Clery Annual Report

CSAs are employees who have significant responsibility for student and campus activities, such as:

• Campus Safety officers and staff
  
• Student Affairs and Residence Life staff
  
• Coaches and athletic staff
  
• Advisors to student clubs and organizations
• Faculty or staff leading student trips or programs

If you regularly work with students outside the classroom, you may be a CSA.

CSAs do not investigate incidents. Their role is to listen and report possible Clery-reportable crimes to the Campus Safety Office.

Reporting helps Aquinas:

• Issue timely safety warnings when needed
  
• Maintain accurate Clery Act statistics
• Ensure individuals receive appropriate support and resources

If you become aware of a potential Clery-reportable incident:

• Submit the Clery Reporting Form 
• Clery Compliance Officer Phone: 616-632-2466
• Email: clery@aquinas.edu

When in doubt — report it. Campus Safety will determine if it meets Clery reporting criteria.

Every CSA report strengthens campus safety, ensures federal compliance, and supports those affected by crime.  Together, we maintain a transparent, caring, and informed Aquinas community.

The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges to collect and report certain crimes that occur within specific geographic areas known as Clery geography. These locations determine which incidents must be included in Aquinas College’s annual security statistics.

Aquinas College is committed to maintaining full compliance with the federal Clery Act and ensuring that all designated Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) are trained and informed of their responsibilities each year.

The College’s goal is to achieve a 100% annual training completion rate for all identified CSAs. A minimum threshold of 90% completion is maintained as the compliance benchmark, with targeted follow-up and additional training opportunities provided to ensure all CSAs are fully prepared to fulfill their reporting duties.

Training records are monitored and retained by the Campus Safety Department in coordination with the Office of Student Affairs to document institutional compliance and readiness.

Includes all buildings and property that are part of the main Aquinas College campus, such as:

• Academic buildings
• Residence halls and apartments
• Libraries, athletic facilities, and dining areas
• Campus green spaces, sidewalks, and parking lots

Example: A theft reported in the Wege Center or a residence hall counts as an on-campus incident.

This subset of on-campus property includes all residential facilities owned or controlled by Aquinas College and used by students. Crimes occurring in or around residence halls are included both in the “On-Campus” and “On-Campus Student Housing” statistics.

Includes property or buildings that:

• They are owned or controlled by Aquinas College.
• Frequently used by students.
• They are not within the main campus boundaries.

Examples:

• Off-campus athletic or academic sites are regularly used by students.
• College-leased or owned facilities used for official programs or student trips.

Covers public areas immediately adjacent to and accessible from campus, such as:

• Public sidewalks and streets bordering the campus
• Public parking areas next to campus grounds
  
  

Example: An incident on Robinson Road or near the campus entrance on Plymouth Avenue would fall under public property.

• Aquinas College Map
• Read the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report
• Contact: 
  • Clery Compliance Officer Phone: (616) 632-2466
  • Email: clery@aquinas.edu

• Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter: The willful (non-negligent) killing of one human being by another.
• Negligent Manslaughter: The killing of another person through gross negligence.
• Sex Offenses (Rape, Fondling, Incest, Statutory Rape): Any sexual act directed against another person without consent, including where the victim is incapable of giving consent.
• Robbery: Taking or attempting to take something of value by force, threat, or intimidation.
• Aggravated Assault: Causing serious bodily injury or using a weapon during an attack.
• Burglary: Unlawful entry into a structure to commit theft or another crime.
• Motor Vehicle Theft: Theft or attempted theft of a motor vehicle.
• Arson: Any willful or malicious burning of property.

• Domestic Violence: Violence committed by a current or former spouse, intimate partner, or household member.
• Dating Violence: Violence committed by a person who is or has been in a romantic or intimate relationship with the victim.
• Stalking: A pattern of behavior directed at a person that would cause fear or emotional distress.

Clery reporting also includes arrests and referrals for campus disciplinary action involving:

• Weapons law violations
• Drug abuse violations
  
• Liquor law violations

These categories ensure consistent national reporting and help Aquinas College provide a transparent, accurate picture of campus safety.

