Dear Editor,
I read the article written by Zoe Maurer on the sexual misconduct training in the November 25th edition of the Stentor. I am happy that an article was written, but disappointed that I was not contacted to discuss the training and why it was implemented. I noted that large chunks of the email I wrote to the student body were included, but I do not think that cutting and pasting my email constitutes an effective use of my words or does justice to the work we are doing to raise awareness on the topic.
For example, the training is sanctioned by both the dean of students and the President of the College. It is one effort to be in compliance with the Federal requirements of the Campus Save act. What many, I would say most, students don’t know is that we have a Coalition Against Sexual Misconduct (CASM) on campus, which I chair, that is actively working on a number of projects to raise awareness. The Haven training is but one aspect of that.
It would be wonderful to discuss the work of CASM, and to have an opportunity to discuss the Haven training, and student perceptions of sexual assault in an article from the Stentor in future issues of the Stentor. I hope a writer from the Stentor will be in touch.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jennifer L. Fast,
PsyD Assistant Dean of Students
Director of Health & Wellness
