Professionals from these offices are available to listen to students with such problems and make a referral if necessary. The University sponsors drug and alcohol abuse and security awareness programs throughout the year including Alcohol Awareness Week, Safety Awareness Week, and sponsors an ongoing Alcohol Task Force to address these issues. The University is a member of the Network of Colleges and Universities committed to the Elimination of Drug and Alcohol Abuse which was created by the U.S. Department of Education. Sexual assault is a violent crime and includes all forms of sexual contact carried out against the will and without the consent of the victim. The Student Handbook includes a comprehensive discussion of sexual assault prevention.
Sexual assault is a topic addressed during orientation programs.
The Handbook and presentations stress the high correlation between alcohol consumption and acquaintance rape. The University sponsors presentations and workshops concerning sexual assault prevention including Sexual Responsibility and Awareness Week and Safety Awareness Week. Do not douche, change clothes, shower, or do anything to change your appearance and do not disturb the physical surroundings in which the assault took place. If the assault occurs on University property, it should also be reported to Campus Security, the Director of University Operations or to the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, to help safeguard other residents and members of the campus community. A victim who reports a crime may request anonymity to the extent practicable and permitted by local law.