Addendum B Educational Curriculum

The SOPP Advocate is responsible for creating an educational plan at the start of each term that students are on campus. The plan should include goals within the following areas:

Orientation
Training
Educational Programs
Research
Staff Development

Orientation will be provided to new students. The SOPP will be reviewed and examined, in small groups when possible, to ensure each individual’s comprehension of the policy. Interactive approaches such as skits, speakers, videos and discussion may be used to educate students on topics such as: history of the SOPP, incorporating the SOPP into your life, respect of self and others, unimpaired judgement, safer sex practices, how to ask for consent, and ways to say no. SOPP Educators will coordinate times with Resident Assistants to attend Hall Meeting and respond to any unanswered questions. An overview of the SOPP will also be provided to prospective students, campus visitors, and guest performers.

The SOPP Advocate or the Director of Counseling and Wellness will provide SOPP training to the SOPP Coordinator and SOPP Educators at the start of each term. Training will be offered to Security, Faculty, Staff and Community Government at least once each school year and additionally as needed. Resident Assistants/Coordinators and Events Staff will be offered training each term.

At least two educational programs will be offered as a part of the educational plan. Programs should include topics that will enhance understanding, maintain knowledge, and provide awareness on how to effectively use the SOPP. The SOPP Office is responsible for maintaining an account of educational programming attempts and the perceived effectiveness of the program. This account is to be used by SOPP staff when planning future programming. Possible topics include:

-The SOPP- A Historical Overview	-Understanding and Using the SOPP
-Erotic Consent	-Having Fun while Using Safer Sex Practices
-Self-defense	-Ways to Prevent Sexual Assault
-Intimate Relationship Violence	-Safety on Co-op and how to Access Resources
-Alcohol, Drugs and Sex	-Sex and Respect for Self and Others
-How to Say “NO” (Assertiveness Training)
-Using the SOPP in Casual and Long Term Relationships
-Integrating the SOPP into the Classroom
-Life after Antioch-Using the SOPP in the Real World

Other important programming topics include sexuality and racism, sexuality in the GLBT population and gender issues. The variety of subjects encompassing these topics is too numerous to list individually.

The SOPP Office will remain current on issues that are pertinent to the SOPP. The Office will maintain statistics on the number and types of complaints received each term and provide this information to the Community. Access to publications for interested parties and those doing research will be provided. The SOPP library has information on sexuality, sexual assault, violence, survivorship and the legalities of sexual assault.

The SOPP staff will pursue development of their skills through attendance at training functions, educational programs and conferences.