Both men later entered pleas of not guilty and are awaiting trial, but the fire and its aftermath became a rallying point for campus safety.

Resident Assistants, employed by the Residential Life office, help to maintain campus safety and encourage responsible behavior.

Patrols Increased College and university officials across the state agreed that standardized reporting of crime statistics will help raise awareness about campus safety.

The incident brought forth university-wide changes in campus safety and safety notifications.

Following the shooting, the university chancellor convened a task force to address issues of campus safety.

Topics include: travel safety, dorm room safety, campus safety, dating, work place safety, among others.

The incident has prompted Barnard security officials to post warning fliers across campus and students to say that they are worried about campus safety.

Users can search for participating institutions and compare important data and information, including admissions, cost, financial aid, popular majors, and campus safety.

From fraternity parties and involvement by professors to campus safety and great shopping, "we've picked the best of the best," the magazine said.

But colleges also face institutional pressure to recruit students who may be concerned about campus safety, so the numbers they report become especially important.