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April brings sexual violence crackdown Joe Biden is at the forefront of the public awareness campaign.
of Civil rights. The letter details new guidelines for compliance with Title iX, a law prohibiting sex discrimination in education, emphasizing schools’ responsibility to respond to sexual violence. Charity Stutzman, UTA relationship Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention program coordinator, said publicity has increased this month, but the problem is nothing new. “For people who work in the university environment in the field of sexual violence prevention, as i do, it’s a conversation that we have every day,” she said. Stutzman said one in four students has been the victim of sexual assault. She said the number is one in three for interpersonal violence, such
as stalking and sexual harassment. “Colleges and universities are very aware that sexual violence, especially toward women, is very much a real problem,” Stutzman said. “College students are at high risk.” rick Gomez, UTA assistant police chief, said reports of sexual assault have not been a pervasive problem at UTA. When they do happen, Gomez said alcohol is usually involved. “A lot of the reports of sexual assault have been what we call ‘acquaintance sexual assault,’ where the victim knew the suspect,” he said. “in most cases it involved alcohol. either the victim, the subject, or both had been consuming alcohol.” Gomez stressed the importance of understanding the connection between alcohol and sexual assault. “When we go out and talk to groups and do crime prevention presentations, we always talk about how drinking can lead to those types
of situations,” he said. “We always advise people of the consequences that could be involved when people drink.” Stutzman said the fact that sexual assault cases are so under-reported makes the issue complex. She said victims often don’t report an incident because, among other things, it causes flashbacks similar to the Post Traumatic Stress disorder experienced by troops after returning from combat. “it’s revictimizing through the whole process,” she said. “Most survivors are very aware that it was sexual assault, but what they’re afraid of is that others won’t think it was sexual assault.” Biden said victims should never have to explain themselves, regardless of how they’re dressed or what clothes they’re wearing. “rape is rape, is rape, is rape under any circumstances,” he said. “Anyone who disregards ‘no’ is committing a criminal act.”
and experience in a way that they haven’t seen before,” Hurtado said. Hurtado said his job isn’t about making money. “i enjoy helping others find work, especially in the economic state of our nation,” he said. After finding out about Hurtado’s business, Ali Khan, public relations and business junior, asked him to touch up his resume. “He did an immaculate job,” Khan said. “He made it look formal and professional, but hip.” Khan said when he takes his resume to public relations
workshops, they’re impressed. “They didn’t find any mistakes,” he said. Hurtado’s first tip for basic resume improvement is to lose the “objective.” Hurtado said to replace it with three bullet points that highlight skills and experience. “Hiring managers want to know who you are without having to scroll through your entire resume,” he said. Hurtado said the resume shouldn’t exceed 2 pages, no matter what the major is. “Bullet points are best because lengthy paragraphs are less appealing to the eye,” he said.
Hurtado said to list your education last. “Most people will debate over this,” Hurtado said, “But i believe in communicating your professional strengths and experience first.” Public relations senior Ashley Montgomery said Hurtado urged her to focus on the work she has done in school to get an internship, and build a portfolio. “i went to him for help because i heard of what he did and how it has helped other students,” she said.
relations. engineering professor david Peters, from Washington University in St. louis, was the first candidate to introduce himself to students, faculty and staff in a forum on Monday. After each forum, attendees are asked to fill out an online survey to rate candidates’ traits, like leadership, communication and dedication. “it’s great that everyone gets to help with the decision to choose our next dean,” said aerospace engineering junior Janki Patel. “if there’s someone you really want to lead you, then show up and show your support for them.” The university’s hiring committee will review each online survey before making its final decision this summer. The
committee is lead by Provost donald Bobbitt and other administrators. At Monday’s forum, Peters said it’s difficult to pass up leading one of the top engineering colleges in Texas that’s on a path to national status. “UTA has a lot going for it,” he said. “it has a talented faculty, a new research building and a president with a clear vision. As dean, i would make sure i help the university meet its research goals.” The next engineering dean will have one of the most challenging and invigorating jobs, elsenbaumer said. “We want to find the leader who can look into the future and identify technologies and systems that will make our lives and our world better,” he
said. “it’s a tall order, but an amazing opportunity for the right candidate.” elsenbaumer said the next dean will need to align academic research and development with teaching the next generation of engineers, as well as discover technologies that fuel economic growth. The next three candidates will each hold a forum to introduce themselves to the campus community. Bardet will speak April 18. Bergman will speak April 21, and Benson will speak April 25. each forum starts at 2 p.m. in Nedderman Hall room 100. The forums are open to students, faculty and staff.
