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New Employee OrientationTitle IX Presenter Introduction• Vicky Kulicke, CAAP, Director – Title IX &
Compliance• Katrina Nottke, MBA, Assistant Director – Title
IX and Compliance• Lindsay Tuttle, Sexual Misconduct Education
and Prevention Coordinator
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SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY
Title IX and Employees
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20 U.S.C. § 1681 & C.F.R. Part 106 (1972)
“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 any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.”
What is Title IX?
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• The purpose of Title IX is to end discrimination on the basis of sex in education and applies to all programs and activities that receive federal funding.
• Title IX encompasses many forms of sex-based discrimination, including, but not limited to addressing sexual misconduct (including sexual harassment), sexual violence (including sexual assault and domestic/dating/intimate partner violence), and stalking.
• Title IX applies on and off campus. Anything that can affect the educational environment.
What is Title IX?
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• Reporting to the Title IX Office ensures that information regarding resources, reporting options beyond Title IX, and employee and student rights are provided to the alleged target of sexual misconduct.
• The University of Toledo Title IX Policy 3364-50-01
• Required for all responsible employees.
Reporting
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• Before an employee or student reveals information that they may wish to keep confidential – a responsible employee should make every effort to ensure that the person understands…
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Responding to Incidents
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• Your obligation to report the names of the complainant and relevant facts regarding the incident (date, time, location) to the Title IX Coordinator.
• The resources available to assure confidentiality and delivery of appropriate accommodations and resources.
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Responding to Incidents
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Never forget the person • It is critical that you listen, are
present, avoid judgment, and do not blame the person for what happened.
• If the person prefers no action be taken at that time, they should be informed that this will also be shared with the Title IX Coordinator, but cannot be guaranteed.
Listen
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Never forget the person • The Title IX Office will reach out and
make sure the person has information about resources, accommodations, an understanding of the process if they did move forward, and confirm their choice of action.
Listen
Emotions• The person may feel a variety
of confusing emotions such as panic, helplessness, guilt, shame, numbness, or denial.
• A flat of emotionless display after an incident of sexual misconduct strike many as being an inappropriate response. It is not.
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Understand
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Emotions• This reaction is a result of
natural painkillers releases by the human body in response to trauma. Disjointed information is another self-defense mechanism. Timelines may take years to develop, if ever.
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Understand
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• Questioning credibility or engaging in victim-blaming discourages reporting of sexual misconduct.
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Recognize secondary trauma
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• Resources include Advocacy
Counseling
Academic accommodations
Workplace accommodations
Interim measures
Sexual Misconduct Resource Guide
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Responding to Incidents
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Sexual Misconduct Resource Guide
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• Title IX Website• Call Title IX for any assistance• Any UT webpage at bottom
“Report a Concern”
• Criminal matter: call 9-1-1 for on or off-campus.
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Where to Report
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• Loss of part or all federal funding. This means grants, subsidies, federal loans, and other program funds.
• UT may be sued by those seeking redress for violations of Title IX.
• Reputation
Consequences for UT of not reporting
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• Title IX Protections include prohibition of discrimination based on sex – including pregnancy and parental status – in educational programs and activities.
Must allow you to participate in classes and extracurricular activities.
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Pregnancy and Parenting
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• Excused absences and medical leave Excused absences due to pregnancy or
childbirth for as long as your doctor says it is necessary.
Allow you to return, which includes giving the opportunity to make up any missed work.
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Pregnancy and Parenting
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Title IX Office, Main Campus - 1120 Snyder Memorial 419-530-4191 (main office line)[email protected]
Vicky Kulicke, CAAP, Director
Direct Dial: 419-530-4930
Katrina Nottke, MBA, Assistant Director
Direct Dial: 419-530-6297
Lindsay Tuttle, Sexual Misconduct Education & Prevention Coordinator
Direct Dial: 419-530-4929
Questions and Contact
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