As a first-generation college student, I never imagined myself attending college, much less pursuing a career in higher education. Everything changed when I met the dean of students at my college. Their ability to guide...more
The federal government just took a dramatic step to reshape Title IX enforcement – one that should prompt immediate action from all colleges and universities. On April 4, the U.S. Department of Education and Department of...more
I had the incredible opportunity to attend the first-ever ATIXA and NABITA joint Winter Symposium in Henderson, NV. It was an inspiring gathering where Title IX, behavioral intervention, and threat assessment professionals...more
An ATIXA Testimonial by Alexis Piñero-Benson, University of New Hampshire Following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack in Israel and the ongoing geopolitical conflict, many colleges and universities witnessed a surge of...more
ATIXA is pleased to announce our Summer Symposium in Portland, OR! Join us from June 9-14, 2025, to engage with colleagues and faculty while receiving valuable in-person training and certification. Enhance your skills,...more
Get the latest insights in higher education compliance - Does your role involve: - Conducting Title IX investigations? - Overseeing compliance education and training at an institute of higher learning? - Managing...more
Higher Education Title IX Regulations Training Series - As the landscape of Title IX continues to evolve, it's essential for educational institutions to stay ahead of the curve. Our Winter 2025 Title IX Trainings are...more
On January 9, 2025, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky issued a landmark decision vacating the 2024 Title IX regulations nationwide. As we discussed in our previous alert, this ruling has...more
On January 9, 2025, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky (the “Court”) issued a decision and order in Tennessee v. Cardona (the “January 9 Order”). Plaintiffs had sued the Department of...more
On December 3, 2024, in Terrell v. Alabama State University, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals held that Title IX does not provide an implied private right of action for sex discrimination in employment, deepening a split...more
Last week, the Department of Education released a resource* for educational institutions regarding the application of the 2024 Title IX Regulations related to pregnancy or related conditions and parental, family, or marital...more
Bricker Graydon’s Higher Education Fall 2024 Title IX Trainings - As the landscape of Title IX continues to evolve, it's essential for educational institutions to stay ahead of the curve. Our Fall 2024 Title IX Trainings...more
Stay up to date on compliance developments in the higher education space - Whether you missed this year’s in-person Higher Education & Healthcare Research Compliance Conference or are looking for additional insights from...more
The last eight weeks have seen at least six courts issue injunctions barring enforcement of the U.S. Department of Education’s 2024 Title IX Final Rule (the “2024 Rule”). Most injunction orders lack clarity about which higher...more
As previously reported, the U.S. Department of Education published its highly-anticipated revised Title IX regulations on April 29, 2024. These regulations move away from the rigid procedural requirements mandated by the...more
Are you ready for the new changes regarding pregnant and parenting students and employees under the 2024 Title IX Regulations and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act? Do you know how to support pregnant and parenting students...more
As you recover from another whirlwind of a school year, we hope you can take some time to relax and enjoy your summer break. The next few months will be the perfect time to – at your leisure – catch up on this past year’s...more
Bricker Graydon’s Higher Education team is pleased to announce two separate opportunities to discuss best practices for drafting a Title IX policy, including the following topics: - Recognizing your institution’s ethic of...more
Over the last several years, we have seen an increase in focus on the rights of pregnant and parenting people on campus in higher education—from a string of recent Office for Civil Rights (OCR) resolutions, to new federal...more