By: Tatum Hunter The addition of a Title IX office at Xavier has brought changes to the process of reporting sexual assault. The Title IX office is responsible for reviewing all reports of sexual discrimination or assault and organizing prevention education efforts on campus. Kate Lawson, Xavier’s Title IX coordinator, has been working with leaders from the Office of Student Integrity, the Advocate Program, XUPD and Residence Life to ensure that students who choose to report sexual assault are made aware of all their options and that this information is clear and understandable from the beginning. “We have devoted a … Continue reading Xavier Title IX office offers additional support for survivors of sexual assault

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Staff editorial: rape culture

7 Nov 20136 Feb 2014

Xavier University has a less than ideal history when it comes to sexual assault. It’s just a fact. Recently, though, Xavier appears to be making strides to change the way it handles these cases, first and foremost through the hiring of a full-time Title IX coordinator. In making the position full-time, Xavier is recognizing that issues related to Title IX require constant, diligent effort. Changing the treatment of sexual assault on this campus cannot be achieved solely through administrative efforts, regardless of the time and budget dollars put forth; it requires that we alter the way we view sexual assault, … Continue reading Staff editorial: rape culture