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EDUCATION about and PREVENTION against relationship-based violence.
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A conference on preventing and responding to relationship violence on college campuses.
About the Conference
The Heartland Campus Safety Summit is a regional and affordable conference for college and university administrators, faculty, staff, and students interested in improving their campus efforts to prevent and respond to sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking. The 2025 Heartland Campus Safety Summit is scheduled for November 19-20 at the University of Kansas.
The Summit is designed for key college personnel from the states of Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota. Those invited include: Title IX coordinators, college/university legal representatives, campus and public safety officers, residential life and student affairs personnel, athletic directors, women’s center staff, student leaders, health and counseling professionals, and other campus and community representatives interested in campus safety.
Thanks to corporate and foundation sponsors and partnerships, we are able to keep Heartland Campus Safety Summit registration fees extremely affordable. Our rationale is to encourage campuses to send multi-disciplinary teams to attend, increasing the impact of the Summit on every campus represented. We are committed to hosting a wide range of regional campus safety representatives at every Summit while maintaining the highest quality conference of its kind.
The Heartland Campus Safety Summit is the result of a collaborative relationship between Jana’s Campaign, Inc., the University of Kansas, and the KU Sexual Assault Prevention & Education Center. Utilizing their expertise and knowledge of the field these partners provide conference coordination and facilitation for the Summit. Other colleges, universities, and advocacy groups are participating as supporters and collaborators for this project.
The Summit is designed for key college personnel from the states of Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota. Those invited include: Title IX coordinators, college/university legal representatives, campus and public safety officers, residential life and student affairs personnel, athletic directors, women’s center staff, student leaders, health and counseling professionals, and other campus and community representatives interested in campus safety.
Thanks to corporate and foundation sponsors and partnerships, we are able to keep Heartland Campus Safety Summit registration fees extremely affordable. Our rationale is to encourage campuses to send multi-disciplinary teams to attend, increasing the impact of the Summit on every campus represented. We are committed to hosting a wide range of regional campus safety representatives at every Summit while maintaining the highest quality conference of its kind.
The Heartland Campus Safety Summit is the result of a collaborative relationship between Jana’s Campaign, Inc., the University of Kansas, and the KU Sexual Assault Prevention & Education Center. Utilizing their expertise and knowledge of the field these partners provide conference coordination and facilitation for the Summit. Other colleges, universities, and advocacy groups are participating as supporters and collaborators for this project.
2025 Conference Information
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Speakers, program information, and Presentations
Keynote Speaker:
Kendra Eggleston (M.A.) is the Training & Campus Specialist for the Stalking, Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC). In her role, Kendra specializes in working with colleges and universities to develop effective campus stalking resources. Kendra designs and delivers dynamic trainings to equip students, staff, and faculty with tools to recognize and respond to the unique dynamics of campus stalking and advocate for victims and survivors on campuses. Kendra has a longstanding passion for advocacy in higher education, serving in student advocacy programs including sexual and relationship violence prevention programs, LGBTQ+ programs, campus food pantries, emergency assistance programs, and student accessibility services. She is currently a doctoral candidate pursuing a Doctor of Education in Learning and Organizational Change, with a goal of enhancing her knowledge and skills to create significant and lasting change in the movement to end relationship violence, sexual violence, and stalking.
Kendra Eggleston (M.A.) is the Training & Campus Specialist for the Stalking, Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC). In her role, Kendra specializes in working with colleges and universities to develop effective campus stalking resources. Kendra designs and delivers dynamic trainings to equip students, staff, and faculty with tools to recognize and respond to the unique dynamics of campus stalking and advocate for victims and survivors on campuses. Kendra has a longstanding passion for advocacy in higher education, serving in student advocacy programs including sexual and relationship violence prevention programs, LGBTQ+ programs, campus food pantries, emergency assistance programs, and student accessibility services. She is currently a doctoral candidate pursuing a Doctor of Education in Learning and Organizational Change, with a goal of enhancing her knowledge and skills to create significant and lasting change in the movement to end relationship violence, sexual violence, and stalking.
Plenary Speaker:
Cathy Cocks is the Director of Student Affairs, Behavioral Threat Assessment, and Independent Investigation Services at D. Stafford & Associates.
