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Values and Respect Program

Task Force

Update to the President

19 Jan 2007

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Values And Respect Program

Task Force

• The President approved the creation of an institutional task

force in mid - Oct 2006 to oversee the V & R Program

• Provost and Commandant co-chair the Task Force– Task Force consists of 5 supporting councils with senior faculty/staff oversight

• Sexual Assault, Prevention and Response – LtCol Plunkett

• Substance Abuse – Dr. Bufano

• Physical Effectiveness – COL John Carter

• Human Dignity – Mrs. McArver

• Leader Development and Honor – LTC Weart

• Follow slides provide updates by each Council

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Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Council

(SAPRC) Update

• Formed in Sept 06 in response to:

(1) V & R survey results

(2) President’s guidance to focus on sexual assault and alcohol/substance abuse issues

• Recruited 20 members to cover needed support requirement work centers

• Began monthly meetings • First two meetings focused on awareness and

identifying real concerns/issues

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SAPRC: Areas Addressed

• Emphasized the importance of meeting SA “challenge” in a

professional and consistent way

• Identified need for a “full time” SA response coordinator

(SARC)– Janet Shealy hired in November 06

• Enhanced the existing “additional duty” system of response

and began working the preventative approach

• Three committees identified: (1) Policies & Regulations (2) SA

response team (SART) (3) Cadet Activities.

• Initial areas staffed: (1) campus security (2) training reqts. (3)

needed changes to regulations (4) level of cadet involvement

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Assessments

• Additional training :(1) Assistant SARCS training class conducted

(2) Visited to MUSC forensic center to see how rape victims are supported

• Gathered information to better inform members of available resources • Began collecting 2006 data: • Reported incidents as of 1/17/07:

SA: 1 female on campus alleged perpetrator : male

Sexual harassment: 5 total: 3 female, 1 male, and 1 gender unknown

- Of the 3 female incidents, alleged perp were: One male, one female and one unknown cadet

- The one male victim alleged a male cadet perp.

- 4 incidents in barracks & 1 off campus

• Must assess this data and make adjustments

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Projected Programs

• Better use of website for preventive and support information• Brochure being prepared to get the info “embedded” in the

Corps and the staff/faculty• Designing a “wallet size” card with quick reference names &

numbers as well as alcohol poisoning signs & symptoms• Will host a one day state-wide SAPRC conference at The

Citadel on March 14th

- Will focus on SAPRC and alcohol/substance abuse issues - Encourage colleges in SC to share program info• Janet has started teaching related classes to cadets—will

expand later

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Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Council

Items Addressed to Date- Through Fall 2006

Education and Training• Cadet Classes- 9 classes completed• Wellness Fair- approximately 1000 cadets attended• RPED Classes- 3 classes completed • Staff Trainings- 3 departments completed • Save a Life Tour- information received and coordinated program for two future dates

Institutional Communications• College Community Coalition- attended meetings with other colleges’ officials• Parents of Cadets- received materials for parents regarding college student alcohol use

Policies and Procedures • Mandated Alcohol Assessments - memo revised, demerits added, weekly updates added• Alcohol Violations - sending letters informing parents of cadets’ alcohol violations• Establishments - sending letters to establishments allegedly providing alcohol to underage cadets• Alternative Housing Option - revising final draft of policy for overnight housing of intoxicated cadets

Support Services • Voluntary Counseling, Mandated Assessments, Off-Campus Referrals - provided for cadets• AA Meetings On-Campus - received information, met with faculty/staff • Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Coordinator - staff hired; assists with alcohol abuse prevention • “Rock the Block” Alcohol Free Party- cadets participated with other colleges’ students

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Fourth-Class Pre-Test• 15 test items regarding alcohol administered to 652 cadets on August 12, 2006• For 10 items, 82% of cadets chose the correct answer• Conclusion: Overall, the majority of cadets have accurate knowledge about alcohol upon enrollment

Fourth-Class Post-Test• Administered to 392 cadets (of 568 enrolled) on November 28, 2006• A greater percentage of cadets choose the correct score on nearly every test item at post-test• Conclusion: Education provided to cadets during first semester may have contributed to increased scores

CORE Alcohol and Drug Survey

• Administered to 573 fourth-class cadets in CIT 101 classes during the week of August 14, 2006 • 79% report alcohol use in past year; 55% in past 30 days, 29% report binge drinking in past 2 weeks • Conclusion: Upon arrival, fewer fourth-class cadets report alcohol misuse than upperclass cadets

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Council

Assessments Completed to Date and Results- Through Fall 2006

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Mandated Alcohol Assessments

• Total of 47 alcohol policy violations this fall semester; 17 Class I offenses; 30 Class II

offenses

• Only 28 cadets completed both appointments of the assessment (60% compliance rate)