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By J.C. derriCK The Shorthorn senior staff
Sexual Assault Awareness Month has a high-profile champion this year. Vice President Joe Biden is involved in a public awareness campaign against sexual violence, aimed at cracking down on incidences involving high school and college students. last week, Biden told more than 500 college and university presidents on a conference call that the results will not change until they create a culture of zero tolerance for perpetrators. “These guys are scum. There is no manhood in them,” Biden said. “Until we make it clear that that’s exactly how we feel, and you feel as college presidents, we’re not going to make the kind of headway we have to make.” Biden’s public comments come in conjunction with a letter released by the office
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plethora of advice into a template for success.” Hurtado said because each student’s major and job interest is unique, he treats each person as an individual. “No two people that use my service have the same resume,” he said. Hurtado said he tries to focus on keyword insertion, graphic appeal and formatting techniques. “Most of all, i want to help them communicate their skills
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tures, according to the engineering dean application. The three remaining engineering candidates, one of whom might replace engineering dean Bill Carroll after he steps down in August, each come from a university with research activity expenditures higher than UTA’s. in 2010, UTA’s research expenditures peaked at a little more than $60 million. UTA expects each candidate to bring motivation and experience that will help the university reach Tier one, said ron elsenbaumer, vice president for research and federal
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thiS moment in time Civil War reenactors gather at White Point Garden near Fort Sumter, S.C., for a candlelight sunrise concert Tuesday to commemorate the moment the first shots of the Civil War were fired. The South Carolina ceremony begins the four-year national commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.
World
Japan equates nuclear crisis to Chernobyl TOKYO — Japan ranked its nuclear crisis at the highest possible severity on an international scale — the same level as the 1986 Chernobyl disaster — even as it insisted Tuesday that radiation leaks are declining at its tsunami-crippled nuclear plant. The higher rating is an open acknowledgement of what was widely understood already: The nuclear accident at the Fukushima Dai-ichi plant is the second-worst in history. It does not signal a worsening of the plant’s status in recent days or any new health dangers.
Ivory Coast generals pledge loyalty ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — Five generals pledged their loyalty to President Alassane Ouattara on Tuesday following the capture of the country’s strongman leader after a four-month standoff, as French and Ivorian forces worked to eliminate the last pockets of resistance. Ouattara’s spokesman Patrick Achi confirmed that the generals who had been fighting on Laurent Gbagbo’s side until his capture swore allegiance before Ouattara one by one at the Golf Hotel, where he set up his presidency after Gbagbo refused to acknowledge losing the November presidential election.
nation
Obama jumps into debt-reduction debate WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, jumping into a debt-reduction debate that will help define the rest of his term, will outline his ideas Wednesday for curbing the costs of Medicare and Medicaid and taking other steps to turn around the nation’s spending habits. Ahead of his effort, House Republicans warned they would not consider any plan that includes tax increases. Obama will give congressional leaders of both parties a preview of his speech, scheduled for delivery at 1:30 p.m. EDT Wednesday, during a private meeting as the White House on Wednesday morning.
Oil price drops more than 3 percent NEW YORK — Oil tumbled more than 3 percent Tuesday after Goldman Sachs warned investors that crude is due for a “substantial pullback.” Goldman analyst David Greely noted that global supplies remain “adequate” even though the rebellion in Libya shut down production there. Before fighting broke out in February, Libya exported about 1.5 million barrels per day 2 percent of global demand — mostly to Europe.
State
Budget deal would free up education money AUSTIN — The federal budget deal negotiated to avoid a government shutdown would remove the strings a Democratic congressman had attached to $830 million in funds for public education in Texas. If passed into law as expected later this week, the bill would remove a requirement that Republican Gov. Rick Perry use the funds to supplement existing school spending rather than just replace state funds in order to balance the budget. Perry praised the agreement to do away with the requirement, which he called a “political stunt.”
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