Cathy has been a higher education professional for over thirty years. Prior to joining D. Stafford & Associates, Cathy was the Director of Community Standards for the University of Connecticut for 14 years, where she managed the student conduct process and chaired the University’s student threat assessment team. Cathy co-authored the chapter “Philosophy of Student Conduct” in the 2nd edition of “Student Conduct Practice” (2020). She was a member of the writing team for CAS Standards’ Cross-functional Framework for Identifying and Responding to Behavioral Concerns. Cathy is currently the sergeant-at-arms for the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals New England Chapter. Cathy is a Past President of the Association for Student Conduct Administration and the 2015 recipient of the 2015 Donald D. Gehring Award in recognition of sustained exceptional individual contributions to the field of student conduct administration. She was a faculty member for ASCA’s Gehring Academy, teaching subjects such as ethics, governance, threat assessment, media relations, and higher education trends. She was an affiliated faculty member for many years in the University of Connecticut’s Higher Education and Student Affairs Master’s program, teaching “The Law, Ethics, and Decision-Making in Student Affairs.” She is a past recipient of the NASPA Region I Mid-Level Student Affairs Professional Award and the NASPA Region I Continuous Service Award. She earned her Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of Connecticut and her Bachelor’s in Communications/Media from Fitchburg State University.
Cathy Cocks is the Director of Student Affairs, Behavioral Threat Assessment, and Independent Investigation Services at D. Stafford & Associates.
Cathy has been a higher education professional for over thirty years. Prior to joining D. Stafford & Associates, Cathy was the Director of Community Standards for the University of Connecticut for 14 years, where she managed the student conduct process and chaired the University’s student threat assessment team. Cathy co-authored the chapter “Philosophy of Student Conduct” in the 2nd edition of “Student Conduct Practice” (2020). She was a member of the writing team for CAS Standards’ Cross-functional Framework for Identifying and Responding to Behavioral Concerns. Cathy is currently the sergeant-at-arms for the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals New England Chapter. Cathy is a Past President of the Association for Student Conduct Administration and the 2015 recipient of the 2015 Donald D. Gehring Award in recognition of sustained exceptional individual contributions to the field of student conduct administration. She was a faculty member for ASCA’s Gehring Academy, teaching subjects such as ethics, governance, threat assessment, media relations, and higher education trends. She was an affiliated faculty member for many years in the University of Connecticut’s Higher Education and Student Affairs Master’s program, teaching “The Law, Ethics, and Decision-Making in Student Affairs.” She is a past recipient of the NASPA Region I Mid-Level Student Affairs Professional Award and the NASPA Region I Continuous Service Award. She earned her Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of Connecticut and her Bachelor’s in Communications/Media from Fitchburg State University.
More information coming soon.
Registration, hotels, and location
Click here to register for the 2025 Heartland Campus Safety Summit.
- Quality Inn and Suites Lawrence – University Area - (786) 843-9100
- The Oread - (785) 843-1200
- Eldridge Hotel - (785) 749-5011
- Comfort Inn and Suites Lawrence – University Area - (785) 330-7241
- Springhill Suites by Marriot Lawrence - (785) 841-2700
- Country Inn and Suites by Radisson Lawrence - (785) 727-1825
- Holiday Inn Express and Suites Lawrence - (785) 749-7555
- Hampton Inn Lawrence - (785) 841-4994
- Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Lawrence - (785) 841-7077
The Heartland Campus Safety Summit will be held in the Burge Union on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence, KS. Once registered, attendees will receive further information on Summit location, parking, and logistical details.
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past summits
2013-2024 Heartland Campus Safety Summits
sponsors/exhibitors
If you are interested in sponsoring this Summit or reserving an exhibitor booth please view our opportunities here.
Proposed Summit Topics
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Summit Objectives
Campus leaders will be encouraged to develop a team of key campus stakeholders to create a comprehensive and integrated approach to preventing and responding to relationship violence at their institutions. Furthermore, promoting a focused and coherent system of support that encourages respectful, non-violent relationships will also be addressed. The summit’s ultimate goal is to transform area colleges and universities to:
- Prevent abusive behaviors by engaging faculty, staff, and students in promoting healthy relationships;
- Ensure that the institution is prepared to respond promptly and effectively to incidents and reports of violence when they do occur; and
- Ultimately to change campus norms so that campus members hold themselves and each other to respectful and non-violent standards of interpersonal behavior.
This framework was developed by Futures Without Violence and the Avon Foundation for Women
Summit CoordinatorsJana's Campaign Staff
University of Kansas and KU Sexual Assault Prevention & Education Center |
Summit Sponsors
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2024 Summit Feedback
"Love this opportunity to connect with peer practitioners in the region." " I thought the conference ran smoothly, the topics were interesting, and the content was thought-provoking." |
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Regional Summits
The Heartland Campus Safety Summit has been the foundational Summit from Jana’s Campaign since 2013; its model has been expanded to the Rocky Mountain Campus Safety Summit (Denver, CO), the Midwest Campus Safety Summit (Chicago, IL), and the Gulf Coast Campus Safety Summit (Houston, TX). Together, these summits have attracted hundreds of participants from dozens of states across the United States.
Sponsorship Opportunities
If you are interested in sponsoring this Summit or reserving an exhibitor booth please view our opportunities here.
