Quinnipiac students face an unsupportive, frustrating process when they file a Title IX report. Quinnipiac University has continuously failed to fix these systemic errors. Students recently came forward voicing their experiences with a backlogged system, poor communication from staff, and inadequate resolutions.

STAT QU is a group of students demanding change from Quinnipiac University. We demand Speed, Transparency, Accountability, and Training. On Tuesday, April 21st, we will be hosting a peaceful demonstration. Every QU student is welcome. Show your support by signing this petition.

Our demands can be summed up through S.T.A.T.

Speed: Students are currently waiting months for a Title IX  hearing. This is unacceptable. The Title IX office is severely overloaded and understaffed. Both the Title IX office and Care Team, which were established to support students through the extremely emotional process of filing reports, have only 2-3 full-time staff members.  Quinnipiac University must hire more employees. 

1. Speed: Faster response times for Title IX reports. Students must hear back within seven days after they file a Title IX report. To combat slow response times and prolonged reports, we demand that Quinnipiac hire two more full-time employees for the Title IX office.

2. Transparency: Increased visibility for the Title IX offices and procedures. Quinnipiac must immediately update its website to reflect the accurate and precise location of the Title IX office. Signage must be added on Bobcat Way to direct students to the location of the Title IX office. Procedures of the Title IX process, both formal and informal, should be easily accessible on the website for every student to understand. 

3. Accountability: Quinnipiac must have systems in place to hold administration accountable. Quinnipiac University should create new roles for at least two trained advocates to support students through the Title IX process. Student advocates should be provided with funding and a space on campus to meet with students. The advocate's role should include, but is not limited to, being present during Title IX meetings for support, keeping students updated on their case, discussing the process of hearings with them, and holding the Title IX office accountable through consistent communication.

4. Training: Title IX and Public Safety must have trauma-sensitivity training as soon as possible to prevent more harm to students. The contents of their training need to be accessible to the students. Public Safety must have at least one officer trained in Crisis Intervention Management Training on staff at all times.