Beyond the Quad: Understanding Digital-Age Harassment on College Campuses

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From: Campus Outreach Services <programs@campusoutreachservices.org>
Date: Mon, Feb 9, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Subject: Beyond the Quad: Understanding Digital-Age Harassment on College Campuses
To: Sean McAndrews <ncaacompliance@wvstateu.edu>

What does SM look like in the era of deep fakes, AI, social media, and more?

                                                                                                                                                            

"Beyond the Quad: Understanding Digital-Age Sexual Misconduct on College Campuses" As student life increasingly unfolds online, sexual harassment and sexual violence have expanded beyond classrooms, residence halls, and social spaces into digital environments. This session provides a research-informed overview of how sexual harassment, misogyny, stalking, deepfake exploitation, and online gaming–related misconduct manifest across digital platforms—and how these behaviors directly affect college students' safety, mental health, academic success, and sense of belonging on campus. Participants will explore current data on the prevalence of online sexual misconduct among college-age populations, including: Sexual harassment and misogyny occurring on social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Reddit, and X Cyberstalking and digital surveillance through messaging apps, location-sharing features, dating apps, and gaming chat functions Deepfake sexual imagery and nonconsensual image abuse, which have grown rapidly due to accessible AI tools and disproportionately target women and LGBTQ+ students Online gaming–related harassment, including gender-based slurs, coercive behavior, and targeted harassment on platforms such as Discord, Twitch, Xbox Live, and PlayStation Network The session also examines the broader impact on campus communities and bystanders, including: The normalization of misogyny and sexual hostility in online student spaces Bystander fatigue and desensitization that reduce the likelihood of intervention Secondary trauma experienced by peers who witness abuse or are asked to help manage digital harm The erosion of trust within student communities when online misconduct spills into classrooms, residence halls, or student organizations Using case examples and current research, attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how digital misconduct intersects with campus culture, power dynamics, peer networks, and identity—particularly for women, LGBTQ+ students, students of color, international students, and first-year students. Conclusion & Action Steps The session concludes with practical, campus-aligned strategies for prevention and response, including: Strengthening digital literacy and consent education for students, faculty, and staff Clarifying Title IX–related reporting options for cyber-based misconduct, including confidential and anonymous pathways Encouraging proactive bystander intervention in online spaces, not just in-person settings Establishing shared community norms for respectful online behavior across student organizations, residence life, and virtual communities Improving coordination between Title IX offices, campus counseling services, campus police, IT departments, and legal counsel to address cyberstalking and deepfake exploitation Integrating digital-misconduct scenarios into orientation programs, peer-education initiatives, and sexual violence prevention efforts This presentation equips students and campus leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to recognize, prevent, and respond to digital-age sexual misconduct—helping foster a safer, more respectful learning environment across all spaces where students live, learn, and connect. Host This Presentation at Your Campus

 

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