Thursday, October 12, 2000 The University Daily Kansan Section A • Page 5 1. This was one of the sidewalk messages that was washed off by Facility Operations employees yesterday morning because it was considered profane. Members of KU Queers and Allies wrote the messages. Photo by Christina Neef/KANSAN Chalk notes erased; messages mar event Continued from page 1A vertical surfaces. The clean-up was not intended to suppress the group's message, he said. "It if was just on the plaza and it was clean language, I don't care what the content, we wouldn't have touched it," Pearse said. Andy Anderson, Lawrence junior and director of Queers and Allies, said members of the group had chalked the messages. But at meetings, the organization had planned only to chalk announcements of the event. "KU Queers and Allies takes full responsibility for the statements chalked around the campus by members of our organization. However, these statements in no way reflect the mission of Q&A, which is to provide a community for queers and queer-friendly people, not to create an atmosphere of hostility." Anderson said in a prepared statement. Announcements about the group's celebration in the Union were removed by a Facilities Operations staff member who did not speak English and did not understand directions to remove profane messages only, Pearse said. Provost David Shulenburger said students were free to chalk messages on sidewalks around campus that were not libelous, and the University rarely removed chalk messages because of their content. "We very seldom get into removing messages chalked by students." Burlesn burger said. Ted Frederickson, professor of journalism, said the University did not violate students' First Amendment rights by removing the profane messages but that announcements about the event should not have been removed. "The profane ones are on the edge. I think they're probably justified in removing those," said Frederickson, who teaches First Amendment and Society. "I think it's too bad they did that. It's unfortunate because it perpetuates a stereotype that being gay is all about sex, and it's not—it's about relationships and love." Joey Kerns, Topeka sophomore and member of Queers and Allies, said he and other members of the group chalked announcements for yesterday's Coming Out celebration in at about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. Some members of the group returned about midnight to chalk the messages that were considered offensive, he said. Jennifer Parson, events committee chair for Queers and Allies, said the offensive messages were not consistent with the group's objectives, and she had no objections to their being erased. But announcements for the group's event should not have been removed, she said. "I wish that the legitimate chalkings about our event hadn't been washed off," she said. "I also didn't want the inappropriate chalkings to reflect on our organization as a whole, and I'm afraid that's already happening." Counselor named to assist athletes Continued from page 1A - Edited by Warisa Chulindra experts to serve as consultants. She commended the department for its willingness to help her assess its policies. Now, she said, the challenge was for the Athletics Department to live up to its "appropriately high standards." In a statement, Frederick said he would implement all 12 of her recommendations as quickly as possible. He has named Amy Perko, associate athletics director, as the person to whom student-athletes should report sexual harassment, sexual assault, violence or other problems. Perko said she would prepare for the job by becoming familiar with all the counseling resources on campus, such as the Emily Taylor Women's Resource Center and Counseling and Psychological Services. "I don't have to be an expert counselor," she said. "Those individuals are trained counselors, and that's their job. My role will be to be a point person." In the report, Ballard specified that the point person be a female. Perko agreed. "In some cases, a female athlete may feel more comfortable coming to talk to a female administrator about it," she said. Moreover, a proposed student-athlete conduct code will be presented to coaches on Oct. 18 and to the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee on Oct. 24. After input is received from those two groups, the code will be voted on by the KU Athletics Corporation Board of Directors Nov. 17. Within one month, Frederick said, he planned to select several consultants for coaches and administrators about serious disciplinary decisions. Frederick said the department also would continue its mandatory programs on sexual assault, violence and alcohol. "We all need to take to heart the need to be better informed about violence against women and be better prepared to deal with serious incidents like this should they occur in the future," he said. — Edited by Kimberly Thompson As noted in Barbara Ballard's report, the Athletics Department should: BALLARD'S REPORT Use the University's code of student rights and responsibilities to handle on-campus violations, and the department should develop its own code of conduct to address off-campus violations. Establish policies to ensure timely notification of the athletic administrators whenever a serious matter regarding the behavior of a student-athlete emerges. - investigate each and every complaint in a timely manner and encourage student-tailors to report such incidents. - Communicate the expectations for student-athletes regarding mutual respect and dianity. - Develop a policy manual that clearly states reporting procedures within the Athletics Department and the expected response time to any complaint. ■ Ensure that studentathletes, administrators, staff and head coaches are fully informed about the range of student support services that is available on campus. Make known policies and procedures regarding sexual assault and violence against women. - Continue to require athletes to attend programs that address sexual assault, violence against women and alcohol. Train coaches about sexual assault, violence against women and alcohol. 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