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New Book Highlights Systemic Problems in the Title IX Office

Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Nicole Bedera discusses her research, which draws on dozens of interviews at one anonymous institution to understand how the Title IX process fails victims.

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Baylor Confirms Exemption from Title IX Claims

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 14, 2023

The Department of Education has confirmed that Baylor University, the Baptist research institution in Waco, Texas, is immune from certain Title IX complaints “to the extent that they are inconsistent with the University’s religious tenets,” wrote Catherine E. The confirmation follows other Title IX trouble for Baylor.

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2023 Women's College Basketball Another Mile-Marker in Title IX

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 30, 2023

Amy Wilson, the NCAA’s managing director of inclusion, said that as the NCAA began laying out its Title IX celebrations, there was no doubt that this should be the culmination. It’s a celebration of all the opportunities that Title IX has provided in education and athletics,” Wilson points out.

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Colleges Must Accommodate Pregnant Students Under New Title IX

Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 27, 2024

Pregnancy was always implicitly protected by Title IX. But Biden’s new rules formalize the rights of pregnant and parenting students, making higher ed more accessible. Lacy Guzman decided to go back to college when she was pregnant with her first child.

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New Title IX Rule Now Blocked in 21 States

Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 26, 2024

The Education Department won’t be able to enforce its new Title IX regulations, set to take effect nationwide Aug. 1, in Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska or South Dakota, a federal judge ruled Wednesday evening.

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For Title IX, Beware Diminishing Due Process

Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 8, 2024

For Title IX, Beware Diminishing Due Process Elizabeth Redden Wed, 05/08/2024 - 11:01 AM Colleges should be wary of adopting weaker due process protections permitted under the new Title IX regulations, T. Markus Funk and Jean-Jacques Cabou write. Byline(s) T. Markus Funk Jean-Jacques Cabou

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Do ‘Women in STEM’ Programs Violate Title IX?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Do ‘Women in STEM’ Programs Violate Title IX? Liam Knox Fri, 10/13/2023 - 03:00 AM Civil rights complaints against initiatives for women in male-dominated STEM fields are piling up. But it’s not clear that such programs are actually illegal. Byline(s) Liam Knox

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Judge Blocks New Title IX Rule in Oklahoma

Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 1, 2024

A federal judge ruled yesterday that the Education Department cannot enforce new Title IX regulations in Oklahoma, just one day before the rules were set to take effect.

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States, Conservative Groups Sue to Block New Title IX Rule

Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 30, 2024

States, Conservative Groups Sue to Block New Title IX Rule Katherine Knott Tue, 04/30/2024 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Katherine Knott

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Reproof and Redemption in a Title IX Review

Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 31, 2023

After a string of scandals over California State University leaders’ handling of sexual misconduct allegations, an external review found the system’s Title IX procedures to be “insufficient” and “unreliable.” When California State University chancellor Joseph I.

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OCR: Hinds Community College Failed to Support Pregnant Student, Violated Title IX

Confessions of a Community College Dean

APRIL 12, 2024

OCR: Hinds Community College Failed to Support Pregnant Student, Violated Title IX Katherine Knott Fri, 04/12/2024 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Katherine Knott

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Biden Administration Hears From 132,000 and Counting on Title IX Rule

Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 15, 2023

Biden Administration Hears From 132,000 and Counting on Title IX Rule Featured Image at Top of Article GettyImages-1251251954.jpg jpg Katherine Knott Mon, 05/15/2023 - 03:00 AM

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Defamation Ruling Could Influence Title IX Cases, Policy

Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 14, 2023

Defamation Ruling Could Influence Title IX Cases, Policy Featured Image at Top of Article Connecticut_State_Library_&_Supreme_Court_Building.jpeg Johanna Alonso Fri, 07/14/2023 - 03:00 AM

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Is Title IX really protecting college students from sexual misconduct on campus?

University Business

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This summer, the US Department of Education celebrated 50 years of Title IX while proposing new changes to its regulation. Here are the questions they provided officials: From 1/1/2014 through 12/31/2020, how many reports did your institution receive of a student accused of a Title IX offense? A look at the data.

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Spelman Student Sues Morehouse Over Title IX Complaint

Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A Spelman College student filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Morehouse College that claims campus officials dismissed her Title IX complaint against a Morehouse student after she reported that he sexually assaulted her.

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Education Department: Arcadia University Violated Title IX

Confessions of a Community College Dean

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Arcadia University mishandled complaints that a professor was sexually harassing students, violating Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights said Tuesday.

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U of Louisiana System Subpoenas Journalist in Title IX Lawsuit

Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 24, 2024

An attorney representing the University of Louisiana System has subpoenaed a USA Today reporter to turn over information he gathered for an award-winning series of articles about violations of the federal Title IX law across the university system,

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OCR: San Francisco Conservatory of Music Violated Title IX

Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 11, 2024

The San Francisco Conservatory of Music’s response to a student’s report of sexual assault and stalking “violated Title IX at every stage” and was “deliberately indifferent,” the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights found in its investigation of the private college.

