Inclusion and Sexuality in Catholic Higher Education Possibilities for Institutional Change 1st Edition by Mark A Levand ISBN 9781003218159 1003218156

Chapter 1 Introduction and Setting the Stage

Sexuality

Sexuality in Higher Education

Higher Education’s Management of Sexuality

Catholic Higher Education as a Specific Context

Overview of the Book

Why This Study?

References

Chapter 2 Getting to Know the Culture: Theories and History

Guiding Theories

Sexuality

Late Adolescent and Young Adult Development

Theoretical Development

Importance of Faith Life and Development

Higher Education Management of Developmental Changes

Issues of Sexuality in Higher Education

Curriculum

Sports and Title IX

Gendered Bathrooms

Living Arrangements

Minority Sexual Identities

Sexual Assault

Sexual Health Information

Morality Clauses

Sexuality and Catholicism

Points in Catholic History

Contemporary Church Documents

Doctrine Operationalized in Catholic Higher Education

Curriculum

Sports and Title IX

Gendered Bathrooms

Living Arrangements

Minority Sexual Identities

Sexual Assault

Sexual Health Information

Morality Clauses

Calls for Change

Institutional Change

Curricular Change

Sexual Assault Management

Access to Contraceptives

Academic Freedom

Ethical Leadership

Previous Research

Barriers to Sexuality Education

Catholic Context

Catholic University Context

Chapter Summary

What’s to Come?

References

Chapter 3 General Themes: Catalysts in the Change Process

Catalyst Themes

Bishop Proximity

Closeness to Student Experience

Representation/Visibility

Out Faculty/Staff/Administrators

Respect/Trust

Politeness

External Atmosphere

Negative Public or Media Attention

Sexual Shame

Legality

Hostile Environment/Safety

Lack of Resources

Pushing the Envelope/Persistence

Catholic Identity Navigation

The Institutionalization of Change

Curiosity About Other Schools

Sexual/Religious Identity

The Broader Picture

Theological Insights: Sexuality as a Theological Good

Sexuality in Catholic Theology

Sexuality as a Theological Good

Sexual Shame

Conclusion

References

Chapter 4 The Landscape for Change: Key Areas of Change and Reactions

Key Areas of Change

LGBTQ Student Life on Campus

Climate Change

LGBTQ Space and Resources

Policy Issues

Curricular Concerns

Issues of Gender Diversity

Discrimination

Contextualized Efforts

Reactions/Responses

Reasons for Resistance

Discussion

Key Areas of Change: A Changing World Not Easily Ignored

Conceptualizing Their Efforts: Not Alone

Reactions: Dynamics with Much to Tell

Theological Insights: Discrimination and Communal Redemption

Conclusion

References

Chapter 5 Difficult or Easy?: Themes in Supports and Challenges Faced by Changemakers

Barriers/Challenges in Change Efforts

Fear

Conservative Constituents

Administrative Resistance

Organizational Challenges/Barriers

Areas of Help/Support in Change Efforts

Principal Changemakers

Various Offices

Supportive University Leaders/Constituents

Organizational Characteristics

Discussion

Supportive Components

Supporting Offices

Organizational Characteristics

Barriers/Challenges

Fear

Conservative Constituents

Administrative Resistance

Organizational Challenges

Theological Insights: Confronting Fear, Right-Relationship, and Solidarity

What of Fear?

Being in Relationship

Being in Solidarity

Conclusions

References

Chapter 6 Over, Under, Around, or Through?: How Changemakers Navigated the System

Effective Change Strategies

Preemptive

Active Educational

Policy/Institutional

Discussion

Theological Insights: Solidarity, the Common Good, and Addressing Structural Sin

Solidarity’s Goal: Toward a Common Good, Addressing Structural Sin

Conclusions

References

Chapter 7 Voices of Change: Hopes for the Future and Suggestions for Improvement

College as Developmentally Appropriate for Sexuality Education

Culturally Catholic Avoidance of Sexuality Discussion

Students as Unequipped to Address Sexuality

Themes in Changemakers’ Hopes for the Future

Concrete Responses

Theoretical Responses

Be Not Afraid

Continue Dialogue/Study

Be a Resource

Discussion and Theological Insights: Conscience and the Catholic Erotophobia

Conclusion

References

Chapter 8 A Framework for Change

Overview of Change Dynamics

Creating a Resource: How to Go About Change

Preemptive: Observe and Plan

Actively Educate

Assess and Decide How to Proceed

Theological Insights: Vocation

Conclusion

References

Chapter 9 The Future of Sexuality in Catholic Higher Education

Landscape for Change

Guidelines Regarding Matters of Sexuality in Catholic Higher Education

Human Sexuality Is an Authentically Human Matter

Focus on God’s Inclusive Love

Work toward Education about Sexuality Topics

Commit to a Sexually Safe Atmosphere

Practice Institutional Accountability around Matters of Sexuality

Suggestions for University Administrators

Research Yet to Be

Conclusion

References

Appendix Study Methods

Purpose of the Study

Research Questions

Research Design

Case Studies

Theoretical Grounding

Sampling and Participants

Measures

Data Collection Procedures

Data Analysis

Quality

Researcher Positionality

Ethics

References

Index