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What Student Athletes Need to Know to Bring a Title IX Lawsuit Against Their School
| Felice Duffy | Title IX : Athletics
Recent lawsuits have called attention to the high number of colleges and universities that are out of compliance with Title IX in their athletic programs. Figures from the U.S. Department of Education show that over 30% of Division I schools failed to meet financial aid requirements for female athletes and the percentage of schools violating …
How COVID Anxiety Makes Discipline Proceedings Even More Stressful for Students
| Felice Duffy | Student Rights, Uncategorized
In all of the discussion about the disruptive and damaging effects the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked on the nation’s students at colleges and universities, one facet often overlooked is the impact on students facing disciplinary proceedings or students who want to file a complaint with a school tribunal to obtain justice. COVID anxiety clearly increases …
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New Regulations for Title IX – Here’s What to Watch For
| Felice Duffy | Title IX
The U.S. Department of Education celebrated the 50th anniversary of the signing of Title IX by announcing proposed regulatory changes designed to “restore crucial protections” that were “weakened under previous regulations.” What does this mean for students and staff who want to bring a claim or defend against allegations of wrongdoing? The proposed new regulations …
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Quid Pro Quo Harassment: Know Your Rights and Options
| Felice Duffy | Title IX
In a quid pro quo situation, one person offers a favor or benefit to another with the expectation that they will receive something in return. Quid pro quo can be innocent in an educational setting, such as when a professor provides extra credit to students who volunteer their time to work at a nonprofit event. …
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What are Some Actions That Are Considered Title IX Violations?
| Felice Duffy | College Code Violations, Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 includes broad language that continues to receive even broader interpretation as the years pass. Many students, staff, faculty, and their families are surprised at the range of conduct that is now treated as a Title IX violation. Lawyers for college students see no sign of this trend …
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