The Clery Act, passed by Congress in 1990, mandates accurate disclosure of data pertaining to crimes on university campuses, and requires “timely warnings” be provided to the public of any on-going threats to the public safety. The law was passed in reaction to the murder and rape of a student, Jeanne Clery, in her dorm room at Lehigh University, in 1986. Her parents have championed the cause of student safety on American campuses, and they and the law named for their daughter have done a lot of good. All higher ed institutions that get federal funds must comply with the Act.
EMU hired Kenneth A. McKanders as University Counsel in November 1987, and he has held that job ever since — nearly 20 years, out lasting 4 or 5 university presidents. He is perhaps the longest serving top level administrator on campus. He is one of the most powerful officials on campus, though he is rarely in the public eye.
But is he effective?
The duties of a University Counsel include ensuring that the University complies with all state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to higher education. Mr.
