TIV incidents must be taken very seriously
The Title IX Coordinator serves a critical role in a guaranteeing a postsecondary institution’s compliance with Title IX
I think it is important to remember if you are about to be told information by a student/employee regarding a sex-based harassment incident and they wish for it to remain confidential, you need to let them know about your responsibility to report. You also should never discourage anyone from reporting or going to the police.
A well-defined reporting and response framework is essential for ensuring that institutions effectively address allegations of sex-based discrimination and violence. By creating clear procedures, providing training, and offering support, institutions can foster a safer and more equitable educational environment.
The social media information was so informative.
Whether or not a hostile environment exists on campus is an important consideration in what path to follow.
One concern I have is one distinction listed in determining if a complainant is credible is whether or not his or her story changes. With “trauma brain” following a traumatic event a person scrambles event details. The local Julie Valentine Center educated law enforcement officers about this factor.
As a nurse I have been a mandatory reporter for decades. My understanding of and appreciation for all the Title IX coordinator is responsible for has greatLu increased.
I also realize how well I was cared for by the institution I taught for when I needed to leave an abusive marriage.
As a Title IX Coordinator it I very important to be visible to students and employees and to reassure them that information being shared will be kept confidential.
Title IX coordinator is a necessary and important role to have, so employees know who they can go to.
A nice review of the role of the Title IX coordinator.
I have a better understanding of the role of the Title IX coordinator and how things should operate if located at a smaller university.
The Title IX coordinator is responsible for the training, procedure and processing of any harassment that takes place within the organization. However, the Title IX coordinator must take into consideration the confidentiality and protection of the victim and proceed with caution as it relates to the policies established. Being aware of the process, allows the instructors to initiate the proper procedure and direct the student or employee appropriately.
I appreciate knowing how to report incidents, should a student come to me with an issue.
Comment on Adriele Malone's post: Yes. That was the biggest takeaway for me in this module.
The responsibility to insure we create a safe environment where students feel they can share their experiences.
The Title IX Coordinator should be present and approachable for students and staff to feel comfortable making a report.
The Title IX Coordinator is crucial in creating a safe and inclusive environment within the campus where all students can thrive.
Jennifer that is so true. Online is becoming the go to for education due to the demand for adult education while working. Cyber bullying is a real threat and a title IV coordinator is needed.
THe title IX coordinator has a huge role in the enforcement and implementation of the title 9 scope which includes:
"A recipient institution that receives Department funds must operate its education program or activity in a nondiscriminatory manner free of discrimination based on sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity. Some key issue areas in which recipients have Title IX obligations are: recruitment, admissions, and counseling; financial assistance; athletics; sex-based harassment, which encompasses sexual assault and other forms of sexual violence; treatment of pregnant and parenting students; treatment of LGBTQI+ students; discipline; single-sex education; and employment. Also, no recipient or other person may intimidate, threaten, coerce, or discriminate against any individual for the purpose of interfering with any right or privilege secured by Title IX or its implementing regulations, or because the individual has made a report or complaint, testified, assisted, or participated or refused to participate in a proceeding under Title IX. For a recipient to retaliate in any way is considered a violation of Title IX. The Department’s Title IX regulations (Volume 34, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 106) provide additional information about the forms of discrimination prohibited by Title IX." according to the department of education
