“It’s not easy to get to preponderance in a case,” Crawford said. “It’s, ‘Do I believe this happened more likely than not?’ We do not take it lightly, and our adjudicators do not take it lightly. You need good facts to make a finding. They’re very good at what they do.”

While Baylor has seen convictions, arrests, investigations, firings, services, vigils and constant conversations about sexual violence, Crawford remains confident that Baylor can become a national model.

“I would not have stayed at Baylor through this, something from before I was here, if I didn’t know and be encouraged and understand that I still have authority and opportunities to build the best,” Crawford said. “I’m not going to be a part of something unless it’s going to be the best and it’s going help students. We’re not at the best yet. Hopefully, it is a possibility in this world of such complexity as interpersonal violence.”

As universities continue to learn how to best implement federal guidelines and regulations, Crawford said her office studies and understands the nuances of the nationwide issues.