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How Texas State University should respond to sexual assault

By Krista Andrews
krsand98@gmail.com

SAN MARCOS, Texas - A survey on sexual assault was conducted by Texas State University students on Saturday, March 30, in San Antonio, Texas.

One of the reasons for the survey was to see how people outside of Texas State felt about the university’s response to sexual assault.

The survey consisted of a variety of questions. One of the questions, for instance, dealt with how Texas State University should react with regard to victims of on-campus sexual assault.

“They should have a dedicated assault hotline, offer counseling for victims, be more proactive in investigations and expel offenders,” said Thomas McBryde, a 40-year-old chief innovative officer at The Evolve Firm in San Antonio.

After recording the views of non-students, their responses were then compared to the opinions of current Texas State University students.

"Texas State should have specialized help for individuals experiencing this kind of trauma, especially because of how many students have been affected," said Zoe Zalenski, a 21-year-old Junior at Texas State University.

When asked the same question, both Texas State students and individuals not associated with the university agreed that Texas State University should offer counseling specifically catered to victims of sexual assault.  

Currently, the Texas State Counseling Center only offers students free short-term counseling to help with personal and adjustment issues.


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