Philosophy Statement Sexual assault and acquaintance rape are illegal in the State of Minnesota and will not be tolerated at The College of St. Scholastica. Such behaviors have no place at the College where people are expected to learn and develop to their full potential. The College strongly encourages students who have been assaulted to report the a ssault to the College and the proper legal authorities, as well as seek out any needed support.
Programming addressing sexual assault issues takes place throughout the year.
Support for vi ctims will be provided in every possible manner. As members of The College of St. Scholastica community, you have a right to be respected, and the duty to respect others. With regard to violations of this respect, we are constantly in the process of ba lancing the rights of the individual with the rights of the College community as a whole. In response to the Minnesota Legislature's 1992 Crime Bill, this policy is meant to clarify your r ights, and the procedures regarding the reporting of an alleged sexual assault. All cases of alleged sexual assault, or any alleged crime, which involve The College of St. Scholastica students will be investigated to determine the appropriate action.