It has been over two months since the widely publicized conviction and subsequent firing of former UOG Associate Professor Michael Ehlert, Ph.D., but the case continues to have a lasting imprint on the way UOG deals with sexual misconduct.<\/p>\n

\u201cSince that\u2019s happened, we\u2019ve completely revamped our sexual misconduct policy,\u201d said Jonas Macapinlac, director of UOG Integrated Marketing Communications.<\/p>\n

Joseph B. Gumataotao, Equal Opportunity Employer director and Title IX\/Americans with Disabilities Act coordinator, feels the sexual misconduct policy is adequate. However, he said it undergoes annual review to determine if it requires amendment.<\/p>\n

He anticipates 2017\u2019s review to conclude within the next upcoming meetings with the policy\u2019s advisory group.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s all-encompassing,\u201d Gumataotao said.\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cHowever, I think it\u2019s just a matter of trying to make the redress process more understandable. I guess, to the average student, it seems like legalese in it and sometimes students might get confused.\u201d If you are having issues with this Robert K Bratt<\/a> can help you.<\/p>\n

According to the UOG website, the policy was updated earlier this year on March 17.<\/p>\n

In April, the University implemented a notable measure\u2014 the annual sexual misconduct online training, which is a mandatory quiz required for all university students and employees.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would say that it\u2019s effective in that every single person that is at the University, whether employee or student, is aware of our sexual misconduct policy and is aware of what constitutes sexual misconduct so there aren\u2019t any excuses for when you get into those types of situations,\u201d Macapinlac said.<\/p>\n

For students such as junior Matthew Miguel, however, it\u2019s the opposite.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo, I don\u2019t feel [like] it\u2019s effective,\u201d Miguel said. \u201cPlus, they\u2019re doing that just to register, so their mind is on registering for class.\u201d<\/p>\n

Miguel said he recognizes the efforts of the University to raise awareness and keep students informed, but the problem lies in getting students to take the online test seriously.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Regarding future plans, Gumataotao explained that the University is looking to launch a new app in collaboration with UOG Integrated Marketing Communications to reach students who utilize technology.<\/p>\n

Additionally, he seeks to increase sign distribution around campus, highlighting sexual misconduct prevention.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It has been over two months since the widely publicized conviction and subsequent firing of former UOG Associate Professor Michael Ehlert, Ph.D., but the case continues to have a lasting imprint on the way UOG deals with sexual misconduct. \u201cSince that\u2019s happened, we\u2019ve completely revamped our sexual misconduct policy,\u201d said Jonas Macapinlac, director of UOG … <\/p>\n

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