EDUCATIONAL CLIMATE. A. The University will ensure that the educational environment of each enrolled student who reported sexual harassment, sexual assault, or retaliation is free of harassment and retaliation, and if not, will take steps to eliminate the hostile environment (e.g. by providing academic services, counseling, escort services, and changing housing assignments and scheduling for classes, dining services, etc.). Each academic semester, the University shall document its efforts to contact such students and any steps it takes to address the student’s environment, including the nature and duration of any such steps.
EDUCATIONAL CLIMATE. Follow-up with Complainants o By December 31, 2013, May 31, 2014, December 31, 2014, May 31, 2015, and December 31, 2015, the University will provide the United States with a report documenting its follow-up efforts with complainants as required by Section VIII.A. Survey o By December 31, 2013, 2014, 2015, the University will provide the United States with a report documenting that the annual climate survey has been conducted, and including the cumulative results of the survey questions, summaries of comments provided in the survey, the University and/or Equity Consultant’s analysis of the survey results, and proposed actions based on that analysis and the survey information. Student Training o By December 31, 2013, May 31, 2014, May 31, 2015, and December 31, 2015, the University will provide the date and duration of each student training session required by this Agreement; copies of all agendas for such training sessions; copies of the training materials distributed at student trainings; electronic access to any training provided through other media; and a list of any students who have yet to participate in the online or in-person training required by Section VIII.D. Monitoring Program o By July 15, 2013, May 31, 2014, and May 31, 2015, the University will provide the United States with a copy of its annual assessment of the effectiveness of its anti- sex harassment efforts, including any proposed recommendations for improving the University’s anti-harassment program. The United States will notify the University in writing if it has any objections to the assessment’s proposed recommendations. If at any other time the University seeks to improve its anti-harassment program in ways that contradict a term of this Agreement, it will provide the United States with written notice of the proposed improvement(s) and need not wait until it submits its annual assessment. o Within thirty (30) days of providing the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) with reports regarding the University’s OVW grant, the University will submit this report to the United States so that the United States has a full understanding of the steps the University is taking to address sex discrimination.
EDUCATIONAL CLIMATE. The Employer recognizes the responsibility to provide reasonable support and assistance to teachers and teaching coordinators with respect to the maintenance of control and discipline in the educational setting. The Employer, the Association, and employees also recognize the special needs exhibited by the varied populations served at the work facilities. The Employer and the Association further recognize the importance of providing a teaching environment which is conducive to learning. Therefore, the Labor/Management Committees shall discuss issues relating to the educational environment including classroom size and teacher assistance.
EDUCATIONAL CLIMATE. A. The District will consult with the Equity Consultant to develop one or more school climate surveys for all students in grades 6-12 and all staff to assess the presence and effect of harassment, including sex -based harassment, at each school in the District. The District may create separate, age-appropriate surveys for middle and high school students. The District will consult with the Equity Consultant to develop a separate, age-appropriate school climate survey for students in grades K-5 to assess the inclusiveness and safety of the elementary school environment for all students. Student surveys will be designed and administered consistent with the requirements of California Education Code § 51513. It is the intent of the parties that the student surveys will include no content that would result in the application of California Education Code § 51513. Surveys administered to teachers will be designed and administered consistent with the requirements of California Education Code § 49091.24.
EDUCATIONAL CLIMATE. A. In each instance in which known sexual harassment creates a hostile environment, the University will take disciplinary and/or non-disciplinary measures designed to eliminate the hostile environment and restore access to educational programs or activities. Pursuant to Sections III.D. and VIII.C.1. of this Agreement, the University will document all actions it takes to address the hostile environment, including the nature and duration of any such actions.
EDUCATIONAL CLIMATE. By September 30, 2017, and by June 30th of each subsequent year covered by this Agreement, the University will provide the Department with a report documenting its follow-up efforts with complainants as required by Section VI.A. By September 30, 2017, and by September 30th of each subsequent year covered by this Agreement during which a climate survey was conducted, the University will provide the Department with a report documenting that the annual climate survey has been conducted, and including the cumulative results of the survey questions, summaries of comments provided in the survey, the University’s analysis of the survey results, and proposed actions based on that analysis and the survey information. By September 30, 2017, the University will provide the Department with a copy of its annual assessment of the effectiveness of its sexual harassment response and prevention programs, including any proposed recommendations for improving said programs. The Department will notify the University in writing if it has any objections to the assessment’s proposed recommendations. On June 30th of each year covered by this Agreement, the University will provide the Department with a copy of its annual assessment of the effectiveness of its sexual harassment response and prevention programs, including any proposed recommendations for improving said programs. The Department will notify the University in writing if it has any objections to the assessment’s proposed recommendations. If at any other time the University seeks to improve its sexual harassment response and prevention programs in ways that contradict a term of this Agreement, it will provide the Department with immediate written notice of the proposed improvement(s) and need not wait until it submits its annual assessment.
EDUCATIONAL CLIMATE. A. The University will consult with the Equity Consultant to identify and administer one or more annual climate assessments for all students undergraduate and graduate to: 1) assess students’ attitudes and knowledge regarding sexual harassment, sexual violence, and retaliation; 2) gather information regarding students’ experience with sexual harassment and sexual violence while attending the University; 3) determine whether students know when and how to report such prohibited conduct; 4) gauge students’ comfort with reporting such prohibited conduct; 5) identify potential barriers to reporting; 6) assess students’ familiarity with the University’s outreach, education, and prevention efforts to identify which strategies are effective; and 7) solicit student input on how the University can encourage reporting of sexual harassment, sexual violence, and retaliation, and better respond to such reports. A climate assessment can be conducted in many ways, including but not limited to, a survey distributed in-person or online, or a poll conducted in-person or online. In addition, the University may organize open forum information sessions for students and employees, designate publicized walk-in hours for campus community input or provide an online forum for community feedback.
EDUCATIONAL CLIMATE a. The Title IX Coordinator will consult with Safe Place and use the results from the College’s Campus Climate Survey administered in the 2015-2016 school year to develop and administer one or more annual climate assessments for all students to:
EDUCATIONAL CLIMATE. 11. By September 30, 2013, the District will coordinate with the Equity Consultant to have the Equity Consultant conduct an independent assessment of the environment and climate at Zephyrhills High School as it relates to sex-based harassment, including gender-based harassment. The District will be responsible for any costs, if any, associated with the retention of the consultant. In the event that, through no fault of the District, the Equity Consultant becomes unable to provide the services specified in this Agreement, or becomes unable to provide the services at low or no cost, the District and OCR will confer and agree on a reasonable period of time to allow the District to secure a mutually-agreeable alternative consultant to provide the services specified in this Agreement. The District will permit the Equity Consultant to conduct an assessment and will work in good faith with the Equity Consultant to assist them with access and resources required for completion of the investigation. The District will review the results and analysis of the Equity Consultant’s assessment, and will work together in good faith with the Equity Consultant to agree on appropriate corrective actions by the District to address all climate issues related to harassment identified in the Equity Consultant’s assessment. The District will implement the agreed upon actions and notify OCR of its actions as detailed below.
