National Campus Safety Awareness Month 2025:
Call for Program Proposals

On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Clery Center will host its annual National Campus Safety Awareness Month (NCSAM) Virtual Summit: Navigating the Next Era. This year, we are excited to invite proposals to help create impactful sessions at the Summit and foster collaboration among those dedicated to safer college and university campuses. 

Navigating the Next Era

The 2025 National Campus Safety Awareness Month Virtual Summit theme, Navigating the Next Era, reflects a pivotal shift in campus safety conversations and marks the 35th anniversary of the Clery Act. As higher education evolves with technological advancements, policy changes, and societal shifts, this summit offers a space for professionals to collaborate, share insights, and shape the future of campus safety. 

This year’s discussions will focus on forward-thinking approaches to fostering secure, inclusive, and resilient campus communities while celebrating milestones that have shaped our progress. Navigating the Next Era is about leading with values, preparing for emerging challenges, and creating pathways to safer communities even in times of uncertainty.

Call for Proposals

Who can submit?

We welcome proposals from anyone who can speak to current trends, emerging issues, best practices and innovation in campus safety. Past presenters have included:

  • On-campus practitioners
  • Nonprofit leaders
  • Professional organizations
  • Industry experts
  • Professors
  • Parents and students

 If you have an important conversation to contribute, we want to hear from you!

What are we looking for?

Proposals should address how campus safety is evolving in a shifting landscape and how institutions are adapting to meet those needs. Possible topics include: 

  • Emerging trends and issues impacting safety on college campuses
  • Institutional approaches to policy shifts on a state-by-state and national scale
  • Adapting best practices for the diverse needs of campus populations 
  • Addressing the increase of hate crimes and bias incidents through strategies for prevention, response, and ongoing support
  • Leveraging advancements in technology while mitigating associated risks
  • Integrating campus safety into cultural norms and multi-departmental efforts 
  • The role of mental health, victim advocacy and community-specific support in safety initiatives
  • Identifying and addressing the root causes of campus safety concerns
  • Securing or maintaining budgets through storytelling and data-driven advocacy

This list is not exhaustive—if your proposed topic contributes to the conversation around campus safety, we encourage your submission. 

Proposal Submission Requirements

Before submitting, please have the following ready:

  • Presenter(s) names, titles, organizations, and brief biographies (for groups over three, upload a PDF with additional details)
  • Session title
  • A 150-word session description for the Summit agenda
  • Proposed learning outcomes
  • Statement on how your session aligns with Navigating the Next Era
  • A detailed 50-minute session agenda
  • A full session description (max. 1,500 words)

Finally, the form will ask for permission for Clery Center to record and share the session with NCSAM 2025 registrants. 

Note: The submission form may not automatically save your progress. We strongly recommend you gather all information in advance of submitting the program proposal.

Important Deadlines

Proposal Deadline: April 25, 2025 by 5:00 PM ET/ 4:00 PM CT/ 3:00 PM MT/ 2:00 PM PT. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Notification Timeline: Selected presenters will be notified beginning mid-May. Final confirmation of status will be sent to all submitters by May 30, 2025.

Please reach out to Paul Hinkle, Assistant Director of Programs, at [email protected] if you have any questions regarding the proposal process.

NCSAM 2025 Program Proposal Submission Form