Dear Title IX Professionals Tune out the noise. Let’s get to work. Title IX is a law about ACCESS to education that is free from discrimination based on sex. Access, my friends, is the fundamental point of the law. There has been so much drama this summer, with the regulations, litigation, injunctions, appeals, etc., that […]
In April 2024, we commemorate the 23rd anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), centered around the theme of “Building Connected Communities.” This theme resonates deeply with the mission of the ICS, emphasizing the collective effort needed to foster safe and respectful environments. During this month, Title IX Coordinators across the nation will utilize SAAM […]
Recently, I recorded 2024’s first The Law & Education episode with ICS Specialist Brittany Gates. Our conversation centered around the benefits of becoming an ICS Community Partner through the lens of a Title IX Coordinator. Brittany’s responses reminded me of the importance of Community for Title IX Professionals. This space is ever-changing, marked with uncertainty, and, […]
It’s Monday morning and a report crosses a Title IX Coordinators desk. The allegations read “history teacher seen having sex with Student A, a tenth grade student, by the bleachers during fifth period.” The Title IX Coordinator notifies the police department and makes an internal note in the school system that the matter has been […]
As an educational institution or school district, you may be facing the challenge of finding a cost-effective solution to fill a vacant Title IX Coordinator position. While hiring a full-time Coordinator may be ideal, it may not be feasible for your school’s budget or timeline. In such cases, an interim Title IX Coordinator can be […]
*Reader Note: The following blog discusses the topic of suicide. World Suicide Prevention Day was established in 2003 by the International Association for Suicide Prevention in conjunction with the World Health Organization. The theme for 2021-2023 has been “Creating Hope through Action,” emphasizing that through our actions we can encourage hope and strengthen efforts at […]
We often talk about the “Red Zone” as it relates to Higher Education and sexual assault. It is a time when the students, first year students in particular, are most vulnerable to sexual assault. The time when they are finding their way, experiencing new things, and simply not comfortable in their new environment. The length […]
The pressures of Title IX and the risk of litigation have all of us (attorneys and practitioners alike) wound pretty dang tight. Thus, we often draft policies with fancy language and a focus on that big C word… Compliance. Of course, our policies need to be compliant with the law. However, if we focus on […]
With the requirements under the 2020 Title IX Regulations, a good policy is critical to your compliance efforts. We know through the Office for Civil Rights’ published resolution agreements and corrective action plans for institutions who have undergone investigation by the Department, process is a key piece. Policies are reviewed by the Department to determine […]
The world of Title IX is full of policies, procedures, and (ever changing) regulations. I know sometimes it can feel like we are just doing our best to hold all the layers up at once while we try to manage the compliance components of our work. Who knew we needed to learn to juggle so […]
