Dear Colleagues,
The rapidly shifting landscape around Title IX and its enforcement has resulted in an atmosphere of uncertainty for campus-based professionals
charged with sexual violence prevention and response. Despite this uncertainty, a few things remain clear: institutions have an obligation to create a safe learning environment and students will continue to hold institutions accountable to this requirement.
Fulfilling this obligation continues to be a challenge, as many campuses face staffing shortages, lawsuits, and an evolving understanding of best practices for prevention and response.
The
Culture of Respect Collective is NASPA’s signature program
to help institutions of higher education address campus sexual violence. This campus mobilization program guides institutional stakeholders through a step-by-step strategic assessment and planning process to improve sexual violence prevention and response.
At the same time, the program provides a framework and support for doing more with less, especially in a climate of uncertainty and emerging evidence of “what works” to address sexual violence.
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Campus Challenges
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How the Collective Can Help
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What Participants Are Saying
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Uncertainty around Title IX
guidance and federal enforcement
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Responsive support and technical assistance from NASPA, including Culture of Respect and policy staff, to interpret how new information and directives impact your campus
- Opportunities to develop professional relationships with a robust network of Collective participants
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“... through Culture of Respect, I am immediately tapped into a network of professionals who are only
a login away.”
- Northeastern State University
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Limited funds, staff, and capacity
in the areas of Title IX and prevention
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Cost-effective program model
- Opens the door for improved coordination between stakeholders, including students, and helps diffuse responsibility for making change
- Self-assessment process can help document staffing and resource shortages and justify expansions
- Development of campus action plan helps
identify opportunities to leverage existing resources
- Structure for accountability
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“As a small institution, our budget is tiny; when we pay for a program, it potentially means giving
up something else, so we have to weigh each purchase to make sure the end result means better services and/or more programming for students, faculty, and staff. The Culture of Respect program definitely demonstrated that the output was worth it.”
- Colorado School of Mines
“The Culture of Respect keeps us honest through workable deadlines... those deadlines (along with friendly
reminders) makes sure that I am able to prioritize projects.” - Northeastern State University
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Lack of clarity on best practices
and how to apply them
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- Best practices and expert recommendations in the CORE Blueprint and other
resources updated on an ongoing basis
- Robust professional development opportunities featuring subject matter experts, tailored to participants’ needs
- Supports institutions in getting
where they want to go
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“We have made significant changes to our policies and procedures that allow for a more supportive,
transparent process. Additionally, we have been able to add additional support services and expand current support programs.” - Loyola University New Orleans
“Culture of Respect has truly elevated our campus efforts around ending sexual violence by providing
a solid, evidence-based framework for prevention and response at all levels and by helping us identify what we can do better.” - California State University Northridge
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Culture of Respect is now accepting applications for the next Collective cohort; the application deadline is November 30th, 2017. There are
many ways to learn more about the details of this program: visit the
application portal, hear program details through our
archived webinar, or reach out directly with your questions.
Last year,
over 50 institutions demonstrated their commitment to this issue by joining the Collective. We hope you will join them, and us, in working to create a Culture of Respect.
Best,
Alli
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