Sexual harassment can take many forms. It is a relief to know that education for the prevention of sexual harassment is mandatory and that institutions must have a Title IX Coordinator to investigate and protect employees/students.
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This is a tough situation for online classrooms. If a student doesnt disclose transgender status, or if they are transitioning, another peer or instructor may acknowledge them in a way that could offend them and they could potentially complain. I had this situation at another school. But I advised the student the reality, if they dont klnow you cant take affense to certain pronouns. people do not mean harm they are just trying to communicate with you.
It is important to be respectful.
It is important to review these policies annually. Strict enforcement of the law is mandatory.
This is the first time that I have been through this training. It is very informative and helpful to know that the policies and procedures are there to not only help the students, but for the employees too. To all around provide a safe environment for all is very satisfying. The resources are all noted which makes it easier for any person within these four walls.
I have learned about Title IX. I feel that it was good review, because in online setting you have to del with many situations one on one. Better to be knowledgble in all areas, just in case. There are many different situations that can arise in an online class. As an instructor I feel that after viewing the Title IX training; I better understand all types of sexul discrimnation that can occur.
Title IX helps everyone establish policies that can protect everyone on campus. It will not prevent all acts of discrimination or violence, but it can have an effect if all employees and students are well-informed from the day they arrive at school, as well as mitigating damage to victims should incidents occur. Transparency about defining such acts helps a great deal, as well as transparency with policies, procedures, and help available to potential victims.
What I found most interesting is how Title IX and VAWA really create this broad, inclusive interpretation to protect the most people it can in a school's community. Schools should be a safe and conducive learning environment null of harassments and other uncivil behaviors. At our institution, we are committed safeguard the safety of our students and staff. This why everyone is appointed as a Responsible Employee to not only keep the school in check RE: safety, but also holds everyone else accountable and aware of our responsivilifies should the need arise. Students and staff will be advised of Title IX and VAWA policies during their orientation and such information will also be disseminated in different media and in a timely fashion.
Title IX protects students and employees from discrimination based on gender identity, sexual orientation, etc. We must all be aware of the policies and regulations in place that protect us as well as our students.
All schools should have policies and procedures in place to prevent, report and investigate crimes under the Title IX, VAWA, and Clery Act guidelines. All students and employees should be made aware of the policies and procedures. I will adhere to the policies and procedures that my employer has set and provided to me.
As teachers and instructors we have had for many years a legal obligation to report suspected abuses that may be affecting our students, i.e. child abuse, neglect, abandonment, domestic violence, etc. to responsible services for investigation and action. Title IX expands this responsibility in so many ways but most importantly with a requirement that we have a formal mechanism in place to deal with the issues that arrise.
While VAWA requires the institution to provide a prompt and equitable procedure for resolving complaints, I believe there is still a culture of underreporting in an effort to save face for the university. This mindset needs to change.
I have worked in previous institutions and have had Title IX training in the past and I have to admit this was a very detailed explanation on why Title IX exists. Title IX exists to help protect students from any unwanted situations that may jeopardize their personal well being. Im glad this exists to help protect ALL kinds of students regardless of race, gender, orientation, traditional or online.
I have taken this training previously but I really have only thought of it as an on campus training. It is important as an on campus discussion but even more of a discussion for online education. An online class requires posts to discussions boards and emails. I think it is important for all to understand the proper Etiquettewhen posting. It is also very easy to hide behind a keyboard and sexually harass others.
I did learn quite a bit about the different entities such as VAWA that are associated with the Title IX that I have not thought of before. It is good to know that there are several agencies working together to make a safe environment.
I have had this training every year for more than a decade.
I have seen much of this before. It doesn't hurt to see it again.
This is a very interesting subject. I have been to a few trainings in the past couple years and the focus on campus procedure and awareness are so important. Lots to learn here. It is interesting to learn how this can happen even in an online environment.
Reply to Robin Wiebe's post: Robin, How is the act their to protect the student if nothing is done with the information? I thought that each Institution was suppose to get the information and make a report, then send to the Department of Education and do nothing else.
Am I understanding it correctly?
I feel that each institution log each incident and have a recording on what actions took place and follow-up to ensure that the occurrance or claim has been resolved. To just record the accident is not enough.
Example: I recall a Coach from Penn State who knew someone from his staff was acting and using his position of power to harsass Young Men for years. Finall result the Man received a long Jail sentence and Penn State was fine for 50 Million dollars for not reported and following up eaxch incident. I believe that the School or Institution is responsible.
What are your thoughts?
In an online environmenmt as we are, we will not be dealing with most of these issues. Although it is still possible for students to make inappropiate statements to other students. However, I do agree that in on-camous environments we need to have these measures in place to protect all of our students.
