Campus Access Control Committee

The Western Washington University Campus Access Control Committee is responsible for helping guide access control decisions at Western. The Committee is appointed by and reports to the Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs, but it may provide recommendations, concerns, or decisions directly to individuals, department heads, deans, or other vice presidents. 

Committee Functions

• Oversees access control guidelines, procedures, and decisions
  • Designates Area Control Administrators (ACA)
  • Endorses ACA access parameters
  • Makes recommendations for department responsibilities for access control and key management
• Advises University Police and Facilities Development & Operations on:
  • Campus standards for Access Control and Physical Security considerations
  • Surveillance camera systems
  • Alarms (Burglar, intrusion, panic)
  • Key issuance, key control, card access systems, off-line keyless locks
  • Guidelines and procedures for access - both electronic and keyed
• Resolves access control disputes

Terms of Membership

Most committee members participate by virtue of their positions at Western and terms of membership are for the duration of those positions. Faculty and staff members serve three-year terms. Student members are as appointed by the Associated Student Board.

Amendments to the Charter

Charter amendments may be recommended to the Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs by the Committee to keep up-to-date with various conditions including: compliance with current regulations, organizational changes, and technological innovations.

For more information about the Campus Access Control Committee, please contact the committee chair or vice chair by clicking on their name in the table above.