Committee on Sex and Gender Inclusion, Access, and Violence Prevention

Our Charge and Responsibilities

The Committee is charged to address all aspects of sec and gender inclusion at the university, including:

  • To prevent and address sexual harassment and sexual and gender-based violence;
  • To ensure equitable access to university programs and activities; 
  • To improve climate for all members of the university community without regard to sex or gender identity;
  • To support the university's evolving response to sexual harassment and sex and gender-based violence;
  • To increase access to and effectiveness of survivor support;
  • To advise and make recommendations on university policy;
  • To use data to track and respond to behavioral trends and inform prevention efforts and support students; and
  • To take into account how race, ability, and other intersectional identities impact the experience of the campus community members. 

Contact Us

senatecoordinator@uoregon.edu

Committee Type: Standing
Selection Process: Appointed and Elected
Time Commitment: 20-40 hours per year

Reports

Committees and councils shall provide the senate with an oral or written report regarding substantive work it undertakes in a timely fashion. This does not preclude the senate from requesting an oral or written report from a committee as it deems necessary or appropriate.

Members

Academic Year 2023-2024

Seat: Voting Member
Term: -
Faculty
Neuroscience
Elected

Seat: Voting Member
Term: -
Faculty
Human Physiology
Elected

Seat: Voting Member
Term: -
Faculty
Music
Elected

Quick Facts on Committee Service

Committee on Sex and Gender Inclusion, Access, and Violence Prevention

Leadership Structure

Convener: Senate President

Election Schedule for Chair: undefined

Membership Requirements

General Membership

  • 3 faculty members elected At-Large
  • 1 faculty appointed by the faculty of the Women's and Gender Studies department (need not be from WGS themselves)
  • 1 faculty member from Law School, appointed by the Senate President
  • 1 graduate student appointed by the ASUO
  • 1 undergraduate student appointed by the ASUO
  • 1 Officer of Administration appointed by the chair of the OA Council or their designee
  • 1 member of the Classified Staff appointed by the Service Employees International Union

Any vacancies that occur before a term has expired shall be filled as interim appointments by the University Senate President in consultation with the leadership of their relevant unit or organization, as appropriate. If any unit or organization is unable to provide a representative from within their unit or organization, e.g., due to other service obligations, the University Senate President shall, in consultation with the leadership of the unit or organization, appoint someone from outside the unit or organization to fill that position.

Ex-Officio, voting members

 

Ex-Officio, non-voting members

  • Director of Crisis Intervention and Sexual Violence Support Services, or designee
  • AVP/Title IX Coordinator, or designee
  • General Counsel or designee

Terms and Workload

Length of Term

  • Non-Students (faculty, OA's, Classified): 2 years, staggered
  • Students: 1 year
  • Ex Officio: indefinite

 

Term Limits

  • None

Workload Designation