Every month, we distribute a “Title IX Recap,” providing a highlight of the previous month’s litigation, advocacy, and other Title IX-related matters. As always, more information on any lawsuits by accused students or Title IX OCR resolutions will be found in our Accused Students Database and OCR Resolutions Database respectively.
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After Student’s Suicide, an Elite School Says It Fell ‘Tragically Short’
April Additions to Our Databases
In April, Title IX for All added:
- 6 lawsuits by accused students to the Title IX Lawsuits Database for a total of 862
- 20 Title IX attorneys to the Attorneys Database for a total of 1,661
ChatGPT Wrongly Accuses Law Professor of Sexual Assault
Litigation
Compelling new accused student lawsuit against Florida Gulf Coast University
The complaint alleges that FGCU, among other things:
- “Appointed an investigator and decision-maker to this case that had a prior relationship with Plaintiff’s accuser”
- “Did not provide Plaintiff with the complaint against him or any investigative findings whatsoever before finding him responsible”
- “Failed to allow Plaintiff to ask questions of the complainant in any way during the hearing”
- “Failed to meaningfully investigate the claim at all by failing to interview witnesses or review any physical evidence.”
Fourth Circuit: schools do not violate Title IX by placing students found responsible for harassment on probation, rather than suspension or expulsion
In a per curiam unpublished opinion, the Fourth Circuit affirmed the decision by Judge Paula Xinis of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland granting summary judgment to the University of Maryland, holding that the university’s “response to Appellant’s complaints was not clearly unreasonable.”
Just before trial, Dordt University settles with accused student
Former Student Files a Lawsuit Against the University of Illinois For Sex Discrimination And Violations of His Civil Rights.
Student-Athletes Can Now Sue Discriminatory Universities for Money Damages, a Victory for Title IX
Policy
Arkansas SB 365 means year-round due process rights for college students
51-27 House Vote Kills Bill to End Affirmative Action
Arkansas house defeats SB 71, a bill that would have banned discriminatory hiring practices by sex/race.
Biden Administration’s Title IX final rule still targeted for a May 2023 release
Expect that the final rule may be released any day now.
OCR changes approach to complaints amid record high volume
“A mediation option now offered to all as an alternative to investigations is among methods helping to move cases along.”
After Title IX investigation, student left unhappy with process
“According to [Title IX Coordinator] Kelley Taylor, 30% of respondents are found not responsible in a full investigation, as opposed to 70% who are found responsible. Of those found responsible, Taylor said that 80% are suspended or expelled from the University.”
Advocates Urge White House to Stick to Title IX Timeline
Stanford “harm reporting” system no longer allows anonymous accusations
MSU says business boot camp that excluded White males now open to all ‘irrespective’ of race, sex
Culture
Research Finds No Gender Bias [Against Women] in Academic Science
The Rise of the Sober College Student
More students are choosing to refrain from alcohol. Since many misconduct accusations arise in the context of alcohol, this is probably for the best.
At standout, 150-plus demand that Easthampton School Committee hire Perrone as superintendent
‘Wealthy White Men’ Most Likely to ‘Repeatedly Violate the Rights of Others,’ University of Texas Psych Quiz States
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Every month, we distribute a “Title IX Recap,” providing a highlight of the previous month’s litigation, advocacy, and other Title IX-related matters. As always, more information on any lawsuits by accused students or Title IX OCR resolutions will be found in our Accused Students Database and OCR Resolutions Database respectively.
Featured
After Student’s Suicide, an Elite School Says It Fell ‘Tragically Short’
April Additions to Our Databases
In April, Title IX for All added:
- 6 lawsuits by accused students to the Title IX Lawsuits Database for a total of 862
- 20 Title IX attorneys to the Attorneys Database for a total of 1,661
ChatGPT Wrongly Accuses Law Professor of Sexual Assault
Litigation
Compelling new accused student lawsuit against Florida Gulf Coast University
The complaint alleges that FGCU, among other things:
- “Appointed an investigator and decision-maker to this case that had a prior relationship with Plaintiff’s accuser”
- “Did not provide Plaintiff with the complaint against him or any investigative findings whatsoever before finding him responsible”
- “Failed to allow Plaintiff to ask questions of the complainant in any way during the hearing”
- “Failed to meaningfully investigate the claim at all by failing to interview witnesses or review any physical evidence.”
Fourth Circuit: schools do not violate Title IX by placing students found responsible for harassment on probation, rather than suspension or expulsion
In a per curiam unpublished opinion, the Fourth Circuit affirmed the decision by Judge Paula Xinis of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland granting summary judgment to the University of Maryland, holding that the university’s “response to Appellant’s complaints was not clearly unreasonable.”
Just before trial, Dordt University settles with accused student
Former Student Files a Lawsuit Against the University of Illinois For Sex Discrimination And Violations of His Civil Rights.
Student-Athletes Can Now Sue Discriminatory Universities for Money Damages, a Victory for Title IX
Policy
Arkansas SB 365 means year-round due process rights for college students
51-27 House Vote Kills Bill to End Affirmative Action
Arkansas house defeats SB 71, a bill that would have banned discriminatory hiring practices by sex/race.
Biden Administration’s Title IX final rule still targeted for a May 2023 release
Expect that the final rule may be released any day now.
OCR changes approach to complaints amid record high volume
“A mediation option now offered to all as an alternative to investigations is among methods helping to move cases along.”
After Title IX investigation, student left unhappy with process
“According to [Title IX Coordinator] Kelley Taylor, 30% of respondents are found not responsible in a full investigation, as opposed to 70% who are found responsible. Of those found responsible, Taylor said that 80% are suspended or expelled from the University.”
Advocates Urge White House to Stick to Title IX Timeline
Stanford “harm reporting” system no longer allows anonymous accusations
MSU says business boot camp that excluded White males now open to all ‘irrespective’ of race, sex
Culture
Research Finds No Gender Bias [Against Women] in Academic Science
The Rise of the Sober College Student
More students are choosing to refrain from alcohol. Since many misconduct accusations arise in the context of alcohol, this is probably for the best.
At standout, 150-plus demand that Easthampton School Committee hire Perrone as superintendent
‘Wealthy White Men’ Most Likely to ‘Repeatedly Violate the Rights of Others,’ University of Texas Psych Quiz States
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