Mandatory Faculty & Staff Annual Training
How Does This Pertain to Me?
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits gender discrimination and sexual harassment in programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. The Final Rule, which was updated on April 19, 2024 requires employers to train employees annually on the topics that are covered in the Title IX regulations. Although some of the topics covered are similar to the mandatory sexual harassment training topics offered by HR through Biz Library, this training is not the same, or a substitution for the other.
On July 2, 2024, the United States District Court for the District of Kansas issued a decision that blocked four states from adopting the new 2024 Title IX Final Regulations. The Court initially adopted a list of hundreds of schools to which the injunction applied; Geneseo was not included in that list in July 2024. Last week, the Court updated its list of schools based on the submission of one of the parties to the lawsuit, which allowed individual schools across the country to be prohibited from implementing the new regulations. SUNY Geneseo was included in the list, along with dozens of others, and is now unable to continue to implement its new procedures as of August 28, 2024, while the lawsuit continues to be litigated.
What You Need to Know
Because Geneseo had previously adopted the 2024 Rule and Procedures and they were in place for the August 1, 2024 deadline, the 2024 rules will apply to reported incidents of Title IX sex discrimination that occurred between August 1 and 28, 2024. For incidents that occurred before August 1, 2024, or on or after August 28, 2024, the 2020 Title IX rules will apply.
Why Is This So Important?
The majority of University employees are mandated reporters; this means that when we receive actual knowledge of gender discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating/domestic violence and stalking that occur on campus, we are legally obligated to make a report.
Confidentiality vs. Privacy
It is of utmost importance to have a clear understanding of your role as a mandated reporter so you can in turn explain that to the one making the disclosure. Mandated reporters are also considered private resources; we can't keep the disclosure confidential or secret. Those incidents must be reported to the Title IX Coordinator.
The only people on campus who are confidential resources are counselors/medical professionals at Lauderdale, advocates through RESTORE and Chances & Changes or EAP professionals.
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What Is Covered In The Training?
- Definition of the Title IX Federal Regulation
- Conduct covered by the Title IX regulations
- Who is responsible for reporting incidents covered by Title IX
- Grievance process and policies for complaints of harassment and discrimination on campus
- Supportive Measures for students and employees under Title IX
Click Here for a Guide to Handling a Disclosure:
Scheduling Annual Training Sessions
Department Chairs: Complete this Google Form to have the Title IX office come in during a department meeting to complete the mandatory training. Training sessions for 2024 should be scheduled between August and October due to the mandatory reporting requirements.
*Multiple Departments can schedule sessions at the same time
Alternative Session sign up: Complete this Google Form if you can't attend or miss your departmental training.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGh0xa3fgaE9VPsqJAiaIQKesT1Myp8FEg3jUpENSQ3P25rg/viewform
FAQs
- Is this the same as mandatory sexual harassment training?
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No. Although some of the topics discussed are related to sexual harassment and gender discrimination, this training is separate from the mandatory, annual sexual harassment training assigned by HR in Biz Library.
- How often do I have to do the Title IX Training?
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All incoming students, faculty and staff are mandated by law to complete the Title IX Training annually.
- How long is the training?
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Trainings are scheduled in 1-hour blocks; however, we usually get through material within 45 minutes depending on discussion and questions.
- How do I schedule mandatory Title IX Training?
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Department heads, chairpersons or other departmental leaders can submit the above google form to schedule their annual training.
- What if I miss or can't attend my scheduled training?
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The Title IX office will schedule a limited number of make up sessions annually for people to sign up for if they can't make their departmental meeting.