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Uno Title Ix Compliance Strategies 2015-16, Charlotte Russell

Strategic Planning Forums

This presentation discusses: NU System Compliance Activity and UNO Education/Training/Outreach.

Uno Website-Oead-Title Ix, Uno Office Of Equity, Access And Diversity

Business/Finance/Operations

UNO is a place of respect and safety.

The University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) is committed to providing on environment that is free of discrimination and safe for a ll members of our campus community. Learn more about Title IX:

What is Title IX
Where to Report Incidents
Advocacy Response & Victim/Survivor Services
Requesting on Escort
What to Do If You are a Victim fo Sexual Assault
Victim's Bill of Rights

Uno News-11.23.2015-Title Ix Training For Students, Uno News

Business/Finance/Operations

If you hove not yet finished UNO's Title IX Training, please do so at this time. Your compliance is critical to maintaining a campus free of sexual misconduct and harassment.

Uno News-11.23.2015-Title Ix Training Available On Firefly, Uno News

Business/Finance/Operations

Earlier this month, you received on email from the chancellor informing you that the entire UNO community is expected to complete Title IX Training. The goal of the training is to make students, faculty, and staff aware of sexual violence and to understand how to prevent it.

Not Second-Class: Title Ix, Equity, And Girls’ High School Sports, David Stader, Jeanne L. Surface

Educational Leadership Faculty Publications

Title IX is designed to protect students from discrimination based on sex in any educational institution that receives financial assistance. This article focuses on Title IX as it applies to high school athletic programs by considering the trial of a high school district in California. A federal court found considerable inequalities between boys and girls athletic teams in the district. While this case may not be representative of a majority of school districts, it does provide guidance to ensure compliance.

Educator Sexual Misconduct And Nondisclosure Agreements: Policy Guidance From Missouri's Amy Hestir Student Protection Act, Jeanne L. Surface, David Stader, Anthony Armenta

Educational Leadership Faculty Publications

Allegations of sexual misconduct may prompt districts to enter into non-disclosure or settlement agreements with alleged perpetrators in exchange for a recommendation. Non-disclosure settlements typically limit how much information districts can share with other districts. This process, often referred to as passing the trash, can be particularly troublesome. Missouri's Amy Hestir Student Protection Act provides policy guidance regarding non-disclosure agreements when allegations of educator sexual misconduct arise.

Title Ix And The Cleary Act: What Counselor Educators Must Know, Douglas R. Tillman, David D. Hof, Christine Chasek, Julie A. Dinsmore

Counseling Faculty Publications

Because of the far-reaching legal, monetary, academic, and public relations ramifications of the sex abuse scandal at Pennsylvania State University, campus administrators are reviewing and more strictly enforcing the mandatory reporting requirements of Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments and the Clery Act related to sexual harassment and sexual violence. This creates challenges in didactic and clinical coursework for counselor educators who must balance adhering to university reporting guidelines with the ethical responsibilities to provide informed consent and maintain confidentially of information disclosed by students and their clients during training. Issues involved for counselor educators and student counselors-in-training, the …

Adolescent Dating Violence: How Should Schools Respond?, Jeanne L. Surface, David Stader, Thomas Graca, Jerry Lowe

Educational Leadership Faculty Publications

Educational leaders have a substantial degree of control over students and generally have a tremendous influence on the decisions that they make. District administrators are already involved in comprehensive efforts to stem sexual harassment, teen violence and bullying; therefore, they may be well positioned to identify and address the problem of teen dating violence. Unfortunately, school district failure to take action is far too common, despite the statutory duty to ensure the safety of all students during school hours and at school sponsored events. School districts can be held liable for student dating violence under Title IX, under 42 U.S.C. …