Title IX Personnel Training
Mandatory Training
The OIE Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct training includes information on the Sexual Misconduct Policy, the Discrimination and Harassment Policy, the Conflict of Interest in Cases of Amorous Relationships Policy. The training provides information on policy standards and applicable University, Federal, and State statutory and policy definitions of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and other types of sexual misconduct.
Additionally, the training addresses discrimination and harassment based on protected class status, including several examples for the protected classes covered under the UCCS Discrimination and Harassment Policy. The training also provides information on the prohibition on retaliation and the mandatory reporting requirements for responsible employees.
Follow the steps below to access the training:
- Log onto your campus portal
- Click "Skillsoft"
- Click "UCCS"
- On the left-hand side menu, click "Human Resources"
- Click "CU: Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct-UCCS"
- Click "Launch"
At this time, OIE has not scheduled further in-person training sessions; however, if you or your department wish to schedule a customized training, please contact OIE at equity@uccs.edu. Thank you.
Title IX Personnel Training
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How To Write A Title IX Investigation Report: Evidence, Confidentiality & Credibility AssessmentsWebinar hosted by Innovative Educators
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Understand what steps to take in preparation for writing a Title IX investigation report
- Understand how to collect relevant evidence in accordance with institutional policy
- Identify the types of information and evidence that should be included in the report, including how to fairly summarize the relevant evidence
- Learn how to include credibility assessments in the report, when appropriate
- Learn considerations regarding confidentiality
Training materials can be found HERE
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A First Look at the New Title IX RegulationsWebinar hosted by The Institutional Response Group | Cozen O’Connor
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Background and Frameworks
- Key Provisions
- Practical Considerations and Challenges
- Implementation and Considerations
Training materials can be found HERE
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The New Title IX Regulations: Policies, Procedures, and Practical ImplementationWebinar hosted by The Institutional Response Group | Cozen O’Connor
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Explore decision making frameworks to implement the prescriptive and
discretionary aspects of the regulations - Outline policy frameworks to effectively navigate the myriad policy
components of the new regulations - Augment the frameworks with a discussion of the regulations through the use of
hypothetical scenarios to bring key decisions to light - Provide a sample weekly project management plan for effective
implementation, community engagement and comprehensive communications
Training materials can be found HERE
- Explore decision making frameworks to implement the prescriptive and
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Title IX TrainingWebinar hosted by the Colorado Attorney General
Key Learning Outcomes:
- What’s Changed
- Definitions and Key Terms
- Education Program or Activity
- Notifications
- Intake and IHE Response
- Supportive Measures
- Informal Resolutions
- Relevance
- Investigations/Investigative Reports
- Hearings
- Technology for Virtual Hearings
- Appeals
- Sanctions and Remedies
- Bias and Conflicts of Interest
- Interaction with Other Laws
Training materials can be found HERE
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20 Minutes to TrainedTraining Videos Hosted by ATIXA
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U.S. Department of Education TrainingOffice of Civil Rights Webinars
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Title IX Coordinator & Administrator Level One Training & Certification CourseTraining hosted by ATIXA
Key Learning Outcomes
- Overview of Title IX Coordinator Responsibilities
- History & Overview of Title IX
- Review of Title IX Legal Standards and Case Law
- OCR & Title IX
- Major OCR Guidance
- Notice, Reporting, Responsible Employees, Confidentiality
- Reluctance to Report
- Consent Construct
- Job Responsibilities of the Title IX Coordinator
- Prevention and Remediation
- Oversight of Prompt and Equitable Grievance Process
Training Materials can be found HERE
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The New Title IX Regulations: Initial Assessment: Notice, Jurisdiction, Supportive Measures and Formal ComplaintsWebinar hosted by The Institutional Response Group | Cozen O’Connor
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Provide an overview of initial assessment or intake and
outreach processes - Outline the legally-required elements for intake processes
under the new Title IX regulations, and - Share effective practices in conducting initial assessments
and intake processes
Training materials can be found HERE
- Provide an overview of initial assessment or intake and
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Civil Rights Investigator Level One CourseTraining hosted by ATIXA
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Legal Basis for Title IX Liability
- Intersection of Title VII and Title IX in Investigations
- Due Process Myopia as a Legacy of Dixon vs. Alabama
- Title IX Era – Equity By and Through the Process
- Overview of The Civil Rights Investigation and Grievance Model – 10 Steps
- Title IX Coordinator Oversight
- Standard of Proof
- The Force, Capacity, Consent Construct
- Basic Interview Skills
Training Materials can be found HERE
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Civil Rights Investigator Level Two CourseTraining hosted by ATIXA
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Investigation Process Overview
- Components of an Investigation
- Investigation Strategies
- Elements of Investigation Reports
- Basic Understanding of Evidence
- Basic Understanding of Credibility
- Basic Understanding of Sanctions
- Case Studies
Training Materials can be found HERE
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The New Title IX Regulations: Investigations & Evidentiary ConsiderationsWebinar hosted by The Institutional Response Group | Cozen O’Connor
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Examine the prescriptive requirements of the final Title IX
regulations related to investigations - Discuss evidentiary considerations
- Outline effective investigation protocols
Training Materials can be found HERE
- Examine the prescriptive requirements of the final Title IX
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The New Title IX Regulations: Live Hearings – Part 1 of 2Webinar hosted by The Institutional Response Group | Cozen O’Connor
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Provide an overview of live hearings and decision-making
- Outline the legally-required elements for live hearings, and
- Set the context for further discussion on effective practices
in conducting live hearings and decision-making
Training Materials can be found HERE
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The New Title IX Regulations: Live Hearings – Part 2 of 2Webinar hosted by The Institutional Response Group | Cozen O’Connor
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Provide an overview of live hearings and decision-making
- Outline the legally-required elements for live hearings, and
- Set the context for further discussion on effective practices
in conducting live hearings and decision-making
Training Materials can be found HERE
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EEO Investigator TrainingRemote training hosted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the basics of EEO law and theories of discrimination
- Apply models of proof in employment discrimination cases
- Gather and analyze evidence under the appropriate theory of discrimination
- Develop an impartial and appropriate factual investigative record that will enable a reasonable fact finder to draw conclusions as to whether discrimination occurred
A description of the training can be found HERE
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Hearing Officer Title IX Training: Hearings and Determinations Under the New RulesTraining hosted by CU Office of University Legal Counsel
Key Learning Outcomes
- Required training for Decision-Makers Under § 106.45(b)91)(iii)
- Definition of "Sexual Harassment"
- Scope of CU's "education program or activity"
- How to conduct a grievance process
- How to serve impartially by avoiding prejudgement of the facets, conflicts of interest, and bias
- Issues of relevance
- Technology to be used
- What to expect during the University's hearing process
- Scenario discussion
Training Materials can be found HERE
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Title IX Training Summer 2023Training hosted by the Colorado Attorney General
Key Learning Outcomes
• Title IX’s definition of “sexual harassment”
• The scope of the IHE’s education program or activity
• How to conduct an investigation and grievance process
• How to serve impartially, including by avoiding prejudgment of the
facts at issue
• How to avoid conflicts of interest and bias
• Decision-makers: technology to be used at a live hearing, and issues
of relevance of questions and evidence (including when
complainant’s sexual predisposition or prior sexual behavior is not
relevant)
• Investigators: issues of relevance to create an investigative report that
fairly summarizes relevant evidenceTraining materials can be found HERE