The Title IX and Civil Rights Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn explore a wide variety of topics related to Title IX and Civil Rights investigations, policies and procedures, regulatory compliance, and other aspects of this important, challenging, and evolving field. Dan and Alyssa-Rae are joined by other subject matter experts to discuss the latest developments and real-world issues for Title IX practitioners.
Dan Schorr is joined by attorney and author Andrea Leeb to discuss her compelling book Such a Pretty Picture: A Memoir, which "explores the long shadow cast by childhood abuse and the courage it takes to step into the light" (Episode 177)
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Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell are joined by higher education attorney Brigid Harrington of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP to discuss the US Department of Education's recent final rule on disparate impact analysis in Title VI enforcement, and what schools should consider to ensure compliance with federal and state discrimination laws (Episode 176)
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Dan Schorr and Jenna Farrell discuss retaliation policies, investigations, and prevention at educational institutions.
This episode originally aired June 20, 2024.
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Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell are joined by Dr. Jill Bassett-Cameron to discuss the vicarious trauma that those doing Title IX and Civil Rights work may experience, the importance of acknowledging that trauma, and how to practice self and group care in response to avoid burnout (Episode 175)
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Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jade Colon discuss the ways a respondent's expression of remorse may and may not be taken into account during a sexual misconduct investigation, hearing, and sanctioning decision, as well as the importance of maintaining the presumption of non-responsibility by not placing the burden to show remorse on a respondent.
This episode originally aired January 11, 2024.
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From the NACUA Annual Conference in Nashville, Alyssa-Rae McGinn is joined by Beth Gellman-Beer of Evergreen Education Solutions, LLC to discuss the Education Department's recent announcement that OCR would move some of its major functions to DOJ (Episode 174)
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Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss best practices and advice for advisors conducting cross-examination at Title IX hearings.
This episode originally aired February 20, 2025.
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Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell discuss intake meetings with a focus on intake of Title IX reports. Drawing on experiences as Interim Title IX Officials and Investigators, Alyssa-Rae and Jenna review initial contact with parties, explaining privacy, giving space for parties to speak about their experiences, and remaining neutral while communicating with compassion.
This episode originally aired April 18, 2024.
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Dan Schorr and Jenna Farrell discuss challenges and best practices to consider when investigating alleged misconduct involving college athletes and athletic programs.
This episode originally aired October 22, 2023.
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Dan Schorr and Jade Colon are joined by Dr. Lori Bednarchik to discuss her work with college and university students regarding consent education, trauma-informed communication, and more.
This episode originally aired May 26, 2023.
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Alyssa-Rae McGinn is joined by higher education attorney Allie Mitropoulos from Nixon Peabody LLP to discuss what schools should be aware of and consider in deciding how to remain compliant when federal and state Civil Rights laws contradict one another (Episode 173)
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Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Madison Bolotin discuss various considerations for determining which witnesses to interview during a misconduct investigation.
This episode originally aired March 23, 2023.
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Dan Schorr and Jenna Farrell discuss the importance of outcry witnesses in Title IX and other misconduct investigations, strategies for successful interviews, and best practices for incorporating relevant outcry information when writing investigative reports (Episode 172)
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Dan Schorr, Alyssa-Rae McGinn, and Jenna Farrell discuss best practices for conducting Title IX intakes, investigations, and hearings for matters in which a complainant has no memory of the alleged misconduct (Episode 171)
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Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell discuss the reasonable person standard, how it's commonly used in Title IX policy, and best practices for applying this standard in investigations and decision making (Episode 170)
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Dan Schorr, Alyssa-Rae McGinn, and Jenna Farrell discuss best practices for Title IX fall orientation programming (Episode 169)
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Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell are joined by Beth Gellman-Beer of Evergreen Education Solutions, LLC to discuss her insights into OCR's recent handling of Title IX and Civil Rights cases, the Trump Administration's approach to these cases, and the future of OCR enforcement (Episode 168)
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Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by University of New Mexico undergraduate students Mia Dragone, Elijah Cage, and Nicole Osborne to discuss how students view Title IX policy and enforcement on campus (Episode 167)
