Assignment: Campus Safety Policy Brief

📝 Description

Obtain and analyze TCC's Clery Act crime statistics and campus safety policies. Compare TCC's safety resources and reporting with one other Texas community college. Attend a campus safety event or meet with TCC Police. Develop three evidence-based recommendations for improving student safety and produce a formal 2-3 page policy brief suitable for presentation to campus administration. The flagship safety assignment: full action civics cycle plus policy advocacy.

Estimated Time: 5-7 hours

Category: Higher Effort Activity

📋 Requirements

Review TCC's Annual Security Report (Clery Act data)
Compare with one other Texas community college
Attend a campus safety event OR meet with TCC Police
Develop three evidence-based recommendations
Produce a 2-3 page policy brief
Write a 200-word process reflection

✅ Complete/Incomplete Rubric

Student receives full points when ALL criteria below are met:

Data Analysis ✓

TCC Annual Security Report reviewed
Key crime statistics summarized accurately
Patterns or concerns identified
Comparison institution selected and justified

Comparative Research ✓

Peer Texas community college identified
Comparable Clery data obtained
Specific differences in safety resources documented
Analytical (not just descriptive) comparison

Direct Engagement ✓

Attended campus safety event OR met with TCC Police
Documentation provided (photo, email, sign-in sheet)
Insights from engagement integrated into brief

Policy Brief (2-3 pages) ✓

Executive summary included
Analysis of TCC's current safety landscape
Three specific, evidence-based recommendations
Recommendations are actionable and realistic
Professional formatting suitable for administration
References Clery Act as federal mandate

Process Reflection (200 words) ✓

Meets word count requirement
Reflects on policy brief writing process
Discusses challenges encountered
Connects to student advocacy concepts