University Student, Faculty, and Staff Title IX Rights
Title IX has been making its rounds in the news headlines over the last couple of years but the law itself is often referenced without any explanation. What is Title IX? Title IX is a portion of the...
View ArticleTitle IX, Faculty Members, and Academic Freedom
Title IX (of the Education Amendments Act of 1972) is a federal equity law that prohibits sex and gender based discrimination in educational institutions of higher education. Since most colleges and...
View ArticleTitle IX Violations at Colleges and Universities
More than 120 Colleges and Universities are Under Investigation for Possible Violations of Title IX. Title IX Applies to Almost Every College and University in the U.S. Title IX is a law of equity...
View ArticleHow Prevalent Is Sexual Misconduct on College Campuses?
It is commonly reported that one in five women is sexually assaulted in college. That statistic has been widely publicized but also widely criticized. As increasing awareness is raised about the...
View ArticleTitle IX and Private Institutions
Does Title IX apply to a private college? Typically, yes. Private colleges, including for-profit colleges and online universities, must still comply with Title IX if they receive any federal funding....
View ArticleCivil Remedies for Sexual Assaults on College Campuses
The issue of sexual assault on our college campuses and in our communities received a lot of attention in 2015 and is likely to garner more still in the coming months. In the many articles published...
View ArticleKeeping Private Public Records Private: Slater v. Arizona Board of Regents
When college or university faculty members are accused of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct, the institution is tasked with assessing and investigating the allegations and responding...
View ArticleTitle IX of the Education Amendments
“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity...
View ArticleTitle IX Updates
In August 2018, it became public knowledge that the U.S. Department of Education was considering releasing a set of revisions to policies about Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972. Title...
View ArticleA Title IX Class Action Lawsuit Trend
Over the past few weeks, students who claim they were wrongfully accused or investigated for sexual misconduct have brought class action lawsuits on behalf of themselves and students in similar...
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