SGA discusses sexual violence resources and reporting with OIE
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 Johns Hopkins News-Letter article reports on the Oct. 6 SGA meeting, including discussions of sexual violence resources, prevention and student-group funding.
- The article reports that the meeting opened with an OIE presentation on sexual misconduct policies, reporting routes and anonymous submissions.
- The paper reported that OIE described confidential resources, academic accommodations and other supportive measures, and said people seeking help do not have to speak with OIE or file formal charges; Public Safety and JHPD also discussed supporting survivors.
- The article says attendees questioned whether outside cases would change OIE procedures and raised concerns about the placement of Blue Jay Safety Month in a university message; Hernandez said the programming was intended to provide prevention training and education.
- The reporter writes that Muratori questioned the effectiveness of online prevention training and urged in-person training for athletics and FSL, while Morris urged senators to gather student feedback and examine cultural practices such as hazing and fraternity culture.
- The article adds that newly elected Class of 2030 members and an SGA adviser were sworn in, and Student Body President Jason named engagement, student experience and school spirit as yearly objectives.
- The paper reported that senators discussed funding for nutrition education, sexual-assault education and a Black-student networking event; Ajayi proposed an initiative and Instagram page highlighting Black students, organizations and faculty, while the Senator of the Month selection was deferred.