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Ethics and Title IX

Higher Ed Connects: Ethics

The Department of Education recently handed down a $4.5 million fine , the largest-ever of its kind, to Michigan State for “its systemic failure to protect students from sexual abuse” and requires the school “to make major changes to its Title IX procedures.” This article will cover: Title IX and Compliance.

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University of Denver Investigates Antisemitic Incidents

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The campus Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX is also investigating the acts.

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Washington Update: New Guidance for Higher Ed on the Build Back Better Initiativewith host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Tom Netting | Changing Higher Ed Podcast 096

The Change Leader, Inc.

Department of Education, and changing perspectives in relation to areas such as Title IX. When higher education programs align with compassion for students, student persistence and graduation rates change for the better. This includes funding packages, negotiated rulemaking, new leaders at the U.S.

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1100 Colleges and the Republic’s March to Madness

Higher Ed Connects: News

When the only reason a higher education program is not illegal is because it accomplishes a purpose unrelated to education, the idea that the program is at least out of sync, if not out of compliance, with one’s university charter seems worth considering. Higher education’s exploitation-is-ok message must end.

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Report Examines Sexual Harassment, Violence Reporting for Student-Athletes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The report examines barriers for athletes in reporting sexual harassment and violence to their colleges, how selected colleges address sexual harassment and violence in athletic programs, and the extent the U.S.

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DePaul Cannot Dismiss Title IX Case, Court Rules

Confessions of a Community College Dean

An Illinois district court denied a motion by DePaul University Monday to dismiss a wrongful-termination Title IX lawsuit brought by a sports psychologist whose company provided mental health care to the university’s student athletes. Monday’s ruling dispelled the notion that Title IX has such limits.

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Title IX coordinator: More than just a mandatory role

University Business

One of the most important administration positions at colleges and universities right now is the Title IX coordinator. In light of the new Title IX regulations that schools must implement by August 1, the role is of even greater importance.