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When a Department Self-Destructs
“On a recent sunny afternoon in Southern California, Aaron Kunin’s class at Pomona College is tackling The Witlings ..." By Emma Pettit
The General Idea by Aaron Kunin
Aaron Kunin, a literature professor at Pomona College, is writing a book titled "Weird at My School" based on his experiences at the institution.
Families Advocating for Campus Equality
“When people get used to preferential treatment, equal treatment seems like discrimination.” - Thomas Sowell
FIRE defends UCLA professor suspended for email on why he wouldn’t change exam, grading for black students
University dean described professor’s actions as an “abuse of power” — but professor followed UCLA’s own policies .
OCR Launches New Webinar, “OCR 100: An Introduction to Federal Civil Rights Protections in Education“
The Office for Civil Rights' (OCR) Center for Outreach, Prevention, Education, and Non-discrimination (OPEN Center) today launched a short webinar.
CBSN Original Presents “Speaking Frankly: Title IX“
In 2011, the U.S. Department of Education set tough new standards for how schools should handle cases of sexual misconduct on campus under Title IX.
Autistic College Student’s Fist Bump and Selfie Turn into Unbelievable Nightmare
California’s Saddleback College opened two Title IX investigations against [Marcus Knight] for a fist bump and selfie that two female students described as sexual harassment.
Jury Awards Six Figures to Accused Student for Title IX Kangaroo Court
After a trial judge seemed to favor Boston College in a due-process lawsuit brought by a student accused of sexual assault, the student came out victorious Monday in his jury trial.
Secretary Devos Levis Largest Ever Clery Fine Against Michigan State University
“The U.S. Department of Education announced it will fine Michigan State University (MSU) a record $4.5 million and require the University to make major changes to its Title IX procedures following its systemic failure to protect students from sexual abuse.”
Class- Action Lawsuit on Behalf of Those Accused of Sexual Misconduct Filed Against UC System
Attorney Mark Hathaway is suing the UC system on behalf of all students disciplined for sexual harassment and sexual violence based on the UC’s 2015 sexual harassment and sexual violence policy.
The Revolt of the Feminist Law Profs
The Chronicle Review released a piece regarding a small group of feminist law professors at Harvard, who have criticized how college campuses across the United States have handed Title IX adjudications.
Students Accused of Sexual Harassment Sue California Universities
He was a University of California graduate student who said he dated another student twice — and was shocked when she accused him of stalking and sexual harassment in a Title IX complaint in 2017.
Suit Seeks to Protect Students Accused of Sexual Assault
In a groundbreaking move, the first-ever prospective class-action lawsuit that would benefit students accused of sexual assault has been filed against a university, potentially reversing the outcomes of dozens of sexual violence cases.
Her Roommates Gave Differing Accounts of Her Claims, She Was Found Responsible After Administrators Withheld Evidence
The student, referred to as John Doe in a lawsuit filed over the accusation, was accused by a fellow Westmont student, referred to in court documents as Jane Roe.
John Doe V. Westmont College
The student, referred to as John Doe in a lawsuit filed over the accusation, was accused by a fellow Westmont student, referred to in court documents as Jane Roe.