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Sexual Misconduct
Under Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972, colleges and universities are required to develop procedures to respond to claims of sexual harassment. By developing training programs for faculty and staff as well as educational programs for students, a university can reduce the likelihood of adverse litigation. Similarly, policies that allow for prompt and effective action permit universities to be prepared for potential problems between students, staff or faculty.
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Dear Educator Letter from the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights highlighting a selection of resources tailored to combat sex discrimination in educational institutions. The resources include the Department’s recent report on the Disparate Impacts of COVID-19 on the America’s Students, the Notice of Interpretation on Title IX, FAQs about sex discrimination, and joint … Continue reading “OCR Dear Educator Letter on Title IX and Sexual Misconduct (June 23, 2021)”