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Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell are joined by mediator Andres A. Ramirez to discuss his experience implementing alternative dispute resolution at the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, his current work facilitating mediations in Title IX and Civil Rights matters, and his "strategic empathy" approach (Episode 166)
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Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss considerations for properly applying evidentiary standards in Title IX and Civil Rights matters (Episode 165)
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Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by Brigid Harrington and Amy Fabiano, senior attorneys at Hunton Andrews Kurth, to discuss pregnancy accommodations and related issues (Episode 164)
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Amy Fabiano: https://www.hunton.com/people/amy-fabiano
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Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell discuss the role of credibility assessments in Title IX and Civil Rights cases, factors that contribute to assessing credibility, and ensuring that credibility assessments are grounded in evidence (Episode 163)
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Dan Schorr is joined by Sally Roller to discuss best practices for conducting interviews with parties and witnesses in K-12 investigations (Episode 162)
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Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell discuss mediation as a form of alternative resolution in Title IX and Civil Rights cases, including when it is appropriate, how mediation can help resolve conflict, and best practices for mediators addressing these cases (Episode 161)
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Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by Dr. Elizabeth Jeglic, Professor of Psychology at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, to discuss her research on child sexual grooming behaviors (Episode 160)
Dr. Elizabeth Jeglic: https://www.elizabethjeglic.com
Red Flag Sexual Grooming Behaviors: https://www.elizabethjeglic.com/post/identification-of-red-flag-sexual-grooming-behaviors
National Blueprint for Understanding and Preventing Sexual Misconduct and Abuse by K-12 School Employees: https://www.ncsesame.org/nationalblueprintsexualmisconduct
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Dan Schorr and Jenna Farrell discuss AI-generated sexual misconduct images and the University of Washington becoming the first U.S. university to define these images as sexual exploitation under its campus policy (Episode 159)
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Alyssa-Rae McGinn, Dan Schorr, and Jenna Farrell discuss how to evaluate the necessity of an emergency removal and best practices for implementing a removal, consistent with federal regulations and campus policies (Episode 158)
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Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell discuss advice and best practices for managing investigations into complicated matters without becoming overwhelmed (Episode 157)
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Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell discuss recent changes to the FBI UCR definition of “Fondling,” now known as “Criminal Sexual Contact,” and what schools need to do to update their policies and practices (Episode 156)
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Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell talk with Dan Schorr about today's publication of his second novel, Open Bar, whichfollows the chaotic fallout when a high-profile sexual misconduct scandal rocks a prominent university (Episode 155)
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Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell are joined by President of the American Association of College and Universities Lynn Pasquerella to discuss navigating diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education under the Trump Administration’s interpretation of Civil Rights laws and the opportunity this moment presents for colleges and universities to redefine educational equity (Episode 154)
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Dan Schorr, Alyssa-Rae McGinn, and Jenna Farrell discuss situations in which individuals seek to express non-consent to sexual activity through indirect and/or potentially unclear words or actions (Episode 153)
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Alyssa-Rae McGinn, Dan Schorr, and Jenna Farrell discuss evolving and sometimes confusing meanings behind emoji usage and the importance of accurate emoji interpretation in Title IX investigations and hearings (Episode 152)
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Dan Schorr is joined by Jackie Wernz of ECR Solutions to discuss this week's Supreme Court ruling that allowed the Trump Administration to proceed with mass firings at the Education Department (Episode 151)
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Dan Schorr, Alyssa-Rae, and Jenna Farrell discuss best practices for addressing situations when Respondents engage in inappropriate and hurtful sexual interactions that don't constitute violations of campus policy (Episode 150)
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Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss best practices for permitting, questioning, and paying for expert witnesses during Title IX hearings and investigations (Episode 149)
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Dan Schorr, Alyssa-Rae McGinn, and Jenna Farrell discuss the newly enacted federal Take It Down Act, which criminalizes revenge porn and AI-generated deepfakes (Episode 148)
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Alyssa-Rae McGinn is joined by Michaline Younis, a Title IX Investigator with a background working with sex offenders in the corrections system, to discuss respondents’ perspectives and experiences in the Title IX process and what schools can do to support respondents (Episode 147)
