Sexual Harassment in Academia

Workshop

Together We Can Do Better: A Convening of Leaders in Academia to Prevent Sexual Harassment

November 9, 2018

8:00 AM - 8:30 PM (ET)

Past

Materials

Presentation - University of Wisconsin System Personnel File and Reference Check Policy
1. Speaker Biographies
Presentation - Sexual Harassment A Severe and Pervasive Problem
Presentation - Promoting Restorative Initiatives for Sexual Misconduct on Campus
Presentation - Peer Support Network and Faculty Allies - Informal Programs to Support Targets in Negotiating their way through Below the Waterline Harassment presented bySharona E. Gordon Dept. Physiology and Biophysics University of Washington
Poster - Below the Waterline - Warming our Academic Culture Through Grassroots Programs
2. Poster Guidelines
Presentation - University of Wisconsin System Personnel File and Reference Check Policy – Background Reading Materials
Presentation - Myth Busting - Responding to the most common misperception about sexual harassment
Presentation - Fostering Diversity and Inclusion on Campus
Presentation - Changing Institutional Climate to Support Equity Diversity and Inclusion -The SEA Change Strategy
Presentation - ARC3 Campus Climate Survey

About

Over the last two decades, important gains have been made in the participation of women in science, engineering, and biomedical disciplines at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the United States. More women than ever are also joining the faculty ranks in these fields and moving into leadership positions in higher education. While progress is slow, the reduction in the “gender gap” is encouraging. However, more rapid and sustained progress in closing the gender gap in science, engineering, and medicine is jeopardized by the persistence of sexual harassment and its adverse impact on women’s careers in our nation’s colleges and universities.
On November 9, 2018, join the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for a convocation on developing and implementing policies, procedures, and practices to prevent sexual harassment in academia. Building on the recommendations in the recent report Sexual Harassment of Women: Climate, Culture, and Consequences in Academic Science, Engineering, and Medicine, this event will bring together academic leaders, Title IX and diversity officers, ombudsmen, researchers in sexual harassment, and leaders from professional societies, foundations, and federal agencies to discuss strategies
and share promising practices.
With plenary sessions to inform and inspire change, breakout sessions to allow attendees to develop and strategize plans with colleagues and experts, and panel discussions to gather different perspectives and ideas, this convocation promises to be a platform for inspiring and initiating actions to change institutional cultures and climates in academia around sexual harassment.
We ask that all participants and speakers abide by our discrimination, harassment, and bullying policy:
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are committed to the principles of diversity, integrity, civility, and respect in all of our activities. We look to you to be a partner in this commitment by helping us to maintain a professional and cordial environment. All forms of discrimination, harassment, and bullying are prohibited in any National Academies activity. This commitment applies to all participants in all settings and locations in which the National Academies work and activities are conducted, including committee meetings, workshops, conferences, and other work and social functions where employees, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, or guests are present.

For a summary of workshop presentations and discussions, check out the

Workshop Proceedings in-Brief

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Frazier Benya

(202) 334-3087
fbenya@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Discussion and Responses to the Report on Sexual Harassment of Women: Climate, Culture, and Consequences in Academic Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

June 26, 2018

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (ET)

Past

Agenda

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About

How can academic institutions and other industries improve in the #MeToo era? Join the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on June 26th for discussion with leaders in higher education and those in entertainment, technology, medicine, and politics, about what actions can be taken to prevent sexual harassment. The discussion will revolve around a new report by the National Academies that presents a comprehensive review of the research, experiences, and effects of sexual harassment on women and their careers in science, engineering, and medicine. In addition to evidence-based findings, the report provides recommendations for how organizations can prevent and address sexual harassment in academic settings, specifically in science, engineering, and medicine.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Frazier Benya

(202) 334-3087
fbenya@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Sexual Harassment in Academia - Report Release

June 12, 2018

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (ET)

Past

Materials

The Sexual Harassment of Women Climate, Culture and Consequences in Academic Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

About

How can academic institutions improve in the #MeToo era? Join the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on Tuesday June 12, 2018, 11 am – 12:30 pm ET, for the public release of a new report, Sexual Harassment of Women: Climate, Culture, and Consequences in Academic Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The report presents a comprehensive review of the research, experiences, and effects of sexual harassment on women and their careers in science, engineering, and medicine. In addition to evidence-based findings, the report provides recommendations for how organizations can prevent and address sexual harassment in academic settings, specifically in science, engineering, and medicine.

