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    Rhodes reports ‘critical incidents’

    Busisiwe HohoBy Busisiwe HohoMay 27, 2010No Comments3 Mins Read
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    In a bid to promote transparency and responsible student behaviour on campus, the Rhodes University Dean
    of Students office has released a detailed report on “critical incidents” for the first term.
     

    In a bid to promote transparency and responsible student behaviour on campus, the Rhodes University Dean
    of Students office has released a detailed report on “critical incidents” for the first term.
     

    The incidents, recorded between 1 February and 31 March 2010, include reports of rape, harassment, assault and a serious car accident.

    Student Services Officer, Larissa Klazinga explained that the Dean of Students’ policy is to be transparent. “We believe that students have a right to know what is happening at their university and how the institution is addressing issues as they arise,” she said.

    Klazinga also felt that awareness and vigilance among students would go a long way in preventing and reducing serious occurrences on campus.

    “We believe that if students are aware of crime, violence etc., then they are able to respond better and get the help they need,” she said.

    The report released to Grocott’s Mail gave details as to whether the incidences occurred off-campus or on and how the matters are being handled.

    IncidentOff or on-campusParty contacted or
    notifi ed
    Actions taken
    1 serious accident (motor
    vehicle)
    off-campusCampus Protection UnitMatters being handled by
    SAPS
    2 cases of assaultBoth off-campusDean of studentsHanded to university prosecutor
    for investigation,
    cases underway.
    3 cases of attempted
    suicide
    Not specifi edCounselling Centre and
    Dean of Students
    Students hospitalised and
    receiving counselling.
    2 cases of domestic
    violence
    On-campusOne handled by Dean of
    Students emergency crisis
    line; other by warden of
    the resident in which the
    assault took place.
    One case handed to university
    prosecutor; other
    resulted in the banning
    of attacker (not a Rhodes
    student) from campus.
    1 case of drug-induced
    psychosis
    Not specifi edCounselling CentreStudent hospitalised
    5 cases of harassmentOccurred in various forms
    (e-mail, facebook, face-toface)
    off- and on-campus
    Dean of StudentsCases in various stages
    of investigations and are
    ongoing
    3 reports of rapeAll off-campusReported to SAPSHanded for SAPS for
    investigation

    The Rhodes’ Communication and Marketing division, speaking of the report said: “Being transparent and actively reporting the incidences does lead to students coming forward sooner and more often than would otherwise be the case. In turn the university has committed to report the incidences to students and staff every term.”

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