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Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss the recent presidential executive order calling for the elimination of the Education Department (Episode 146)
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Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell discuss the importance of conducting thorough Title IX and Civil Rights investigations, including identifying potential gaps and obtaining comprehensive evidence (Episode 145)
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Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by Jackie Wernz of Education Civil Rights Solutions to discuss the flurry of activity from the Education Department's Office for Civil Rights in the past week (Episode 144)
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Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss best practices and advice for advisors conducting cross-examination at Title IX hearings (Episode 143)
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Dan Schorr is joined by Steven Richard, Higher Education and Title IX practice leader at Nixon Peabody, to discuss the past, present, and future of Title IX litigation (Episode 142)
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Alyssa-Rae McGinn is joined by Dr. Zakiya Brown of Pivotal Growth Consulting to discuss the importance of psychologically safe workplaces and how to foster psychological safety for teams that have experienced workplace trauma (Episode 141)
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Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell are joined by Jackie Wernz of Education Civil Rights Solutions to discuss President Trump’s executive orders related to Title IX and Civil Rights and their potential impact for educational institutions (Episode 140)
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell discuss the Stop Campus Hazing Act and best practices and strategies for hazing investigations and prevention (Episode 139)
Dan Schorr is joined by ATIXA president Saundra Schuster to discuss last week's federal court decision that vacated the 2024 Title IX regulations (Episode 138)
Dan Schorr is joined by Todd Shumaker, partner at CCHA Law, to discuss navigating NCAA investigations with Title IX implications and recent examples of the NCAA addressing sexual violence in higher education (Episode 137)
Dan Schorr is joined by Dr. Casey Geist, Deputy Director for Army JROTC, to discuss the application of Title IX in JROTC and ROTC programs (Episode 136)
Dan Schorr is joined by Jackie Wernz of ECR Solutions to discuss the nomination of former WWE CEO and Small Business Administration head Linda McMahon to be the next Education Department Secretary (Episode 135)
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell discuss considerations and challenges when investigating delayed Title IX allegations and supporting both Complainants and Respondents throughout the process (Episode 134)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss the results of the 2024 election and the consequences for Title IX and Civil Rights on campus (Episode 133)
Dan Schorr, Alyssa-Rae McGinn, and Jenna Farrell discuss best practices and important considerations for investigating allegations of intimate partner violence (Episode 132)
Dan Schorr is joined by ATIXA president Saundra Schuster and vice president Mandy Hambleton to discuss the upcoming ATIXA conference and the past, present, and future of the organization and Title IX (Episode 131)
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell discuss our first few days into the implementation of the new Title IX regulations, and challenges and questions that schools are already facing (Episode 130)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by Jackie Wernz of ECR Solutions to discuss the widespread Title IX confusion and uncertainty with the August 1, 2024 regulatory implementation deadline less than a week away (Episode 129)
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell discuss SCOTUS’s recent decision in Loper Bright to overturn the Chevron Doctrine and the potentially significant implications of this decision for Title IX implementation (Episode 128)
Dan Schorr is joined by Jackie Wernz, Director of Civil Rights at the University of Idaho, to discuss the recent federal court Title IX regulations injunctions, potential next steps for these and other legal challenges to the regs, and other complications to consider as we approach the August 1, 2024 implementation deadline (Episode 127)
Dan Schorr and Jenna Farrell discuss retaliation policies, investigations, and prevention at educational institutions (Episode 126)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss the new Title IX regulations and the challenging choices that institutions must now make regarding how to structure their Title IX adjudication processes. Should we maintain live hearings? If so, should advisors conduct live cross-examination or submit questions to the hearing officer? If hearings are removed, how do we remain compliant with new laws and regulations, while preserving due process protections and support for all parties? (Episode 125)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss state legal challenges to the new Title IX regulations and announcements by governors of some states that they will not comply with them (Episode 124)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss the legal and cultural significance of Harvey Weinstein's New York rape conviction being overturned, and the use of pattern evidence in criminal trials and Title IX misconduct proceedings (Episode 123)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss the long-awaited release of new Title IX regulations by the Department of Education (Episode 122)
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell discuss intake meetings with a focus on intake of Title IX reports. Drawing on experiences as Interim Title IX Officials and Investigators, Alyssa-Rae and Jenna review initial contact with parties, explaining privacy, giving space for parties to speak about their experiences, and remaining neutral while communicating with compassion. (Episode 121)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by Collins Saint, attorney at Brooks Pierce, to discuss the Biden Administration's delay of new Title IX rules on transgender athletes and the future of laws in this area (Episode 120)
