Timeline

The William & Mary community is dedicated to preventing sexual misconduct on our campus. Evidence - informed, data - driven, and innovative measures have been taken and will continue to be implemented to create a healthy and safe campus environment. Learn more about our progress.

2014

President created Task Force on Prevention of Sexual Violence and Harassment was created
The Haven, a confidential resource for survivors, opened
The first sexual misconduct climate survey was released to graduate & undergraduate students

2015

Faculty and staff mandatory Title IX trainings were implemented (both online and in-person)
New sexual misconduct policy and procedure approved
Fraternity/Sorority Life (FSL) Task Force on Sexual Assault & Harassment Prevention created
Coordinating Committee on Prevention of Sexual Assault & Harassment was created to implement Task Force recommendations
All new undergraduate students required to complete Title IX and substance use training prior to attending
Two new investigators hired to join the Title IX team
Sexual misconduct resources such as bathroom stall posters disseminated campus wide
Sexual violence website launched
Reporting options improved and expanded

2016

Sexual Misconduct Procedure improvements made for Faculty/Staff
First annual report on sexual misconduct and response published
Students gain local access to PERKs through partnerships with Riverside Hospitals
Haven Director and Sexual Violence Prevention Specialist positions hired
FSL Steering Committee created to implement FSL Task Force Recommendations

2017

Climate survey launched for graduate and undergraduate students
Title IX graduate student training implemented
2017 Annual Report published
Video campaign launched to raise awareness about campus resources (prevention & response)
Sexual Violence Prevention Education Calendar launched
Coordinating Committee newsletter created
Sexual Misconduct Protocol revised

2018

I Can, I Will bystander intervention program launched
Speak About It program hosted for students
Sexual Misconduct Procedures revised

2019

Second climate survey for undergraduate and graduate students launched
Updated sexual misconduct procedure flowchart
National Panhellenic Council and Interfraternity Council passed bylaws mandating training on survivor support and prevention for chapters