For Immediate Release: AUC Students mobilize to end the culture of sexual
violence in the AUC or else:
List of Demands:
We, as students of the Atlanta University Center, will no longer stand for the erasure,
neglect, and mistreatment of victims of sexual violence in the AUC. We will not allow or
indulge in the continued creation of spaces that sanction rape culture and all other
forms of sexual violence. We will fight for the liberation of all victims, those in
heteronormative spaces and the LGBTQIA community alike, in order to ensure that no
one has to endure the pain of victimization on our campuses. We will fight to hold each
of our institutions accountable for their role in creating this culture of violence and will
demand that they do more to protect, serve, and work for and with all students to keep
us safe.
We demand:

1 The immediate and swift creation of all Title IX coordinators to work in unison to
handle and consult on sexual assault cases with respect to the unique colocation of Spelman and Morehouse. They must address and properly discuss
ways to combat the issue of the sluggish and unproductive system of justice that
neglects victims.
2 That a task force, comprised of faculty, administration, and students of
Morehouse College, be created to constantly hold Morehouse accountable for
their interaction and approach at lowering the amount of sexual assault cases on
campus.
3 That there be a legal representative for all students who need to report an
incident of sexual assault, battery, or rape be kept on retainer for students of the
AUC.
4 That students of same-gender sexual assault receive a higher standard of
support and treatment after reporting their cases. (This specific doctrine is
created to deal with same sex assault cases considering the very close nature of
the accused to the victim).
5 That the administration of all three institutions take new steps towards making
sure that they are not only compliant, but excelling in following the Campus Save
Act. This will be done by altering the ADW, FYE, and Freshman Orientation
curriculum to speak specifically to the issues of sexual violence and gender
fluidity.

 6 That two or more Convocations and Crown Forums are dedicated to issues of
consent, sexual violence, sexual relationships, and healthy relationships. We
demand that there be an assignment on the correct language of sex.
7 The immediate cessation of harmful, victim-blaming information from all three
campus police departments, including telling students how to dress to “prevent
rape.” We demand that the material for these places be reviewed by the task
force at both Spelman and Morehouse.
8 That better and more widespread placement of the sexual assault hotline number
be available to all students, specifically in residence halls and common areas
around the campuses.
9 That all forms of sexual violence - sexual harassment, sexual assault, suggestive
language, coercion, rape, etc - be dealt with in a very serious manner.
10 The removal of the photo of Bill Cosby from the Morehouse College Financial Aid
office.
11 That every RSO on both Spelman’s and Morehouse’s campuses develop at least
2 events per year to discuss and combat sexual violence on campus.
12 More well versed and interactive education of Title IX be placed in the education
process of NSO activities.
13 That the Board of Trustees of both Spelman and Morehouse attend Title IX
training and dedicate specific members to being advocates for students rights in
regards to sexual violence.

We the students of the Atlanta University Consortium deliver these demands in good
faith that the administration of our three institutions will take them seriously, respect our
wishes, and implement the changes, committees, and initiatives mentioned in a swift,
timely, and productive manner. By delivering these demands, we extend a hand and an
agreement to work closely with the faculty and administration within these three
institutions to solve the very serious issue of sexual violence and the culture that
harbors such offences.
W We demand a response by the Presidents and administration of both Spelman
College and Morehouse College by Tuesday, November 17th, 2016.
"It is our duty to fight for our freedom.It is our duty to win.We must love each other and support each
other.We have nothing to lose but our chains.”- Assata Shakur

-with revolutionary love, members of the AUC.