Climate Survey Data

New Hampshire state statute RSA 188-H requires biennial Sexual Misconduct Climate Surveys be conducted and the creation of a Task Force on Sexual Misconduct at institutions of higher education. The New Hampshire Department of Education provides additional information about the climate survey and task force on their website, https://www.education.nh.gov/pathways-education/higher-education-new-hampshire/sexual-misconduct-higher-education-institutions. Climate survey data from each of UNH’s campuses is available below.

A sexual misconduct climate survey with a series of standard base questions was distributed to all undergraduate and graduate students in the state of New Hampshire as a required component of a new law aimed at addressing campus sexual misconduct. Spring 2022 was the first time it was conducted, and the results will be an important component in the university’s ongoing work to prevent and respond to all forms of sexual misconduct and interpersonal violence. The following survey and responses are specific to UNH Durham.

Every allegation of sexual misconduct is disturbing. When reviewing the summary findings, please note that the definition of sexual misconduct as it relates to this survey is quite broad, so it is important to read the survey questions and responses in their entirety to best understand the results. For example, one of the findings was that 37% of participants reported experiencing at least one incident of sexual harassment by a faculty or staff member. That is an alarming statistic. The actual question, however, provides context and shows that some of the 37% is made up of students who checked yes to the following: I was treated differently because of my sex or gender identity, the faculty or staff displayed or used sexist materials in class, the faculty or staff was condescending to me because of my sex or gender, etc.

Working to prevent and respond to all forms of sexual misconduct and interpersonal violence is an ongoing commitment at UNH. Our 22 concrete steps to do so can be found here as well as their status and timeline for completion.

Durham Sexual Misconduct Climate Survey
Durham Sexual Misconduct Climate Survey Report

A sexual misconduct climate survey with a series of standard base questions was distributed to all undergraduate and graduate students in the state of New Hampshire as a required component of a new law aimed at addressing campus sexual misconduct. Spring 2022 was the first time it was conducted, and the results will be an important component in the university’s ongoing work to prevent and respond to all forms of sexual misconduct and interpersonal violence. The following survey and responses are specific to UNH Manchester.

Every allegation of sexual misconduct is disturbing. When reviewing the summary findings, please note that the definition of sexual misconduct as it relates to this survey is quite broad, so it is important to read the survey questions and responses in their entirety to best understand the results. For example, one of the findings was that 25% of participants reported experiencing at least one incident of sexual harassment by a faculty or staff member. That is an alarming statistic. The actual question, however, provides context and shows that some of the 25% is made up of students who checked yes to the following: I was treated differently because of my sex or gender identity, the faculty or staff displayed or used sexist materials in class, the faculty or staff was condescending to me because of my sex or gender, etc.

Working to prevent and respond to all forms of sexual misconduct and interpersonal violence is an ongoing commitment at UNH. Our 22 concrete steps to do so can be found here as well as their status and timeline for completion.

Manchester Sexual Misconduct Climate Survey
Manchester Sexual Misconduct Climate Survey Report

A sexual misconduct climate survey with a series of standard base questions was distributed to all undergraduate and graduate students in the state of New Hampshire as a required component of a new law aimed at addressing campus sexual misconduct. Spring 2022 was the first time it was conducted, and the results will be an important component in the university’s ongoing work to prevent and respond to all forms of sexual misconduct and interpersonal violence. The following survey and responses are specific to UNH Franklin Pierce Law School.

Every allegation of sexual misconduct is disturbing. When reviewing the summary findings, please note that the definition of sexual misconduct as it relates to this survey is quite broad, so it is important to read the survey questions and responses in their entirety to best understand the results. For example, one of the findings was that 52% of participants reported experiencing at least one incident of sexual harassment by another student. That is an alarming statistic. The actual question, however, provides context and shows that some of the 52% is made up of students who checked yes to the following: a student treated me differently because of my sex or gender identity, a student made offensive sexist remarks, a student was condescending to me because of my sex or gender identity, etc.

Working to prevent and respond to all forms of sexual misconduct and interpersonal violence is an ongoing commitment at UNH. Our 22 concrete steps to do so can be found here as well as their status and timeline for completion.

UNH Law Sexual Misconduct Climate Survey
UNH Law Sexual Misconduct Climate Survey Report