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell discuss recent allegations of discrimination, sexual harassment, and toxic work culture on the set of several successful Nickelodeon children’s series (Episode 119)
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell are joined by Title IX and Clery compliance expert Sheilah Vance to discuss the implications of the U.S. Department of Education’s $14 million fine against Liberty University for Clery Act violations, as well as advice for bringing programs into compliance (Episode 118)
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jade Colon are joined by higher education leadership expert Dr. Jeanne Hey to discuss managing interactions with challenging colleagues, including addressing problematic behavior, communicating effectively, and navigating Title IX and Civil Rights processes (Episode 117)
Dan Schorr and Madison Bolotin are joined by Mikiba Morehead, consultant at TNG, to discuss Title IX protections for pregnant and parenting students and employees (Episode 116)
Dan Schorr is joined by Jackie Wernz, partner at Thompson & Horton and former OCR attorney, to discuss what it means that the anticipated Title IX regulations were sent to the Office of Management and Budget for review (Episode 115)
Dan Schorr and Jenna Farrell discuss the ongoing delays for new Title IX regulations and the challenging question of when to revise interim Title IX policies (Episode 114)
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jade Colon discuss the ways a respondent’s expression of remorse may and may not be taken into account during a sexual misconduct investigation, hearing, and sanctioning decision, as well as the importance of maintaining the presumption of non-responsibility by not placing the burden to show remorse on a respondent (Episode 113)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by Alex Romano, CEO of Student Ally, to discuss its integrated platform for Title IX case management, evidence collection, training, safety tools, and more (Episode 112)
Dan Schorr, Alyssa-Rae McGinn, and Jenna Farrell discuss the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights announcement that the new Title IX regulations are now scheduled to be finalized in March 2024 (Episode 111)
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jade Colon discuss the November 24th expiration of the New York Adult Survivors Act, its one-year lookback window for older claims of sexual abuse, the numerous lawsuits filed just before the window ended, and the impact of this law on survivors and those accused of sexual misconduct (Episode 110)
Dan Schorr is joined by attorney Margaret Gandy of Alcalaw LLP to discuss recent litigation about whether independent K-12 schools should be subject to Title IX regulations (Episode 109)
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jade Colon are joined by Sports Geographer, tech founder, speaker, and educator Dr. Jen Fry to discuss the impact of conflict in sexual misconduct and discrimination, navigating conflict in investigations, and ways to manage relationships and communicate during these situations (Episode 108)
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Madison Bolotin discuss various ways that college student usage of social media and other apps impacts higher education misconduct investigations (Episode 107)
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell discuss the Student Loan Deferment for Sexual Violence Survivors Act, which seeks to establish a student loan deferment option for victims of sexual violence who temporarily withdraw from college to seek treatment and focus on mental and physical health rehabilitation (Episode 106)
Dan Schorr is joined by Sally Roller from Investigations Law Group to discuss the role of the investigator at Title IX hearings and how investigators, advisors, and hearing officers can best prepare for the investigator's testimony and questioning (Episode 105)
Dan Schorr and Jenna Farrell discuss challenges and best practices to consider when investigating alleged misconduct involving college athletes and athletic programs (Episode 104)
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Madison Bolotin are joined by Inside Higher Ed Federal Policy Reporter Katherine Knott to discuss her recent article on how students are feeling about the current Title IX regulations, the delay in the Biden administration’s revised Title IX regulations, and institutional response to sexual misconduct (Episode 103)
Dan Schorr and Jade Colon discuss the recent Connecticut Supreme Court decision that allowed a defamation lawsuit to proceed against a Title IX Complainant based on statements made at a University hearing (Episode 102)
Dan Schorr and Madison Bolotin discuss the Education Department's recent decision to grant a Title IX religious exemption to Baylor University, and what this means for LGBTQ+ students and employees at Baylor and other religious institutions (Episode 101)
On the 100th episode of The Title IX and Civil Rights Podcast, Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by Jackie Wernz, partner at Thompson & Horton and former OCR attorney, to discuss the upcoming Title IX regulations, the state of the Title IX field, and much more (Episode 100)
Dan Schorr and Jenna Farrell discuss the text messages allegedly written by actor Jonah Hill that were publicly disclosed by his ex-girlfriend Sarah Brady, and the various ethical and relationship issues involved (Episode 99)
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Dan Schorr are joined by Brittani Williams and Gabriel Montague from The Education Trust to discuss their research on the student parent affordability gap in higher education and government and institutional changes that can alleviate the gap (Episode 98)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss a new Minnesota law that exempts sexual harassment and abuse settlements from state income taxes (Episode 97)
