7 2025 ARC3 SURVEY FINDINGS Land Acknowledgment: Northern State University (NSU) acknowledges South Dakota as the ancestral territory of the Santee, Yankton, and Teton Lakota, which is an alliance known as the Oceti Sakowin (o-che-tee sha-koh-ween) (Seven Council Fires). Oceti Sakowin is historically known as the Sioux by non-Native people. The nine Native Nations that share the state’s geography include: Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, Crow Creek Sioux Tribe, Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe, Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, Oglala Sioux Tribe, Rosebud Sioux Tribe, Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, and Yankton Sioux Tribe. Northern State University acknowledges that before this land was called South Dakota, it was home to many Native Nations indigenous to this area. It is with profound respect that we acknowledge the indigenous peoples of this land past, present and future. Title IX Commitment Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity receiving federal funding. It states: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” Northern State University fully embraces both the spirit and legal requirements of Title IX, striving to uphold a campus culture rooted in safety, equity, and respect. Purpose of the ARC3 Survey Northern State University administers the Administrator Researcher Campus Climate Collaborative (ARC3) Campus Climate Survey to assess students’ experiences and perceptions related to sexual misconduct, dating and domestic violence, stalking, sexual harassment, institutional response, and general campus safety. The survey provides critical insight into the effectiveness of prevention efforts, policies, and support services. The 2025 administration offers an opportunity to evaluate progress since 2022 and identify emerging trends and needs. This evidence-based tool is designed for higher education institutions to assess student perceptions, knowledge, and experiences related to sexual misconduct and campus response. The ARC3 includes 19 modules covering: • Sexual harassment • Dating and intimate partner violence • Stalking • Victimization and perpetration • Awareness of resources and prevention programs • Student knowledge and attitudes 1Administrator-Researcher Campus Climate Collaborative. (2015). ARC3 Campus Climate Survey regarding Sexual Misconduct: Guiding Principles. Available from http://campusclimate.gsu.edu.
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