To aid colleges and universities in protecting students and other potential victims of crime, a general analysis of the pertinent case law concerning institutional tort liability for campus crime is provided. The analysis of case law explains that lawsuits are usually based on the theory of negligence. Negligence consists of four elements: duty; the breach of duty; cause, as a result of the breach; and resulting injury. Presented also are an explanation of foreseeability, and a conclusion concerning the growing tendency to find institutions liable for campus crime. A statement from the American Council on Education, "Achieving Reasonable Campus Security," is also presented, followed by a bibliography of selected materials on institutional tort liability for campus crimes. Contains 36 references. (KM)