Pre-Con #1: The Stop Campus Hazing Act (SCHA): Compliance, Prevention, and Transparency
(July 13, 2026, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm)
This session provides a practical roadmap for meeting the requirements of the Stop Campus Hazing Act (SCHA) as part of Clery compliance. Attendees will learn how to identify and document reportable hazing incidents, evaluate disclosure obligations, and develop a compliant Campus Hazing Transparency Report (CHTR). The session also covers prevention program requirements, ASR policy statements, and strategies for building multidisciplinary collaboration across key campus units. Actionable tools and implementation guidance will support sustainable and defensible long-term compliance, risk mitigation, and cultural change.
Pre-Con #2: Constructing a Clery Compliant Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR)
(July 14, 2026, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm ET)
Do you wonder if your Annual Security Report is in compliance? Do you hope you have met all required 130+ policy statements? Ever wish you had an expert to walk you through each policy statement to ensure they meet the requirements set forth in the Clery Act, especially in light of VAWA and SCHA? Well, if so, this pre-conference boot camp is for you!
This interactive one-day session will enable a limited number of attendees to focus on their specific Annual Security Report (ASR) and/or Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) while the instructor reviews each policy statement requirement. This will enable attendees to independently review the contents of their report(s) during the session to determine how their report(s) should be enhanced to achieve compliance. Attendees will receive instructions before the conference on how to identify the location of required policy statements in their report(s) prior to attending the session to maximize the pre-conference workshop experience.
Pre-Con #3: Hazing Investigations: Conducting Prompt, Fair, and Impartial Inquiries into Student Organization Misconduct
(July 14, 2026, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm ET)
Understanding the complex dynamics of hazing is essential for conducting investigations that are prompt, fair, and compliant with institutional, state, and federal obligations. This session equips participants with the knowledge and practical tools necessary to investigate hazing allegations effectively. Attendees will explore key investigative strategies—from planning and evidence collection to interviewing members and issuing findings consistent with due process and institutional policies. Through interactive exercises and real-world scenarios, participants will apply these concepts in context. This session is ideal for conduct officers, Title IX investigators, student affairs professionals, campus safety personnel, and others involved in responding to student organization misconduct.
Pre-Con #4: Administrative Capability Institute (Session #5) – Developing Policies, Processes, and Procedures for Managing Ongoing Disclosures
(July 14, 2026, 8:30 am – 11: 30 am ET)
The Clery Act’s ongoing disclosure requirements—Daily Crime and Fire Logs, Timely Warnings, and Emergency Notifications—are among the most visible and time-sensitive aspects of campus safety compliance. This session will guide participants through the development of clear and consistent policies and procedures for managing these obligations. Using real-world scenarios and federal guidance, attendees will learn how to operationalize ongoing disclosures through cross-functional collaboration, internal controls, and documentation practices that withstand scrutiny.
Pre-Con #5: The Fundamentals of Complying with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act
(July 14, 2026, 8:30 am – 11: 30 am ET)
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has developed a robust strategy for monitoring compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 (DFSCA) since delegating this responsibility to the Office of Federal Student Aid in 2010. Since that time, the Department has been tenaciously enforcing the law and issuing fines for noncompliance during general and campus security-focused reviews. This workshop will provide a comprehensive review of each requirement of the DFSCA, including: an overview of the content that must be included in the institution’s Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program (DAAPP); requirements and strategies for distributing the DAAPP annually to all students and all employees; requirements for conducting biennial reviews of the DAAPP’s effectiveness and preparing biennial review reports; and maintaining records to substantiate DFSCA compliance. Pertinent noncompliance findings originating from ED audits will be shared with attendees to highlight compliance shortfalls to be avoided.
Pre-Con #6: Administrative Capability Institute (Session #6) – Emergency Response and Operations – Developing and Managing a Clery Compliant Test
(July 14, 2026, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET)
Annual emergency response testing is a critical—but often overlooked—component of Clery Act compliance. This session will walk participants through the full lifecycle of designing, conducting, and documenting a Clery-compliant test of the emergency response and evacuation procedures. Participants will learn how to meet federal requirements while strengthening institutional preparedness. Emphasis will be placed on topics such as advance notice, scenario planning, communication evaluation, after-action reporting, and publicizing results.
Pre-Con #7: Campus Security Authority Train-the-Trainer
(July 14, 2026, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET)
Empowering others to deliver effective Campus Security Authority (CSA) training is essential to sustaining a compliant and well-informed Clery program. This Train-the-Trainer session prepares Clery professionals and campus leaders to deliver effective, audience-tailored CSA training. Participants will learn essential content requirements, how to differentiate Clery from other reporting obligations, and strategies for engaging diverse groups. The session also covers techniques for adult learning, managing difficult questions, tracking completion, and documenting efforts for audit readiness. Attendees will leave equipped to build internal training capacity, promote a culture of compliance, and strengthen institutional accountability.