Course Schedule

Week One: March 5

The Key Responsibilities of Title IX Coordinators

• April 4, 2011 Guidance: an overview
• Who should serve as a Title IX coordinator?
• Key Title IX Coordinator responsibilities
• Title IX coordinator responsibilities as it applies to athletics

Week Two: March 12

Understanding Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence and the Legal Responsibilities of the Institution

• The data on sexual violence on campus
• Different perspectives – victims’ rights, community standards, accused students, parents, community, student groups
• The role of alcohol, drugs and consent
• Other types of institutional programs to respond to sexual violence and sexual harassment
• Other laws that affect investigations

Week Three: March 19

Overseeing or Conducting Investigations of Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Investigations

• Interviews with complainant, accused and 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

Week Four: April 2

Review of Institutional Policies – Part I

• Complaint handling
• Hearings, adjudication, and appeals
• Due process and student code

Week Five: April 9

Review of Institutional Policies - Part II

• Grievance procedures for employees
• Dealing with parents and media
• FERPA and Clery Act issues
• Minors

Compliance with Notice and Training Obligations

• Notice obligations
• Who needs to be trained and on what topics
• Best practices

Week Six: April 16

Title IX Coordinator Best Practices in Athletics

• NCAA identification of Title IX coordinator
• Additional policy considerations
• Effective harassment/assault avoidance training for coaches, student-athletes and athletics personnel
• Discussion of requirement that student-athletes be treated similarly to other students in harassment/sexual assault investigations
• Privacy and athletics
• Retaliation