Formed in response to unhealthy behaviors reported on campus, the SSexC (Safer Sex Committee) is committed to

1. promoting a climate of safety and respect for all members of our community
2. educating campus members about healthy relationships, safe sex practices, and  associated behaviors
   

Definition of the Task group:

SSexC is currently comprised of various members from the CSU Division of Student Affairs: Student Life, Judicial Affairs, Counseling, Health & Wellness Services, and campus Police, Safety, and concerned academic departments. Community participation from Planned Parenthood of Greater Cleveland and Outreach Educators from the AIDS Task Force of Greater Cleveland are also represented. Undergraduate and graduate student leaders and any interested students, faculty and staff are invited to participate on the committee

Mission

To recognize the need for safer sex and to promote healthy relationships and reduce risks of unsafe sex practices through education and a supportive campus climate, with the intent to:

   1.   Educate about abstinence and safe sex practices
   2.  Reinforce the non-discrimination rights of all members of our community
   3.   Minimize public sexual activity and its associated risks
   4.   Reinforce the right to privacy
   5.   Recognize and address all related issues, e.g. alcohol and drug use
   6.   Prevent:
         > unintended and unwanted sexual encounters
         > HIV and other sexually transmitted infections
         > unintended pregnancies
         > abusive and violent relationships

Tell Me More

SSexC invites participation and attendance at its meetings, and welcomes suggestions.

Healthy relationships and healthy sex requires education. Get the facts…

"It’s important to make intimacy as enjoyable and safe as possible.”