Climate Checks. By the end of academic years 2013-2014, 2014-2015, and 2015-2016, each SUNY campus will conduct (with the support and assistance of the committees referenced above) periodic assessments of campus climate to assess the effectiveness of steps taken pursuant to this Resolution Agreement, or otherwise by the campus, to provide for a campus free of sexual harassment, in particular sexual assaults and sexual violence. The campus will seek input from the campus community, which includes students (including victims and witnesses to sexual harassment), the personal safety committee, the Title IX Coordinator, and any deputy coordinators or designees. Campuses will use information gathered during these climate checks to inform future proactive steps taken by the campus to provide for a safe educational environment and compliance with Title IX. Campuses will share information gathered and recommendations with each campus’ respective Title IX Coordinator. A climate check 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 campus may organize an open forum information session for students and employees, and designated, publicized walk-in hours for campus community input. Reporting Requirement: By July 31, 2014, and by the same date in 2015 and 2016, SUNY will provide documentation to OCR demonstrating implementation of Section I above at each SUNY campus, including any resulting summaries of the information obtained and any proposed and/or completed actions based on that information.
Climate Checks. The College will conduct a climate check with students to assess the steps and measures taken pursuant to this Resolution Agreement and otherwise by the College to achieve its goal of a campus free of sexual misconduct, in particular sexual assault/violence. The climate check may be accomplished in many ways, including focus groups, open forum information session, publicized walk-in hours for campus community input or through a written or electronic survey, provided that students receiving the survey also are notified of a contact person, such as a counselor, should they wish to discuss this issue in person. Any survey used should contain questions about the student’s knowledge of sexual misconduct (including sex discrimination and/or sexual harassment/violence), any experiences with sexual misconduct while attending the College, and the student’s awareness of the College’s sexual misconduct/Title IX policies and procedures. The College will submit for OCR review and approval a description of the tools used for conducting a climate check or series of climate checks. The description will include the College’s strategy for implementing the climate check(s) and analyzing the results. Information gathered during these climate checks will be used to inform future proactive steps taken by the College to provide an environment that is safe and supportive to all students and in compliance with Title IX. Finally, part of the College’s ongoing climate checks will include informing students about to whom they can report concerns of sexual misconduct (including sex discrimination and/or sexual harassment/violence), such as the Title IX Coordinator or a counselor, as described in other provisions of this Agreement. The College will submit proposed future revisions to its climate check tool(s) for OCR review and prior approval during the monitoring of the Agreement.
Climate Checks. 13. By June 3, 2016, and by the end of the subsequent two academic years, the XXXXXX, with the support and assistance of student group leaders, will conduct a climate check or series of climate checks with students to assess the effectiveness of steps taken pursuant to this agreement or otherwise by the District, to ensure the Morrisville Middle School is free of sexual harassment. This climate check may be accomplished through a written or electronic survey, provided that students receiving the survey also are notified of a contact person, such as a counselor, should they wish to discuss this issue in person. If this method is selected, the written survey must be provided to OCR for review and approval prior to its use. Information gathered during these climate checks will be used to inform future proactive steps taken by the District. OCR may provide assistance with the first climate survey.
Climate Checks. 12. By March 31, 2017, and again during the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 academic years, the University’s Title IX Coordinator will conduct (with the support and assistance of SVAC referenced in Action Item 11, above and the Equity Consultant referenced in Action Item 1, above) periodic assessments of the University climate to assess the effectiveness of steps taken pursuant to this Agreement, or otherwise by the University, to provide for a campus free of sex discrimination and harassment, in particular sexual assaults and sexual violence. The purpose of the climate checks is to, at a minimum, access students’ and employees’ knowledge about what constitutes sex discrimination (including sexual and gender-based harassment, assault and violence); to gather information regarding their personal or observed experiences with sex discrimination while attending or working at the University; to assess their view of the current climate at the University regarding these issues and any potentially problematic areas on campus (e.g., dormitories, athletic facilities); to assess their knowledge and understanding of the University’s Title IX policies and procedures and to whom to report incidents of sex discrimination (including sexual and gender- based harassment, assault and violence); and to obtain their suggestions for steps the University could take to effectively address these issues. A climate check 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 campus may organize an open forum information session for students and employees; and designated, publicized walk-in hours for campus community input. If the University opts to use a survey or poll, the University will submit the survey or poll to OCR for review and approval prior to its distribution. The University will use information gathered during these climate checks to inform future proactive steps taken by the University to provide for a safe educational and employment environment and compliance with Title IX. The University’s Title IX Coordinator, with input from the Equity Consultant, will use the information and recommendations gathered by the climate check to then determine what additional actions are needed to address climate concerns.
Climate Checks. By November 30, 2015, and again during the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 academic years, the University will conduct (with the support and assistance of SVAC referenced in Action Item K above) periodic assessments of the University climate to assess the effectiveness of steps taken pursuant to this Agreement, or otherwise by the University, to provide for a campus free of sex discrimination and harassment, in particular sexual assaults and sexual violence. The purpose of the climate checks is to, at a minimum, access students’ and employees’ knowledge about what constitutes sex discrimination (including sexual and gender-based harassment, assault and violence); to gather information regarding their personal or observed experiences with sex discrimination while attending or working at the University; to assess their view of the current climate at the University regarding these issues and any potentially problematic areas on campus (e.g., dormitories, athletic facilities); to assess their knowledge and understanding of the University’s Title IX policies and procedures and to whom to report incidents of sex discrimination (including sexual and gender-based harassment, assault and violence); and to obtain their suggestions for steps the University could take to effectively address these issues. A climate check 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 campus may organize an open forum information session for students and employees; and designated, publicized walk-in hours for campus community input. If the University opts to use a survey or poll, the University will submit the survey or poll to OCR for review and approval prior to its distribution. Any process used must be designed to include an assessment of the experiences of LGBT and international students, as well as students from the University’s graduate and professional schools. The University will use information gathered during these climate checks to inform future proactive steps taken by the University to provide for a safe educational and employment environment and compliance with Title IX. The University will share information gathered and recommendations with the Title IX Coordinator.
