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Presidential Working Group on Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct and Title IX

Subcommittees Spring 2020

The Subcommittee tasks and members

Spring 2020

NOTE 1:  We are committed to meeting the agreed-upon deadlines in the Title IX Agreement.  Beginning March 17, 2020 all meetings have moved to virtual platform.  The President’s Working Group (PWG) meets bi-weekly; Subcommittees meet in the interim week (more often if needed). 

NOTE 2:  The Subcommittees are listed in order by due date to complete and/or report out to the community on their task.  The Task # corresponds to that item in the Title IX Agreement.

NOTE 3: These Subcommittees are populated by PWG members and resource persons.  But, the Lead of any Subcommittee may invite subject matter experts, as necessary, to provide information toward that task.   

Must Complete by May 1, 2020:

  1. Definitions and Ranges of Sanctions - Task #1.b.
    Kat Matic, Title IX Coordinator – Team LeaD
    Dee Danser, Chief of Public Safety
    Katrina Faulkner, Class of 2023, (ESLC)
    Stephen Winn, Assistant Title IX Coordinator
     
  2. Revise format for annual report – Task #2.a.
    Brenda Bretz, VP for Institutional Effectiveness & Inclusivity – Team Lead
    Dee Danser, Chief of Public Safety
    Kat Matic, Title IX Coordinator
    Stephen Winn, Assistant Title IX Coordinator

Note: We have already contracted with D. Stafford & Associates to assist with verification of data reported both in our ASR and Title IX Reports.We will consult with those experts to determine format for our annual report.

  1. Establish and communicate the process to engage external entity to review Title IX & Clery Reports – Task #2.c.
    Dee Danser, Chief of Public Safety – Team Lead
    Kat Matic, Title IX Coordinator
    Stephen Winn, Assistant Title IX Coordinator

Note: We have already contracted with D. Stafford & Associates to assist with verification of data reported both in our ASR and Title IX Reports.

  1. Process for communicating and obtaining feedback on substantive changes to the policy, including role of Senate/ESLC – this group will also make recommendations regarding accountability – Task #1.c.
    Mike Roberts, Associate Professor Biology (ESLC) – Team Lead
    Maya Cromwell, Class of 2020
    Ian Ramirez Genao, Class of 2020
    Christine Guardino, Assistant Professor Psychology (ESLC)

Note:  Update on our deliberations of this task due May 1, 2020; Process to be implemented no later than July 1, 2021.
 

Must amend practices no later than July 1, 2021:

  1. Process for communicating and obtaining feedback on substantive changes to the policy, including role of Senate/ESLC – this group will also make recommendations regarding accountability – Task #1.c.
    Mike Roberts, Associate Professor Biology (ESLC) – Team Lead
    Maya Cromwell, Student
    Ian Ramirez Genao, Class of 2020
    Christine Guardino, Assistant Professor Psychology (ESLC)
     
  2. Develop and communicate Faculty/Staff/Student training and education – Task #3.d.
    Kat Matic, Title IX Coordinator – Team Co-Lead
    Donna Bickford, Executive Director of Equity and Inclusivity – Team Co-Lead
    Maya Cromwell, Class of 2020
    Nhi Ly, Class of 2022
    Kim Masimore, Athletics, Senior Administrator/Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach        Dennette Moul, Director of Human Resource Services
    Emily Pawley, Associate Professor History
    Kylie Shalala, Class of 2021
    Anne Stewart, Interim Director LGBTQ Services
    George Stroud, Vice President of Student Life, Dean of Students
     
  3. Policy re: those in positions of authority who have been accused including disciplinary proceedings and assessment of ability to remain in position pending investigation – Task #3.e. & #3.f. 
    Kendall Isaac, General Counsel – Team Lead
    John Henson, Senior Associate Provost of Academic Affairs
    Dennette Moul, Director of Human Resource Services
    George Stroud, Vice President of Student Life, Dean of Students
     
  4. Wellness Center Staffing/PEAC Advocacy group – this group will also discuss Wellness Center support group and the role of an Ombudsman – Task #3.g.
    George Stroud, Vice President of Student Life, Dean of Students – Team Lead
    Nadia Shahab Diaz, Student Senate Representative
    Dennette Moul, Director of Human Resource Services
    Anne Stewart, Interim Director LGBTQ Services

Last updated 3/27/20 B. Bretz