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Apr// 20,2000 The Banner Page 9 News Case continued from page 1 that had experienced” the same thing, she said. At that meeting, she met Harris md learned the options available to pursue conviction. “With a serious charge like this, she encouraged to prosecute,” said Harris. When she did file an incident report November, a statement was at tained from the accused by public safety. The male student said in the state ment that she asked him to get a condom and penetrate her. Then, after a few minutes of intercourse, she o cry, and he stopped and tried to console her. He said she told him that she felt dirty and her ex boyfriend would never take her back. “Not at any point did (she) ask me stop, nor at anytime did (she) pull away from me or show any indica- that she was uncomfortable or that she did not want anything of a sexual nature to happen,” said the accused in the report. Smdents can either bring their issue the Student Conduct Board or go criminal court in Asheville. She chose to keep it on campus. How- r, she did decline the presence of students and decided to bring her inly before faculty and staff. “Because of the sensitive namre, they decided a special panel would be selected for the board,” said Harris. Special panels are done for more serious and confidential types of cases where the protection of the viaim or perpetrator is necessary, according to Dennis Gregory, director of public safety. The university “tried to draw people that had professional (and) personal expertise in dealing with this issue, because it was a highly charged siraution where there were two differ- kinds of perceptions,” said lovacchini. Shortly before the conduct board neeting began, she learned that due process allowed him copies of all the evidence she had submitted to the : was entided to whatever she presented as evidence,” said lovacchini. “Theaccusedpersoncan’t Graduation 2000 \ A Celebration ; for Students • BEACH.! PARTY.! HOUSES.! Beach Week • ; Classic Cottages • Nyrtlebeach \ tours*com • ' Student BeachUne • ;I.800.7W.5687: defend himself if he ( the charges are.” The alleged victim said that she did not think the accused should have access to personal files, such as her Rape Crisis Center file and medical records. The accused did not “need to get every single (piece of) information, including papers that are definitely confidential, without me knowing about it,” she said. He received her information prior to being questioned by the commit tee, but she did not receive his infor mation until after she had been ques tioned, according to the female stu dent. “Aren’t we supposed to be treated equally? If he gets certain provisions, why can’t I?” she said. “It seems like they’re siding more with the accused than the victim.” The committee did not seem prop erly trained on how to deal with this type of issue, according to the stu dent. “They’re not used to having people come forward” with such a sensitive topic, she said. “They weren’t really prepared, or knew what questions to ask or how to go about it.” There were comments made at the meeting that identified the situation as a classic date-rape, according to the female student and suggestions that the board did not want to make a decision that would ruin two people’s lives, according to the fe male student. “I’m like ‘Well, my life has already been ruined,” she said. The alleged victim said another comment about the possibility of “mixed signals” made her feel worse. “It was just handled all wrong,” she Don Locke, director of the N.C. State University in Adult Commu nity College Education Doctoral pro gram and leader of the panel, de clined comment. “No matter how a situation like this comes out, there’s one side that’s probably not going to be happy with the outcome,” said lovacchini. “From the institution’s point of view, the matter’s closed.” The defendant has the option to appeal the board’s decision. How ever, the plaintiff does not, according to lovacchini. “The due process that’s afforded does not allow the person making the accusation to do the appealing,” said lovacchini. Since she no longer feels safe on campus, she is pursuing criminal ac tion. The attorney consulted ^reed that there was enough evidence to prosecute, according to the alleged He was told not to have any contact with her after the board meeting. However, that would be impossible, since theywouldseeeachother around campus, according to the female stu dent. “I was hoping he was kicked off campus, because that was the only way I thought I could survive and stay” at UNCA, she said. The fear for her safety has escalated to the point that if he graduates at the same time she does, she will refuse to walk and receive her diploma at the ceremony, according to the female student. There have been several programs dealing with rape awareness since, including a talk with all male athetes concerning the issue that when some one says ‘no,’ they mean no, accord ing to Harris. “The faa that she came forward has caused us to offer more programs in this area that we probably wouldn’t have if she hadn’t said ‘hey, this is how it happened and why,’” said {better than 51RICE.N5TOCK™) 5fOC5 b3|*pOTlOGIC The next generation in footwear WWW. 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Call Human Resources @ 252-8211 EOE Campaign continued from page 1 dents manned booths at an “aca demic showcase” before dinner be gan, including Dwight Mullen, chair of political science, Cathy Mitchell, chair of mass communi cations, Michael Ruiz, chair of phys ics, Scott Walters, chair of drama. Tucker Cook, chair of art and Merritt Mosely, professor of litera- “We have to stay on the cutting edge of our fields to keep students in competition and stay abreast of our own disciplines,” said Mullen. “The students are the ones who benefit.” “I try to give (students) what I didn’t have in my undergraduate education; attention (and) individu alized teaching to encourage stu dents to think out loud (and) be heard,” said Walters. “UNCA is a great place to teach. It is one of the best kept secrets.” Student presenters included Sun shine Wilson, a senior literature major, Joseph Hackett, a sopho more sociology major, Jeannie Johnson, a junior management and economics major, Laura Gasperson, a senior art major and Nicholas McDevitt, a junior history major. The $1,000 scholarship Wilson received was the equivalent to work ing 190 hours at a minimum-wage job. Therefore, Wilson has been able to devote time to her studies and tutoring elementary school chil- “The faculty give their students tremendous support,” said Hackett. “I believe my degree will be more PHOTO BY JUSTINE MECKES As a part of the academic showcase, faculty members presented material to guests at the campaign. meaningful because I’ll really work for it.” “We encourage taking liberal arts learning into the community,” said Dale Roberts, director of the Key Center. “We have 1,000 students, staff and faculty doing volunteer “With the power that a liberal arts education can provide comes a re sponsibility to citizenship and ser vice,” said Mullen. The campaign was organized through efforts by the Board Of Trustees, the Foundation Board and the campaign committee. It is the first one of its kind, according to Comfort. Her story could “encourage more young ladies to come and report these (types of) crimes,” said Gre gory. Recognizing Excellent Teachers at UNCA: A Call for nominations Each year, the UNCA community selects seven faculty members to be recog nized for teaching excellence. Now is your chance to nominate teachers who've made a difference through inspiration, dedication, brilliance, com passion, intensity, and overall quality. Send us your nominations now — We accept nominations from all segments of the campus community, and your nomination may be the break that gets a deserving teacher recognized. Don't assume that someone else will make your nomination for you! The awards are made in the following categories: The UNCA Distinguished Teacher Award The Board of Governor's Award Excellence in Teaching by an Untenured Faculty Member Teaching Excellence in Humanities Excellence in Teaching by a non-full-time Faculty Member Teaching Excellence in the Social Sciences Teaching Excellence in the Natural Sciences We accept nominations from all segments of the UNCA community: students, staff, faculty, alumni, and friends. You don't need to identify awards in your nomination: All nominees are automatically considered in all the award categories for which they're eligible. How to make your nomination: Simply write a nomination letter (it doesn't have to be long) that identifies the teacher you're nominating and describes the teaching qualities that inspire your nomination. Send your nominating letter to Tracy L. Brown, Department of Psychology, Zagier Hall CPO#1960, or by e-mail to mail to: TLBrown@unca.edu. Please include (or fill-out, tear off, & attach) the following information: Your name: How to contact you (phone, email, or snailmail): The course or courses taken by this instructor, and her/his department: DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: Wednesday May 3rd 2000 !!!!
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