Date of Submission

5-2-2024

Document Type

Thesis

Advisor

Melissa L. Whitson

Keywords

discussion-based learning, campus climate, sexual violence prevention training, intervention training

LCSH

sh85028296, sh85041065, sh85120572, sh85116442

Abstract

At the University of New Haven, a course entitled "Step Up: Moving from Bystander to Upstander" is required for all first-year students. Research suggests that the modality used to distribute information in “Bystander to Upstander” is not as digestible for students as other formats. The purpose of this project was to evaluate the current "Bystander to Upstander" course. This project used a descriptive research survey that included a Likert-type scale and open-ended questions to determine participants’ opinions of the course, knowledge gained, and how the course has affected them. Participants included first-year students at the University of New Haven who had completed the course in the fall semester. The results indicated that participants scored well on the knowledge section after taking the “Bystander to Upstander” course and were likely to intervene in situations of sexual violence. However, the findings from this study also include participants’ wishes for more flexibility in scheduling as well as different course formats, leaning towards discussion or hands-on learning. The results suggest improvements for the course to make it more effective and achieve its goals of impacting students’ thoughts and behaviors.

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