Culture of Respect

In January 2021,  Kent State embarked on a 2-year self assessment at part of the NASPA Culture of Respect Collective.

"The Collective is an ambitious two-year program which brings together institutions of higher education who are dedicated to ending campus sexual violence and guides them through a rigorous process of self-assessment and targeted organizational change.

Each diverse cohort relies on an expert-developed public health framework, cross campus collaboration, and peer-led learning to make meaningful programmatic and policy changes. Participating institutions receive strategic support and technical assistance throughout the process, as well as detailed documentation of campus-initiated changes that support survivors, prevent sexual violence, and communicate that violence is unacceptable.” (NASPA Website, 2020)

Collective Leadership Team

• Co-Chairs: Marquis Davis – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Co-Chairs: Jennie O’Connell – SRVSS, Sexual Assault Prevention and Survivor Advocacy
• Dr. Suzy D’Enbeau – Faculty, Communication Studies
• Dr. Talea Drummer-Ferrell – Dean of Students / Sr Administrator 
• John Hummell - Residence Services
• Chris Jenkins – Kent State Police Department
• Brent McNulty – Student Conduct
• Tiffany Murray – Title IX, Compliance
• Cassie Pegg-Kirby – Equity, Identity and Success Centers Rep
• Nancy Shefchuk – Kent State Police Department
• Katie Schilling – Intercollegiate Athletics 
• Dr. Laurie Wagner – Faculty, Health Education and Promotion
• Dr. Pam Wind - Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
• Marvin Logan – Alumni
• Emani Mickens - Prevention Student Org/SRVSS Student
• Eva Nikolai - Student Athlete

Get more information about the Culture of Respect Collective.