Mandatory Reporting in Compliance with Title IX
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The recent controversy regarding Ohio State University (OSU)’s head football coach raises many questions regarding mandatory reporting requirements by certain college and university employees under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and under school sexual misconduct policies. Title IX obligates institutions to promptly, thoroughly, and equitably investigate any reports of sex-based discrimination. This …
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Female Professors Can Also Face Accusations of Title IX Violations
| | Title IX : Sexual Assault/Misconduct
When many people think of Title IX complaints, they likely think of accusations against a male college student, coach, or professor for harassing, assaulting, or otherwise discriminating against female students. However, the law protects students of all genders from misconduct by others of all genders. Forms of alleged discrimination can occur between members of the …
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Can a College or High School Cut or Reduce Funding for its Women’s Sports Teams under Title IX?
Prior to the passage of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, only about 30,000 women participated in collegiate athletics, and women only received two percent of the athletic funds of colleges and universities. Today, nearly 200,000 women play college sports and during the 2009-2010 academic year, women’s teams received 40 percent of athletic …
Defending Students Who Make Threats of Harm
Tensions are high on school campuses across the United States when it comes to threats of violence on school grounds. It seems no one is safe these days, whether in an elementary school, a high school, or a university. However, more threats are made on college campuses than you may be aware of, as such …
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Did a Professor Sexually Assault You Years Ago?
| | Title IX : Sexual Assault/Misconduct
In the wake of a sexual assault, many victims stay quiet and do not report the assault. This is especially true if an assailant was a person in an authority position, such as a professor or coach at a college or university. Victims may fear retaliation in the form of failing grades, poor recommendations, or …
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