10. Prevention and Education
MACC fosters a culture or respect amongst the campus community with its vision and value statements and by its setting of standards and expectations that are reinforced by the College’s conduct, complaint, and sexual misconduct policies. Literature on date rape education and risk reduction, as well as MACC response, is available through the MACC Security Office. Educational resources are available online through the Student Assistance Program and Employee Assistance Program at www.hhhealthassociates.com. Additionally, the Director of Security and Residential Life conducts a climate survey on an annual basis in order to better understand sexual misconduct as perceived by MACC students and employees. Information gathered from this assessment tool is used to determine further training and/or prevention efforts needed.
All MACC employees are required to complete training on preventing sexual violence and discrimination within their first thirty days of employment. An online resource is used to provide and track employee training. MACC also provides training for employees by hosting speakers on topics such as sexual harassment prevention. Additionally, key personnel attend seminars and workshops on Title IX, the Clery Act, and more.
For students, MACC also utilizes online training that covers topics related to the Clery Act, VAWA, and Title IX, such as students’ rights and responsibilities; preventing sexual violence, dating violence, stalking, harassment and bullying; navigating partying, drugs and alcohol; and acting as allies for others in need. The online resource covers a full range of topics related to the Campus SaVE Act, including: Sexual Violence; Bystander Intervention; “Men as Allies;” Concepts of Consent, No-Consent, and Continuous Consent; Gender Sensitivity; and Use of Drugs and Alcohol. Dorm residents, student athletes, and cheerleaders are required to complete training through the online program; however, the training is available to all MACC students. Additionally, MACC educates students about sexual assault and date rape prevention during fall orientations and through informational programs available upon request.