Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Misconduct
2023 Sexual Misconduct Campus Climate Survey
USU's fourth sexual misconduct student survey shows increases in the number of students who understand how to file a sexual misconduct report and USU procedures for handling sexual misconduct reports. During April 2023, 10% of all USU students, including 10% of students in Logan, participated in the survey during a three-week period.
The 2023 surveys included some important updates. The questions about experiences with sexual misconduct, as well as workplace incivility in the employee survey, were changed to ask about experiences since May 2021 or since becoming a student or employee at USU (if earlier). This change aligns with current best practices for such surveys and helps USU better assess how culture and climate at the university have changed since the last survey was administered. Although this creates a problem when comparing some responses to past surveys, it will establish a baseline that follows best practices for future surveys.
Student Survey Key Findings
- 75% of participants are comfortable reporting sexual misconduct to USU's Title IX Coordinator.
- The number of participants who understand how to file a sexual misconduct report increased by 11 percent.
- 92% of participants think that USU takes training in sexual misconduct prevention seriously.
- There was a 35% increase in participants who understand USU's procedures for addressing reports.
- 98% of participants feel safe on their USU campus.
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Employee Survey Key Findings
USU's second sexual misconduct employee survey was implemented in April 2023. During the three-week survey period, 16% of all USU employees, including 16% of employees in Logan, participated in the survey.
- 82% of participants know how to report sexual misconduct to USU's Title IX Coordinator.
- There was a 34% increase in participants who understand USU's procedures for addressing reports.
- 85% of participants think that USU officials handle concerning incidents in a fair and responsible manner.
- 92% of participants think that USU takes training in sexual misconduct prevention seriously.
- 92% of participants think it is likely that their peers would support other employees who confront harmful or problematic behavior.
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USU Sexual Misconduct Prevention Initiatives
USU has invested significant resources into the prevention of and response to sexual misconduct since 2016: