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

[Michelle Stansel <>]

Erin,

 

Here at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, Oklahoma my office has gone by the name of the: Violence Prevention Project aka- VPP. However, upon research involving articles, calling or emailing other Universities and mainly talking to students I got the feedback that the word “violence” was intimidating and students did not like it. Some even brought up the fact that if they were survivors of an assault for example, they might not necessarily “identify” that it was violent and therefore “feel” like they did not need services from my office. Overall, the consensus from students was that they did not like the name and wanted something more positive. These are students that actually volunteer in my office. I came up with several names and settled on Project SPEAK. Staff and faculty from different departments were emailed and asked their opinions. I also got in touch with students ages 18-24 and got their feedback as well. The majority liked SPEAK. (Support, Promote, Educate, Advocate for Knowledge) and I now have a mission statement that ties into it. The name comes from a movie about a girl who was raped and lost her voice, then with the help of friends, family and a teacher she is able to regain it. I wanted students who came to my office to feel empowered and I think this name is a step in the right direction.

 

In regards to my title I am known as the “Health Education & Violence Prevention Specialist.” I have been working alongside the Counseling and Wellness Centers on campus to come up with a different name since it is pretty broad. However, we are tinkering with several ideas:

 

 

Project SPEAK:

Prevention Educator

Wellness Advocate

Prevention Specialist

Prevention Advocate

Prevention Coordinator

 

Hope this helps.

 

 

Michelle Stansel, B.A.

Master of Ed. Candidate '14

University of Central Oklahoma

Health Education & Violence Prevention Specialist

100 North University Drive, Edmond, OK 73034

Office- (405) 974-2224

 

 

 

 

 

From: Erin Lovette-Colyer [mailto:]
Sent: Monday, July 21, 2014 11:15 AM
To:
Subject: Position Titles - Feedback requested

 

Hi all,

 

There is conversation happening on our campus about the most appropriate name for a violence prevention coordinator position.  I’m hoping folks can share names that your campuses are using and any rationale behind including or excluding the word “violence”.  Feedback I’ve received from other administrators is that they would prefer to have a more positive-sounding title.

 

Assistance is appreciated!!!

 

Paz,

Erin

 

Erin Lovette-Colyer

Director, Women's Center

C.A.R.E. Advocate

University of San Diego

5998 Alcala Park

Student Life Pavilion, Room 420

San Diego, CA 92110

(619) 260-4716

 

The USD Women’s Center invites women to find voice, develop skills for transformation and understand who they are called to be.

 

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