Angelina is passionate about working with children. Her Psychology coursework in adolescent development becomes applied insight in her summer research project. With guidance from her faculty mentor, Dr. Kiren Kahn, Angelina seamlessly integrates her classroom learning into a meaningful real-world project while making a difference in the Memphis Â鶹´«Ã½.
The Â鶹´«Ã½ Sexual Misconduct Working Group was charged with conducting a comprehensive review of the existing Â鶹´«Ã½ Title IX policies, procedures and practices in order to identify strengths and areas for improvement. The SMWG researched best practices related to Title IX compliance and made recommendations to help guide and empower the Faculty/Staff Advisory Board and the Student Title IX Advisory Board as they carry out ongoing efforts to reduce the occurrence and impact of sexual misconduct on campus; to ensure that students, faculty, and staff have access to comprehensive prevention education; and to create an environment that values and promotes a culture of respect. The working group produced their final report and recommendations in March of 2020.
At President Jennifer Collins’ request, the task force reconvened to review the college’s progress in fulfilling the working group’s recommendations, and on May 26, 2023, submitted a final progress report.
| Administrators | |
| Vice President for Strategic Initiatives | Dr. Sherry Turner |
| Title IX Coordinator | Tiffany Cox |
| Associate Dean of Students | Dr. Alicia Golston |
| Associate Dean of Students | Dr. Meredith Davis |
| Director, Campus Safety | Ike Sloas |
| Director, Counseling Center | Dr. Pam Detrie |
| Associate Director of Residence Life | Kimberlee Small |
| Head Men’s Tennis Coach, Athletics | Tyler Cempre |
| Director of New Student Programs & Leadership | Ira Lawson |
| Student Health & Wellness Coordinator | Olivia Fowler |
| Director, Community Standards | Christine Fox |
| Director, Student Accessibility Services | Melissa Butler |
| Faculty | |
| Professor of Chemistry | Dr. Darlene Loprete |
| Associate Professor of Chemistry | Dr. Larryn Peterson (Summer 2019) |
| Associate Professor of English/Search Program Chair | Dr. Judith Haas |
| Students | |
| RSG | Tony Eskridge ‘20 |
| RSG | Jacob Fontaine ‘21 |
| Student Title IX Advisory Board | Grace Small ‘22 |
| Student Title IX Advisory Board | Rebecca Risman ‘21 |
| Culture of Consent | Abbey Bako ‘20 |
| IFC Council | Richard O'Neil III ‘20 |
| Panhellenic Council | Jackie Paiz ‘20 |
| NPHC Rep - Fraternities | D'on Coofer ‘20 |
| NPHC Rep - Sororities | Emma Taylor ‘20 |
| Student Athlete Advisory Chair | Malika Rao ‘20 |
| LGBTQ Working Group | Andie Caroline Dorn ‘20 |
Impairment & Consent
College students frequently struggle to understand what consent actually means. Many students find it hard to determine when someone is incapacitated, and, therefore, incapable of giving consent. This committee examined the relationship between impairment and consent and offered recommendations for increasing awareness and changing behavior among students. The committee ensured that recommendations are culturally relevant and inclusive and able to be assessed empirically.
Title IX Formal Resolution Process Improvements
What are best practices related to Title IX procedures? What does law require? Are alternate dispute resolution and restorative justice effective approaches to resolving Title IX cases? This committee reviewed all aspects of the Â鶹´«Ã½ Title IX process from beginning to end and made recommendations for improvement. The committee also offered recommendations regarding the use of alternate dispute resolution and restorative justice at Â鶹´«Ã½. The committee ensured that recommendations are culturally relevant and inclusive and able to be assessed empirically.
Strategies for Prevention, Education and Awareness
This committee identified and recommended strategies for implementing and institutionalizing a comprehensive sexual misconduct prevention program on campus. Strategies included peer-based or other approaches to providing students with a comprehensive understanding of Title IX policy and procedures, resources available and reporting procedures. The committee ensured that recommendations are culturally relevant and inclusive and able to be assessed empirically.
Engaging the Campus Community
This committee considered strategies for engaging student organizations and other campus constituents in communicating a consistent message across various media throughout the year.
The committee ensured that recommendations are culturally relevant and inclusive and able to be assessed empirically.