Speakers:

Paula Johnson (Co-Chair), President, Wellesley College
Sheila Widnall (Co-Chair), aerospace researcher and Institute Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Lilia Cortina, Professor of Psychology and Women's Studies, University of Michigan
Billy Williams, Director of Science, American Geophysical Union
Frazier Benya, Study Director, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Frazier Benya

(202) 334-3087
fbenya@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Sexual Harassment in Academia - Committee Meeting 7

January 11 - 12, 2018

Past

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Nicholas Arnold
Gilda Barabino
Lisa Bedolla Garcia
Kathryn Clancy
Lilia Cortina
Amy Dodrill
Marilyn Fenichel
Liza Gold
Melvin Greer
Linda Gunderson
Elizabeth Hillman

Paula Johnson
Timothy Johnson
Anna Kirkland
Ed Lazowska
Vicki Magley
Roberta Marinelli
Connie Morella
John Pryor
Sheila Widnall
Billy Williams

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee and staff discussed and finalized the conclusions and recommendations for the report.
The committee identified any remaining issues or topics that need to be addressed in report.
The committee discussed the process for report review and next steps.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

Report Outline
Draft Report

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

January 17, 2018

Contact

Frazier Benya

(202) 334-3087
fbenya@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Sexual Harassment in Academia - Committee Meeting 5 / Virtual Information Gathering Session

October 25, 2017

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (ET)

Past

Agenda

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About

Panel Discussion on Federal Research Misconduct Policies and Processes and Sexual Harassment: Lessons Learned and Possible Connections.

Video Recording

Moderator: Tom Arrison, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Panelists:
• Susan J. Garfinkel, Director, Division of Investigative Oversight, Office of Research Integrity, Department of Health and Human Services

• Robert Cosgrove, Equal Opportunity Program Manager (Compliance), Office of Diversity and Inclusion, National Science Foundation

• Ann M. Arvin, Vice Provost and Dean of Research, Lucile Salter Packard Professor of Pediatrics and Professor of Microbiology and Immunology, Stanford University, and committee member for the National Academies study on Fostering Integrity in Research

• C. K. Gunsalus, Director of the National Center for Professional & Research Ethics; CSL: Coordinated Science Lab; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and committee member for the National Academies study on Fostering Integrity in Research

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Frazier Benya

(202) 334-3087
fbenya@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Sexual Harassment in Academia - Committee Meeting 4 and Public Workshop

October 4 - 5, 2017

Past

Materials

About

The National Academies is undertaking a study on the impact of sexual harassment in academia on the career advancement of women in the scientific, technical, and medical workforce. The study will examine the extent to which women in the fields of science, engineering, and medicine experience sexual harassment in academic settings, existing information on the extent to which sexual harassment in academia negatively impacts the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women pursuing careers in these fields, and will identify and analyze the policies, strategies, and practices that have been the most successful in preventing and addressing sexual harassment in these settings.
To advance this critical conversation and gather information, the Committee on the Impacts of Sexual Harassment in Academia is holding a 1/2 day meeting in Boston, MA on October 4th, 2017. Distinguished scholars, educators, researchers, and students will gather to discuss the prevalence, nature, and impacts of sexual harassment, and the policies, strategies, and practices for addressing sexual harassment in academia.
Send your questions to SHstudy@nas.edu

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Nicholas Arnold
Gilda Barabino
Lisa Garcia Bedolla
Kathryn Clancy
Lilia Cortina
Amy Dodrill
Liza Gold
Melvin Greer
Linda Gunderson
Elizabeth Hillman
Alice Agogino
Paula Johnson
Timothy Johnson
Anna Kirkland
Ed Lazowska
Vicki Magley
Roberta Marinelli
Connie Morella
John Pryor
Sheila Widnall
Billy Williams

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Feedback on overall report outline
Identify areas where we are missing information
Discuss preliminary findings and conclusions

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

Report Outline
Information for Report Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

