ATIXA Newsletter
November 5, 2015
Join ATIXA In ATIXA's monthly newsletter, we share a Tip of the Week, spotlight association news and share our upcoming events. In addition, ATIXA brings you information relevant to the field of education and Title IX, with article updates and announcements directing you to relevant content. If you like the newsletter, we hope you will join ATIXA so that you can receive the weekly version of this great resource.
Announcing NCHERM Equity Consultant Assisting campuses in meeting requirements set out by the Office for Civil Rights, the Department of Justice and other agencies, the NCHERM Equity Consultant team includes some of the foremost Title IX experts in the nation. Part of our law practices represents colleges and universities, more than 75 of them, and we know higher education law inside and out. We’ve trained more than 750 campus hearing boards. We have written more than 85 campus codes of conduct. Our model sexual misconduct policy is the most commonly used model for colleges and universities. When choosing an equity consultant to help guide your school or college through the process, having our insider expertise can make all the difference. To learn more about our programs and assessments, visit our website or contact Michelle Issadore, Vice President for Operations and Public Information, at 610.993.0229.
Tip of the Week Is Consent Really Like Drinking Tea?
Tip of the Week authored by Brett A. Sokolow, Esq., ATIXA Executive Director
In response to this post on The Dirty Normal, I suppose the educator in me and the lawyer in me are not reconciled. I can teach “Tea” to an investigator, hearing panel or officer and it works. If I teach “going beyond tea” to a hearing panel, investigator or hearing officer, all we get to is: sex is messy and sticky well before you ever touch someone because of sexual politics and ethics, and how do you really ever know if there was consent? It leads to reductionist reasoning that paradoxically works in the responding party’s favor, most times, because we need to draw a line where really all there is is a blur. To read the complete Tip, click here.
Resource Spotlight How Do You Know If Someone Wants to Have Sex With You? Using Consent Videos to Model Respect and Communication From the National Sexual Violence Resource Center The following tools include a series of four videos to educate young people about consent that model the skills they need to communicate and negotiate in relationships and two lesson plans geared for older teens and young adults.
ATIXA and Trivie Announce New App-Based Solution: U of Nine
U of Nine is an app-based solution to help colleges and unive Trivie.
U of Nine is approaching the problem of campus sexual misconduct from a fresh, potent and technologically savvy perspective engaging students on these important topics via their mobile devices. ATIXA has assembled two dozen subject matter experts from across higher education to review and develop the gamified, quiz-based content for U of Nine. Each quiz was subjected to intense focus-group analysis, along with feedback from students on pilot-site campuses around the country. Pilot sites ranged from community colleges to four-year residential universities and online institutions.
To learn more, click here. To read the official press release, click here.
Scholarship Deadline Rapidly Approaching for the ATIXA January 2016 Training Event in Orlando 
Join ATIXA in early 2016 for our next training and certification event in Orlando, FL. Scholarships available. Deadline for submitting your scholarship application is Friday, November 13th. Visit our website for registration rates and information, hotel reservations and logistics, and to learn how you can register today. Registration deadline is January 11th, 2106. Make your plans today and join the experts from ATIXA in Orlando! This training and certification event is our largest to date and scheduled to offer: One-Day Drive-In: Title IX/Section 304 Foundations of Policy and Process Training (non-certification), Sunday, January 24th Title IX Coordinator and Administrator Level One Course Monday, January 25th - Thursday, January 28th Title IX Coordinator and Administrator Level Two Course Wednesday, January 27th & Thursday, January 28th Title IX Coordinator and Administrator Level Three Course
Monday, January 25th & Tuesday, January 26th Title IX Coordinator and Administrator Level Four Course
Wednesday, January 27th & Thursday, January 28th
Title IX Coordinator and Administrator Level Five Course
Monday, January 25th & Tuesday, January 26th
Civil Rights Investigator Level One Course
Monday, January 25th & Tuesday, January 26th
Civil Rights Investigator Level Two Course
Wednesday, January 27th & Thursday, January 28th Campus Victim/Survivor Advocate and Campus-Serving Victim/Survivor Advocate Level One Course
Monday, January 25th & Tuesday, January 26th Climate Surveys, VAWA Compliance and Strategic Prevention Level One Course
Wednesday, January 27th & Thursday, January 28th
For additional information, contact Marianne Price, Associate Executive Director, at [email protected].