• Conclusion: Need to improve cadet compliance in the spring semester 2007

Cadet Education Classes

• Staff observes AD 4-2, 3-2, and 2-2 classes; provides written recommendations

• Conclusions: Classes in which the only instructors were cadets were more likely to:

- not meet at the assigned location and not begin on time

- not use correct PowerPoint presentation and lesson plan

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Council

Assessments Completed to Date and Results- Through Fall 2006

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Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Council

Recommendations for Future- Spring 2007

Education and TrainingContinued Education/Training - Provide Cadet Classes, RPED Classes, Staff Trainings

New Education/Training -

• Cadet Classes- improve quality of classes by implementing the following strategies:

- determining if staffing available for small group discussions after off-campus speakers

- integrating norms clarification and past Core Survey data in future lesson plans ***

- providing training to adults who provide instruction (“train the trainer”)

- developing clear lesson plans for each class and using them consistently

- including cadet leaders only to facilitate discussions, not as primary instructors

- developing protocol to take attendance, increase athletes’ attendance

- developing assessment measures for cadets to evaluate classes

- continuing to work toward a team of “professional adult instructors” for each company

• Save a Life Tour- finalize funding and coordinate implementation

• On-line Educational Programs- determine which programs could supplement educational classes***

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Institutional Communications

Continued Communications - Continue attending College Community Coalition meetings

New Communications – • Incoming Cadets/Parents- provide information re: alcohol and college’s alcohol policies

and penalties***• Proposed Underage Drinking Legislation-evaluate legislation; communicate opinions to

state legislators ***• Publicity-publicize state laws, college policies, and college’s philosophy related to cadet

alcohol use ***• Philosophy- develop concise philosophy- college’s expectations regarding cadet alcohol

use, ex: 0-0-1-3***• Website-College Community Coalition- develop website with collaborative efforts of

multiple local colleges

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Council

Recommendations for Future- Spring 2007

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Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Council

Recommendations for the Near Future- Spring 2007

Policies and Procedures

Continued Policies and Procedures - Provide Mandated Assessments, Parent Letters, Establishment Letters

New Policies and Procedures -

• Alternative Housing Option - finalize policy• Discipline Policy and Consequences - determine if more serious consequences should be

proposed ***• Breathalyzers- review Naval Academy’s use of breathalyzers; determine how to use at The

Citadel ***• Tailgating- develop policy that can be enforced and evaluated to address alcohol use at

football games• College Policy Enforcement- define how cadets will be identified; enforce policies consistently

***• State Law Enforcement- determine how Public Safety officers can support alcohol law

enforcement ***• Laws- evaluate compliance-Drug Free Schools & Campuses Regulations, Campus Crime Act of

1990 ***

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Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Council

Recommendations for the Near Future- Spring 2007

Support Services

Continued Support Services - Provide Voluntary Counseling, Mandated Assessments, Off-Campus Referrals

New Support Services – • Mandated Assessments- improve compliance; develop protocol for out processed and

dismissed cadets• AA Meetings On-Campus- determine how to initiate AA meeting with faculty/staff members

who attend AA• Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Coordinator- seek assistance from new staff member • Infirmary Follow Up Letters- develop letter to send to cadets who present at Infirmary with

alcohol concerns• Alternative Alcohol-Free Activities- identify on- and off-campus alcohol free activities;

determine budget• Safe Ride Program- evaluate cadets’ perceptions of current program; recommend

modifications

Assessment -Continued Assessment- Observe Cadet Education Classes; Continue Mandated Assessments

New Assessment - Core Alcohol and Drug Survey - administer to random sample of Corps of Cadets in Spring 2007

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Physical Effectiveness Council

Fall 2006 - Defined Goals

Make recommendations leading to successful accomplishment of Objective 4 of the QEP:

“Fourth-class cadets will demonstrate heightened physical effectiveness through an improved regimen of sleep, nutrition, and physical conditioning, enabling them to meet the rigorous challenges of collegiate academics and cadet life.”

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• Cadet’s 24-Hour schedule with focus on Freshman sleep

• Food, diet, & nutrition practices

• Physical training & exercise

Physical Effectiveness Council

Fall 2006 – Identified Critical Issues

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Physical Effectiveness Council

2006-2007 - Current Assessment Data

• Cadet 24-Hour Schedule & sleep patterns– Current schedule allows 6.5 hours sleep per night

– Citadel freshmen average 5.27 hours sleep per night (Fall 2006)

• Cadet dietary/nutritional practices– Flexible evening meal program is well accepted by freshmen and

upper class cadets

• Cadet physical training– 541 cadets entered Commandant’s Physical Remediation

Training (CPRT) in January 2007

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• Adherence to and enforcement of the 24-hour schedule is inconsistent

• ARAMARK is ready, willing, and able to deliver high quality food to all cadets

• 90-95% of all cadets are capable of achieving and maintaining high standards of personal/individual physical fitness

Physical Effectiveness Council

2006-2007 – Lessons Learned

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Physical Effectiveness Council

