The reality of rape and sexual harassment on college campuses has long been a burden that many institutions have struggled to address. The image of fraternity parties gone bad, date rape, and the incidents of stranger encounters on campus are all contrary to the idyllic image most universities want to portray. However, in light of several high-profile cases, colleges are being called to a higher level of accountability when it comes to rape and the treatment of women on campus. Campuses are feeling the pressure to respond more quickly and publicly to sensitive issues of sexual assault. Vice President Joe Biden joined Secretary of Education Arne Duncan in releasing new guidelines designed to help schools and universities protect students from the threat of sexual violence and urged young men and women to take a proactive stance on the issue.