Digital age adds new danger to harassment James Meyer, Assistant
Campus Life Editor April 13, 2012 Filed under Campus Life The
communication technology of the digital age has brought us the
benefits of staying connected with family and friends, the
convenience of online shopping, and gaining information at the
click of a mouse. However, new technology has also brought a new
dimension to harassment – stalking and bullying. Leigh Ann Datt,
director of the Office of Student Conflict Resolution Services,
said their office has had to address issues of online
harassment. “It’s becoming more prevalent because everything is
online,” Datt said. “It’s particularly harmful online because it
affects so many people, and it can be very humiliating. It gets
challenging with freedom of speech, but something can be a
violation of the code of conduct if someone is making threats.”
Datt said that her office can issue no-contact orders if a
student fears for his or her safety, but it is ultimately up to
the police to determine i