Institution-wide Approach to Sexual Climate

 
 
 
Who’s Responsible for the Sexual Climate?
An Institution-wide Approach
 
Scott C. Brown, Ph.D., Associate Vice President/Dean of Students
Dawn LaFrance, Psy.D., Associate Director, Counseling Center
Thad Mantaro, MS., Director, Shaw Wellness Institute
 
 
Colgate University
ACPA 2014:  Indianapolis, IN
 
1
 
Context
 
The social and sexual climate is a central issue for
college students.
Students desire to navigate their sexuality in a safe
and constructive environment.
Students report sexual assaults and harassment.
Institutions are expected to be proactive.
How can we create a climate of sexual respect?
 
2
 
Learning Objectives
 
Increased knowledge of an all-campus approach to
improve sexual climate.
List 3-5 programs and initiatives that support a
positive sexuality model.
Identify at least 3 initiatives to consider on your
campus.
“Wise people learn from their mistakes…”
 
 
3
 
Agenda
 
Legal and Political Landscape
Sexual Climate Advisory Committee (SCAC)
“Plan Do Study Act” Approach
Positive Sexuality Initiatives
Translating Strategies to other Campuses
Questions/Closing/Evaluation
 
 
4
 
Legal and Political Landscape
 
Know Your IX
University of Montana “Blueprint”
Campus SAVE Act
Dear Colleague Letter 2011
 
5
 
Legal and Political Landscape
 
Obama White
House Action
     (2014)
 
6
 
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/01/24/weekly-address-taking-action-
end-sexual-assault
 
Video goes here
 
Sexual Climate Advisory Committee (SCAC)
Setting the Stage
 
Colgate University – Size, Location, Campus Culture
Your Stakeholders – Interest & Motivation
Consider Current Data Points
Set Realistic Goals
 
7
 
Sexual Climate Advisory Committee (SCAC)
Charge
 
“Faculty, staff and students are charged with
developing, coordinating, and evaluating initiatives
that improve the sexual climate.”
 
“All that rises must converge.”
 
8
 
Sexual Climate Advisory Committee
S.M.A.R.T. Goal
 
“Using a PDSA approach, improve the sexual climate as
evidenced by reduction in students taken advantage of
sexually, experienced attempted/successful
penetration, and sexual harassment; and increase in
percentage of students who can define consent and
perceive themselves empowered to make own sexual
choices.”
 
9
 
Sexual Climate Advisory Committee
 
 
10
 
11
 
Sexual Climate Advisory Committee
 
Inclusive, comprehensive, dynamic and nimble
Faculty, students, staff (representative)
Approach/Sub-Committees
o
Individual (Health/Education)
o
Environment (Programming/Events)
o
System (Policy)
 
 
12
 
Sexual Climate Advisory Committee
Monthly
 
Agenda Template
 
Update on PDSAs in progress/data review
(attendance/demos, pre-post, focus groups, quick
polls, etc.)
Proposed new area-related initiatives/PDSAs
Suggestions for monthly surveys
Possible topics for full SCAC discussion
 
Sexual Climate Advisory Committee
Individual
 
Yes Means Yes
YMY 2.0
 
 
14
 
Video goes here
 
Sexual Climate Advisory Committee
Individual
 
Womentoring program (discontinued)
Train Deans-on-Call to interface with all
stakeholders on victim’s behalf
Random Conversations About Sex (RUCAS)
 
 
15
 
Sexual Climate Advisory Committee
Environment
 
Lectures
Laci Green “Best Sex Ever”
Naomi Wolf
Jackson Katz
Queerfest
 
 
 
 
 
16
 
Performances
 
“This is Not a Play
about Sex
 
Vagina Monologues
 
“Wires” and FUSE
Dance
 
 
 
Sexual Climate Advisory Committee
Environment
 
Communication
Pos. Sexuality Website
Pos. Sexuality Calendar
Educational Campaigns
 
 
 
 
 
17
 
Trainings
 
Peer Health Educators
 
Workshop Series (e.g.,
Greek, Student
Government)
 
 
 
Sexual Climate Advisory Committee
Environment
 
 
Feminist Council of Elders
Positive Sexuality House
Bystander Intervention
Focus Groups (e.g., Taxonomy
of Sexual Situations, Non-
Majority Population)
 
 
18
 
 
Groups
 
Summit
Sexual Climate Summit
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sexual Climate Advisory Committee
System
 
Training
First responders (RAs,
Campus Safety, Deans)
Equity Grievance Panel
(EGP)/appellate officers
Teaching sexual
violence issues
 
 
 
 
 
 
19
 
Policy and Procedures
First-year orientation
Student of concern forms
Brown bags/brochures
Audit EGP Process &
Sexual Climate
 
Sexual Climate Advisory Committee
System
 
Communication
Nine for IX
Assessing Incapacity
SCAC Awareness
Consent
 
 
 
 
 
 
20
 
Sexual Climate Advisory Committee
System - Communication
 
 
21
 
 
 
 
 
Sexual Climate Advisory Committee
Results
 
We saw in increase of 
41.7%
 in the number of students who could
correctly identify consent after the campaign.
 
