Friday, February 3
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM
Welcome and Introduction to Program
Monica Barrett, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Kathleen Curry Santora, National Association of College and University Attorneys
Kathleen Curry Santora, National Association of College and University Attorneys
8:15 AM – 9:15 AM
01. The Substance of the Dear Colleague Letter: Its Antecedents and How It Has Changed the Law
- 2001 guidance versus 2011 guidance
- Current litigation involving student sexual assault and harassment
- An aside: Can the Department of Education lawfully regulate through guidance and Dear Colleague Letters?
Dana Scaduto, Moderator, Dickinson College
Ann Franke, Wise Results, LLC
Lawrence White, University of Delaware
Ann Franke, Wise Results, LLC
Lawrence White, University of Delaware
9:15 AM – 9:45 AM
02. Campus Sexual Assault Claims and Analysis
- How the DCL could impact claims against institutions
- Claims and legal theories of alleged victims
- Claims and legal theories of alleged perpetrators
Alyssa Keehan, United Educators Insurance Reciprocal Risk Retention Group
9:45 AM – 11:00 AM
03. Title IX Coordinators: Selection, Responsibilities, and Training
- Who should serve as a Title IX coordinator? Different models
- Training Title IX coordinators
- Key responsibilities
- How to handle a sexual assault investigation: interviewing with complainant, alleged perpetrator, and other witnesses; requests for confidentiality or not to investigate; interim protective measures for complainant; dealing with law enforcement; gathering other evidence; determining whether to bring charges; other general remedial action
Toi Carter, Moderator, The George Washington University
Bindu Kolli, University of Delaware
Jody Shipper, University of Southern California
Bindu Kolli, University of Delaware
Jody Shipper, University of Southern California
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM
04. OCR Investigations and Best Practices for Working with OCR
- What to expect from OCR in a complaint investigation
- What type of information will be requested
- When is early resolution appropriate and what you can expect
- The resolution agreement process
- How are final decisions made
- How to partner with OCR for a win-win for your university
Gloria Hage, Eastern Michigan University
Howard Kallem, U.S. Department of Education, DC Enforcement Office
Dale Rhines, U.S. Department of Education, DC Enforcement Office
Howard Kallem, U.S. Department of Education, DC Enforcement Office
Dale Rhines, U.S. Department of Education, DC Enforcement Office
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Networking Luncheon
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
05A. Best Practices: Training Students
- Training entire student population
- Targeted training for special student populations, including RAs and student judicial panelists
- Special issues: social media and harassment, alcohol and other drugs, and consent
Maya Kobersy, University of Michigan
Melissa Tihinen, Columbia University
Melissa Tihinen, Columbia University
05B. Model Grievance Procedures and Model Student Discipline Code
- Complaint handling
- Hearings, adjudication, and appeals
- Dealing with parents and media
- Complaints of off-campus sexual harassment or assault
- FERPA and Clery Act issues
Lori Fox, Moderator, Teachers College, Columbia University
Scott Goings, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Anne Newman, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Scott Goings, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Anne Newman, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
06A. Title IX Training: The "Must Attend" Event of the Year
- Whom to invite: special considerations for training faculty, Title IX coordinators, law enforcement, coaches, and those who supervise minors
- What to discuss: institutional policy; grievance procedures; reporting; confidentiality
- How to present: using technology and interactive tools to aid in training efforts
Kimberly Ballard-Washington, Moderator, Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
Catherine Guttman-McCabe, Clearspire Law Co.
Pamela Heatlie, University of Michigan
Catherine Guttman-McCabe, Clearspire Law Co.
Pamela Heatlie, University of Michigan
06B. Implications of the Dear Colleague Letter on Existing Campus Policies
- Negotiated grievance procedures for employees
- Due process rights under the student code of conduct
- Campus police and law enforcement investigations and prosecutions
- FERPA and confidentiality issues
- Special reporting requirements involving sexual assault/abuse of minors
Henry Cuthbert, Moderator, Duke University
Gary Pavela, University of Maryland
Edward Sponzilli, Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus
Gary Pavela, University of Maryland
Edward Sponzilli, Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
07. Sexual Assault on Campus: A Case Study
- A case study demonstrating issues in an alleged campus sexual assault from initial complaint through appeals process
Ada Meloy, Moderator, American Council on Education
Amy Foerster, Saul Ewing LLP
Kathryn Atkinson Overberg, Iowa State University
Amy Foerster, Saul Ewing LLP
Kathryn Atkinson Overberg, Iowa State University
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Reception for Registrants and Panelists