Memo to the Campus Community Sent July 21, 2008
July 21, 2008
To: Members of the University of the Pacific Community
From: Elizabeth Griego, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Life
The recent media coverage of a student sexual assault at Pacific reminds us to consider the problem of sexual assault on university campuses. I would like to take this opportunity to communicate Pacific's definitions and policies on sexual assault, as well as to highlight the many resources that are available to students, faculty and staff to prevent these incidents and deal with them when they happen.
The University has a strong and clear policy on sexual assault and all forms of violence, intolerance and harassment. These definitions and policies are posted on the University website as part of the Tiger Lore student handbook. Tiger Lore also lists many resources available to help protect students and assist victims, including:
209.403.0250 (available 24/7)
Emergency: 209.946.3911
Non-emergency: 209.946.2537
209.946.2315
209.946.2315
Women's Center of San Joaquin County
24-hour rape crisis hotline: (209) 465-4997
In addition to these on-demand resources, Student Life offers proactive education and prevention programs by trained staff such as Residential Area Coordinators, Graduate Residence Directors and Residential Advisors; the Victim Advocate and Counseling Center staff; the University Multi-Faith Chaplain; the Assistant Dean of Students and Dean of Students; and many others. Incoming students receive awareness and prevention training in New Student Orientation programs. The Office of Judicial Affairs provides numerous resources regarding the responsible use of alcohol, information about drugs commonly used in sexual assault and the judicial hearing process for complaints of sexual harassment and assault.
Finally, the Multicultural Affairs staff is working with students to develop the Women's Center, located in the ground level of the McCaffrey Center, and to implement sexual assault prevention and other informative programs. Staff welcomes your interest and participation in expanding these efforts.