Title IX Consulting and Advisement at UConn
Under Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, every American college, university, and educational institution that receives federal government funding must proactively prevent all forms of sex-based discrimination within their school. However, the language used in the legal text of Title IX is broad and vague about precisely what administrators must do to comply.
Fortunately, you can access help from a skilled attorney with experience in every aspect of Title IX litigation at the University of Connecticut (UConn) and other schools across the Nutmeg State. If you want to ensure your office remains compliant with this often-confusing federal law, Title IX consulting and advisement at UConn from Mark Sherman Law can provide the guidance you need.
What Does Title IX Require of Federally Funded Schools?
Title IX aims to ensure that federally funded educational institutions respond promptly to sexual violence and discrimination affecting their students, faculty, and staff members and that they are proactive in preventing such misconduct. Current Title IX regulations require all schools covered by this piece of federal legislation to establish a permanent Title IX coordinator position within their administration
Schools must also provide supportive measures to students, faculty, and staff who report, formally or informally, that they have experienced sex-based discrimination of any kind. Depending on the circumstances, support can include access to counseling services and changes in class or work schedules without penalty. Furthermore, these measures must be made available without any threat of retaliation from the administration or anyone else on campus. An experienced Title IX attorney can further advise you on the requirements at UConn.
Handling Title IX Investigations Lawfully and Efficiently
Federally funded schools, such as UConn, must conduct thorough investigations into any formal complaint they receive of a Title IX violation on campus. These investigations are not held to precisely the same legal standards as criminal investigations but they must be fair and impartial to all involved parties. They should also proceed independently from criminal proceedings related to a specific allegation.
After the conclusion of an investigation, a hearing must be held to allow all parties involved the opportunity to present evidence and testimony supporting their position. In a Title IX hearing the evidence must show that it was more likely than not that the violation occurred. If evidence presented at the hearing supports a violation of Title IX, school administrators have the authority to impose sanctions against the respondent to a complaint. Sanctions include loss of on-campus privileges, suspension, and expulsion or termination of employment. Consulting and advisement from a knowledgeable legal professional can be key to ensuring this process goes smoothly and fairly during a UConn Title IX case.
Contact Mark Sherman Law for UConn Title IX Consulting and Advisement
The requirements federally funded colleges and universities must meet under Title IX are complex. It is critical to emphasize the scale of responsibility that the 37 words of Title IX impose on institutions, such as the University of Connecticut, and how challenging it can be for administrators to fulfill that responsibility.
Mark Sherman Law offers Title IX consulting and advisement at UConn to improve how effectively you can protect your students and faculty members in line with federal law. Call today to discuss your options, or see what past clients have said about our services by clicking here and visiting our Avvo.com profile.