Title IX & Study Abroad – On-Demand Training

Appropriately Respond & Navigate Investigations & Complaint Processes Successfully

Incidents of sexual and relationship violence are difficult to respond to given the nuances of federal and state laws in the U.S., especially when combined with the local laws and expectations of countries to which students travel. What to do, how to respond and who to share information with are decisions that need to be made in a caring and timely manner, so you can properly support students and address their safety needs when studying and participating abroad.

This is made even more complex if an institution’s policies require an investigation into an incident abroad which can impact an entire abroad cohort. These issues can be frustrating, challenging and difficult.

Our expert presenters – Pamela Peter, Title IX Coordinator for Students and Director of Student Title IX Case Management at Syracuse University and Seth Tucker, the Director of Global Safety and Support at Syracuse University – will utilize tabletop exercises to practically illustrate and teach appropriate Title IX response systems that are responsive to the new regulations and how abroad sites can navigate the complaint processes including coordinating investigations. Participants will be able to practice the application of these new regulations through provided exercises.

Topics Covered

Gain crucial, actionable takeaways that will help you:

• Gain a better understanding of Title IX requirements regarding reporting incidents that take place in other countries, as well as providing resources and supportive measures to students.
  
• Comprehend the changes to Title IX and how those changes can impact your response to incidents of sexual and relationship violence after August 1 when they take place abroad.
  
• Investigate formal complaints in a timely manner when students are abroad. 
  
• Learn about some of the recent changes to Title IX and have the opportunity to apply this learning through tabletop exercises to gain insight into how those changes might impact your work. 
  
• Explore different tools that can be used for reporting and responding to incidents when students file formal complaints in other countries.
  

Presenters

Seth A. Tucker serves as the Director of Global Safety and Support at Syracuse University where he is responsible for developing policy and institutional practice in the areas of global safety, risk mitigation, and crisis management.
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Pam Peter currently serves as the Title IX Coordinator for Students and Director of Student Title IX Case Management at Syracuse University.
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