All Entries in the "Sexual Assault/Harassment" Category
Michigan State University President Calls for Vigilance Against Sexual Assault
As the new academic gets underway, Michigan State University president Anna K. Simon sent an email of all faculty and staff at the university reminding them of their obligations to report sexual assaults.
Ohio State Study Examines the Spark That Results in Domestic Violence
Monitored telephone calls between the victim and the abuser found that domestic violence most often occurred after accusations of infidelity were made by one or both partners.
University of Central Arkansas Investigates Sexual Harassment Charges at Literary Magazine
An investigation by the Title IX coordinator at the university found that workplace environment at The Oxford American could be considered “hostile.”
Xavier University in Cincinnati Agrees to Boost Sexual Assault Prevention Programs
The university has entered into an agreement with the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education resulting from several complaints filed by women students who had been sexually assaulted.
Yale Signs an Agreement Ending Federal Investigation of University’s Sexual Misconduct Policies
Russlynn H. Ali, the assistant secretary for civil rights at the U.S. Department of Education, stated at a news conference announcing the agreement, “I applaud Yale for the changes it has made.”
Independent Audit Finds University of Northern Iowa’s Sexual Misconduct Polices Are Inadequate
The assessment found the university’s procedures were so confusing that they undoubtedly discouraged victims from disclosing the misconduct.
University of Montana Issues New Policies on Sexual Assault Reporting
All employees will now be required to undergo training on proper procedures for reporting sexual assaults.
Boston University to Open New Crisis Center on Rape and Sexual Assault Counseling and Prevention
Several incidents of sexual assault have occurred on or near the university campus this past academic year.
U.S. Justice Department Launches Probe Into Handling of Sexual Assault Cases at the University of Montana
The investigation will be aimed at determining if the police, prosecutors, and the university have the systems in place to effectively respond to allegations of sexual assault.
New Scholarship for Victims of Domestic Violence at the University of Kentucky
The Center for Research on Violence Against Women in conjunction with Verizon Wireless has set up an endowed scholarship fund.
Lawsuit Filed Charging Military Academies With Inadequate Response to Sexual Assaults
The suit alleges that the academies have a “high tolerance for sexual predators in their ranks and ‘zero tolerance’ for those who report rape, sexual assault, and harassment.”
Women’s Resource Center at Washington State University Offers New Campus Safety Program
The Cougar Campus Walking Service will provide an escort for any student, male or female, who is uncomfortable walking on campus alone.
Purdue University Debuts New Website for Victims of Sexual Assault
The site includes information on what constitutes sexual assault, what to do if a sexual assault occurs, and where to go for help.
Student Editor Resigns After April Fool’s Edition of Boston University Student Newspaper
The spoof edition had articles that made jokes about rape and sexual assault.
AAUW Challenges Government Figures on Sexual Harassment in Large City Schools
“The numbers fly in the face of reputable research and common sense,” according to the AAUW report.
University of Montana Fires Athletic Director and Head Football Coach
Several members of the university’s football team have been accused of sexual misconduct.
University of Nevada Offers Free Therapy Sessions for Victims of Domestic Violence
The therapy groups, which will meet for seven hours on two separate days, will include between five and eight women and will be led by two professionals.
Penn State Has a Small Army of Sexual Harassment Resources People
Every college, campus, and administrative unit in the Penn State system has at least one sexual harassment resource officer.
Three Women Win Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Filed Against Alabama State University
The women alleged that they were subjected to inappropriate comments about their bodies and clothes, were brushed up against in a narrow filing room, and were subjected to unwanted romantic advances.
Colby College Disciplines 15 Students for Sexual Misconduct
The college has been tight-lipped about what happened but a student newspaper report stated that the incident involved “voyerism” by members of the football team.
University of Iowa Agrees to Settle a Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
The plaintiff alleged that university did not adequately respond when informed that a professor was trading higher grades for sexual favors.
Student Video Sparks Controversy at the University of Connecticut
In the video, a woman is being stalked by an apparent rapist and pleads for help at an emergency call box.
Yale Issues First of What Will Be Semiannual Reports on Sexual Misconduct on Campus
Over the last six months of 2011, there were 52 incidents of sexual misconduct reported to campus authorities.
College Ice Hockey Players Stand Up Against Sexual Assault
Member of four college ice hockey teams made a public declaration of their commitment to end violence against women.
Universities Toughen Regulations on Sexual Assault
The University of Connecticut and the University of Wyoming have strengthened their regulations governing issues of sexual misconduct on campus.
The University of Cincinnati Mounts an Online Program to Combat Harassment
Faculty and staff will be required to participate in the online training program and pass a test to show that they have mastered the content.
Project Compares Schools’ Policies on Sexual Assault and Harassment
The policies of more than 230 colleges and universities are available in an online database.
University of South Florida Women Unite to Combat Domestic Violence
In just over two years, membership in the Women in Need Foundation has grown from 20 to 200.
Woman Files Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against the University of Bridgeport
The suit alleges that the university responded to her claims of sexual harassment with “deliberate indifference.”
Three Cadets Face Sexual Assault Charges at the U.S. Air Force Academy
All three cases will be dealt with by a hearing officer who will recommend to the academy’s superintendent if a court martial is warranted.
University of Montana Investigates Alleged Sexual Assaults
The preliminary reports states, “There is evidence that there has been a sexual assault that has not been appropriately reported and investigated.”
Carleton University to Establish a Support Center for Victims of Sexual Assault
There were three sexual assaults on the Canadian college campus last fall.
Penn Researchers Call for Greater Consistency in Defining and Reporting of Sexual Assaults
Policy brief for lawmakers asserts that research is impeded by inconsistent definitions of rape and sexual assault and the exclusion of many population groups from research studies.
Reported Sexual Assaults Up Sharply at the U.S. Service Academies
In the 2010-11 academic year there were 65 reported sexual assaults at the three major service academies, up 59 percent from the previous year.
University of Northern Iowa to Review Its Procedures for Dealing With Sexual Assaults
The university is being sued by a woman who claims she was not treated fairly by university officials after a 2004 sexual assault in a dormitory.
