Guttierez

Coordinator: Danielle Duran