Jon Hansen speaks about changes to board policy

In an all campus meeting Thursday, Jon Hansen, vice president of enrollment management, marketing and student services briefed the attendees on the approved revisions to NSCS Board Policy 3020 which provides the policies and procedures involving sexual violence or sexual harassment reporting. These revisions were approved by the Board of Trustees at the board meeting Nov. 7.

“Society must hold men accountable, and men need to hold other men accountable,” Hansen said.

He went on to say that it was worth the time to look at the changes in the board policy because there has been a shift in approach regarding these issues.

Hansen brought to the audiences’ attention the changes made in the definitions of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual contact, sexual penetration, sex harassment, sexual violence, and consent. These changes were made because the Department of Education required a clarification in the definitions.

Hansen said that the college has the responsibility to investigate issues, even if there is no police involvement.

“Students need to be aware,” Hansen said.

Hansen stressed the importance of reporting incidents to Shelley Dunbar, title nine coordinator, or the three newly appointed deputy investigators; Dawn Brammer, HPER assistant professor, Ricci Sanders, housing and residence life project coordinator, and Melissa Burke, athletics compliance coordinator.

Hansen explained the disciplinary process and consequences in these cases. He said that the college may decide to take action prior to a formal charge is filed.

“Our number one priority is to get to the victim or survivor at earliest opportunity and provide support,” Hansen said.

To end his presentation, Hansen announced CSC’s plan to reduce/eliminate sex assault and harassment and domestic violence. The plan included five objectives; 1) Crack down on offenders, 2) Increase support for survivors, 3) Improve prevention and education, 4) Improve communication, and 5) Listen and report back: 100 percent.

Jenny Kingsley reminded the audience that they could donate gifts and other items to underprivileged children at places around campus.

Laure Sinn reminded everyone that it is Native American history month and that there are many events around campus happening in conjunction.