The Department of Education published new rules that will require colleges and universities to:

• report the number of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking incidents that occur on campus every year
• add information to their annual security reports on prevention programs, training, and procedures for handling sexual violence
• allow students to bring an adviser of their choice to any disciplinary proceeding
• take other steps to end sexual violence.

The Chronicle of Higher Education spoke with advocates and experts, including AAUW Vice President of Government Relations Lisa M. Maatz, on the potential impact these new rules will have on students. Maatz explained that the ultimate goal is to improve transparency on how institutions handle students’ reports. Maatz said the regulations “make it really clear that each school has to talk about each step of the disciplinary proceedings,” which is important for student survivors and the accused.