Title IX & Sexual Misconduct

November 23, 2020 - Sandusky, Nassar, Tyndall, Strauss, Anderson. This is a cringe-worthy list of the worst college and university sexual abusers. The impact these abusers have had on the lives of their victims is profound and well documented.   For the institutions involved, these …

July 29, 2020 - On August 14, 2020, colleges and universities are expected to comply with new regulations regarding sexual harassment under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This new rule, which spans more than 2,000 pages, requires colleges and universities to …

Guidance on Title IX Regulations for Higher Education Governing Boards and Administrators The "2020 AGB Advisory Statement on Sexual Misconduct" focuses on one issue that continues to receive high-profile attention: sexual assault and harassment. It also explains the U.S. