A Message from the President

Dear Laurentians,

I am writing to share with you information about a difficult topic, an alleged sexual assault that is reported to have occurred between two employees, off-campus, last spring.

Last night, the University was named in a lawsuit related to the alleged sexual assault. We trust that members of our community will understand the importance of due process for all parties involved as the case proceeds through the legal process. Such matters take months and sometimes years to resolve, and you should not anticipate hearing more from me about this matter because by practice we limit what we share regarding pending or active litigation. The University will respond to the complaint in court. 

I want to state clearly that sexual misconduct is unacceptable, both on our campus and everywhere. Since my arrival at the University, we have taken action to reaffirm our commitment to a safe campus community for our students, faculty, and staff. Last year, we hired our first dedicated Title IX Coordinator/Sexual Wellness Educator, we have expanded the University’s educational awareness requirements, and we offer a range of support services to members of our community.

Students, if you are in need of support, I encourage you to reach out to Hagi Bradley or Rance Davis in our student life office at (315) 229-5311. If you need confidential support please reach out  to the Diana B. Torrey '82 Health and Counseling Center (315-229-5392), our 24/7 Crisis line (315-229-1914), or the Chaplain’s office (315) 229-5062.

Our purposeful work to foster a campus free from sexual misconduct continues through our ongoing and enhanced prevention efforts and, above all, our shared commitment to respecting one another.

Sincerely,

Kate Morris