‘Healthy Relationships’ workshop series begins at Pitzer

The Pitzer College Title IX Office held the first of a three-part educational workshop series teaching students how to develop interpersonal skills on Feb. 22, 2023. The first session focused on maintaining healthy relationships on campus and supporting those navigating challenging relationships.  Tiombe Wallace SC ’95, who identifies as a

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Title IX accountability check: Pitzer still has a long way to go, task force members say following resignation

Last December, a series of student allegations of harassment and abuse shook Pitzer College, spurring calls for a Title IX office overhaul to increase accountability. One year later, some Pitzer community members feel the college has not taken action to prioritize students in Title IX policies, leading to committee resignations amid student and faculty complaints.

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Despite less time on campus, 2021 reports show uptick in sexual misconduct cases

Instances of sexual violence at the 5Cs were reported in 2021 at similar levels to previous years on campus, although students were only on campus for the fall semester.

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Pomona Advocates hold town hall to discuss Title IX and support for survivors

Survivors of sexual assault and allies gathered on Pomona College’s Walker Beach Thursday afternoon to discuss their experiences across the 5Cs, as well as to voice the changes they would like to see regarding campus culture and the role administrators play when responding to Title IX reports. 

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‘Women are quite capable of doing the job equally or better than [men] do’: Jodie Burton on more than 40 years of coaching at CMS

Before she became CMS’ longest-serving coach, Jodie Burton was growing up in Whittier, Calif., fighting just for the opportunity to participate in sports.

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Revelations of harassment and assault at Pitzer bring outpouring of calls for accountability

Following multiple allegations of abusive behavior against a Pitzer College student, 5C student groups came together in support of survivors and demanded more effective action from administration regarding cases of sexual assault and harassment.

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CMC student groups condemn Ath speaker: ‘Too many of our peers are hurting’

Claremont McKenna College’s Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum hosted Northwestern University professor Laura Kipnis on Oct. 6. Known for controversial angles on sensitive subjects ranging from Title IX to “sexual politics on campus,” her invitation to speak attracted broad criticism from students who said it was detrimental to survivors and campus culture.

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