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jade Colon are joined by Daan Braverman - President Emeritus of Nazareth College, former Dean of Syracuse University College of Law, and Senior Higher Education Counsel at Carter Secret - to discuss the recent Supreme Court affirmative actions decisions (Episode 96)
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell discuss the investigation into hazing within the Northwestern football program, the University's decision to fire coach Pat Fitzgerald, and best practices for investigating and preventing hazing in college sports (Episode 95)
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell discuss Revised Notices of Investigation and Allegations, including when to revise the original notice, what to include in the amended version, and how to best communicate with the parties about the updated notice (Episode 94)
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell discuss the pros, cons, and appropriateness of sex positivity during Title IX trainings and communication with students and others in the campus community by Title IX officials (Episode 93)
Dan Schorr and Madison Bolotin discuss the decision by law firm Lewis Brisbois to publicly release offensive emails written by two ex-partners who were seeking to form their own firm (Episode 92)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by Michelle McDevitt, Assistant Director for Title IX and Compliance & Deputy Title IX Coordinator at the University of Toledo, to discuss how she developed and trained an advisor pool for Title IX investigations and hearings (Episode 91)
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jade Colon discuss the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights delaying the release of the much-anticipated new Title IX regulations to October (Episode 90)
Dan Schorr and Jade Colon are joined by Dr. Lori Bednarchik to discuss her work with college and university students regarding consent education, trauma-informed communication, and more (Episode 89)
Dan Schorr and Madison Bolotin discuss what the Title IX field has learned over the past three years about the pros and cons of using videoconference services for investigative interviews and hearings (Episode 88)
Dan Schorr and Jenna Farrell discuss factors to consider when determining whether Title IX allegations involving multiple parties should be all adjudicated in one hearing or separated into two or more hearings (Episode 87)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by ESPN investigative reporter Paula Lavigne to discuss a new It's On Us survey which found that male college athletes are largely unaware and mistrustful of their campus sexual misconduct reporting process (Episode 86)
Dan Schorr and Jade Colon discuss how to approach misconduct investigation interviews with current and former employees who have signed non-disclosure agreements or non-disparagement clauses (Episode 85)
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Madison Bolotin are joined by Lanie Bandell to discuss her experience serving as a Title IX advisor for complainants and respondents, the differences between courtroom and TIX proceedings, assisting advisees during hearings and informal resolution processes, and more (Episode 84)
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Madison Bolotin discuss the importance of conducting climate investigations, how they differ from investigations into specific misconduct allegations, and how an institutions can utilize the findings of climate investigations to strengthen and support their community (Episode 83)
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell discuss this week's U.S. Department of Education notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on athletic eligibility under Title IX, which addresses rules regarding transgender student participation in school sports (Episode 82)
Dan Schorr and Jenna Farrell are joined by Daisy Alpert Florin to discuss her novel My Last Innocent Year, its depiction of campus sexual misconduct allegations, and other issues (Episode 81)
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Madison Bolotin discuss various considerations for determining which witnesses to interview during a misconduct investigation (Episode 80)
Dan Schorr and Jade Colon discuss how parents of college-age complainants and respondents can be supportive during a misconduct investigation and hearing process without undermining the party's privacy and ability to fully tell their version of events to investigators and hearing officers (Episode 79)
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Madison Bolotin discuss the importance of accurately, transparently, and compassionately setting and managing student expectations for potential outcomes of a Title IX process (Episode 78)
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jade Colon are joined by clinical social worker Jonathan Wicks to discuss his work with male survivors and perpetrators of gender-based violence, healthy masculinity education, and countering negative societal narratives about boys and men (Episode 77)
Dan Schorr and Jenna Farrell discuss strategies that can be utilized when investigating sexual misconduct allegations involving highly intoxicated parties who may not be able to recall relevant events (Episode 76)
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Madison Bolotin discuss the pros, cons, and complications of recent efforts to document "consent" before or after a sexual encounter through videos, contracts, apps, and other methods (Episode 75)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss considerations and challenges when an educational institution's fraternities seek to discipline their own members for Title IX infractions before a finding of responsibility (Episode 74)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss the various misconduct allegations involving coaches from the National Women's Soccer League and the U.S. Men's National Team (Episode 73)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss Beyonce and Janet Jackson's announced plans to conduct "#MeToo checks" on artists, producers, and crew members for their upcoming world tours.
