Title IX Training for Coordinators, Investigators, and Hearing Officers
Title IX coordinators, investigators, and hearing officers receive training on the definitions of misconduct under the Title IX Misconduct policy, the scope of Harding’s education program or activity, how to conduct an investigation and grievance process including hearings and appeals, and how to serve impartially, including by avoiding prejudgment of the facts at issue, conflicts of interest, and bias. These individuals receive annual training on the issues related to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking and how to conduct an investigation and hearing process that protects the safety of victims and promotes accountability.
Investigators receive training on issues of relevance to create an investigation report that fairly summarizes relevant evidence. Hearing officers receive training on issues of relevance of questions and evidence, including when questions and evidence about the complainant's sexual predisposition or prior sexual behavior are not relevant.
Materials used to train Title IX coordinators, investigators, and hearing officers will not rely on sex stereotypes and will promote impartial investigations and adjudications of formal complaints of Title IX misconduct.
Materials used to train Title IX coordinators, investigators, and hearing officers can be found here:
Title IX Coordinator and Administrator Level One Training and Certification Course
Title IX Coordinator and Administrator Level Two Training and Certification Course
Title IX Coordinator and Administrator Level Two Training and Certification Course
Title IX Hearing Officer and Decision-Maker Training and Certification Course
Civil Rights Investigator Training and Certification Level One Course
Civil Rights Investigator Training and Certification Level Two Course