Know Before You Go! Past Student Conduct Code Violations can prevent you from applying to study abroad Every school and program will have different Conduct Code rules for studying abroad – read them! Violating Conduct Codes…
Going to college is scary for college kids in many ways – being away from home for the first time, living on their own, finding new friends, getting decent grades – one way to eliminate stress…
Harvard University has taken an unprecedented step to combat sexual assault and target big-name fraternities on campus: the Ivy League school has banned same-sex organizations both on- and off-campus, maintaining that single-gendered clubs “propagate exclusionary values”…
For National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, I found it fitting to discuss college campus rape myths. We’ve all heard of the term “rape myths” but what are these myths? A myth is a commonly held belief…
Being a victim of a crime comes with a multitude of costs — emotional, physical and financial. While many of the costs of victimization are impossible to calculate, such as the pain and suffering of…
At many universities, Greek life organizations dominate the social sphere of college campuses. Greek life organizations, and fraternities in particular, control the party atmosphere on their respective campus. The draw of the parties is often…
Spring Break can be an excellent opportunity to explore a new country or catch a tan on a sunny beach! However, traveling to a new country comes with risks. It’s important to do some research…
Did you know that more than half of students in colleges and universities involved in clubs, sports teams and organizations have experienced hazing? It occurs in high among both boys and girls that participate in sports…
In 2013, Michael Deng, a freshman at Baruch College, died after being assaulted by his Asian American fraternity brothers as part of a hazing ritual for new pledges. Members of the fraternity were convicted criminally and…
As January rolls in, many students return to their college campuses. For many universities, these campuses are in parts of the country with 4 seasons. This means that when the spring semester begins, so does…
As a student on a college campus, there is a high likelihood that you or a close friend will be exposed to drugs or drug-related activities in some way, shape or form, even if unintentionally. Although…
Last week, Representative Jackie Speier (D-CA), who recently introduced legislation to protect Obama-era Title IX guidelines, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), who has played a key role in anti-sexual violence legislation both in the military and…
Effectively defending college students against charges of conduct and academic code violations requires an understanding of the multiple interests at play in a college student defense case. The most common mistake made by parents, students, and,…
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