Dan Schorr, Alyssa-Rae McGinn, Jenna Farrell, and Madison Bolotin discuss attending the ATIXA conference in Orlando, what drew them to careers in Title IX and Civil Rights, the pros and cons of camping, and more (Episode 71)
Alyssa-Rae McGinn is joined by Olivia Harris, Executive Director of Speak About It, to discuss her organization's work educating students about sex, consent, and healthy relationships (Episode 70)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss roadblocks to a prompt Title IX investigation and hearing process and suggest solutions for streamlining and avoiding delays at each step (Episode 69)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by Mary Ellen Pethel to discuss her new book, "Title IX, Pat Summitt, and Tennessee's Trailblazers: 50 Years, 50 Stories" (Episode 68)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by Mary Ellen Pethel to discuss her new book, "Title IX, Pat Summitt, and Tennessee's Trailblazers: 50 Years, 50 Stories" (Episode 68)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by Andrew Maraniss to discuss his new book, Inaugural Ballers: The True Story of the First U.S. Women's Olympic Basketball Team (Episode 67)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by Andrew Maraniss to discuss his new book, Inaugural Ballers: The True Story of the First U.S. Women's Olympic Basketball Team (Episode 67)
Dan Schorr is joined by Dr. Laura McGuire, author of The Sexual Misconduct Prevention Guidebook, to discuss some of the topics covered in her new book, including consent education, restorative justice, and supporting international students (Episode 66)
Dan Schorr is joined by Dr. Laura McGuire, author of The Sexual Misconduct Prevention Guidebook, to discuss some of the topics covered in her new book, including consent education, restorative justice, and supporting international students (Episode 66)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by Steven Richard, partner and higher education team leader at Nixon Peabody, to discuss recent efforts to revisit the causation requirement set forth in Davis v. Monroe County Board of Education, and how current and future court decisions may impact institutional liability (Episode 65)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by Steven Richard, partner and higher education team leader at Nixon Peabody, to discuss recent efforts to revisit the causation requirement set forth in Davis v. Monroe County Board of Education, and how current and future court decisions may impact institutional liability (Episode 65)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss the federal court ruling by a Tennessee judge that blocks the Department of Education's Title IX guidance which prohibits discrimination based on gender identify and sexual orientation (Episode 64)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss the key components of the 2022 Title IX Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that was issued yesterday by the Department of Education on the 50th Anniversary of Title IX (Episode 63)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by Adam Klasfeld, Managing Editor at Law & Crime, to discuss the Johnny Depp / Amber Heard trial and its implications for survivors of intimate partner violence, public discussions about allegations of abusive, and due process protections (Episode 62)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by Bianca Quilantan, Education Reporter for Politico, to discuss her reporting on imminent new proposed Title IX regulations and her article, "Biden officials prepare to blow up Trump's rules on sexual misconduct in schools" (Episode 61)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by award-winning journalist Sherry Boschert to discuss her new book, "37 Words: Title IX and Fifty Years of Fighting Sex Discrimination" (Episode 60)
Dan Schorr is joined by Mike Domitrz to discuss his work speaking with higher education, K-12, military, and other organizations about sexual assault prevention, including such issues as consent, respect, and bystander intervention (Episode 59)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by Julie Heinig, Laboratory Director of Forensics and DNA Technical Leader at the DNA Diagnostics Center, to discuss how DNA, semen serology, and other forensic testing can be utilized during Title IX investigations (Episode 58)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by Sarah Saint, an attorney at law firm Brooks Pierce, to discuss Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law and legal protections for LGBTQ+ students (part two of two-part discussion) (Episode 57)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by Sarah Saint, an attorney at law firm Brooks Pierce, to discuss Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law and legal protections for LGBTQ+ students (part one of two-part discussion) (Episode 56)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by Jessica Lee, Director of the Pregnant Scholar Initiative at the UC Hastings College of the Law’s Center for WorkLife Law, to discuss Title IX and other protections for pregnant, parenting, and caregiving students and employees (Episode 55)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss the challenging issues involved in deciding when and how to impose interim measures on college athletes accused of Title IX sexual misconduct before there is a determination of responsibility (Episode 54)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights announcement that it submitted a draft Title IX Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for review by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs and the Department of Justice (Episode 53)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act, which