Higher Education Athletics: Opportunities, Red Flags, and Equity
This course covers sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and culture challenges in athletics and will also delve deeply into program equity compliance. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of why program inequities exist and how to spot red flags and address them.
Presenters draw from the courts, the news, their experiences working with athletic departments of all types nationwide, and the Olympic movement. This course is relevant for Title IX Coordinators with little or no athletic administration experience and seasoned athletic compliance staff.
Topics Covered
- Overview and History of Title IX and Athletics
- The Three-Part Test: Accommodation of Interests and Abilities
- Levels of Competition
- Athletic Financial Assistance
- Other Athletic Benefits and Opportunities
- Reg Flags
- Sexual Harassment in Sports
- Case Studies (Time Permitting)
Key Takeaway
Adhere to compliance requirements and best practices from foundational case law and OCR guidance relating to equipment, scheduling games and practice, travel and per diem allowance, coaches, tutors, locker rooms, facilities, medical and training services, housing and dining services, publicity, recruitment, and support services.
After completing this training, participants will be able to:
- Identify and adhere to compliance requirements and best practices from foundational case law and Office for Civil Rights guidance
- Explain the Three-Part Test for Effective Accommodation of Interests and Abilities
- Articulate key factors for in examining the equivalence for men and women in each category of athletic benefits and opportunities
- Describe common red flags related to athletic equity in the higher education environment
- Define the three forms of sexual harassment
- Provide specific examples of challenges associated with Title IX and student athletics in the higher education environment
Who Should Attend?
- Title IX Coordinators
- Deputy Title IX Coordinators
- Title IX or Civil Rights Investigators Athletics Liaisons
- Athletic Directors & Administrators
- Athletic Coaches
- Compliance and Risk Management Professionals (Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA/Section 504, AA, EEO, Clery)
- Training and Prevention Professionals
- School Board Members
- Superintendents, Principals, & Assistant Principals
In-Person Training
Live, In-Person Training
- $845 Member
- $945 Non-Member
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Schedule:
- June 3: 8:30am - 4:30pm MDT Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver Downtown Convention Center Register
Details:
*Effective July 1st, ATIXA training & event pricing will increase by approximately 5%. We invite you to register early to lock in our current pricing.
*You must attend all dates in your session to receive credit for attendance.
Multi registration discounts are provided on a sliding scale based on the applicable registrations on the same order. Individualized discounts are as follows:
- 1st registration – full price of registration
- 2-4 registrations – 15% discount per line item
- 5+ registrations – 25% discounted per line item
Please create your order, click the 'Pay Later' option upon checkout, and reach out to events@atixa.org for the discounts to be applied.
If you are interested in consulting options, please contact inquiry@tngconsulting.com for personalized assistance.
Virtual
Instructor-Led
Live, Interactive Online Training
- $845 Member
- $945 Non-Member
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Schedule:
- July 19: 11:00am - 6:00pm ET Register
Details:
*Effective July 1st, ATIXA training & event pricing will increase by approximately 5%. We invite you to register early to lock in our current pricing.
*You must attend all dates in your session to receive credit for attendance.
Multi registration discounts are provided on a sliding scale based on the applicable registrations on the same order. Individualized discounts are as follows:
- 1st registration – full price of registration
- 2-4 registrations – 15% discount per line item
- 5+ registrations – 25% discounted per line item
Please create your order, click the 'Pay Later' option upon checkout, and reach out to events@atixa.org for the discounts to be applied.
If you are interested in consulting options, please contact inquiry@tngconsulting.com for personalized assistance.
To obtain certification from ATIXA, you will need to sign-in to your Event Lobby each day of training and attend the whole event. It is our expectation that you are present for the entire duration of your training course. Certification will only be provided once ATIXA has verified attendance through the Event Lobby.
Please allow 7-10 days following the completion of the course and then log in on our website and visit the My ATIXA page to access the Continuing Certification Credit (CCC) program system. Please follow the instructions on the webpage to obtain your certification. Our CCC program allows those certified by ATIXA to track, maintain, and extend their professional development through our programs.
PLEASE NOTE: Certification refers to attendance at a qualifying event; TNG cannot speak to individual attendees’ knowledge, expertise, or command of the material.
- Attendance for each day of training or access to eTraining course for three months
- An extensive course-specific selection of articles, customizable forms and templates, case studies, videos, and more
- Instructional slides or transcript for eTraining
- Access to ATIXA content experts
- Ability to interact with faculty and attendees via course discussion and activities
- Certification upon corresponding course completion