Transcript Let’s Be Honest About…

the following is part of a series of
initiatives, programs, and frank
conversations at Stoney Creek University
focusing on real issues and taboo topics
facing college students including sexual
violence, academic integrity, drugs and
alcohol, stress management, and ethical
technology use.
Stoney Creek University
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Sexual violence is about power
and control...
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Sexual Violence from the CDC: refers to sexual activity where consent
is not obtained or freely given. Anyone can experience sexual
violence, but most victims are female.
Our definition: Any form of sexual activity or sexual contact which is
unwanted, that occurs as a result of intimidation, threat of force, or
other coercive behavior or occurs without consent.
Examples include but are not limited to circumstances where consent
is expressed but ruled invalid due to coercion; and/or circumstances
where consent is expressed but ruled invalid due to incapacitation
and/or physical helplessness.
(Created by our Sexual Violence Panel and Accepted by our Board of Trustees August 2013)
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The President has created a task force that strives to ensure
sexual violence and misconduct are prevented on campus and
assists survivors by assessing the educational opportunities and
protecting them from retaliation.
In a recent article published in the Huffington Post, President
Obama was quoted as saying “ we need to keep saying to anyone
out there who has ever been assaulted -- you are not alone. You
will never be alone. We’ve got your back. I’ve got your back”.
Saar, M. S. (2014). President Obama’s task force on sexual assault. Huffington Post. Retrieved from
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/malika-saada-saar/president-obamas-task-for-collegerape_b_4654993.html
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Many college campuses are having troubles with how to address
cases of sexual violence on their campuses
Here, we want you to know you can and should always speak up so
your fellow students do not become survivors with you
When dealing with cases of sexual violence the university system
will be harsh but fair
Grasgreen, A. (2014). Classrooms, courts, or neither. Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved from
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2014/02/12/disagreement-campus-judicial-systems
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Public, 4-year, residential, research based institutions (like us)
Student populations of 20,000 with a diverse student population
from various races, origins, and religious backgrounds (like us)
Urban schools teaching students from all socioeconomic classes
and high school students taking college classes (like us)
In short, we are.
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Due to our large population, many voices need to be at the table
for these conversations.
Due to being a public institution we must follow the expectations
of Federal agencies, acts, and policies.
Due to a large amount of students residing on campus, our
programming will need to address issues of sexual violence as they
may occur in our residence halls
o our programming and education should reflect the needs of
survivors who commute to campus, as well as survivors who
live in the residence halls with the person who committed the
act of sexual violence
In an effort to support students, faculty, and staff as well as educate the campus community about
sexual violence and safety, we recommend the implementation of a sexual violence awareness &
prevention panel (SVAP). SVAP will serve to address concerns from many different areas on campus.
The individuals on this panel will also be responsible for providing the most current information as
it pertains to sexual violence policies, support services to individuals within their respective offices,
and act as a resource campus wide. Some of the suggested areas of representation on the
stakeholder panel include:
oDean of Students
oLGBTQ Center
oDepartment of Public Safety
oTitle IX Representative
oSorority and Fraternity Life
oAthletics Department
oROTC/Veterans
oCounseling Center
oCampus Women’s Center
oDepartment of Public Safety
oMulticultural Center
oResidence Life
oOffice of Student Conduct
SVAP will review campus policies as they relate to sexual violence on
an annual basis and ensure that the campus policies align with the
state and federal guidelines to best serve the campus community.
The guidelines set forth by the panel will follow the expectations
established by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil
Rights (OCR), the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and the
Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (SaVE) in conjunction with
the Jeanne Clery Act (Clery).This panel will also develop and
promote the procedures for reporting sexual assault and/or
misconduct. Finally, the panel will act as a resource and source of
support for students, faculty, and staff relating to sexual violence
and safety. SVAP will be the approving body for all programs,
trainings, etc. developed to address issues of sexual violence.
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Three theories were utilized as a framework for developing “Let’s Be
Honest About… Sexual Violence” programming:
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Kohlberg's Cognitive-Developmental Theory
Cass Identity Model
Gilligan’s Stages of the Ethic of Care
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Kohlberg’s theory discusses the stages of gender development
starting with identity, moving into stability, and ending in
consistency. While these stages are usually undergone in the earlier
years of a child’s development, gender consistency continues to be
present in an individuals identity and development.
To make sure that the survivors of sexual violence can continue to
develop in a safe and healthy way, our programs will offer them
the counseling, resources, and support.
Craddock, B. (2002). Kohlberg’s Cognitive-Development Theory. Retrieved from http://humandevelopment.tripod.com/sexrole/kohlberg.htm
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Cass’ model highlights “six progressive stages of positive gay
identity development” which include “identity confusion, identity
comparison, identity tolerance, identity acceptance, identity
pride, and identity synthesis.” (as cited in Frable, 1997, p. 150).
This model relates to our programming efforts because we want to
provide inclusive programming opportunities for students, faculty,
and staff members at Stoney Creek University. We want to offer
programming that is supportive of each individual’s development
and we feel that by having an understanding of suggested models
of development and other theories of development we will be able
to better assist our campus community.