Sexual Climate Advisory Committee
Results (continued)
 
                                          
# of Events
  
Participants
Total Programming:
 
37
    
2875
EGP Policy/Training:
 
7
    
963
Total:
      
45 
    
3908
 
Translation to Other Campuses
 
Make the case: Legal, educational, aspirational
Stakeholder: Who cares and/or can get things done?
Communicate, Coordinate, Cultivate
Three things you might do?
Comments?
 
24
 
Thank You!
 
Contact
Scott Brown: sbrown@colgate.edu
Dawn LaFrance: dlafrance@colgate.edu
Thad Mantaro: tmantaro@colgate.edu
 
References
 
Baxter Magolda, M., & King, P. (2004). Learning Partnerships: Theory and models of practice to
educate for self-authorship. Sterling VA: Stylus.
Bogle, K. A. (2008). Hooking up: Sex, dating, and relationships on campus. New York University
Press: New York.
Breitenbecher, K. H. (2000). Sexual assault on college campuses: Is an ounce of prevention enough?
Applied and Preventive Psychology, 9, 23-52.
DeFur, K. M. (2012). Don't Forget the Good Stuff! Incorporating Positive Messages of Sexual
Pleasure into Sexuality.  American Journal of Sexuality Education, 7(2), 160-169.
DeKeseredy, W. S., & Kelly, K. (1993). The incidence and prevalence of woman abuse in Canadian
university and college dating relationships. Canadian Journal of Sociology, 18, 137-159.
 
 
26
 
References
 
Foubert, J. D., & Newberry, J. T. (2006). Effects of two versions of an empathy-based rape
prevention program on fraternity men's survivor empathy, attitudes, and behavioral intent to commit
rape or sexual assault. Journal of College Student Development, 47, 133-148.
Friedman, J. and Valenti, J. (2008). Yes Means Yes! Visions of Female Sexual Power and a World
Without Rape. Seal Press: Berkeley, CA.
Katz, J. (1994). Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) trainer’s guide. Northeastern University’s
Center for the Study of Sport in Society. Boston, MA.
LaFrance, D. F., Loe, M., & Brown, S. C. (2012). “Yes Means Yes”: A new approach to sexual
assault prevention. American Journal of Sexuality Education, 7, 445-460.
Oswalt, S.B. (2010). Beyond risk: Examining college students' sexual decision-making. American
Journal of Sexuality Education, 5(3), 217-239.
Owen, J. J., Rhoades, G. K., Stanley, S. M., & Fincham, F. D. (2008). “Hooking up” among college
students: Demographic and psychological correlates. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 39, 653-663.
 
 
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  • Positive initiatives
  • Stakeholder involvement
  • Advisory committees

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  1. Whos Responsible for the Sexual Climate? An Institution-wide Approach Scott C. Brown, Ph.D., Associate Vice President/Dean of Students Dawn LaFrance, Psy.D., Associate Director, Counseling Center Thad Mantaro, MS., Director, Shaw Wellness Institute Colgate University ACPA 2014: Indianapolis, IN 1

  2. Context The social and sexual climate is a central issue for college students. Students desire to navigate their sexuality in a safe and constructive environment. Students report sexual assaults and harassment. Institutions are expected to be proactive. How can we create a climate of sexual respect? 2

  3. Learning Objectives Increased knowledge of an all-campus approach to improve sexual climate. List 3-5 programs and initiatives that support a positive sexuality model. Identify at least 3 initiatives to consider on your campus. Wise people learn from their mistakes 3

  4. Agenda Legal and Political Landscape Sexual Climate Advisory Committee (SCAC) Plan Do Study Act Approach Positive Sexuality Initiatives Translating Strategies to other Campuses Questions/Closing/Evaluation 4

  5. Legal and Political Landscape Know Your IX University of Montana Blueprint Campus SAVE Act Dear Colleague Letter 2011 5

  6. Legal and Political Landscape Obama White House Action (2014) Video goes here http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/01/24/weekly-address-taking-action- end-sexual-assault 6

  7. Sexual Climate Advisory Committee (SCAC) Setting the Stage Colgate University Size, Location, Campus Culture Your Stakeholders Interest & Motivation Consider Current Data Points Set Realistic Goals 7

  8. Sexual Climate Advisory Committee (SCAC) Charge Faculty, staff and students are charged with developing, coordinating, and evaluating initiatives that improve the sexual climate. All that rises must converge. 8

  9. Sexual Climate Advisory Committee S.M.A.R.T. Goal Using a PDSA approach, improve the sexual climate as evidenced by reduction in students taken advantage of sexually, experienced attempted/successful penetration, and sexual harassment; and increase in percentage of students who can define consent and perceive themselves empowered to make own sexual choices. 9