Title IX Training Videos Available from ATIXA & The NCHERM Group
A Series of Easy-to-Use Video Training and Skill-Building Tools 
From ATIXA and The NCHERM Group, the Title IX Training Videos help Investigators and Coordinators to hone their skills. Each of the five videos in our current series offers a brief vignette lasting just a few minutes, in which a student and administrator talk about a Title IX-related incident. Supplemental materials include a transcript of the video, a leaders guide, and set of questions and answers for use in training and discussion applications, along with a set of key takeaways from each case. Buy only the videos you want for $79 each, or get them all for $379. Learn more about the videos in our series and how to purchase for your campus here.
Upcoming Online Trainings From ATIXA Join the experts from ATIXA for one of our upcoming training events! To see a list of all upcoming online trainings, as well as the large array of our recent online training recordings available, click here.
December 3, 2015: Consent and Blackouts: The Legal, Psychological and Prevention Perspectives
December 11, 2015: Title IX Investigations and Technology: Eight Emerging and Common Issues
Looking for more topics? Click here for a list of upcoming webinars presented by The NCHERM Group experts, sponsored by Innovative Educators.
Save the Date and Join ATIXA this Summer ATIXA 2016 Training & Certification Courses The Embassy Suites Denver - Downtown Convention Center June 12th - 16th, 2016 Denver, CO Additional event details, course offerings, pricing and registration information coming January 2016. Contact our team at [email protected] for questions.
Complying with Campus SaVE and VAWA Section 304 By now, many of you have taken a look at the VAWA Reauthorization section known as the Campus SaVE Act. This amendment changes the Clery Act in ways much more substantive than previous amendments. While amendments before asked us to disclose existing policies, they largely did not require us to create new policies except for the set of amendments contained in the 1992 Campus Sexual Assault Victim's Bill of Rights. Now, those disclosures and rights have been largely eclipsed by the SaVE amendments, which will require us to develop significant new policy language, much of the content of which is prescribed by the SaVE Act. Final regulations were released in October 2014 by the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee, requiring changes to the Clery Act effective July 2015. Start planning now, because there is a lot to this new law. This template is available from The NCHERM Group for $249. To purchase our SaVE disclosure template, visit our online store. For additional questions, contact Michelle Issadore at (610) 993-0229, extension 1002.
Sexual Misconduct Critical Issues Training for Boards Four 60-minute modules. $599.99 for all 4 modules, $249.99 per individual module. Presented by Brett Sokolow, Scott Lewis, Saundra Schuster and John Wesley Lowery. Whether you have a conduct board, administrative hearing model, or use a separate board for sexual misconduct, we all have a major task ahead of us this fall to train our team on sexual misconduct and revised campus policies and procedures. These 4 training modules focus on best practices and general competencies for all campuses, rather than on procedures that vary from campus-to-campus. The Topics:
- Module 1: Hearing Board Competencies
- Module 2: Title IX-Based Competencies
- Module 3: NCHERM Policy Analytic
- Module 4: Path to Good Decision-Making
For more information on purchasing these modules, click here. To see a full list of webstream trainings offered by ATIXA, visit ATIXA Webinars.
Join ATIXA Today and Receive a Discounted Subscription to Title IX Today 
Have you seen Title IX Today yet? A monthly, subscription publication by The NCHERM Group and ATIXA makes it easier, with practical content to help you address compliance issues, boost effectiveness, and avoid costly litigation. And now, we're making Title IX Today even better. In addition to receiving an eight-page print issue each month and a companion e-newsletter with exclusive, bonus content, subscribers now also get access to our newly launched website. Special combination purchase promotion happening now! Purchase your ATIXA Membership today and receive the option to subscribe at our special 1/2 price rate. Learn more about Title IX Today here.
The VAWA Brochure Template from ATIXA
A Resource Guide for Students on Sexual Misconduct: Campus Policies, Procedures and Victim Services The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA) requires that campuses have information readily available to assure an understanding of campus policies, procedures and victim services. ATIXA now offers you an affordable brochure template, easily customizable for content that is specific to your campus. This brochure will allow you to assure information is readily available to your campus at times of immediate need. We’ve thought of everything so you don’t have to. Learn more about the ATIXA VAWA Brochure Template by visiting our website.
The ATIXA Investigation in a Box Kit Everything You Need to Professionalize Your Campus Civil Rights Investigations ATIXA’s Investigation in a Box Kit is a comprehensive resource to provide you with all the tools you need to complete a thorough, reliable and impartial investigation of potential discrimination. The Kit is the ideal supplement to the ATIXA Investigator Training and Certification Course, giving you tools well beyond those already offered with this training. Learn more about our Kit by visiting our website here.
