Editors note: This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Former Director of Jazz Studies Arthur White resigned following student allegations of sexual harassment spanning the 2022-23 school year, according to an article published Tuesday by The SLO Tribune. The story divulged multiple accusations of White’s sexual misconduct during […]
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CSU to form ‘implementation teams’ across campuses to address findings of Title IX review
In its conclusion of a system wide-review of California State University (CSU) Title IX, law firm Cozen O’ Connor will share its findings in a meeting mid-May, according to a message sent by Vice Chancellor for Human Resources Leora Freedman. Title IX is the U.S. federal civil rights law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in schools […]
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Cal Poly isn’t doing enough to address sexual assault, students say in survey
Editor’s Note: This article discusses specific experiences and themes regarding sexual assault and sexual harassment. Survivors of such experiences can access virtual confidential services through Cal Poly Safer’s website. The sun had already set by the time Morgan Saltamachio was walking back from class to her Cerro Vista apartment, where she worked as a resident […]
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Psychology professor sentenced to five years probation — more than a year after taking photos up a colleague’s skirt
Cal Poly psychology and child development professor Jason Williams was sentenced to five years of probation and fined $221 for using his cell phone to take photos up a colleague’s skirt in May 2018. Court documents show officials have the right to search through the defendant’s electronic devices and his residence. He was also served […]
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Department of Education opens 24-hour commenting period for Betsy DeVos’ proposed Title IX changes
The Department of Education announced a 24-hour comment period for proposed changes to the Title IX system after a system glitch affected the previous 60-day comment period.
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How Betsy DeVos’ Title IX revisions could change sexual assault reporting at Cal Poly
U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos proposed changes to Title IX, the federal law which protects against sex-based discrimination, gives defendants more rights and could reduce university liability for investigating sexual misconduct claims. The proposed changes were released Nov. 16 and the public comment period is open until Jan. 28. Comments submitted will be reviewed by […]