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Category Archives: Title IX
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What goes on during fraternity hazing parties generally remains a secret shared only among those in the know on campus. But when something tragic happens, the secrets of college hazing rituals become exposed for all the world to see. This happened at Penn State in 2017 when sophomore Timothy Piazza was encouraged to drink too …
What Supportive Measures Are Supposed to be Provided by Your School When a Title IX Issue is Raised?
| Title IX, Title IX: Procedure
| Over the past several years, the rules colleges and universities are required to implement to investigate and adjudicate Title IX matters raised on campus have been in flux. Different federal administrations have made substantial changes based on political priorities. However, one constant in all the changes is that incidents are still being reported, and schools …
High School Football Players Potentially Banned for Appearing in a TV Commercial Provide Valuable Lessons for Parents and Students
| Title IX, Title IX : Athletics
| Students are trained to trust their teachers, coaches, and school administrators. Parents are expected to follow suit. So when someone suggested that the football team at Indian River High School should participate in a TV commercial for a local roofing company in their Delaware community, any objections that were raised were not loud enough to …
Title IX: What Will Happen to the New Rules When the Administration Changes?
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To say that Title IX policies have been fluctuating over the last several years is a bit of an understatement. And now, even before the current administration’s policies have been fully implemented, we are about to experience another shift in leadership. The change in administration and political priorities is certain to affect Title IX policies, …
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Busting Myths About Title IX
| Title IX
| It’s been over 50 years since Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 started changing life in schools—particularly colleges and universities—throughout the U.S. Throughout that time, the regulatory scheme has expanded tremendously. However, the understanding of Title IX obligations has not kept pace. The result is that there are a lot of misperceptions about …