Reform Liberty University
Reform Liberty University
The Issue
Read the SACSCOC letter here: Open Letter to SACS
In the last 40 years, the scope, scale, and reach of Liberty University has grown from a niche bible school into becoming a division I nationally recognized school boasting 140,000 students. It is apparent that Liberty University has deviated from the original mission Dr. Jerry Falwell Sr. envisioned. This greatly affects Students, Parents, Sexual Assault Survivors, and Alumni associated with Liberty University.
The long history of non-compliance, the report by the Department of Education’s Clery Group identifying hundreds of violations in a short period, the finding that Liberty University lacks institutional ability to administer campus safety, and statements during an August interview with ABC News by President Costin, illuminate the fact that Liberty University is unwilling or unable to correct this problem without external pressure. We are asking the Department of Education to open a Title IX program review at Liberty University.
In addition, to uphold the integrity of the accreditation process, based on recent reporting in the national media and court filings: We are asking that Liberty University’s Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges’ Accreditation immediately be sanctioned and placed on Probation.
***By signing this petition, you are joining in on the requests:
1) For the Department of Education: Open a Title IX investigation into Liberty University.
2) For the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges: Liberty University’s SACSCOC accreditation to be put on probation until Liberty University adequately addresses these deficiencies.
Read the SACSCOC Letter here: Open Letter to SACS
"No Change Until _________"... What is your word?
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The Issue
Read the SACSCOC letter here: Open Letter to SACS
In the last 40 years, the scope, scale, and reach of Liberty University has grown from a niche bible school into becoming a division I nationally recognized school boasting 140,000 students. It is apparent that Liberty University has deviated from the original mission Dr. Jerry Falwell Sr. envisioned. This greatly affects Students, Parents, Sexual Assault Survivors, and Alumni associated with Liberty University.
The long history of non-compliance, the report by the Department of Education’s Clery Group identifying hundreds of violations in a short period, the finding that Liberty University lacks institutional ability to administer campus safety, and statements during an August interview with ABC News by President Costin, illuminate the fact that Liberty University is unwilling or unable to correct this problem without external pressure. We are asking the Department of Education to open a Title IX program review at Liberty University.
In addition, to uphold the integrity of the accreditation process, based on recent reporting in the national media and court filings: We are asking that Liberty University’s Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges’ Accreditation immediately be sanctioned and placed on Probation.
***By signing this petition, you are joining in on the requests:
1) For the Department of Education: Open a Title IX investigation into Liberty University.
2) For the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges: Liberty University’s SACSCOC accreditation to be put on probation until Liberty University adequately addresses these deficiencies.
Read the SACSCOC Letter here: Open Letter to SACS
"No Change Until _________"... What is your word?
141
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Petition created on October 4, 2023