Men and women concerned about sexual assault on campus gathered last night to discuss a course of action.

The group of about 25 students focused on a list of needs to present to the administration. Many of the attendees were part of various student groups, including Men Stopping Rape, Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance, Womyn's Concerns and representatives from the Undergraduate Student Government.

Members of last night's group said they feel that the administration needs to act on the issues of sexual assault occurring on campus.

"It's time for the administration to meet us halfway or give us the power and resources we don't have. Twenty-five people came here to voice our concerns. Our ideas need to be met with the implementation of the university," said Alyssa Pinsker (senior-philosophy).

One of the requests brought up during the meeting was the inclusion of addressing sexual assault and safety issues in first-year seminars. This would require trained counselors and funding provided by the administration, Pinsker said. She added the university should begin extensive funded research looking into what they can do to help the situation.

The group also is asking the administration for more funding for the Center for Women Students. This additional funding could cover resources like staff to subsidize the first-year seminars.

Other ideas proposed include a day dedicated to sexual survivor awareness and a petition signed by people who know rape victims. The numbers generated from these petitions would raise awareness on campus. They also discussed developing an advertisement with the names of people who are concerned about sexual assault and want things to change.

Some other needs that will be presented to the administration include requesting more women in administration, a liaison between students and Old Main that would specifically address the issue of sexual assault, and a statement from Penn State President Graham Spanier.

Several of the students who attended the meeting last night felt steps were being taken in the right direction.

"I think this meeting was very productive. I hope it continues on that road," said Wendy Silverman (graduate-agricultural extension).

Her goal is to create a safer and better university for all students and stop people from getting hurt.

Kurt Campbell (sophomore-computer science) said, "I think that a lot of very concerned people who are very anxious to see a solution, or beginning of a solution, on our campus (attended the meeting). Probably the saddest thing was that not more people were here, and no administration was present."

There will be another meeting at 8 p.m. Wednesday in 120 Boucke.