Dr. William Allan Kritsonis, School Law, Student Sexual Harassment, Bullying, Due Process, Discrimination, Assault, Freedom of Expression, Legal Rights of Students, Teachers, Administrators. In 2004, Dr. William Allan Kritsonis was recognized as the Central Washington University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus for the College of Education and Professional Studies. Dr. Kritsonis was nominated by alumni, former students, friends, faculty, and staff. Final selection was made by the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Recipients are CWU graduates of 20 years or more and are recognized for achievement in their professional field and have made a positive contribution to society. For the second consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report placed Central Washington University among the top elite public institutions in the west. CWU was 12th on the list in the 2006 On-Line Education of “America’s Best Colleges.”

1. Protecting Our Children: Sexual Harassment of Students by Teachers in the Public School Setting William Allan Kritsonis, PhD

3. Prevalence (con’t) In 2004, The U.S. Department of Education reported that almost 10% of public school students report having been the target of some sort of sexual harassment by a school employee. Actually, according to this report, sexual abuse by teachers is 100 times more frequent than sexual abuse by priests.