Title IX Personnel Training Materials
In compliance with Title IX, Fayetteville State University is required to publish materials used for training Title IX coordinators, investigators, decision-makers, and other individuals who facilitate the Title IX Resolution Process.
All Title IX personnel that facilitate any portion of the Title IX process receive training that promotes fairness, impartial investigations, and adjudications of formal complaints of sexual harassment, and does not rely on stereotypes. Such trainings are conducted throughout the year through self-study, workshops, conferences, seminars, and certification courses.
Training topics include but are not limited to
- Title IX’s definition of “sexual harassment”
- The scope of the University’s education programs or activities
- How to conduct an investigation and grievance process
- How to serve impartially, including by avoiding prejudgment of the facts at issue and resolution options
- How to avoid conflicts of interest and bias and resolution options
- Training on any technology to be used at a live hearing, and on issues of relevance of questions and evidence, including when questions and evidence about a complainant’s sexual predisposition or prior sexual behavior are not relevant
- Training on issues of relevance to create an investigative report that fairly summarizes relevant evidence
TRAINING MATERIALS
Office of Civil Rights Center for Outreach, Prevention, Education, and Non-discriminationprovides webinar training to help colleges and schools comply with the Department’s anti-discrimination laws and regulations, including OCR’s new Title IX Rule while fully safeguarding constitutionally protected speech.
U.S. DEPT. OF EDUCATION'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL
All training materials are by Thompson Coburn LLP, and all the links will be linked to an external link.
In the Fundamentals of the Law module, Scott Goldschmidt and Aaron Lacey provide an overview of the new Title IX rule. Starting with a background and history of Title IX, the module details key definitions, elements of a sufficient response to “Title IX sexual harassment,” interim and supportive measures, and recordkeeping requirements.
In the Investigations and Informal Resolutions module, Susan Lorenc, Scott Goldschmidt, and Aaron Lacey explain the new regulation’s requirements for investigations of formal complaints of Title IX sexual harassment. The module explores key concepts, notice requirements, confidentiality, evidence, serving impartially, issues of relevance, interviews, credibility determinations, collection and review of documentation, and writing investigative reports. The module also explains the regulation’s requirements regarding informal resolutions.
In the Hearings module, Retired Judge Booker Shaw, Scott Goldschmidt, and Aaron Lacey, discuss the new regulation’s hearing requirements for formal complaints of Title IX sexual harassment. The module delves into key concepts, the live hearing requirement, advisors, managing cross-examination, relevance, credibility, burden of proof, evidence, and legal privileges.
Section 106.45(b) of the 2020 Final Title IX Rules require the sharing of “All materials used to train Title IX Coordinators, investigators, decision-makers, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution process.”
Title IX Training for Advisors
Title IX Training for Appellate Officers
Title IX Training for Campus Leadership
Title IX Training for Coordinators
In accordance with University policy, all employees with administrative leadership, advising, or instructional responsibilities are designated as mandatory Title IX reporters. As mandated reporters, employees have a legal obligation to promptly report any known, alleged, or suspected incidents of prohibited sexual conduct to the Title IX Coordinator. To support employees in understanding these responsibilities, as well as the University’s procedures for responding to reports of sexual misconduct, the Title IX Office will offer comprehensive training sessions. Mandatory Reporting Training for Title IX and Clery
Mandatory reporters are required to receive training to ensure compliance with University policy and strengthen our collective commitment to maintaining a safe and supportive campus environment.
Fayetteville State University Dating and Domestic Violence Training is designed to educate students on recognizing, preventing, and responding to dating and domestic violence. It provides resources and reporting options while you are on and off campus.