Overview of Title IX in Education: Then and Now

Title IX is a landmark legislation that prohibits sex-based discrimination in educational institutions receiving federal financial support. It has seen significant evolution since its enactment in 1972, particularly addressing issues like sexual harassment and promoting equity. This overview delves into the history, current landscape, UTHSC's commitment, the Title IX team, information resources, reports, and the focus on prevention and education.

• Title IX
• Education
• Gender Equality
• Sexual Harassment
• UTHSC

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1. Office of Equity and Diversity Michael Alston, EdD Assistant Vice Chancellor Title IX Coordinator

2. What is it? No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.

3. Then vs. Now 1972 Title IX signed into law. 1980 Alexander v. Yale incorporated sexual harassment as sex discrimination 1980 Department of Education established and given oversight of Title IX through the Office of Civil Rights 2001 Revised Sexual Harassment Guidance: Harassment of Students by School Employees, Other Students, or Third Parties 2011 Dear Colleague Letter 2013 VAWA Reauthorization: Campus SaVE Act 2014 Q & A 2017 Department of Education rescinds 2011 Dear Colleague Letter and 2014 Q & A 2018 Department of Education releases Proposed Title IX regulations November 16, 2018 Public Comment 60 days January 28, 2019 Final Rule - TBD

4. UTHSCs Title IX Commitment 1. Policy 2. Prevention and Education 3. Support and Interim Measures 4. Investigation and Resolution 5. Patterns and Trends

5. Title IX Team

6. SMRVS Information Policy (http://uthsc.edu/oed/sexual-misconduct.php) Statistics (http://uthsc.edu/oed/documents/2018-title-ix-report- final.pdf) Handouts (http://uthsc.edu/oed/handouts.php)

7. Reports by type comparison 2017 to 2018

8. Reports by location for 2018

9. Prevention and Education

10. Questions?