The administration turned its ear to students today at the President’s Review Panel.
Jennifer Winters, the assistant director of presidential communications for the University of Oregon, shared that it was the panel’s hope that by “inviting students to campus, they would come and share their ideas with how the University of Oregon can prevent and respond to sexual assault.”
The panel included eight members of administration from around Oregon. This was the fourth time the panel has been on the UO campus to discuss the ongoing sexual assault-related issues. No more than 20 students were present at each hearing today.
Sofia Mackey, UO Organization Against Sexual Assault member, highlighted the importance of providing ESL students and special needs students immediate attention and communication in attempt to keep them safe, “because they do not have the same access.” She also believes international and transfer students must also be better informed of this issue.
Providing an inclusive education for everyone at the University of Oregon was a concern voiced by several students at the sessions. Thomas Forman, Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Member as well as UO Organization Against Sexual Assault member, suggested the implementation of “mandatory sexual assault education for all new Greek Life members.”
Forman recommends that fraternities previously placed on probation disclose the specifics of their probation.
Visit the President’s Review Panel website and fill out a web form to submit comments and suggestions on how the administration can achieve a safer campus community. This form can be anonymously submitted at any time.