Franciscan University is committed to having a safe campus so students, faculty, and staff are able to study, work, and grow both intellectually and spiritually. This is a commitment of the entire Franciscan family. Sexual misconduct, in particular, has no place on our campus, strikes against the core of our Catholic and Franciscan values, is…
“Physical and sexual abuse is a serious crime. Abuse of any kind is counter to God’s call and the teachings of Christ. Franciscan University strives to provide a learning and living environment free from all forms of sexual violence,” said Father Sean O. Sheridan, TOR, president of Franciscan University of Steubenville. “Respect for and safety…
Franciscan University takes matters involving sexual assault or abuse very seriously. When we learned through a recent news article of allegations that the University may not have handled sexual assault cases with the type of respect, precision, and standards they deserve, we acted immediately. The University engaged Jackson Lewis P.C., a national firm with expertise…
At Franciscan University of Steubenville, ensuring student safety is an important priority. We take reports of sexual assault and harassment seriously and respond with care and compassion for all parties involved. The University’s Policy on Discrimination, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct, which has been in place since 2014 and updated in 2017, sets forth robust investigation and response protocols…
These reports are published in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (a.k.a. the Clery Act) of 1998. The campus crime and fire logs are available upon request during normal business hours at the Campus Security office in the Community Building in Assisi Heights. Three year crime…
September 21, 2018 Father Sean O. Sheridan, TOR, president of Franciscan University of Steubenville, announced that the Franciscan Friars TOR Province of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Diocese of Steubenville will share the files of a now deceased priest against whom an allegation of sexual misconduct from the 1990s was recently made.…
September 10, 2018 Dear Franciscan University Family: Ten days ago, I announced Franciscan University’s decision, with the support of the Board of Trustees, to conduct an outside review of records pertaining to past allegations of sexual misconduct. In my announcement, I asked anyone who might be aware of sexual misconduct perpetrated against a member of…
August 31, 2018 Dear Franciscan University Family, Like so many of you, I have been shocked, angered, and saddened by the recent Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report and the reports about Archbishop Theodore McCarrick. My heart goes out to the victims, so many of them young children, who endured the pain and suffering of sexual abuse…
August 27, 2018 Memorial of St. Monica • August 27, 2018 Homily by Father Sean O. Sheridan, TOR President of Franciscan University of Steubenville Today we gather as Franciscan University to celebrate the beginning of this academic year. We welcome back our returning students. We again welcome the 680 new students who have been with…