Brett Sokolow of NCHERM Speaks on Sexual Assault & Date Rape, January 30th

Sokolow Lecture

Southeastern is fortunate to have Brett Sokolow of The National Center of Higher Education Risk Management, back to campus for continued conversations on Sexual Assault and Date Rape. He will be presenting two workshops and one keynote lecture on Wednesday, January 30. The topic of sexual assault impacts each of us on the college campus. We are so pleased to have a speaker of Brett’s caliber to Southeastern. His lecture is sponsored by the Cultural and Scholastic Lectureship Committee and the Division of Student Affairs. Additionally, you can read more about Brett and NCHERM at www.ncherm.org.

Wednesday, January 30

1. 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Workshop – Changing the Drinking Culture on Campus, Student Union, 2nd Floor Auditorium
2. 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Workshop – Sexual Harassment/Assault Training for High Risk Populations, Student Union, 2nd Floor Auditorium
3. 7:30 p.m. Keynote Address – Drunk Sex or Date Rape, Fine Arts Recital Hall

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

KEYNOTE ADDRESS – Wednesday, January 30 – 7:30 p.m.

Student-On-Student Sexual Misconduct Prevention Program
90% of college sexual assault occurs in the presence of alcohol or other drugs. How alcohol affects sexual consent is THE issue. Students don't get it. They go out, get drunk, hook-up, with no thought for the consequences. This interactive program, "Drunk Sex or Date-Rape: Can You Tell the Difference" has been presented on over 800 college campuses. Brett Sokolow facilitates this interactive program where the audience gets to be the jury—based on a real life case. The jury hears the facts, learns the law, and takes a vote on guilt/innocence. No two juries vote alike, and students are outspoken in their views. The case is controversial, and a great conversation starter. Students think about what incapacity means, and how it impacts sexual consent. More importantly, they reflect on their own behaviors and choices.

WORKSHOP FOR STUDENTS/STAFF/FACULTY – 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Union Auditorium

Changing the Drinking Culture of the College Campus
Dozens of colleges have attempted to break the hold of alcohol over their campuses. Dozens of colleges have failed. Is going dry the right answer? Getting rid of the Greek system? Will that really reduce risk, or just transfer it? What other approaches are available, and how effective are they? This session is a how-to recipe for colleges that truly desire to change their cultures, and don't want to fail as so many others have. Brett Sokolow is a change agent and expert problem-solver who has the knowledge and experience to help colleges accomplish very difficult goals. What's standing in the way of success? Are students part of the strategy? How environmentally holistic is it? Is there a comprehensive educational strategy that is sufficiently funded and staffed? Does social norming play a role? How? How is the strategy being introduced to the community? Are consistent messages being sent? Is it an evolutionary or revolutionary strategy? Are traditions being abandoned? Can we anticipate a reaction from alumni, parents and/or donors? All of these questions and many more are addressed, adding up to an honest opportunity for a safer campus.

WORKSHOP for STUDENTS/STAFF and FACULTY – 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Student Union Auditorium

Sexual Assault/Harassment Training for High-Risk Populations
This is a specialized training for coaches, greek leaders, and/or athletic leaders on risk management of sexual assault and sexual harassment. Topics include how to recognize problematic conduct, how to intervene, how to help a victim, best practices for responding to a complaint, legal duties of reporting, confidentiality, informal reporting, recordkeeping, and retaliation. Special considering is given to false-reporting, investigation responsibilities, the rights of accused students, and the special vulnerability/responsibility of students of campus prominence, such as greeks and athletes.