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Court Rejects Suit Challenging Title IX Exemptions

Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 17, 2023

A federal district court last week rejected a suit challenging the right of the Education Department to grant exemptions, as required by federal law, to some religious colleges from certain provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. ” Ad keywords: administrators studentaffairs Is this diversity newsletter?:

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Cal State Releases Full Title IX Review

Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 18, 2023

The law firm Cozen O’Connor released its full external review of California State University’s Title IX and Discrimination, Retaliation and Harassment (DHR) procedures yesterday, recommending a slew of reporting and adjudication changes that it estimates will cost the system about $25 million a year.

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Washington Update: NPRM, FAFSA, Title IX, NC-SARA: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 206 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Tom Netting

The Change Leader, Inc.

MAY 7, 2024

The discussion covers the new Title IX regulations, the resolution of FAFSA simplification issues, and proposed changes to accreditation and institutional accountability. In this Washington Update, you'll hear an outline of the large Title IX proposed updates, the state of FAFSA and impacts on enrollment, and more.

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Court Rejects Suit Challenging Title IX Exemptions

Confessions of a Community College Dean

JANUARY 13, 2023

A federal district court on Thursday rejected a suit challenging the right of the Education Department to grant exemptions, as required by federal law, to some religious colleges from certain provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Hide by line? Hide by line?: Disable left side advertisement?:

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These 6 universities kept Title IX sexual misconduct data secret

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NOVEMBER 23, 2022

USA TODAY asked more than 100 of the nation’s top public universities for data showing how they handled sexual misconduct complaints under the landmark federal law known as Title IX. The post These 6 universities kept Title IX sexual misconduct data secret appeared first on University Business.

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Ethics and Title IX

Higher Ed Connects: Ethics

DECEMBER 14, 2019

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. Title IX and Compliance. It is a civil right.

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UP cuts Title IX position amidst budget shortfall - Brie Haro, University of Portland Beacon

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DECEMBER 28, 2022

The administration has eliminated the Title IX coordinator position in an effort to deal with the University’s $13.4 Over the summer Ethan Snyder was hired as Title IX coordinator, but has recently left UP. UP plans to outsource some of the Title IX tasks to an as-yet unnamed firm. million budget deficit.

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Combating Gender-Based Violence on College Campuses Must Start at the Top

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 17, 2024

All too often, instead of taking proactive internal approaches to prevention, schools often spring to action reactively in the face of high-profile Title IX investigations, or legal threats. Our research suggests that few campuses have adopted proactive or comprehensive approaches that move the bar on this important issue.

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ASHLEY OWENS

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 8, 2024

Ashley Owens Ashley Owens has been appointed interim Title IX coordinator at Pennsylvania State University. She serves as director of student accountability and conflict response on Penn State’s Altoona campus.

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7 more women join Title IX lawsuit against Loyola University

University Business

MARCH 21, 2023

The post 7 more women join Title IX lawsuit against Loyola University appeared first on University Business. Read more from Campus Safety.

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LAURA RUGLESS

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 26, 2023

Laura Rugless Laura Rugless has been named vice president for civil rights and Title IX education at Michigan State University. She served as the associate vice president for Michigan State’s Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX.

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New Title IX Regulations Delayed

Confessions of a Community College Dean

MAY 29, 2023

New Title IX Regulations Delayed Katherine Knott Tue, 05/30/2023 - 12:00 AM

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Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Announces Resolution of Pregnancy Discrimination Investigation of Troy University in Alabama

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 27, 2023

OCR had been investigating Troy regarding whether the school had responded to the student’s requests in a manner that complied with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The student notified Troy of her pregnancy before the start of the fall 2020 semester, the investigation confirmed.

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SHANNON WALLS

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2023

Walls served as the college’s Title IX coordinator, special assistant to the president, and staff liaison for the trusteeship committee for the board of trustees. Shannon Walls Shannon Walls has been named interim vice president for institutional advancement at Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. Walls earned a B.F.A.

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MSU Tenure-Track Faculty Look to Unionize

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Michigan State University Supporters of the union have argued that unionizing would give tenured faculty a larger role in discussions of changes to working conditions, campus safety, promotion and tenure systems, and sexual misconduct and Title IX issues.

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Washington Update: Neg Reg, Clery Act, and Chevron Decision: Changing Higher Ed podcast 223 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Tom Netting

The Change Leader, Inc.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Drumm welcomes back Tom Netting, President of TEN Government Strategies, to discuss recent higher education policy changes and challenges, covering FAFSA, Title IX, FSA, IDR, SAVE, NC-SARA, NACIQI, PPA, TRIO, Clery Act, Gainful Employment, Title IV, the Chevron Decision, and more.

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VANESSA LOVE

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 27, 2023

Vanessa Love Vanessa Love has been appointed director of the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX at the University of Pittsburgh. She served as assistant vice president in the Office of Compliance & Integrity at Point Park University in Pittsburgh.

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Western Wyoming Expands Support for Rural, Working Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Uwill stood out among the rest for their innovative technology and ease of access,” said Amy Galley, director of wellbeing and accessibility/Title IX at Western Wyoming, noting the strength of competition among potential teletherapy providers. Uwill is a leading mental health and wellness solution for colleges and students.