All Clery-reportable incidents are reviewed by Campus Safety and included in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

Questions? Contact the Cleary Compliance Officer at (616) 632-2466 or clery@aquinas.edu.

• Get to a safe place.
• Contact Campus Safety: (616) 632-2462
• Call 911 if there is immediate danger or injury.
• Seek medical care at a local hospital or health center, even if no injuries are visible.

You may choose to report an incident to:

• Aquinas College Campus Safety – for on-campus response and safety measures
• Local law enforcement – for criminal investigation
• The Title IX Office – for options under College policy

You can also file a Clery Reporting Form if you are a CSA or wish to notify the College without a full investigation request.

You have the right to decide whether or not to involve law enforcement or campus authorities. Aquinas will support your choice.

Certain campus and community resources can offer confidential assistance, meaning they are not required to report details to the College or police.
These may include:

Campus Counseling and Wellness staff:
Phone: 616-632-2902

Pastoral counselors
Phone: 616-632-2489

Local advocacy centers and hotlines

Aquinas College can assist victims with:

• Changes to housing, class schedules, or work assignments
• No-contact directives or campus escort services
• Academic and emotional support resources

These measures are available regardless of whether you choose to file a formal report.

Victims and survivors have the right to:

• Be informed of all reporting and support options
• Receive written information about available resources
• Request protective or interim measures
• Participate in campus conduct proceedings
• Receive updates and results of any investigation

Clery Compliance Officer:
Phone: 616-632-2466
Email: clery@aquinas.edu

Aquinas College Sexual Misconduct Policy 

2025 Clery Report Aquinas College

Aquinas College is dedicated to ensuring a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for every member of our community.

Hazing is any intentional, knowing, or reckless act directed against another person for the purpose of joining, participating in, or maintaining membership in a student group or organization — when that act causes or creates a substantial risk of physical or emotional harm, regardless of consent.

Examples may include:

• Physical activities or acts of humiliation
• Forced consumption of substances
• Isolation or intimidation

Any activity that threatens a person’s safety or dignity
Aquinas College strictly prohibits hazing in all forms.

Anyone may report suspected hazing.
Reports can be submitted through:

• The Hazing Report Form
• Clery Compliance Officer: (616) 632-2466 or clery@aquinas.edu

All reports are reviewed and, when appropriate, investigated under College policy and state law.

In compliance with state and federal law, Aquinas College publishes hazing violations that resulted in a finding of responsibility following investigation or disciplinary process.

Current Report Period: [January 1 – June 30, 2025]
(Updated twice per year — January and July)

If a report is substantiated, details will appear here within 15 calendar days of the finding.

Aquinas College continues to strengthen prevention through:

• Ongoing hazing awareness and prevention training
• Collaboration with Student Affairs and Campus Safety
• Education for student leaders and organizations

By fostering respect and care, we ensure that every student experience reflects our Dominican values of community, integrity, and responsibility.

Hazing Policy and Procedures: Student Conduct Code: Community Standards: Hazing

2025 Clery Report

Campus Safety: 
Phone: 616-632-2462
 Email: cso@aquinas.edu

Clery Compliance Officer:
Phone: 616-632-2466
Email: clery@aquinas.edu

Title IX Officer: titleix@aquinas.edu

Clery Compliance Officer:
616-632-2466 or clery@aquinas.edu

Manages daily Clery compliance activities, CSA coordination, and Publishes and reviews ASR.

Dean of Students Office:

Alica Llyod
Phone: 616-632-2455
Email: aal006@aquinas.edu
Office: Lower Level of Regina

Coordinates with Campus Safety on the Hazing Transparency Report, CSA training, and prevention education.

Title IX Coordinator
Phone: 616-632-2171
Email: titleix@aquinas.edu
Office: Lower level of Regina Hall

Handles reports of sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, stalking, and related incidents.

Submit a Clery Reporting Form
Submit a Crime or Disciplinary Referral Report Form

Online forms are reviewed by Campus Safety and routed to the appropriate offices for follow-up.

Emergency: Dial 911
Campus Safety (24/7): 616-632-2462 

Always call 911 for immediate danger, fire, or medical emergencies. Please report on-campus emergencies to Campus Safety as soon as possible.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

 Hazing Transparency Report