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Davis said movements spearheaded since Title IX help raise awareness to both gender equality and sexual misconduct showing these will not be acceptable. People are now speaking up when they see things that are wrong, whether thats sexual misconduct, bullying or disproportionate numbers in athletics, she said. And were getting campaigns such as Its On Us, 1 is 2 Many, No More and No Means No and Yes Means Yes among others. Another key to adhering to Title IX is raising awareness through training sessions and activities, Davis said. ce risk-reducti- event but the month-lon- g entire for the year is in the ' works. Creating a website related to Title IX and Clery Act information, updating policy and partnering with community domestic violence organizations stand out as top priorities also. Davis said all of these facets create an environment where sweeping issues like sexual assault under the rug is not acceptable. I want everyone on campus to know what to do if they see something that is TITLE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, not right, she said. I want them to not just walk by and think someone else is going to take care of a situation but to be active bystanders instead. I also want them to know how not to get themselves in risky situations. Davis said students, faculty and staff who have experienced sexual discrimination, harassment or violence should contact her. Davis email address is ckdavis tafia ftUDOfea AEdgs 5 pifjD8 BY CHRISTI PARSONS AND KATHLEEN HENNESSEY TNS President Barack Obama traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee, Feb 13 to sell his new proposal for making community college as widely available as high school. In unveiling the proposal, Obama promised to bring down to zero the cost of tuition at community colleges and technical dixie.edu, phone number is and office is located in the North Admin1, schools around the country. 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