Addressing Sexual Violence in College: An Interview with VP of HR

The second stage consisted of conducting an interview, via email, with the college’s Vice-President of HR, Dr. Deitra C. Payne. The interview questions and Dr. Payne’s responses were as follows:

1. How many sexual violence complaints has the school had in the last 5 years? (There have been 15 sexual violence complaints in the last 5 years, most being in the last year.)

2. Does the school already have a Title IX coordinator(s)? If so, what is the Name/title, office address, telephone number, and the email address of the Title IX coordinator? If not, do hiring recommendations need to be included in this consultation report? (Yes, the college has nine Title IX Coordinators. There are six who are administrators and three faculty members.)

Is there already a sexual violence reporting system in place? (Yes. Students report sexual violence to one of the Title IX Coordinators.)

5. Do students have a unique log on to the school's information portal? (Students have their own individual password to the school’s portal.)

6. Does the school have an established help line? (There is no established help line. Students only have access to the Title IX Coordinators. Students are provided with information on the Title IX and the name of the Coordinators at the start of each academic year.)

7. Is there IT support if we suggest a web-centric reporting system? (Yes, the college has an IT department.)

8. Is there a University police force or is the campus under the jurisdiction of the local police force? (Yes, the college has five security officers.)

9. If a University Police force is present, do they have communications with the local police force in instances where student transgressions are involved? (Yes.)

10. Has the school published a notice of nondiscrimination in both print and digital versions? (The college adheres to all of the employment laws and there are posters around campus indicating as such. The college also provides information on the employment laws in the

a) Yes. I am taught what I need to know 144—48%

b) It is alright, but I wish it was a bit more comprehensive 69—23%

c) No, the training is just an afterthought 75—25%

d) What training. 12— 4% 6) Are you aware of the sexual violence that has occurred on your campus in the last three years?

a) Yes. 129-43%

b) Yes, but the stats are not placed in visually noticeable locations 99-33%

c) No 72-24% 7) How easy do you feel it is to report a Title IX