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New Proposed Title IX Regulations Released
On November 16, 2018 the U.S. Department of Education (ED) released
propo
sed Title IX regulations (PDF). Title IX is the federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities that receive federal funding. The draft of the new regulations come more than a year after previous Title IX guidance was rescinded and ED provided temporary guidance by a Dear Colleague Letter and accompanying Questions and Answers. The proposed regulations are publicized after ED undertook research that included gathering input from students, advocates, school administrators, Title IX coordinators, and other stakeholders.
ED has released a one-page
summary fact sheet (PDF) of the proposed regulations and highlights three broad areas: guiding principles, nature of a school's response to sexual harassment and assault, and due process protections and reliable outcomes. For those looking for a deeper dive of the proposed regulations, a
section-by-section summary (PDF) is also available.
The proposed regulations will be posted on the
Federal Register and will be open for public comment for 60 days from the original date of publication. Instructions for making public comment will be included in the introduction of the proposed regulations.
Colleges and universities may want to assemble all relevant campus officials who touch Title IX issues on campus and confer with legal counsel on these proposed regulations to determine their impact on current policies and how to move forward. These conversations may also inform any possible comments your institution may contribute to the Federal Register directly, or through professional associations.
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Assisting People with Disabilities During Evacuations
 As awareness surrounding the needs of people with disabilities on college and university campuses continues to increase, it is helpful for campus public safety professionals to maintain their education on proper and effective mechanisms to assist people with disabilities before and during emergency situations.
Gallaudet University is an institution of learning, teaching, and research for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. They have developed an
Emergency Preparedness Guide
for people at their institution. The Emergency Preparedness Guide includes information on topics including:
- How to prepare for an emergency
- Notifications
- What to do in an emergency
- How to access assistance
The guide also includes definitions, contact information, and procedures for specific types of emergencies like fire, earthquake, hazardous materials incidents, and violent behavior. There is helpful information for
four types of evacuations
, which they categorize as stay in place, building evacuation, campus evacuation, and city evacuation. Gallaudet stresses the importance of individual preparedness and provides information on how to assist people with disabilities during an emergency.
Prior planning and practicing of emergency evacuation routes are important in assuring a safe evacuation. The following guidelines will assist with the evacuation of people who are mobility impaired, deaf, or hard of hearing; have a sight disability or a combination of disabilities; or who have physical disabilities.
- If you are a person (employee or student) with a disability who may need assistance during a crisis, it is strongly recommended to establish a system now that assures you get the help you need. Work with the Office of Students with Disabilities or the Support Services unit to develop an individual plan for how you will handle various types of emergency situations. If you need assistance and do not have a plan, it will be more difficult to assure your safety.
- In any emergency situation, if an individual wants to help a person with a disability, always ASK how you can help BEFORE giving assistance. Ask how he or she can best be assisted or moved, and whether there are any special considerations or items that need to come with the person.
- DO NOT use elevators, unless authorized to do so by a campus safety officer, police or fire personnel. Never use elevators if there is fire or structural damage to the building.
- If the situation is life-threatening, contact the appropriate public safety organization.
- Further, while it is best to follow the individual's emergency plan, in the event of an imminent life-threatening situation, no one should hesitate to assist a person with a disability to evacuate a building, using whatever means possible.
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Professional Development Opportunities
Title: Substance Use Disorders Among Adolescents and Young Adults
Organization: Institute for Research, Education & Training in Addictions
Date: December 5, 2018 at 1:00 PM ET
Location: Online
Fee: Need to set up free account to access free webinar series
Title: Access and Functional Needs Preparedness Planning for Rural Communities (MGT403)
Organization: Rural Domestic Preparedness Consortium
Dates: January 14, 2019
Location: Freeport, IL
Fee: Free
Title: National Intercollegiate Athletics Safety and Security Summit
Organization: National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4)
Dates: January 29-31, 2019
Location: Durham, NC
Fee: Registration Fee
For additional trainings and events, access our searchable
online calendar.
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Virtual Professional Development
Through our Virtual Professional Development initiative, you can access free, online educational opportunities.
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Campus Public Safety Online
Learn about our free webinar series, register for upcoming webinars, and view archived recordings on demand.
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Emerging Issues Forum Reports
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This project was supported by Grant No. 2013-MU-BX-K011 awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office for Victims of Crime, and the Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the US Department of Justice.
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