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Sexual Health Survey ranks OSU on top
Of 139 universities, OSU ranks 15th in sexual health and resources on campus
Tracy Hoagland
Issue date: 10/3/08 Section: News
The results are in, and OSU ranks right at the top.
Coming in 15th out of 139 universities across the United States in sexual health and resources on campus means that the lofty fees that students pay Student Health Services are paying off.
This is the third year that the Trojan Sexual Health Report Card survey has been completed.
Sperling's BestPlaces, independent an research firm, rated schools based on their sexual health resources and services on campus.
"It's great to see schools providing their students with the tools they need to protect their sexual health, should they choose to be sexually active," said Jim Daniels, Vice President of Marketing, Trojan Brand Condoms, in the press release announcing the rankings.
To compile the results, schools were ranked across 13 separate categories, including hours of operations of health services, availability of contraceptives, HIV and STD testing, sexual assault programs and website usability.
In addition, students were able to grade their schools' resources in online polls.
"The health center is really good about giving condoms for men and birth control pills for women," said Jake Wilton, a sophomore in aviation leadership. "Also, in the dorms a lot of condoms and contraceptives are available for free."
A lot of students have expressed views that the Dr. Sex column and the human sexuality course supplied them with knowledge about the sexual resources on campus.
"They explained about what was available in my human sexuality class," said Swan Odon, a sophomore in business administration. "I also like Dr. Sex. It's always entertaining."
The schools with the highest scores were Stanford, Columbia and Cornell universities, with University of Oregon in 11th place.
Tracy Hoagland, asst. news editor
news@dailybarometer.com, 737-2231
Coming in 15th out of 139 universities across the United States in sexual health and resources on campus means that the lofty fees that students pay Student Health Services are paying off.
This is the third year that the Trojan Sexual Health Report Card survey has been completed.
Sperling's BestPlaces, independent an research firm, rated schools based on their sexual health resources and services on campus.
"It's great to see schools providing their students with the tools they need to protect their sexual health, should they choose to be sexually active," said Jim Daniels, Vice President of Marketing, Trojan Brand Condoms, in the press release announcing the rankings.
To compile the results, schools were ranked across 13 separate categories, including hours of operations of health services, availability of contraceptives, HIV and STD testing, sexual assault programs and website usability.
In addition, students were able to grade their schools' resources in online polls.
"The health center is really good about giving condoms for men and birth control pills for women," said Jake Wilton, a sophomore in aviation leadership. "Also, in the dorms a lot of condoms and contraceptives are available for free."
A lot of students have expressed views that the Dr. Sex column and the human sexuality course supplied them with knowledge about the sexual resources on campus.
"They explained about what was available in my human sexuality class," said Swan Odon, a sophomore in business administration. "I also like Dr. Sex. It's always entertaining."
The schools with the highest scores were Stanford, Columbia and Cornell universities, with University of Oregon in 11th place.
Tracy Hoagland, asst. news editor
news@dailybarometer.com, 737-2231
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