was passed by Congress after strong advocacy by Gretchen Carlson and liftourvoices.org - the act prevents employers from compelling employees to bring claims of sexual misconduct in arbitration forums instead of suing in court (Episode 52)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss some of the issues that educational institutions consider after a Title IX hearing decision is issued, such as continuing to provide support for the parties and handling appeals of the decision (Episode 51)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss legal requirements and best practices for Notices of Investigation and Allegations (NOIAs) in Title IX and other misconduct investigations (Episode 50)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss the University of Michigan's decision to fire president Mark Schlissel for a relationship with a subordinate (Episode 49)
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Dan Schorr are joined by sexual assault advocate Heath Phillips to discuss military sexual trauma, male sexual assault survivors, and his speaking and training experience (Episode 48)
Dan Schorr is joined by attorney and Law & Crime columnist Elura Nanos to discuss the Albany DA's decision not to prosecute Andrew Cuomo for sexual assault (Episode 47)
Dan Schorr is joined by attorney and Law & Crime columnist Elura Nanos to discuss the Bill Cosby sexual misconduct trial and the prosecutor's decision this week to appeal the conviction reversal to the US Supreme Court (Episode 46)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss Cambridge, Maryland Mayor Andrew Bradshaw being charged with fifty counts of distributing "revenge porn" images of a former partner (Episode 45)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss rules regarding drawing adverse inferences during Title IX hearings when a party or witness refuses to participate or to answer certain cross-examination questions (Episode 44)
Dan Schorr speaks with Allison Leotta and Gretchen Carlson about prosecuting sex crimes, writing fiction about sexual misconduct, campus assaults, combating workplace harassment, and other topics (part two of two-part discussion) (Episode 43)
Dan Schorr speaks with Allison Leotta and Gretchen Carlson about prosecuting sex crimes, writing fiction about sexual misconduct, campus assaults, combating workplace harassment, and other topics (part one of two-part discussion) (Episode 42)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss bystander intervention, its importance in preventing sexual assaults and other misconduct, and helpful strategies to understand when intervening (Episode 41)
Alyssa-Rae McGinn talks with Dan Schorr about today's publication of his debut novel, Final Table - a political thriller about sexual misconduct accusations in the worlds of international politics and high-stakes poker inspired by his work as a sex crimes prosecutor and investigator (Episode 40)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss sexual harassment cases in which the harasser is not primarily motivated by sexual gratification (Episode 39)
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Dan Schorr are joined by disability rights activist Mercedees Rees to discuss the importance of trauma informed interpreting services for matters involving sexual misconduct and other allegations of abuse (Episode 38)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss California "stealthing" legislation that would make CA the first state to explicitly outlaw nonconsensual condom removal (Episode 37)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by Tracy Rector, executive producer of the new film No Ordinary Love, about the movie's powerful depiction of domestic violence situations and her work raising awareness at college campuses and elsewhere (Episode 36)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss this week's announcement by the U.S. Department of Education that it won't seek to enforce the suppression provision of last year's Title IX regulations, following a federal court decision that vacated the provision for Title IX hearings (Episode 35)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by Brett Sokolow, president and co-founder of the Association of Title IX Administrators, to discuss ATIXA's 10-year anniversary and the past, present, and future of Title IX (part two of two-part interview) (Episode 34)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by Brett Sokolow, president and co-founder of the Association of Title IX Administrators, to discuss ATIXA's 10-year anniversary and the past, present, and future of Title IX (part one of two-part interview) (Episode 33)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss this week's investigative report on the Andrew Cuomo sexual misconduct allegations from the office of New York Attorney General Letitia James (Episode 32)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by attorney Jackie Wernz to discuss this week's new OCR Title IX Questions and Answers document (Episode 31)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss the Department of Defense announcement of reforms regarding how sexual assault allegations are investigated and prosecuted (Episode 30)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss the role of advisors in providing advice during Title IX hearings (Episode 29)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's decision to overturn the sexual assault conviction of Bill Cosby (Episode 28)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss this week's New York Times column in which former journalist and baseball writer Kat O'Brien recounts being sexual assaulted 18 years ago by a Major League Baseball player (Episode 27)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss this week's Department of Education Notice of Interpretation defining prohibited "sex" discrimination to include discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity (Episode 26)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss this week's Title IX public hearings held by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (Episode 25)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss the removal of astronomer Geoff Marcy from the National Academy of Sciences following sexual harassment allegations, and historical problems with combatting harassment in the science community (Episode 24)