October 10, 2017

Contact

Frazier Benya

(202) 334-3087
fbenya@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Sexual Harassment in Academia - Committee Meeting 3 and Public Workshop

June 20 - 21, 2017

Past

Materials

About

The National Academies is undertaking a study on the influence of sexual harassment in academia on the career advancement of women in the scientific, technical, and medical workforce. The study will examine the extent to which women in the fields of science, engineering, and medicine are victimized by sexual harassment in academic settings, existing information on the extent to which sexual harassment in academia negatively impacts the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women pursuing careers in these fields, and will identify and analyze the policies, strategies, and practices that have been the most successful in preventing and addressing sexual harassment in these settings.
To advance this critical conversation, the Committee on the Impacts of Sexual Harassment in Academia is convening a 1-day workshop in Irvine, CA on June 20th 2017. Distinguished scholars, educators, professional society leaders, and policy experts will gather to discuss the prevalence, nature, and impacts of sexual harassment, and the policies, strategies, and practices for addressing sexual harassment in academia.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Gilda Barabino
Timothy R. Johnson
Roberta Marinelli
Paula A. Johnson
Sheila E. Widnall
Alice M. Agogino
Nicholas Arnold
Lisa Garcia Bedolla
Kathryn Clancy
Lilia Cortina
Amy Dodrill
Liza H. Gold
Melvin Greer
Linda Gundersen
Elizabeth Hillman
Edward D. Lazowska
Vicky J. Magley
John B. Pryor
Billy M. Williams

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:
- Project and the statement of task
- Research and Data for the study
- Presentations from open session
- Draft outline for the report

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

- Agenda
- Committee and Speaker Biographies
- Project Description and Timeline
- Draft Report Outline

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

July 28, 2017

Contact

Frazier Benya

(202) 334-3087
fbenya@nas.edu

Location

Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center

100 Academy Way

Irvine CA 92617, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Sexual Harassment in Academia - Committee Meeting 1

February 10, 2017

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (ET)

Past

Agenda

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About

The National Academies is undertaking a study on the influence of sexual harassment in academia on the career advancement of women in the scientific, technical, and medical workforce. The study will examine the extent to which women in the fields of science, engineering, and medicine are victimized by sexual harassment in academic settings, existing information on the extent to which sexual harassment in academia negatively impacts the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women pursuing careers in these fields, and will identify and analyze the policies, strategies, and practices that have been the most successful in preventing and addressing sexual harassment in these settings.

During this meeting, the committee introduced themselves to each other and were brief on the National Academies study process. The committee also heard testimony from outside experts and met with sponsors.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Gilda Barabino
Timothy R. Johnson
Roberta Marinelli
Constance Morella
Paula A. Johnson
Sheila E. Widnall
Alice M. Agogino
Nicholas Arnold
Lilia Cortina
Amy Dodrill
Liza H. Gold
Melvin Greer
Linda Gundersen
Elizabeth Hillman
Edward D. Lazowska
Vicky J. Magley
John B. Pryor
Billy M. Williams

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

- Project and the statement of task
- Committee and staff introductions
- Overview of the Academies
- Questions regarding the statement of task and scope of work
- Key questions the study should address
- Research and Data gathering plans for the project
- Presentations

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

- Agenda
- Committee and Speaker Biographies
- Project Description and Timeline
- Literature Review

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

March 21, 2017

Contact

Frazier Benya

(202) 334-3087
fbenya@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Closed

Sexual Harassment in Academia - Committee Meeting 6

December 8, 2017

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (ET)

Past

About

WATCH THE VIDEO RECORDING

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Nicholas Arnold
Gilda Barabino
Lisa Bedolla Garcia
Kathryn Clancy
Lilia Cortina
Amy Dodrill
Liza Gold
Melvin Greer
Linda Gunderson
Elizabeth Hillman
Paula Johnson
Timothy Johnson
Anna Kirkland
Vicki Magley
Roberta Marinelli
Connie Morella
John Pryor
Sheila Widnall
Billy Williams

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

Committee discussed the initial draft of the report, and the findings and recommendations.

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

Initial draft of the report

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

July 10, 2018

Contact

Frazier Benya

(202) 334-3087
fbenya@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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