Campus and Residential Life - Briar Cliff University

Statements on AIDS & Sexual AssaultStatement on AIDSCurrent knowledge affirms that persons testing Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)positive do not pose a health risk to others in an academic setting. The American CollegeHealth Association (ACHA) states that there is no risk created by casual contact with aninfected person. Briar Cliff supports the ACHA recommendation that institutions not adoptblanket policies concerning students with AIDS-related conditions, but rather respond toeach case specifically. The coordinator of health services, the nurse practitioner and the VicePresident for Student Development will:1. Manage the process of individual cases;2. Assist in organization of AIDS educational programs; and,3. Recommend any necessary policy or procedure decisions.ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR PREVENTION OF AIDS1. Abstinence from intimate sexual contact and avoidance of shared needles areways to avoid transmitting AIDS. The efficacy of condoms for preventing HIV isunproven, but the consistent use of them with spermicide containing nonoxynol-9may reduce transmission.2. Toothbrushes, razors, and other implements that may become contaminated withblood should not be shared.Statement on Sexual Abuse and AssaultSEXUAL ABUSE POLICY AND PROCEDURESBriar Cliff’s policy is clear: sexual abuse in any form is unacceptable and will not betolerated. Briar Cliff strives to sustain a climate that encourages dialogue within thecommunity. Sexual abuse is often misunderstood, under-reported and potentially lifethreatening. It is important that students understand sexual abuse so they can avoidcommitting or being victims of such behavior.DEFINITIONS OF SEXUAL ABUSEState of Iowa Legal Code 709.1 defines Sexual Abuse as any sex act between personsperformed under any of the following circumstances:1. The act is done by force or against the will of the other. If the consent oracquiescence of the other is procured by threats of violence toward any person orif the act is done while the other is under the influence of a drug or is otherwisein a state of unconsciousness, the act is done against the will of the other.2. The participant is suffering from a mental defect or incapacity which precludesconsent, or lacks the mental capacity to know the right and wrong of conduct insexual matters.3. The participant is a child.Briar Cliff’s operational definitions of sexual abuse are as follows: Sexual Misconduct is any touching or fondling of the victim’s genitals, breasts,thighs or buttocks directly or through the clothing without the victim’s consent. Rape is any penetration by the penis or an object into the victim’s body againstthe victim’s will and without the victim’s consent. Attempted Rape is any uncompleted rape. Acquaintance or Date Rape is rape by someone the victim knows.40