UNCW Chancellor Creates Task Forces to Review Campus Violence and Education Programs
6/25/2004 9:46:51 AM
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June 25, 2004
Wilmington, N.C. – The University of North Carolina at Wilmington Chancellor Rosemary DePaolo today announced the names of individuals for two task forces to review the safety, security, and education programs at UNCW after the recent tragic deaths.
The task force on campus violence prevention is being formed to review the safety and security of the campus community, with particular emphasis on student interactions with each other. It will consist of people from outside the university as well as faculty, staff, and students at UNCW.
“I am asking this task force to conduct a thorough review of the processes and procedures we currently have in place for safety and security and make specific recommendations to me on ways we can improve,” said DePaolo. “The safety of our university family is paramount, and I expect this review to examine all facets of campus life.”
The task force will review issues relating to:
• Stalking, sexual harassment, and interpersonal relationships
• Codes of conduct and disciplinary measures
• Intervention mechanisms for dealing with potentially dangerous students, faculty, and staff
• Alcohol and substance abuse issues
• Procedures for dealing with distressed students, faculty, and staff
• Crisis management
• Admissions procedures, and
• Safety of our physical campus environment
Members of the Task Force on Campus Violence Prevention are:
The Honorable Rebecca Blackmore, 5th District Court Judge of North Carolina Chair
Dr. Becky Porterfield, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, UNCW Vice Chair
Ms. Mary Ann Lama, Executive Director of Domestic Violence Shelter and Services of Wilmington
Ms. Leslie Starsoneck, Executive Director, North Carolina Council for Women, Raleigh, North Carolina
Mr. Barry Bryant, Governor’s Crime Commission, Raleigh, North Carolina
Dr. Carrie Clements, Associate Professor, Psychology, UNCW
Dr. Reid Counts, Associate Professor, Sociology and Criminal Justice, UNCW
Dr. Earl Sheridan, Professor, Political Science, UNCW
Dr. Terry Curran, Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, UNCW
Major Robert Riley, Deputy Director, UNCW Police
Mr. William Fleming, Director of Human Resources, UNCW
Dr. Lynn Reeder, Director Counseling Center, UNCW
Ms. Abigail Reilly, Vice President, Student Government Association, UNCW
Mr. Senyo Fudzie, Student, UNCW
Ms. Candy Elliot, Student, UNCW
Ms. Eileen Goldgeier, University Attorney, ex-officio
Ms. Elizabeth Humphrey, University Relations, ex-officio
Ms. Barbie Cowan, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor, committee support
Throughout the work of the task force, a Web site will be maintained to post information and other resources for the campus community. The task force will begin work in early July and conclude with a report containing recommendations to the chancellor by Dec. 17, 2004.
A separate task force on education and training initiatives for campus violence prevention is being formed to conduct a review of all current programs and training seminars on topics of dating and domestic violence, stalking, harassment and sexual assault. This committee will be asked to examine all current programs and recommend what additional offerings should be added to supplement our programs.
“Although I appreciate the strong education and training programs we currently have, I believe we can do more. The recent deaths of our students necessitate a complete review of all our education and training programs that we are providing to our campus community,” said DePaolo. “We must provide the necessary resources to our campus community to help educate everyone on the various issues relating to campus violence.”
The members of the Task Force on Education and Training Initiatives for Campus Violence Prevention, all from UNCW, are:
Dr. Karen Sandell, Associate Professor Social Work, Co-chair
Dr. Deborah Brunson, Associate Professor Communication Studies, Co-chair
Dr. William Bolduc, Associate Professor Communications Studies
Dr. John Fischetti, Professor, Specialty Studies
Dr. Tammy Hunt, Professor, Management & Marketing
Dr. Darrell Irwin, Associate Professor, Sociology & Criminal Justice
Dr. Dianne Levy, Professor, Sociology & Criminal Justice
Mr. Caesar Ross, Director, Student Health Services
Ms. Pat Howey, Senior Associate Athletic Director
Ms. Heather Smith, Assistant Vice Chancellor Student Affairs
Ms. Kate Temoney, Assistant Dean of Students
Ms. Elizabeth Grimes, Director of Staff Development and Employee Relations
Ms. Susie Bennett, Student
Ms. Julie Beavan, Student
Mr. Davis Smith, Student
Mr. Brenton Hammond, Student
Ms. Dana Fasnella, Student
The task force will meet in July to assess current educational programs for students. In August, it will give recommendations to the chancellor for additional education programs to be implemented during the fall semester. A final report with recommendations on education and training initiatives for students, faculty, and staff will be provided to the chancellor by Nov. 1, 2004.
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