Sexual Violence Commission

In the ASUC Student Advocate’s Office, UC Berkeley senior Catie Haddad works to support survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence. 

Members of the ASUC Senate provided updates on projects to raise student engagement and continue bolstering awareness around sexual violence.

The ASUC Senate endorsed measures on the ballot for Berkeley voters and discussed COVID-19 academic policies and election activities during its meeting Wednesday.

The ASUC Senate discussed current semester initiatives and plans regarding equity, inclusion and services for new students at its Wednesday night meeting.

The ASUC Senate held a special meeting Friday to pass several bills surrounding new appointments for various positions as well as several measures to increase disability equity on campus and reinforce support for undocumented students.

A former UC Berkeley student who worked in the sports medicine division of Cal Athletics accused several Cal football coaches and players of sexual harassment in a public Facebook post Wednesday morning.

The commission’s Director of Communications and campus junior Corinne Biencourt will head the introduction of a monthly SVC newsletter to give passionate members a platform to speak on issues.

The ASUC currently sponsors seven commissions, each with a board and chair, which are tasked with promoting campus resources and being the point of contact for their areas of expertise.

The ASUC Senate passed seven resolutions at its regular Wednesday meeting, including one ending the suspension of three ASUC commissions and another ensuring that ASUC-sponsored organizations disclose funds.

The first summit for ASUC commission chairs was held Sunday, following a suspension of three commissions for failing to follow protocols that were set last year.