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Dan Schorr are joined by Columbia Journalism investigative reporter Elizabeth Naismith Picciani to discuss how dating app companies respond to sexual assault allegations from their customers (Episode 23)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by attorney and Law & Crime columnist Elura Nanos to discuss the Department of Health and Human Services decision this week defining prohibited "sex" discrimination to include discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity (Episode 22)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn preview the Title IX public hearings announced this week by the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, which are scheduled for June 7-11 (Episode 21)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss several issues to consider when becoming or appointing a new Title IX advisor (Episode 20)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss the numerous state bills attempting to restrict transgender athletes and the legal, policy, and personal consequences (Episode 19)
Dan Schorr and Jenna Farrell discuss protecting students from intimate partner violence and providing education about healthy relationships on college campuses (Episode 18)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by Dr. Laura McGuire to discuss teaching consent principles to K-12 students and her new book, "Creating Cultures of Consent: A Guide for Parents and Educators" (Episode 17)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss the Minnesota Supreme Court's decision in the Khalil case and the implications for legal reform, campus policy, and investigative best practices when sexual assault allegations involve voluntary or involuntary intoxication and incapacitation (Episode 16)
Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Dan Schorr are joined by Kimberly Lau, partner at Warshaw Burstein and Title IX attorney, to discuss Women's History Month and Title IX's history, evolution, and future (Episode 15)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss this week's verdict in the Coastal Carolina University civil trial, which was the first Title IX jury trial involving a college or university (Episode 14)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss President Biden's new Executive Orders addressing Title IX regulations, sex discrimination in the educational environment, and gender equity (Episode 13)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss the sexual harassment allegations against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, the importance of truly independent investigations, and patterns often found found in workplace sexual misconduct, such as boundary probing, grooming, and retaliation (Episode 12)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss the challenges that arise when an individual who may have experienced misconduct does not want to proceed with an investigation, but there is reason to believe that the potential respondent poses an ongoing risk of harm to that individual or the campus community (Episode 11)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by Title IX investigator Jenna Farrell to discuss student views and misperceptions about the Title IX process and how educational institutions can better communicate with their undergraduates (Episode 10)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by Mia Lee to discuss protecting sex workers from sexual assault, harassment, doxing threats, and other misconduct (Episode 9)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss recent public accounts of sexual misconduct and trauma by Evan Rachel Wood, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and others (Episode 8)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss Executive Orders and other actions taken by the Biden Administration during its first week (Episode 7)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by Elizabeth Canning to discuss best practices for building a successful Title IX / Equity office (Episode 6)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss last week's Department of Education memorandum regarding LGBTQ protections under Title IX following the Supreme Court's Bostock decision (Episode 5)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss President-Elect Biden's nomination of Dr. Miguel Cardona as Secretary of Education (Episode 4)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss whether respondent confessions are admissible at Title IX hearings under the new regulations if the respondent doesn't submit to cross-examination (Episode 3)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss the legal requirements and real-world challenges as educational institutions begin to conduct live hearings with witness cross-examination, as required by the new Title IX regulations (Episode 2)
Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by Jackie Wernz, partner at Franczek, to discuss potential Title IX legal and policy developments from the Biden Administration (Episode 1)