Administrators talk sexual misconduct
Reporting about the SGA, not a record of it: The Johns Hopkins News-Letter published this and the SGA did not write it, file it, or approve it. The archive holds it because the article itself uses the phrases “sga” and “student government”.
Summary
- This News-Letter article reports on Johns Hopkins’ efforts to address sexual misconduct.
- The News-Letter reported that the University’s plan has two parts: reviewing policies and responses, and changing the culture around sexual misconduct.
- The paper reported that, at a dinner with the SGA, administrators discussed holding another forum for feedback on the sexual misconduct policy.
- The article says Kevin G. Shollenberger acknowledged concerns that safety tips in security alerts could contribute to victim-blaming, saying, “I still think those are good tips, but I can see how that feeds into victim-blaming.”
- The reporter writes that students Katelyn Billings and Melissa Paton said sexual misconduct should not be treated only as a Greek-life issue.
- The article adds that 800 students took part in Bystander Intervention Training last school year, and that all freshmen would attend two two-and-a-half-hour sessions this year.
- The News-Letter reported that Dr. Jeannine Heynes was hired as Director of Gender Equity and would begin on Nov. 18.