1.Managing the Risks A Risk Management Presentationfor UT Dallas Student OrganizationsSexual Harassment PreventionPresentation 7 of 8 Center for Student Involvement - - utdallas.edu/csi

2. Managing the RisksSexual Harassment Prevention OBJECTIVES Review the facts and data surrounding Sexual Harassment/Misconduct Recognize the prevalence of Sexual Harassment/Misconduct on college campuses Identify who is susceptible to Sexual Harassment/Misconduct Learn how to report and address incidents of SexualHarassment/MisconductSEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION MANAGING THE RISKS 3. Managing the RisksSexual Harassment Prevention SECTION : WHAT IS SEXUAL HARASSMENT? SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION MANAGING THE RISKS 4. Managing the RisksSexual Harassment Prevention WHAT IS SEXUAL HARASSMENT? Sexual Harassment is a form of sex discrimination thatinvolves the imposition of an unwanted condition orrequirement on the continued employment or education ofthe victim. Two forms of sexual harassment: Quid pro quo harassment Hostile environment harassment SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION MANAGING THE RISKS 5. Managing the RisksSexual Harassment Prevention WHAT IS SEXUAL MISCONDUCT? Sexual Misconduct is conduct of a sexual nature that,although not so serious or pervasive that it rises to thelevel of sexual harassment, is unprofessional and/orinappropriate for the educational and workingenvironment.The purpose of prohibiting sexual misconduct: To discourage sexual misconduct To take disciplinary action for inappropriate or unprofessional activity of a sexual nature in the workplace or classroom To address and prevent inappropriate conduct SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION MANAGING THE RISKS 6. Managing the RisksSexual Harassment Prevention SECTION : COMMUNITIES THAT ARE AFFECTED SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION MANAGING THE RISKS 7. Managing the RisksSexual Harassment Prevention UNFORTUNATE REALITY ON CAMPUSES According to a recent study done of college students and sexual harassment by the American Association of University Women (AAUW):89% say that sexual harassment occurs at their college21% say peer harassment occurs often62% say that they have been sexually harassed66% say that they know someone personally who has been sexually harassed. This means that about 6,000,000 college students encounter sexualharassment at college. Expressed another way, on a campus of 50,000 students, 30,000students will encounter sexual harassment.SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION MANAGING THE RISKS 8. Managing the RisksSexual Harassment Prevention WHERE CAN SEXUAL HARASSMENT OCCUR? Sexual Harassment can occur anywhere on- or off-campus. Not conned to particular location The number of incidents at a location reects the amount of time students spend thereAmong students who have been harassed: 39% were in a dorm or student housing 37% were outside on campus grounds 24% were in common areas of campus buildings 20% were in classrooms 27% were someplace else 12% were unsure where they were harassedSEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION MANAGING THE RISKS 9. Managing the RisksSexual Harassment Prevention MYTH: Just an issue women face Men can equally be victims 61% of men surveyed report that they have encountered sexual harassment in some form 62% of women surveyed report that they have encountered sexual harassment in some formBoth male and female students are harassed but typically indifferent ways Female students are more likely to experience sexual harassment that involves physical contact (35% females; 29% males) Among harassed students, 66% of females and 59% of males encounter sexual harassment in their rst year. SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION MANAGING THE RISKS 10. Managing the RisksSexual Harassment Prevention SECTION : THE DYNAMICSSEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION MANAGING THE RISKS 11. Managing the RisksSexual Harassment Prevention FACULTY STAFF-TO-STUDENT Almost one-fth of students (18%) report that faculty and staff often or occasionally sexually harass students Sexual harassment by faculty can be especially traumatic because the harasser is in a position of authority or powerSEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION MANAGING THE RISKS 12. Managing the RisksSexual Harassment Prevention STUDENT-TO-STUDENT Student-to-student harassment is the most prevalent form of sexual harassment in higher education68% of students say that peer harassment happens often or occasionally at their college, and more than three quarters of students80% of students who experienced sexual harassment have been harassed by a student or a former studentSEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION MANAGING THE RISKS 13. Managing the RisksSexual Harassment Prevention SECTION : EXAMPLESSEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION MANAGING THE RISKS 14. Managing the RisksSexual Harassment Prevention EXAMPLES OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT Intentional touching Propositions to engage in sexual activity Gratuitous comments of