What is the responsibility of a faculty member who is confronted with a domestic violence situation facing a student or coworker? The September 19 Fall Faculty Colloquium will address such questions to ensure readiness should the unfortunate need arise.
Faculty members from all schools are encouraged to attend.
The day’s keynote speaker will be Jocelyn Coupal, JD, a domestic violence consultant and trial attorney who has argued more than 6,000 cases. Dr. Coupal has also taught a wide variety of audiences—including justice system participants, health care professionals, educators, businesspeople, and community members—on the subject of domestic violence and what each person can do within his or her own circles to keep one another safe and potentially prevent a homicide.
Dr. Coupal was recently on campus to meet with members of the University Faculty Council and LLU Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Task Force.
“Dr. Coupal is an extremely passionate, knowledgeable, and engaging person who brought to light the importance of recognizing the signs of domestic violence,” says Eric Johnson, DSc, chair of the University Faculty Council. “Her insights on strategic inter-professional roles are eye opening.”
The colloquium will take place in the Centennial Complex on Thursday, September 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with the keynote presentation beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Other items on the agenda include brief reports from each of the schools and the State of the University address from Richard Hart, MD, DrPH, president.