Campus Climate Surveys Archives

In Focus: Massachusetts Survey Requirements

By Roma Shah and Joseph Storch The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to better understand the impact of sexual and interpersonal violence and harassment among students, requires that all colleges and universities conduct climate surveys at least every four years....

A Guide to Compliance With New York State Education Law Articles 129-A and 129-B Submissions

A Guide to Meeting the July 1, 2024 Deadline By Andrea Stagg, Bill Boerner, and Joseph Storch, Grand River Solutions January 2024 In Brief: Every ten years, public and private higher education institutions in New York State that are chartered by the Regents or...

CHIPS and Science Act Includes Efforts to STEM Sexual Harassment

CHIPS and Science Act Includes Efforts to STEM Sexual Harassment CHIPS Act of 2022 Recent legislation includes significant policy changes relating to sexual harassment for funding recipients in the STEM fields. This legislation also includes tens of millions...

New York Education Law 129-B Certification Reminder: A Message from Andrea and Joe for New York Schools

An important reminder for New York schools: July 1 is the annual deadline for certification submission to the New York State Education Department (SED). This year is a “basic” certification year, requiring only the signed form certifying compliance with 129-A and...

Taking Stock of the Survey – Advantages and Challenges of a National Climate Survey

A National Climate Survey Requirement The 2022 federal Omnibus legislation1 included a new requirement that the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) develop and administer a climate survey of college student experiences with domestic violence, dating...

Introducing Grand River Innovations’ Campus Climate Surveys & Community

Change starts today. Grand River Solutions is thrilled to announce our newest innovative offerings brought to you by the Grand River Innovations team. Our Sexual Misconduct and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) climate surveys for students and employees are aimed...