Title IX Coordinator Certification (Higher Education): 2020 Regulations

11-18 to 11-22-2024 1:00 PM EST

Higher education administrators are facing the challenge of navigating ongoing regulatory changes to Title IX. To address this, EducationAdminWebAdvisor is offering training on both the 2024 and 2020 regulations. Title IX Coordinators in higher education following the 2020 regulations still require training, covering key areas such as sexual harassment, athletics, pregnancy, and LGBTQ issues.

The evolving landscape of Title IX demands a comprehensive understanding of current requirements and their anticipated evolution. Higher education Title IX Coordinators must be equipped to resolve grievances, identify discrimination, and implement compliant practices effectively. By attending our Title IX Coordinator Certification webinar series, you will gain familiarity with the requirements and acquire actionable insights to support your responsibilities within your institution.

What You'll Learn

During this highly informative webinar, our expert speaker will discuss:

Review of 2020 requirements and overview of 2024 changes
Holistic Issue Resolution: Address Title IX complexities confidently and comprehensively within your institution.
Mastery of Current and Future Regulations: Lead by mastering the present regulations while foreseeing forthcoming shifts.
Institutional Risk Mitigation: Fortify your institution against potential legal repercussions.
Validation of Expertise: Showcase your profound proficiency to key stakeholders—employers, peers, students, and regulators—with your certified expertise
All courses include a PDF version of the presentation slides along with any additional materials or resources provided by the presenter
One certification exam attempt is included

Webinar Outline

Webinar 1: Title IX Coordinator Roles and Responsibilities

History, purpose, and scope of Title IX
Procedural requirements, including designating a Title IX Coordinator, adopting grievance procedures, and disseminating a notice of non-discrimination
Title IX Coordinator’s responsibilities
Potential conflicts of interest
Recordkeeping standards
Monitoring obligations

Webinar 2: Developing Policies and Conducting Investigations

Anti-discrimination policies
Grievance procedures
Roles of individuals who will assist in developing and
enforcing policies and conducting investigations
Investigation reports and written determination of sexual harassment
Title IX Compliance Manual, including forms for complaints and dismissals
Investigations, including interviewing witnesses, assessing credibility, and considering issues of relevance to create an investigation report

Webinar 3: Specific Topics for Title IX Coordinators

Athletics, including coaches and affiliated organizations
Pregnant students and employees
Employee matters, including wages, benefits, and conditions of employment
LGBTQ students, including recent guidance and court cases
New emphasis on transgender student rights
Off-campus conduct

Webinar 4: Case Studies and Compliance Audits

Cases studies involving different common issues presented for Title IX Coordinators, including on-campus sexual discrimination, off-campus social media sexual harassment, and sexual assault
Working with law enforcement and campus police officers
Recordkeeping requirements
Restrictions on retaliation and confidentiality
Other legal issues, including First Amendment and student records concerns
Compliance review, including a records audit and knowledge of investigators

We also offer a certification series tailored to the 2024 Title IX regulations. Please visit here to learn more.