a sexual nature Remarks of a sexual nature about a person's clothing orbody Remarks about sexual activities or experiences Exposure to gratuitous sexually suggestive visual displays Persistent, unwanted sexual/romantic attention Subtle or overt pressure for sexual favors Humiliation or intimidation based upon the sex of theindividualSEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION MANAGING THE RISKS 15. Managing the RisksSexual Harassment Prevention EXAMPLES OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT Sexually oriented conversations, comments or horseplay Use of sexual language The telling of jokes or anecdotes of a sexual nature in the workplace, ofce or classroom Gratuitous use of sexually oriented materials unrelated to the subject matter of a class, course, or meeting Unreported consensual romantic or sexual relationship with a subordinate employee or studentSEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION MANAGING THE RISKS 16. Managing the RisksSexual Harassment Prevention SECTION : HOW TO REPORT SEXUAL HARASSMENTSEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION MANAGING THE RISKS 17. Managing the RisksSexual Harassment Prevention HOW TO REPORT SEXUAL HARASSMENT Confront the Offender Explain that the conduct is offensive or makes you feel intimidated or uncomfortable Ask that it stop. Make sure that your message to the individual is clearSEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION MANAGING THE RISKS 18. Managing the RisksSexual Harassment Prevention HOW TO REPORT SEXUAL HARASSMENT If previously mentioned action is not feasible, successful, orif a student feels uncomfortable taking the aboveapproach: Report it to a university ofcial directly No student or employee is ever required to make a report directly to the person who is the subject of the complaint. University ofcials will address any reports of a situation immediately SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION MANAGING THE RISKS 19. Managing the RisksSexual Harassment Prevention HOW TO REPORT SEXUAL HARASSMENT Any student who believes that he or she may have been subjected to sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or sexual misconduct is encouraged to consult with or report such conduct immediately to any of the following persons or ofces:Ofce of the Dean of Students 972-883-6391 utdallas.edu/deanofstudents/grievances.html SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION MANAGING THE RISKS 20. Managing the RisksSexual Harassment Prevention SECTION : SUMMARY AND REVIEWSEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION MANAGING THE RISKS 21. Managing the RisksSexual Harassment Prevention SUMMARY The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to maintaining a work and academic atmosphere which is free of intimidation, fear and coercion. Sexual harassment is dened as: Unwelcome sexual advances Requests for sexual favors Any behavior of a sexual nature where: - Submission to such conduct is a term or condition of an individual's employment or participation in a university-sponsored educational program or activity - Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as the basis for academic or employment success - Such conduct creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environmentSEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION MANAGING THE RISKS 22. Managing the RisksSexual Harassment Prevention SUMMARY Sexual Harassment is a prevalent problem in university communities. 3 out of 5 students have encountered some form of Sexual Harassment/Misconduct while in college. Sexual Harassment is demeaning, offensive, and illegal. It is not tolerated at the University of Texas at Dallas. Sexual Harassment can occur anywhere on- or off-campus. Both male and female students can be victims of sexual harassment. SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION MANAGING THE RISKS 23. Managing the RisksSexual Harassment Prevention SUMMARY Faculty/staff members, students, alumni, and even visitors have the potential to be victims and facilitators of sexual harassment/misconduct. Individuals should address incidents promptly by eitherconfronting the offender or forwarding the incident to a UTofcial who will address the issue. The Ofce of the Dean of Students or offers support services addressing issues regarding Sexual Harassment/ Misconduct. SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION MANAGING THE RISKS 24. Review Your Knowledge 1) Click on the link below to get started https://elearning.utdallas.edu/webct/entryPageIns.dowebct 2) Click on Trainings, Organizations, and Research 3) Click login. Enter your net id and password. 4) Click on Risk Management Training quizzes. 5) Click on the quiz title that you will take. 6) Click Begin Assessment. As you proceed through the quiz make sure thatyou click Save and View Next 7) Once you have Answered and Saved all ten questions click finish. 8) Wait for the submission report. 9) Once the submission report is confirmed click View Attempt. If you havescored an 80% you may move on to the next quiz. If you have not scored an80% you must retake the quiz until you have received a score of 80%. MANAGING THE RISKS