By Jennifer Marbley

“Be heard and be part of the solution” survey launched Monday

During the Associated Students of the University of Nevada senate meeting a representative from the Center for Research Design and Analysis (CRDA) announced they were conducting a sexual conduct and campus safety survey for the Division of Student Services during the month of November. All degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students received an email survey about sexual assault on campus on Monday, Nov. 3.

The initiative, “Be heard and be part of the solution,” was started to collect data to help create problem-solving solutions about the way sexual assault is reported on campus. Students received a climate survey about attitudes and behaviors they have observed on campus and were asked to report on beliefs and observations about what happens on campus. Students were also asked to rate administration on how responsive they are to their campus culture.

Students will be sent weekly reminders encouraging them to participate in the survey. The CRDA will host campus dialogue events in February to discuss the results of surveys so that students can participate in creating new procedures that increase campus safety. For more information, visit unr.edu/be heard.

Beat UNLV Week events begins Nov. 24

The ASUN senate promoted Beat UNLV Week, which will begin Monday, Nov. 24. The University of Nevada, Reno will  face UNLV for the Fremont Cannon on Saturday, Nov. 29. On Tuesday, Oct. 25 there will be a pep rally in the Joe Crowley Student Union ballrooms from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The last event for Beat UNLV Week  is on Wednesday, Oct. 26 when there will be a barbecue from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Gateway Plaza.

ASUN’s Programming Board bought 200 student tickets to sell at all Beat UNLV Week events. Buying tickets through UNLV athletic department’s website would cost UNR students $50, but students can purchase tickets in the Nevada Wolf Shop for $18. Ticket sales are expected to be available within the next two weeks.

Associated Students of the University of Nevada passes 15 to Finish resolution

Senate resolution 82-108 A Resolution in Advisement of 15 to Finish was passed at the ASUN senate meeting. The resolution addressed concerns about the University of Nevada, Reno’s initiative to increase four-year graduation rates by requiring undergraduate students to enroll in 15 credits per semester without tuition increase.

Sen. Quinn Jonas proposed to talk with university administration about potential flaws in the 15 to Finish initiative to ensure that student concerns are represented. The resolution sought to improve the 15 to Finish initiative for students whose majors require more than 120 credits to graduate. While  Jonas acknowledged that UNR’s 22.2 percent four-year graduation rate is low, he argued that the 15 to Finish initiative may harm students who take longer to graduate by increasing tuition rates.

Jennifer Marbley can be reached at jmarbley@sagebrush.unr.edu and on Twitter @missmarbley.