Now Available: Updated Sex/Gender Based Harassment, Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Model Policy and Procedures ATIXA distributes freely and publicly its transformative ATIXA Sex/Gender Based Harassment, Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Model Policy and Procedures, newly updated to reflect best practices, Title IX guidance and VAWA compliance mandates. Both our Policy and Procedures have helped hundreds of campuses as they strive to comply with Title IX and related legislation, as well as protect the safety of their communities. Let it help yours. Learn more about our Model Policies here. Access the Model Policy as a PDF here and as a Word document here. Access the Model Procedures as a PDF here and as a Word document here.
Join us for the ATIXA K-12 Title IX Community of Practice The Communities of Practice offer a specialized home within ATIXA to meet the unique needs of particular members’ constituency groups. These Communities facilitate and support the lively exchange of information, offer resources and allow for ongoing and engaging dialogue to promote the free flow of ideas. ATIXA’s K-12 Community of Practice is a specialized home for K-12 educators and administrators and those who support their efforts. Become a part of this engaging community to build upon our resources, content and guidance centered on the unique ways that Title IX impacts K-12 education. We invite you to become one of our thought-leaders! Visit our website to learn more.
The ATIXA Title IX/VAWA Section 304 Training Checklist Check out our newly revised ATIXA Title IX/VAWA Section 304 Training Checklist. This resource is has been updated to incorporate new guidance on Title IX and regulatory mandates of VAWA Section 304. Current ATIXA Members, log-in to your account today, visit the Members-only Title IX Library and begin using this resource in your professional practice! Want to purchase the Checklist? Visit ATIXA here to learn more.
Mandated Reporter Training for Employees: A Full-Service Online Training from ATIXA Newly Revised and Updated for 2015 To Comply with all New Federal Regulations 
In early 2014, ATIXA heard your requests and introducedits original version ofthis training tool. Today, in response to the newest rounds of federal regulation and guidance (VAWA Section 304 and the OCR Title IX Q&A from April 2014) and valuable feedback from our current users, we have re-designed this tool to better meet the needs of your campus. We've heard your requests for ATIXA to update and create the tool you need, and now you can train your employees with ease, online. This online training is designed to inform employees about their duty to report sexual abuse, sexual misconduct and other behaviors that fall under Title IX. Learn more here.
The ATIXA One Policy, One Process Model The NCHERM Group and ATIXA Model Policy and Procedure for Civil Rights Equity Grievance Resolution for all Faculty, Students and Employees The NCHERM Group and ATIXA have developed an approach called the One Policy, One Process Model permitting all discrimination complaints to be resolved using one institution-wide policy, and one stand-alone resolution process, applied to all complaints involving faculty, students and staff. Visit our website to learn more. Ask ATIXA about how you can preview this resource for free!
The ATIXA MaxStack
A Database for Title IX Case Documentation from ATIXA & Maxient ATIXA has collaborated with Maxient, the industry’s leading database for case documentation and tracking, to offer the new ATIXA MaxStack. Together, we are giving existing and new Maxient users access through the Maxient database to ATIXA’s proprietary forms, checklists, investigation templates, template letters, materials for Title IX case organization, documentation and tracking. Check out our website to learn more about bringing this resource to your campus! Maxient software subscription required.
Keep Your Certification with ATIXA Up-to-Date Have you been certified as a Title IX Coordinator or Investigator by ATIXA? Are you considering obtaining these certifications? Do you benefit from ongoing professional development from The NCHERM Group? If so, the CCC program is for you. We heard your requests to update and renew your certifications online, and we are proud to offer our online professional development platform called the Continuing Certification Credit (CCC) program.