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CSU Awards $4.6 Million to Advance Black Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 23, 2024

The Systemwide Campus Inventory and Campus Action Items Highlights , available on the CSU’s Black Student Success website, includes a listing of awarded projects to be implemented by May 2025.

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Penn Creates New Title VI Center. Will Other Colleges Follow?

Confessions of a Community College Dean

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Opening a center to handle shared ancestry complaints such as those alleging antisemitism is the latest signal that colleges are turning to their Title IX playbooks to comply with Title VI. As colleges grapple with how to respond to reports of antisemitism and Islamophobia on campuses and

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MAUREEN MCGUINNESS

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 31, 2023

Maureen McGuinness Maureen McGuinness has been appointed Title IX coordinator for the University of North Texas System. McGuinness holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio, and master’s and doctoral degrees in higher education from the University of North Texas.

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ED Office for Civil Rights Reaches Agreement Regarding Title VI Complaints

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 17, 2024

OCR stated that it found no evidence that the university complied with its Title VI requirements to assess whether incidents individually or cumulatively created a hostile environment for students, faculty, or staff, and if so, to take steps reasonably calculated to end the hostile environment, remedy its effects, and prevent its recurrence.

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Washington Update: Proposed Changes to Title IX and Protecting Vulnerable StudentsChanging Higher Ed Podcast 113 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Tom Netting

The Change Leader, Inc.

JULY 20, 2022

In this Changing Higher Ed Podcast, Drumm McNaughton and Tom Netting discuss the proposed changes to Title IX and its 50 year evolution.

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Oregon colleges, universities receive few reports of sexual misconduct, investigate even fewer

University Business

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Title IX officers at the state’s 24 public colleges and universities fielded just over 600 reports of sexual misconduct in the 2023-24 school year. Fewer cases still were ever formally investigated. That’s fewer than one report for every 300 students.

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Utah State Fires 4 in the Athletics Department

Confessions of a Community College Dean

JULY 12, 2024

Utah State University has fired four athletics officials in the wake of an external review into the institution’s handling of Title IX complaints,

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Case Western Settles With DOJ After Title IX Investigation

Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 25, 2023

Case Western Reserve University will make campuswide changes to its management of sexual assault allegations as part of an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, the university announced Tuesday.

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New Book Highlights Systemic Problems in the Title IX Office

Baylor Confirms Exemption from Title IX Claims

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2023 Women's College Basketball Another Mile-Marker in Title IX

Colleges Must Accommodate Pregnant Students Under New Title IX

New Title IX Rule Now Blocked in 21 States

For Title IX, Beware Diminishing Due Process

Do ‘Women in STEM’ Programs Violate Title IX?

Judge Blocks New Title IX Rule in Oklahoma

States, Conservative Groups Sue to Block New Title IX Rule

Reproof and Redemption in a Title IX Review

OCR: Hinds Community College Failed to Support Pregnant Student, Violated Title IX

Biden Administration Hears From 132,000 and Counting on Title IX Rule

Defamation Ruling Could Influence Title IX Cases, Policy

Is Title IX really protecting college students from sexual misconduct on campus?

Spelman Student Sues Morehouse Over Title IX Complaint

Education Department: Arcadia University Violated Title IX

U of Louisiana System Subpoenas Journalist in Title IX Lawsuit

OCR: San Francisco Conservatory of Music Violated Title IX

Court Rejects Suit Challenging Title IX Exemptions

Cal State Releases Full Title IX Review

Washington Update: NPRM, FAFSA, Title IX, NC-SARA: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 206 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Tom Netting

Court Rejects Suit Challenging Title IX Exemptions

These 6 universities kept Title IX sexual misconduct data secret

Ethics and Title IX

UP cuts Title IX position amidst budget shortfall - Brie Haro, University of Portland Beacon

Combating Gender-Based Violence on College Campuses Must Start at the Top

ASHLEY OWENS

7 more women join Title IX lawsuit against Loyola University

LAURA RUGLESS

New Title IX Regulations Delayed

Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights Announces Resolution of Pregnancy Discrimination Investigation of Troy University in Alabama

SHANNON WALLS

MSU Tenure-Track Faculty Look to Unionize

Washington Update: Neg Reg, Clery Act, and Chevron Decision: Changing Higher Ed podcast 223 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Tom Netting

VANESSA LOVE

Western Wyoming Expands Support for Rural, Working Students

CSU Awards $4.6 Million to Advance Black Student Success

Penn Creates New Title VI Center. Will Other Colleges Follow?

MAUREEN MCGUINNESS

ED Office for Civil Rights Reaches Agreement Regarding Title VI Complaints

Washington Update: Proposed Changes to Title IX and Protecting Vulnerable StudentsChanging Higher Ed Podcast 113 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Tom Netting

Oregon colleges, universities receive few reports of sexual misconduct, investigate even fewer

Utah State Fires 4 in the Athletics Department

Case Western Settles With DOJ After Title IX Investigation

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