Filter & Sort
One in Four?
AAU survey of 150,000 students finds that nearly a quarter of female students have experienced some kind of sexual assault in college. Survey backs controversial 1-in-5 statistic, but critics have concerns over survey's response rate and sample.
Adult Supervision Required
Michigan wants to see more live-in advisers at its fraternity houses. But it's unclear if having a "house mom" would do much to curb negative behavior.
Opinion
Sex on Campus
If we want to prevent assaults and protect students, it's time to talk about hypersexual culture and the messages it has sent to students before they arrive, writes Billie Wright Dziech.
Differing Definitions
Using the broad terminology behind the oft-cited (and federally embraced) one-in-five statistic, a survey at Rutgers University finds that 20 percent of female students have been sexually assaulted.
Different Conclusions on Sex Assaults
U of Kentucky did survey in which 80 percent of the student body participated and the definition of sexual assault was much more narrow than that used elsewhere. The finding: a significant number, but far lower than on other campuses, reporting assaults.
A Common Sign
Fraternity members at an off-campus house near Old Dominion University are under fire for hanging sexist "welcome" signs -- behavior that offends many, but is a crude tradition at many colleges. Until now, few academic leaders have spoken out.
'Yes Means Yes' Orientation
As affirmative consent becomes law or policy at more colleges, institutions are using songs, skits, videos or online training to teach freshmen the concept.
Just the Necessities
Most college websites include basic information about campus sexual assault policies, a new study says, but the information is often bare-bones and difficult to locate.