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What Can You Do If Your College Imposes Penalties Like Educational Sanctions, Probation, Suspension, or Expulsion?
| Felice Duffy | Title IX
If you’ve been sanctioned after a finding of responsibility for a violation of Title IX or school policy, prompt action may enable you to reduce the penalties or even achieve a different finding. It is a good idea to seek advice from an attorney experienced in student defense because the process for appealing school sanctions …
What You Need to Know About Bias Toward Athletes in Title IX Proceedings
| Felice Duffy | Title IX, Title IX : Athletics
The concept of fairness is deeply ingrained in our sense of justice, whether that justice is meted out through the court system or in a venue like a campus disciplinary proceeding. Bias of any type is considered to tilt the scales of justice in one direction and is therefore viewed as inherently unfair. This includes …
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Can Athletic Departments or Greek Organizations Penalize Students Prior to a Finding of Responsibility?
| Felice Duffy | Title IX
When a college or university receives notice of alleged sexual harassment in violation of Title IX, that college is required to take certain steps to protect the complainant and investigate the complaint. The federal rules set minimum standards, and the Department of Education has said that schools can take additional actions that go beyond those …
When a Student Transfers, How Do Sanctions at One School Impact Athletic Participation at the Next School?
| Felice Duffy | Title IX, Title IX : Athletics, Title IX : Sexual Assault/Misconduct
Student athletes who are unhappy with the playing opportunities or team environment at one school often transfer to another to find a program that better fits their needs. But sometimes, student athletes change schools for another reason. They may choose—or be forced—to leave a school because of findings of wrongdoing. In some high-profile cases, the …
Understanding the Difference Between Expulsion and Dismissal
| Felice Duffy | Title IX
What does it mean if a student has been dismissed from a school? Is it the same as being expelled? Parents and students considering the consequences of violations of Title IX or a college code of conduct often find the terms used by school officials to have ambiguous meanings. As a legal team dedicated to …
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