The Outliers: Behaviors Prohibited by Title IX that are not Violence or Harassment
Not all behaviors prohibited by Title IX fall into the categories of violence or harassment. As a sex equality law, Title IX prohibits discrimination generally. The Investigating Sex Discrimination and Disparate Treatment Workshop builds upon the information provided in ATIXA’s Title IX Coordinator Foundations Level 2: Sex Discrimination in Higher Education course and provides practitioners with an opportunity to sharpen skills for investigating discrimination complaints that are commonly termed “disparate treatment” by the courts. Such complaints often involve investigating the impact of climate/culture, policies, and practices. These types of investigations require different skills and methodologies from harassment investigations and are predicated on different policies.
ATIXA’s expert faculty members will guide participants through ATIXA’s disparate treatment construct, sharing practical knowledge and tips to prepare participants to investigate complex complaints. This workshop will examine elements of an effective investigation, including the core elements of intake, investigation, evidence gathering, and evidentiary analysis, all through the unique lens of disparate treatment allegations. Faculty will also briefly review the related topic of disparate impact.
ATIXA recommends that participants complete the Title IX Coordinator Foundations Level 2: Sex Discrimination in Higher Education course and the Investigation Foundations course or have pre-existing knowledge of the topics covered in those courses prior to enrolling in this workshop.
Examine the elements of an effective equity investigation, including the core elements of gender equity, collective/joint complaints, collecting relevant evidence, and analyzing disparate treatment and intent.
Key Takeaways
- Define key terminology, concepts, and elements related to sex discrimination investigations
- Differentiate between disparate treatment and disparate impact
- Operationalize the disparate treatment construct to assess whether a complaint includes the required elements to warrant a disparate treatment resolution process
- Understand the analytical lens for assessing non-discriminatory reasons and pretext
- Describe special techniques and common challenges to resolving disparate treatment complaints
Topics Covered include:
- Overview of Title IX Compliance
- Evolving Title IX Compliance
- Types of Discrimination
- Disparate Treatment
- Special Considerations Resolving Disparate Treatment Complaints
- Disparate Impact
Who Should Attend?
- Title IX Coordinators
- Deputy Title IX Coordinators
- Title IX or Civil Rights Investigators
- Decision-makers
- Appeal Decision-makers
- Intake/Case Coordinators
- Human Resources Professionals
- Student Conduct Professionals
- Legal Counsel
- Law Enforcement/Campus Safety/School Resource Officers
- Compliance and Risk Management Professionals (Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA/Section 504, AA, EEO, Clery)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Professionals
This workshop is tailored to be applicable for Higher Education Institutions, K-12 Schools and Districts, as well as Dual Enrollment programs.
Please note, Workshops do not offer certifications but they do receive digital badges. Attendees will earn 4 re-certifying credits toward any currently held Certifications. Please click here to view our Continuing Certification Credits (CCC) FAQs.
Upcoming Sessions
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May 22 10:00am - 2:00pm ET |
$799 | $999 |
The pricing above is effective if purchased today. Take advantage of our Early Bird Pricing to secure your spot at a reduced rate until typically 10 weeks prior to the event. After the Early Bird pricing ends, our Regular Pricing takes effect, typically available up to 2 weeks before the event begins. Last Chance Pricing is your final opportunity to register, typically during the last 2 weeks before the event start date.
Register yourself or your team for two to four courses and receive a 15% discount; register for five or more and receive a 25% discount. Please create your order, click the 'Pay Later' option upon checkout, and reach out to events@atixa.org for the discounts to be applied.
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