Question 1

What actually happens in a GASA presentation?

Accepted Answer

Presentations combine direct information with discussion and member engagement. Every chapter gets the required general presentation covering SVSH prevalence, consent definitions, survivor support, reporting options, and bystander intervention. Chapters can also request additional modules on topics like alcohol and drugging, or dating violence.

Question 2

Does GASA only work with Greek life, or can anyone join?

Accepted Answer

Membership is open to anyone via the general member sign-up form on the homepage. The club's peer education work is primarily directed at Greek chapters, but general members can participate in committees and article writing regardless of Greek affiliation.

Question 3

What is a consent talk, and how is it unique to Berkeley?

Accepted Answer

Consent talks are a practice described as unique to Cal: before any Greek Life event, a sober, active member of the hosting house gives an overview of the five pillars of consent and explains where to find water, sober monitors, and the chapter's risk chair and president.

Question 4

What is BearLine and how does it relate to GASA?

Accepted Answer

BearLine is a separate student-run safety system, sponsored by Berkeley IFC, that allows anyone at a fraternity event to send anonymous messages to that chapter's risk team. GASA's safety page highlights it as a resource alongside consent talks.

Question 5

Can my chapter request a presentation even if we're not sure which modules fit?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The education page encourages chapters to read module descriptions first and choose what is most relevant, but GASA also accepts requests through a scheduling form and the Education VP can answer questions directly.

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