On October 23, 2006, Provost Susan Herbst announced the formation of a Task Force on Acquaintance Rape, to convene immediately. The task force, since renamed 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.

"As a campus community it's important that we come together immediately to understand and address the issues surrounding sexual assault," said Herbst.

"I've asked Vice President Anderson and Dean Briar-Lawson to convene this task force to build on our existing sexual assault programs, strengthen our communications, and galvanize the many individuals and programs who deal with these issues."

"Sexual assault will not be tolerated on this campus," said Anderson. "The task force will be an important tool in our comprehensive education program to help men and women understand acquaintance rape and other forms of sexual assault, and their consequences."

After months of deliberation, research, and debate, the Task Force has made its recommendations to Provost Susan Herbst, Officer in Charge. The final report can be accessed in the "Documents" section.

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