Addressing Sexual Violence

Communications and Updates

Making Progress Together: A message from Patricia Prelock, Provost and Senior Vice President

Dear Students,

Thank you for the ways in which you supported the UVM community this year, not only through your continued care and compliance during the pandemic, but also in your engaged attention to sexual violence awareness and prevention. Read More

Moving our conversations forward, together: A message from Patricia Prelock, Provost and Senior Vice President

Dear Students,

As I said I would, I’m writing to follow up on the important actions underway to address sexual violence. I would like to start, though, with a message about the value of community and ways we might work together as one community. Read More

Where we're going from here: A message from Patricia Prelock, Provost and Senior Vice President

Dear Students,

As promised in my February 23 message to you, I am writing to give you a sense of the ongoing dialogue that is occurring with students regarding sexual violence on campus and the steps that we are taking to advance our shared goals for progress. Read More

What I've heard from you: A message from Patricia Prelock, Provost and Senior Vice President

Dear Students,

I wanted to reach out today and to personally apologize for the University’s Thursday, February 17 Instagram post that combined the UVM men’s basketball team’s title win with a statement about sexual misconduct and the anonymous posting of stories by survivors. It should not have occurred and I want to acknowledge the harm that it caused survivors and the UVM community as a whole. Read More

UVM appoints first Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Coordinator, Elliot Ruggles

Dear UVM community,

I am pleased to announce that we have filled an important new position: Sexual Violence Prevention and Education Coordinator. This role complements the strong teams within Student Affairs, HOPEWorks, and our Title IX office, all of whom are committed to addressing sexual violence prevention and education. Read More