{"id":40207,"date":"2018-09-19T11:12:45","date_gmt":"2018-09-19T16:12:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=40207"},"modified":"2018-09-19T11:13:57","modified_gmt":"2018-09-19T16:13:57","slug":"title-ix-how-it-affects-fhsu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=40207","title":{"rendered":"Title IX: How It Affects FHSU"},"content":{"rendered":"

BY KATY WALTERS<\/span><\/p>\n

On Tuesday, September 18, 2018, Dr. Teresa Clounch, Title IX Coordinator, and Amy Schaffer, University Compliance Officer, gave an informative presentation to all Freshman Seminar classes. \u00a0The topic of discussion was sexual assault and relationship violence, particularly how it pertains to Title IX. According to the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA), Title IX is part of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 that states, \u201cNo person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

Most people would infer that Title IX only applies to gender discrimination as far as sexism and taking away the rights of males or females in the classroom, but the American Civil Liberties Union clarifies by stating, \u201cUnder Title IX, discrimination on the basis of sex can include sexual harassment, rape, and sexual assault.\u201d \u00a0What does this have to do with FHSU?<\/span><\/p>\n

By acting as an informed and active bystander, assault and relationship violence can end. \u00a0This is vital to the safety and wellbeing of every student at FHSU. While attending different social events, it is important to keep an eye on anyone who looks vulnerable. \u00a0During the presentation, Schaffer gave several examples that can be used to assess a situation such as: asking if the person is alright, saying that the action does not seem appropriate, causing a distraction, or getting help from someone else, even the police. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On average, 1 in 5 women and 1 in 16 men are sexually assaulted in their time on a college campus. \u00a0Records show that most of these attacks occur in the first and second semesters that a student is on campus. \u00a0The lack of consent is the leading cause of most assault cases. By defining consent as saying \u201cyes\u201d, the legal system makes it clear that anything other than \u201cyes\u201d means no, especially the absence of no. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, situations including substances that can impair judgment and decision making can lead to a victim being unable to give a clear yes or no due to their affected condition. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cA person under the influence of alcohol or drugs cannot give consent,\u201d Schaffer said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Harassment can come in a variety of ways and forms. Sexual assault is defined as: any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without consent. \u00a0This varies from touching, hugging, kissing, to any form of sex. Although it is not as common, stalking, is another form of harassment that is covered by Title IX. \u00a0Stalking is a course of unwelcome conduct directed at a specific person including, but not limited to: unwanted text messaging, following, watching, photographing, and sending unwanted gifts or notes.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, rape, or harassment, you can confidentially file a report through the Kelly Center on campus or call Amy Schaffer at 785-628-4175. To file a non-confidential report, call Dr. Teresa Clounch at 785-628-5824, or call the Hays Police Department.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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