Frable, D. E.S., (1997). Gender, Racial, Ethnic, Sexual, and Class Identities. Annual Review of Psychology, 48, pp.
139-162.
doi: 10.1146/annurev.psych.48.1.139
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Gilligan’s theory of ethic of care is divided into three stages of
moral development and the transitions between them. The
stages begin in a selfish stage and transition to social or
conventional morality. Finally they transition to postconventional
or principled morality.
This relates to our programming because though it focuses on
women, it helps both men and women in seeing each other in a
different perspective. Through our programming, our campus
community will learn that a person should not put the needs of
others in front of their own or, more importantly, put their own
needs in front of those of others. A balanced care for the needs
of others and self is what is important.
Redgrave, Kim (2012). The ethics of care, virtue ethics and the flourishing family. Contemporary Aristotelian Studies Panel.
Retrieved from http://www.academia.edu/1553168/The_Ethics_of_Care_Virtue_Ethics_and_the_Flourishing_Family
As a part of our “Let’s Be Honest About…” series, upperclassmen student
volunteers will perform a series of various monologues titled the “Let’s Be
Honest Monologues” focusing on issues of sexual violence, safety,
procedures, and campus resources but also touching on other “Let’s Be
Honest About…” topics. This will be the first of several “Let’s Be Honest
About…” events that will cover various topics that impact the campus
community. Staff from the Stoney Creek University Counseling Center will
be stationed throughout the theater and outside of the theater if the
performance triggers any feelings for the audience and they would like to
speak to someone. These performances would be a mandatory part of
orientation so that all incoming students would know of campus resources
and expectations.
This performance would have a run time of 1 hour.
Cost for theater rental: $700.00
Cost for theater projectionist: $14.00/ hour
Cost for theater technician: $14.00/hour
Light fee: $15.00/hour (5 lights)
Cost for stage manager: $14.00/hour
Microphone rental: $15.00 per microphone (estimated 9 cast members)= $135.00
Cost for Counseling Center staff attendance: Included in salary
Cost for orientation student leader attendance: $11.00/hour (20 orientation groups)
Total: $1,172.00 per show (not including rehearsals).
(Adapted from http://www.wmich.edu/theatre/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/GTC-Rental-Brochure-May20131.pdf)
In an effort to provide information about resources and policies to students, faculty and staff at all
times, we recommend that Stoney Creek University offer online training seminars that provide
information regarding federal policies, statewide policies, campus policies, and campus resources
regarding sexual violence awareness. This information would be posted on the university’s website and
will be made available to all students, staff, and faculty members. This online training will be available
all year and will be updated each semester (or as needed) by a representative from the stakeholder
panel to reflect any changes or additions to federal, state, and campus policies. Professors would be
encouraged to offer an extra credit incentive to students to encourage students to take the online
training. This would also be mandatory for all student leaders on campus (resident assistants,
orientation leaders, student organization leaders, etc.).
Individuals would need to enter their campus email address in order to sign in the first time that they
complete the training and this will allow us to track who has completed the training (resident
assistants, orientation leaders, professors, etc.). After an individual has signed in once, they can refer
back to this material at anytime. This will help students, faculty, and staff because this will be a
resource inclusive of federal, state, and campus policies and procedures as well as campus resources.
This is something that students and other members of campus can access privately at any time to refer
back to. By making the resources available at any time for members of campus, questions can be
answered on a regular basis. Because those that develop the training will be professional staff members
on the stakeholder panel, the cost of developing this training would be included in their salary and thus
provides little to no additional fiscal cost to the university.
Education through programing and training to all associated with the institution
Our procedures will provide comprehensive ways to address comments, questions and concerns of the
campus as they relate to sexual violence. By providing information that is available to all members of
the campus community at any time through our online training information, any Stoney Creek University
student, faculty or staff member can be aware of policies, procedures and resources. Our “Let’s Be
Honest About...” series will also provide a powerful presentation of resources and begin a dialogue that
can help students and members of the campus community. Our hope is that by the “Let’s Be Honest
About...” event being mandatory for all first-year students participating in orientation that students
entering Stoney Creek University will be aware of protocol and resources regarding this issue.
Craddock, B. (2002). Kohlberg’s Cognitive-Development Theory. Retrieved from http://humandevelopment.tripod.com/sexrole/kohlberg.htm
Frable, D. E.S., (1997). Gender, Racial, Ethnic, Sexual, and Class Identities. Annual Review of Psychology, 48, pp.
139-162.
doi: 10.1146/annurev.psych.48.1.139
Grasgreen, A. (2014). Classrooms, courts, or neither. Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved from
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2014/02/12/disagreement-campus-judicial-systems
Redgrave, Kim (2012). The ethics of care, virtue ethics and the flourishing family. Contemporary Aristotelian
Studies Panel. Retrieved from
http://www.academia.edu/1553168/The_Ethics_of_Care_Virtue_Ethics_and_the_Flourishing_Family
Saar, M. S. (2014). President Obama’s task force on sexual assault. Huffington Post. Retrieved from
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/malika-saada-saar/president-obamas-task-for-college-rape_b_4654993.html