Discussion List for campus-based and allied personnel working to end gender-based violence on campus.

["Kades, Roshelle" <>]

In doing research regarding the process for adjudicating cases of sexual 
misconduct, it seems that many schools are moving toward having a hearing 
process, and that hearing process including students. Currently, that is not 
what Goucher does, although because it seems to be thought of as "best 
practice," we are considering making that transition.



Could anyone share opinions/school policy/pros and cons of this process? What 
is seen as the "value" of having students on the hearing panel? There is a 
concern, because of the size of our school in particular, (1500 students) 
that students on the hearing panel would serve as a deterrence for reporting.



Roshelle Kades

Student Health and Wellness Coordinator

Goucher College

(410)769-5088