While Title IX, the Clery Act, and VAWA promote many worthwhile college policies, this presentation only skims two important issues, namely what a ''preponderance of evidence'' means in practice [including potential ''grey'' areas in testimony, circumstantial evidence, and perspective], and also the real potential for false claims.
Title IX is a protection for all. Students, faculty & staff. Policies need to be in place to protect. The person in charge of Title IX needs to be a reliable/responsible person passionate about the subject.
I cannot overemphasize the importance of this training. I have done this training before but this is the most detailed version I’ve encountered and I have learned a lot more from it.
I have been the Title IX coordinator at our private school since 2017 and have had training every year, but its always good to have a refresher! Im especially interested in getting our student body involved in community events such as "take Back the Night"
I have been the Title IX coordinator at our private school since 2017 and have had training every year, but its always good to have a refresher! Im especially interested in getting our student body involved in community events such as "take Back the Night"
Title IX and the VAWA/Clery Act give great direction on actions that are sexually discriminatory in nature. Policies and procedures must be implemented and executed through ongoing training of Title IX coordinators and any other responsible parties. This helps protects all students, faculty, staff, and administration.
This course was filled with lots of useful infomation. I learned several things that I did not know.
It is unfortunate that there is a need for such laws but reality dictates the need to provide all students with a safe learning environment. It is important to set standards in the classroom on appropriate conduct and model this behavior. It is important to keep aware of class climate that is not in keeping with Title IX.
I have had several of these trainings over the years I have been at Spartan for title IX. These laws are in place to protect all individuals on campus, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. Its great to have the reminder year after year.
I agree this was a very good explanation of title IX and VAWA. This will help to protect students, employees from unwanted sexual anything and violence, make all people feel safe on school campuses.
We are a Lockstep campus, but because of COVID-19, we have moved to on-line Instruction. This Title IX and VAWA Training has been valuable, in enhansing what we need to be aware of. The "on-line" campus experience is tricky. Things can go on in the back ground, that you have to be careful to watch for (chat rooms, emails, after class tutering Zoom meeting) all lead to a potenial Title IX and VAWA violation.
My Instructors are advised regulaly on classroom proticol, I pop in and out unanounces checking each class.
Title IX, VAWA and the Clery Act require that, as online instructors we stay vigilant of sexual harrassment as a primary concern due to the online instruction method that we use to communicate with and amoungst our students.
Although I have had previous training regarding Title IX and VAWA, this was a good refresher course.
this topic is sadly real in our world
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.
Reply to Robin Wiebe's post:
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.
