The scope of school board liability for student misconduct is broadening. The U.S. Supreme Court found that school officials are responsible for student-on-student harassment when they have knowledge of the acts, act with deliberate indifference, and the harassment deprives the victim of access to education. This rationale is consistent with…

Most women and minority faculty who sue on grounds of discrimination when denied tenure become alienated from their colleagues, fall behind professionally, and forfeit their jobs. Only one in five is successful in courts. Describes the outcomes of several recent cases and summarizes a 1987 book on the subject. (DM)

Addresses issues related to sexual harassment in community colleges. Discusses the legal basis and types of harassment that have been reported on college campuses, indicating that the most prevalent form involves male professors harassing female students. Describes grievance procedures and provides suggestions for handling sexual harassment. (48…

Focuses on sexual harassment as experienced by high school females in Canada and examines the deleterious effects of this behavior on their education. The author suggests how educators can make high school a more equitable place for female students. (GR)

Profiles a sexual harassment educational program presented to seventh and eighth graders at a public middle school. Includes results obtained from a follow-up survey administered at program's conclusion. Reports of sexual harassment increased after the program--86% of females and 73% of males indicated the program was valuable. (RJM)

Contends that sexual coercion while dating falls under the umbrella of school-related violence. Discusses acquaintance and date rape, a sexual coercion continuum, and coercion victims. Concludes with a discussion of six techniques to reduce risk of sexual coercion. (CFR)

Examined gender roles and sex equity in higher education. Findings from 635 college students revealed that greater sex bias and discrimination were reported by women, whereas greater indifference and lack of recognition were perceived by men. Students' experiences with sexual harassment and perceptions of degree to which women were represented in…

Vulnerable to peer hostility, depression, and school failure, many gay students could use some special attention. Establishing special programs may not be in the cards politically. However, responsible school executives must try to ease the homophobic atmosphere pervading many schools and quietly help gay students find counseling and other needed…

Argues that the field of parks and recreation should be free of discrimination and examines the role of women in this field to discern whether the parks and recreation profession has overcome sexual discrimination in personnel management. (GLR)

Sexual harassment incidents on college campuses, sometimes accompanied by litigation, raise complex questions about the institution's responsibilities, including counseling for victim and accused, employment status of accused faculty, aggressiveness of investigations, staff training policies, complaint procedures, and institutional liability. (MSE)

Explores the links between acquaintance rape and alcohol consumption among college students, two serious problems on campus. Seven explanations for the relationship focus on alcohol consumption by the perpetrator and by the victim. The need to conduct further studies and develop prevention programs is addressed. (Author/SM)

Reviews three special interest publications: (1) "Learning Readiness: Promising Strategies," a directory of model programs addressing social problems that impede learning; (2) "Standards for Quality School-Age Child Care," about quality standards for before- and after-school child care programs; and (3) "Hostile Hallways: The AAUW Survey on Sexual…

The Supreme Court decision in "Davis" added a fiscal incentive to school districts to prevent peer sexual harassment by ruling that educational institutions that show deliberate indifference to known harassment between students may be liable for the resultant damages. (Contains 212 references.) (MLF)

Addresses the recent history and current status of the sexual harassment problem in colleges and universities, focusing on the harassment of students by their teachers or peers and whether and how students can hold universities liable. Develops a typology of Title IX sexual harassment claims and their variable contexts, considers implications for…

As shown by a West Virginia case involving allegations of student touching, principals are challenged to provide a safe environment for both students and staff members. Although court decisions generally favor school districts, they reveal the importance of a documented warning, a prudent investigation, and a sound board decision. (MLH)