For Erica Kinsman, Florida State University had been her "dream school since she was little." Unfortunately, FSU didn't hold all the glory she had hoped for her entire life.

Last week, Kinsman won a historic case against Florida State University— the largest settlement of this kind in U.S. history. In 2012, Kinsman stated she was raped by former FSU quarterback, Jameis Winston. Her story was made public in "The Hunting Ground," a documentary released in 2015 highlighting how campuses handle sexual assault cases. For sexual assault survivors, her story isn't just inspiring, it's crucial.

FSU isn't the only campus in the United States who has mishandled sexual assault cases. In fact, as of December 30, 2015, there are 161 colleges and universities under investigation for violation of Title IX, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education. The New York Times reported that the Tallahassee Police Department regularly turned a blind eye to any and all crimes allegedly committed by Florida State football players.

Kinsman's case is imperative to preventing sexual assault on college campuses. Kinsman stated her hope is that the federal investigation of her complaint will produce even more positive change, not just at FSU, but across the nation.

The settlement didn't just include a financial obligation from FSU. The institution made a "five-year commitment to awareness, prevention and training programs." But five years and a promise isn't enough. For FSU to repair their reputation, they're going to have to PRODUCE change, not just promise it. Sexual assault survivors and advocates across the nation will continue to work relentlessly to ensure that happens.

Thanks to Erica Kinsman, it's been proven we can (and should) hold colleges and universities accountable. Higher education institutions should take note of Kinsman's case. Quality reforms on campuses across the country cannot be promised anymore-- they need to be guaranteed. Complying with laws shouldn't solely be so a university can mark a box and check an item off of their list... they SHOULD be because universities genuinely care about the safety and general well-being of their students.

A transparent and safe campus isn't just what students want-- it's what every student deserves.