Providing Equitable Services to Respondents: Respondent Services at the University of California

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Overview of the day Overview of the President’s Task Force on Preventing and Responding to Sexual Violence and Sexual Assault Role of the Respondent Services Coordinator Campus perspectives: successes and challenges Case profile activity Closing and Q&A

Overview of the President’s Task Force on Preventing and Responding to Sexual Violence and Sexual Assault (SVSA)

SCCE Higher Education Compliance Conference University of California 430,000 Jobs Supported 10 Campuses 5 Medical Centers 3 National Laboratories 600 Graduate Degree Programs 198,300 UC Employees 238,700 UC Students 20,000 Extension Courses 11/11/2018

President’s Task Force Recommendations Establish a consistent “response team” model at all campuses Adopt systemwide, standard investigation and adjudication standards- Jan 2016 Develop a comprehensive training and education plan Implement a comprehensive communication strategy to educate the community and raise awareness about UC programs Establish an independent, confidential advocacy office for sexual violence and sexual assault on each campus Establish a comprehensive systemwide website with campus customization capabilities Initiate/develop a system-wide standard data collection system Provide equitable campus services to respondents-Respondent Service 11/11/2018

SCCE Higher Education Compliance Conference President’s Task Force Timeline July 2014 Formed Task Force September 2014 7 recommendations provided to the President for consideration January 2015 Implemented 4 Recommendations September 2015 Implemented 3 Recommendations January 2016 Implemented the last recommendation Respondent Support Recommendation added President approved the recommendations

Respondent Services Each campus has a Respondent Services Coordinator (RSC) to be the primary point of contact for respondents RSC will act as a resource to coordinate campus and community resources available to respondents RSC will assist the respondent to understand each aspect of the investigation and adjudication process RSC will act as a liaison between the respondent and the Title IX Office, investigator, Student Conduct and appeal officer/panel Student’s point of view: Respondents that follow through the investigation and adjudication process need help understanding the process and responding to the appropriate offices. 11/11/2018

President’s Task Force Report 2015 President’s Task Force on Preventing and Responding to Sexual Violence and Sexual Assault Report: The Task Force agreed that a fair and balanced process should be provided to both complainants and respondents. The goal was to develop core responsibilities and services for respondents as they navigate through the adjudication and investigation process that would be available and consistent across the system.

Role of the Respondent Services Coordinator (RSC)

Common Job Description (initial memo in 2016): The Respondent Services Coordinator (RSC) provides comprehensive support and assistance to Respondents (undergraduate and graduate students) alleged to have engaged in sexual misconduct (sexual assault, sexual violence, dating/domestic violence, stalking or sexual harassment). The RSC assists respondents in navigating the investigation and adjudication process and associated impacts, directly and/or by referring them to available campus and community resources. The RSC is a designated employee of the University of California, and must understand their responsibilities to the University and the community as a designated employee. As a designated employee, the RSC is required to notify the proper University authorities (Title IX, UC Police) whenever an incident of sexual misconduct is reported.

Common Job Description (initial memo in 2016): Personal support, campus navigation and interim measures Act as a resource to coordinate campus and community resources available to respondents (confidential, legal, counseling and psychological services, academic, etc.) Assist the respondent to understand each aspect of the investigation and resolution process Assist the respondent with interim measures as appropriate Assist respondents with an explanation of the interim measures and limitations that have been placed against them as a result of the complaint filed against them Act as a liaison between the respondent and the Title IX Office, investigator, Student Conduct and appeals officer/panel  I am wondering about this bullet point. I think it is the term 'liaison" is tricky. I do relay information to respondents but I am not a representative for the student. It makes more sense to me that I am a liaison for the University offices to the student. Maybe I am overthinking this one.

Common Job Description (initial memo in 2016): 2. Support in navigating legal, Title IX and student conduct processes Explanation of rights and the University adjudication process. Title IX and student conduct meeting and hearing accompaniments, if desired Assistance in navigating the Respondent through logistical challenges of interim measures or other restrictions. Identify Respondent accommodation needs (such as retroactive withdrawal, fee refunds, alternative housing, alternative employment, and personal safety) during the investigation and adjudication processes and refer Respondent to available resources (Registrar’s Office, Residential Life & Housing, Student Employment, Academic Advisors, Financial Aid, etc.) 3. Case Management Team (CMT) May participate on the campus case management team, if needed, in order to be informed of the status of each case, but will not be part of the case discussions. At the discretion of the Chair of the CMT, the RSC will be recused from the meeting prior to any discussions of an open case.

Campus Perspectives: Successes and Challenges

Case Profile Activity

Contact Information Evelyn Cheng Systemwide Title IX Program Coordinator University of California, Office of the President evelyn.cheng@ucop.edu Becca Lopez Assistant Director, Student Affairs Case Management University of California, Berkeley becca.lopez@berkeley.edu Erika Pappas Slug Support Manager, Dean of Students Office University of California, Santa Cruz erpappas@ucsc.edu 11/11/2018

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