Division of Student Affairs

Executive Policy 15 Work Group
Chair & Co-Chair Meeting Minutes
02/14/2018

Attendees: Kim Anderson, Danielle Hess, Kathy MacKay, Brandon Chapman, Candace Chappelle, Beth Hindman, Tiffany Demeerleer

Where do we start?

• Review Policy
  • Where are the trouble points, how can we define it
  • Provide samples
  • Policy Statements - then refer to handbook
  • Separate policy out
    • Discrimination
    • Sexual Harassment
  • Sexual Misconduct
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Develop Training - can we combine Cultural Competency Training with EP 15 Training?
    • Leadership Training
    • Student Groups
    • Advisor Training
    • Orientation
    • On-line Training

Larger Group

• Schedule regular meetings -1 hour weekly
• Provide them with Work Group Objectives (see attached)
• Designate sub-groups

Executive Policy 15

WSU Executive Policy 15 prohibits discrimination1   sexual harassment, and sexual misconduct.

Work Group Objectives

• Review EP 15 for language and make recommendations for changes including clearly defined sections about sexual/ gender violence and speech

• Clarify speech and protections through legal and community frameworks (e.g. inciting violence1  determination of threat, discrimination threshold) including specific examples in policy

• Review WAC (including 26.2041)incorporate student conduct and community standards1  and align language in all policies relevant to EP 15

• Develop BP 15-specific training for students1  faculty1   and staff

• Implement a website which identifies specific reporting options for bias incidents and _outlines steps university took to address concerns1  as appropriate

• Provide recommendations to Bias Assessment Response Team for improving campus culture including best practices from peer and aspiring institutions