Upcoming Civil Rights Investigator Training & Certification Courses Civil Rights Investigator Level One Training & Certification Course This course provides foundational knowledge and skills for civil rights investigators, deputies and Title IX Coordinators/Administrators who perform and/or oversee campus investigations. The primary focus is mastering investigation of campus sexual misconduct and sexual harassment. To learn more about Civil Rights Investigator Level One Training, please click here. Upcoming Civil Rights Investigator Level One Training & Certification Courses
December 15th & 16th, 2015
Hosted by St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens, FL
Registration deadline is Friday, December 4th, 2015. January 14th & 15th, 2016 Hosted by the University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA Registration deadline is Friday, January 8th, 2016. Civil Rights Investigator Level Two Training & Certification Course Level Two investigator training is an intermediate level of training that builds on your skill set with more nuanced questioning techniques, a strong focus on questioning, record keeping and note-taking, managing complex investigations, and a topical exploration that broadens beyond the sexual misconduct focus of Level One. This training builds strong skills with frequent exercises and case studies that allow for high levels of interaction, analysis and the application of various civil rights investigation techniques. To learn more about Civil Rights Investigator Level Two Training, please click here. Upcoming Civil Rights Investigator Level Two Training & Certification Courses
May 25th & 26, 2016 Hosted by Macomb Community College Clinton Township, MI Registration deadline: Friday, May 20th, 2016. September 15 & 16, 2016
Hosted by Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL
Registration opening in January 2016. September 19 & 20, 2016
Hosted by Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
Registration opening in January 2016. Civil Rights Investigator Level Three Training & Certification Course Level Three is our most advanced investigation training. This training is clinical in nature, focusing on your ability to deploy advanced civil rights investigation techniques with the comfort and excellence of a skilled professional. Working in teams and groups, investigators will hone all of the key techniques of investigation by working with difficult witnesses, lawyers, and cases with hidden smoking guns. To learn more about Civil Rights Investigator Level Three Training, please click here. Upcoming Civil Rights Investigator Level Three Training & Certification Courses December 1st & 2nd, 2015 Hosted by St. Charles Community College Cottleville, MO
Registration deadline is Friday, November 13th, 2015. September 21 & 22, 2016
Hosted by Wichita State University
Wichita, KS
Registration opening January 2016. Contact ATIXA
For more information on upcoming ATIXA training opportunities, please click here. If you have any questions, please contact Alisha DiGiandomenico, at [email protected].
Upcoming Title IX Coordinator Training & Certification Courses Title IX Coordinator Level Two Training & Certification Course The Level Two Course is a topically-focused, train-the trainer event. This two-day event offers a heavy emphasis on practical skills that Title IX Coordinators, Administrators and Deputies need to fulfill their duties to their campuses, and take their expertise to the next level. To learn more about Title IX Coordinator Level Two Training, please click here. Upcoming Title IX Coordinator Level Two Training & Certification Courses April 12th & 13th, 2016 Hosted by Northeast Community College Norfolk, NE Registration deadline: Friday, April 8th, 2016.
Contact ATIXA
For more information on upcoming ATIXA training opportunities, please click here. If you have any questions, please contact Alisha DiGiandomenico, at [email protected].
Relevant Articles Legal Talk Network - Legalities, Legislation, and Initiatives Surrounding Sexual Assault on College Campuses ABC News - Feds Back Transgender Teenager in School Restroom Dispute St. Louis Public Radio - McCaskill Criticizes 'Greek' Organizations for Backing 'Misguided' Campus Sexual Assault Bill Huffington Post - Therapist Quits University Of Oregon, Claims School Punished Her For Whistleblowing TheDirtyNormal - The One Reason I Haven't Shared That Tea/Consent Thing The Washington Post - U-Va. Waged Intense Fight to Influence Federal Sexual Assault Investigation ThinkProgress - School Defies Department Of Education To Discriminate Against Transgender Student
Title IX Blog An Interdisciplinary Resource For News, Legal Developments, Commentary and Scholarship About Title IX By Founders & Contributors Erin Buzuvis, Professor of Law, Western New England University & ATIXA Advisory Board Member and Kristine Newhall, Ph.D., Women's Studies This week's posts:
See recent Blog Posts here.
Jobs Gender Equity Compliance Officer Kent State University Title IX Investigator Northern Illinois University Title IX/ADA Coordinator University of Washington Director, HR Compliance, Inclusion and Title IX Coordinator The University of Toledo Title IX Coordinator Oregon Health & Science University EEO Investigator/Coordinator Washington State University Deputy Title IX Coordinator - Florida International University Title IX Coordinator Louisiana State University Title IX & Compliance Investigator Adelphi University Title IX Coordinator and Director of Title IX/Nondiscrimination Initiates Wellesley College Chief Title IX Coordinator and Director, Equal Opportunity University of South Dakota Title IX Coordinator Texas A&M University Title IX Coordinator Bridgewater College Assistant VP Title IX Initiatives Northeastern University Director of Affirmative Action/Campus Diversity and Deputy Title IX Coordinator Indiana University, South Bend Title IX Coordinator University of Arkansas Director of HR Compliance, Inclusion, and Title IX Coordinator University of Toledo Investigator in the Office of the Provost Princeton University Title IX and ADA Coordinator Furman University Title IX Coordinator Stanford University Title IX Coordinator University of Louisiana at Lafayette Sexual Assault Prevention Educator Colgate University Visit the ATIXA Job Board to learn more about these postings. Submit your open position to ATIXA, free of charge. Please send all relevant information, including a link to the job post, to [email protected].
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