  10. Sexual Climate Advisory Committee 10

  11. 11

  12. Sexual Climate Advisory Committee Inclusive, comprehensive, dynamic and nimble Faculty, students, staff (representative) Approach/Sub-Committees Individual (Health/Education) o Environment (Programming/Events) o System (Policy) o 12

  13. Sexual Climate Advisory Committee MonthlyAgenda Template Update on PDSAs in progress/data review (attendance/demos, pre-post, focus groups, quick polls, etc.) Proposed new area-related initiatives/PDSAs Suggestions for monthly surveys Possible topics for full SCAC discussion

  14. Sexual Climate Advisory Committee Individual Yes Means Yes YMY 2.0 Video goes here 14

  15. Sexual Climate Advisory Committee Individual Womentoring program (discontinued) Train Deans-on-Call to interface with all stakeholders on victim s behalf Random Conversations About Sex (RUCAS) 15

  16. Sexual Climate Advisory Committee Environment Lectures Performances This is Not a Play about Sex Laci Green Best Sex Ever Naomi Wolf Vagina Monologues Jackson Katz Wires and FUSE Dance Queerfest 16

  17. Sexual Climate Advisory Committee Environment Trainings Communication Peer Health Educators Pos. Sexuality Website Workshop Series (e.g., Greek, Student Government) Pos. Sexuality Calendar Educational Campaigns 17

  18. Sexual Climate Advisory Committee Environment Groups Summit Feminist Council of Elders Sexual Climate Summit Positive Sexuality House Bystander Intervention Focus Groups (e.g., Taxonomy of Sexual Situations, Non- Majority Population) 18

  19. Sexual Climate Advisory Committee System Training Policy and Procedures First-year orientation First responders (RAs, Campus Safety, Deans) Student of concern forms Equity Grievance Panel (EGP)/appellate officers Brown bags/brochures Audit EGP Process & Sexual Climate Teaching sexual violence issues 19

  20. Sexual Climate Advisory Committee System Communication Nine for IX Assessing Incapacity SCAC Awareness Consent 20

  21. Sexual Climate Advisory Committee System - Communication 21

  22. Sexual Climate Advisory Committee Results We saw in increase of 41.7% in the number of students who could correctly identify consent after the campaign. 100% 85% 80% 60% 60% Pre-campaign Post-campaign 40% 20% 0% Correctly Identified Consent

  23. Sexual Climate Advisory Committee Results (continued) # of Events Participants Total Programming: 37 2875 EGP Policy/Training: 7 963 Total: 45 3908

  24. Translation to Other Campuses Make the case: Legal, educational, aspirational Stakeholder: Who cares and/or can get things done? Communicate, Coordinate, Cultivate Three things you might do? Comments? 24

  25. Thank You! Contact Scott Brown: sbrown@colgate.edu Dawn LaFrance: dlafrance@colgate.edu Thad Mantaro: tmantaro@colgate.edu

  26. References Baxter Magolda, M., & King, P. (2004). Learning Partnerships: Theory and models of practice to educate for self-authorship. Sterling VA: Stylus. Bogle, K. A. (2008). Hooking up: Sex, dating, and relationships on campus. New York University Press: New York. Breitenbecher, K. H. (2000). Sexual assault on college campuses: Is an ounce of prevention enough? Applied and Preventive Psychology, 9, 23-52. DeFur, K. M. (2012). Don't Forget the Good Stuff! Incorporating Positive Messages of Sexual Pleasure into Sexuality. American Journal of Sexuality Education, 7(2), 160-169. DeKeseredy, W. S., & Kelly, K. (1993). The incidence and prevalence of woman abuse in Canadian university and college dating relationships. Canadian Journal of Sociology, 18, 137-159. 26

  27. References Foubert, J. D., & Newberry, J. T. (2006). Effects of two versions of an empathy-based rape prevention program on fraternity men's survivor empathy, attitudes, and behavioral intent to commit rape or sexual assault. Journal of College Student Development, 47, 133-148. Friedman, J. and Valenti, J. (2008). Yes Means Yes! Visions of Female Sexual Power and a World Without Rape. Seal Press: Berkeley, CA. Katz, J. (1994). Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) trainer s guide. Northeastern University s Center for the Study of Sport in Society. Boston, MA. LaFrance, D. F., Loe, M., & Brown, S. C. (2012). Yes Means Yes : A new approach to sexual assault prevention. American Journal of Sexuality Education, 7, 445-460. Oswalt, S.B. (2010). Beyond risk: Examining college students' sexual decision-making. American Journal of Sexuality Education, 5(3), 217-239. Owen, J. J., Rhoades, G. K., Stanley, S. M., & Fincham, F. D. (2008). Hooking up among college students: Demographic and psychological correlates. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 39, 653-663. 27

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