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Be an Active Bystander
Everyone has a role in preventing and addressing sexual misconduct. Anyone who witnesses such behavior and chooses to challenge it to support the victim(s) is an active bystander. Ashland University encourages all members of the Ashland community to be active bystanders. In doing so, you can help change sexist attitudes, end myths about rape and sexual violence and prevent such acts in the first place. Commit to being an active bystander at Ashland University by taking the following steps:
Title IX Overview
Tips to Reduce Risk of Sexual Violence
The following tips are intended to educate the community and reduce the risk of sexual violence and other offenses outlined in this Policy. Ashland University understands that, despite good intentions, these tips may be perceived as victim-blaming. Remember: Only those who commit acts of sexual violence are responsible for such actions. The victim is never to blame.
Steps to Take After Sexual Assault
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, follow the instructions described below. It’s important that you take care of yourself and prepare for any medical and legal procedures that may follow:
Educational Opportunities
The Ashland University Title IX Office is happy to provide training (both in-person and online) on a number of topics. To schedule an in-person training, please contact titleix@ashland.edu.
Regulations
The United States government has provided the following documents to educate on and raise awareness of Title IX and sexual violence:
- Dear Colleague Letter, April 4, 2011
Letter released by the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; describes university obligations in regard to compliance with Title IX. - Dear Colleague Letter, April 4, 2011 – Fact Sheet
Fact sheet released by the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; provides statistics related to sexual violence and background on the Dear Colleague Letter of April 4, 2011. - Dear Colleague Letter, April 24, 2013
Letter released by the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; describes principles of retaliation law and methods of enforcement. - Dear Colleague Letter, April 29, 2014
Letter released by the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; responds to the Dear Colleague Letter of April 4, 2011 and provides answers to common questions concerning Title IX. - Dear Colleague Letter, Sept. 22, 2017
Letter released by the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; rescinds the statements made in the Dear Colleague Letters of April 4, 2011 and April 29, 2014. - Dear Colleague Letter, Sept. 24, 2017 – Q&A
Letter released by the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; clarifies the rescindment of the Dear Colleague Letters of April 4, 2011 and April 29, 2014. - Know Your Rights
First report of the White House Task Force to Protect Students from Sexual Assault; outlines Task Force plans and procedures to prevent and respond to incidents of sexual assault. - Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2022 (VAWA)
Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994.
Assessment
The following documents contain the results of Ashland University’s biennial Campus Climate Survey, which is used to improve programming on campus related to sexual misconduct response and prevention:
- 2024 Campus Climate Survey Results
- 2020 Campus Climate Survey Results
- 2018 Campus Climate Survey Results
- 2016 Campus Climate Survey Results