University at Albany, State University of New York
  Admissions   Academics   Research   IT Services   Libraries   Athletics  
News Home Page
News Releases
Faculty Experts
Campus Update
Campus Stock Photos
Media Relations Office

Search
News Website





News
 

Release

Media Advisory: Final Task Force Forum on Sexual Assault Recommendations

Contact(s):  Catherine Herman (518) 956-8150

ALBANY, N.Y. (March 23, 2007)

What
In its second open forum, the UAlbany Task Force on Sexual Assault will hear input from the campus community on its draft recommendations

When
Monday, March 26, 2007, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Where:
Campus Center 375, University at Albany uptown campus, 1400 Washington Ave., Albany, N.Y.

Background
The Task Force on Sexual Assault is led by James A. Anderson, vice president for Student Success, and Katharine Briar-Lawson, dean of the School of Social Welfare, and includes students, faculty and staff from throughout the University and members of the Albany community. Provost and Officer in Charge Susan Herbst has charged the Task Force with the following:

  • To assess the incidence and prevalence of acquaintance rape at the University at Albany and on a national level.
  • To solicit and receive input from all constituents of the University at Albany community.
  • To examine nationally known best practices involving prevention, education and support services, and compare those to what currently exists at the University at Albany.
  • To enhance communication about prevention and safety to the on and off campus community and insure it is sensitive to the social and cultural context.
  • To make recommendations for short- and longer-term strategies, practices and policies that will foster positive outcomes at the University.

The University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and public service engages 17,000 diverse students in nine schools and colleges, and an honors college. For more information about this internationally ranked institution, visit theUniversity at Albany. Visit UAlbany's extensive roster of faculty experts.


Please send questions or comments about the UAlbany News site to: [email protected]

Top