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What You Need to Know About Bias Toward Athletes in Title IX Proceedings
| Andrew Miltenberg | 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?
| Andrew Miltenberg | 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?
| Andrew Miltenberg | 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
| Andrew Miltenberg | 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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How Do Sanctions Impact Transfer to Another School?
| Andrew Miltenberg | Title IX
Whether deserved or not, sanctions from a college or university can cause a student to want to change schools and make a fresh start somewhere new. How easy is it to do that, exactly? Can you transfer readily or would you be denied admission at most schools? If a school admits you, will they put …
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