universities should not be involved in criminal investigations...that’s what police and the court system are for.
Exactly.
The same thing with the church.
I agree 100%. I wouldn't trust ANY college or university to be objective in cases that affect their bottom line or image. Besides that, if a woman is genuinely a victim of sexual assault, the last thing most would want is for it to become a part of college community gossip. Besides that, it will never be forgotten. Every reunion it'll be a part of the nostalgia.
If a girl I was close to asked me for advice, I'd tell her to go directly to the police and not tell anyone who's part of the college community, even her best friend, about it.