Plans for Future Data Collection

• Cadet 24-Hour Schedule/Sleep– Schedules and sleep patterns at military colleges

and service academies, civilian colleges, and military preparatory schools

• Cadet diet and nutritional practices– Nutritional adequacy of Citadel cadet meals, and

dietary and nutritional practices at military colleges and service academies

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• Cadet Physical Training

– AY 2006-2007 CPFP results of testing, remediation, and maintenance

– Physical training and exercise practices at military colleges and service academies

– Spring 2007 study by Department of HESS and Citadel Counseling Center of the correlation between physical health and emotional well being

Physical Effectiveness Council

Plans for Future Data Collection

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Human Affairs Council

Mission

The Human Affairs Council serves as a forum for discussion of issues relating to human dignity and relationships between diverse groups on The Citadel campus.

The Human Affairs Council will develop recommendations to the President on ways to improve relationships and enhance the respect individuals have for all people in support of The Citadel’s Values and Respect Program.

Focus areas

• Diversity, ethnic and gender issues

• Corps/Corps Squad issues

• Faculty/staff/cadet/CGPS relationship issues

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HAC semester activities – Fall ‘06

• Organized Human Affairs Council into workgroups

• Human Affairs Teams (HAT) completed approximately 180 consultations during the term

• 4 Human Dignity classes completed

• Collected data on human dignity issues from reporting areas (ombudsman, counseling center, HAT reports, EEO officer)

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Human Affairs Council – Cadet Assessments

• Weaknesses in HAT report– Uneven reporting among companies– No standardized format from year to year

• Strengths in HAT report– Anecdotal information is cadet-centered data point on

climate of the Corps

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Human Affairs Council – Cadet assessments

• Concerns from Fall ’06 HAT report

– Problems in barracks due to alcohol abuse

– Too much interaction between 4th Class and non-cadre upperclass cadets

– Need for better coordination between HAT and administration

• Leadership initiatives cited by Fall ’06 HAT report:

– India Company HAT checked with 4th class cadets nightly to ask about issues and concerns

– Oscar Company HAT convinced cadet to take down Facebook posting in poor taste showing underage drinking

– Charlie Company XO made a concerted effort to work with HAT on human affairs issues. Together they successfully convinced two 4th class cadets that they should not withdraw.

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Human Affairs Council Spring ’07 Focus Areas

• AssessmentCollaborative efforts to standardize information reported from Ombudsman, EEO, Counseling Center and Commandant’s Office

• CommunicationsImproving coordination between HAT and administration

• Cultural changeDevelop plans/recommendations to affect specific behaviors within Corps that relate to human dignity issues.

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Leadership Development & Honor

• Leadership Development is major focus of Spring

Semester V & R training.

• Working to define and develop the Leader Development

model

– Using faculty member to help refine and publish concept

document

• Potential program and training adjustments may create

some cultural resistance by the Corps

Cadet Honor System Update• Recent adjustments to the Honor System have improved

the character development impact of The Citadel

Experience.• Key adjustments:

– Established a four-year Honor Education Program with

standardized structure and lesson materials (integrated into

V & R Program)

– Realigned Honor Committee Officers to emphasize

leadership role within the Corps

– Instituted training program for newly elected Committee

members

– Provided greater administrative support to the Honor

Committee and refined case processing procedures

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Cadet Honor System StatisticsYearly Trends

(AY 01- 02 thru Fall AY 06-07)

NOTES:

1. Some data elements are missing because the Honor Committee did not maintain detailed records

from AY 03-04 thru 05-06. New automated data tracking system implemented this AY.

2. Lying is most prevalent violation (approx. 70%) followed by Cheating (approx. 21%), Stealing

(approx. 8%), and Toleration (approx. 1%).

3. The difference between the number Accused and number found in Violation is due to cases

dropped during the investigation and resignations.

AY # AccusedFound in Violation

Not in Violation Leniency

01-02 69 13 10 1

02-03 93 20 7 2

03-04Data elements not

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Data elements not available

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04-05 44 15 1 2

05-06 43 18 4 3

Fall 06-07 35 6 1 0

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Issues Requiring More Emphasis

• Refine Corps understanding of Stealing in the absolute (e.g. illegal downloading of music, cadet “borrowing”, pilferage of personal items, etc.)

• Continue to improve instructional activities and materials for the Honor Education Program

• Refine the integration and programming of Honor Education as part of the Values and Respect Program

Bottom LineBottom Line

The Honor System remains a strong and essential aspect of The Citadel The Honor System remains a strong and essential aspect of The Citadel

Experience. The Corps continues to own the Honor System. Experience. The Corps continues to own the Honor System.

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V & R Task Force Future Coordinating Actions

• Coordination and assessment of Spring semester training and survey activities

• Further define baseline data and process to review/track

• Continue to promote understanding and acceptance of V & R Program throughout The Citadel