Campus Security - From the Director
Dear students, faculty, and staff:
At Cedarville University, it is our goal to provide for a safe and secure campus. The Campus Safety and Student Life departments work together to enhance the well being of our University family. However, the most effective means of achieving this goal is through a collaborative endeavor by the students, faculty, and staff. This document is just one means of "working together for a safe campus". In compliance with "The Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990" (Section 485 (f) of the Higher Education Act), the University provides information relating to crime statistics and safety/security policies and procedures. This information is available upon request to all prospective and registered students as well as current employees. The University is committed to providing a safe environment for the campus community and provides many programs and initiatives that enhance the campus safety, these include:
- Enhanced lighting around campus buildings and grounds
- Restricted access to residence halls on a 24-hour-a-day basis and all campus buildings at night
- Escort service after dark
- Security awareness and crime prevention programs
- Emergency telephones located strategically throughout the campus
- A Campus Safety Department with 24-hour-a-day patrol of the campus buildings and grounds
The University is blessed in that it has not experienced a significant number of serious crimes. Nevertheless, it is imperative that students and employees stay alert to the possibilities of crime. By doing this, the University will be better equipped to prevent future incidents. The need for specific security-related policies and procedures and adherence to good security practices for the campus community is vitally important. I encourage you to read the information in this document so that you will have an accurate and realistic understanding of how you can join us in taking responsibility for your safety. We are pleased to have you on campus for the academic year and pledge to work with you in making your educational and work experience a positive and enjoyable one.
Sincerely,
Doug Chisholm
Director of Campus Safety and Security
This information is provided as part of Cedarville University's commitment to safety and security on campus and is in compliance with the Federal Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990 and amended in 1992, 1998, and 2000.
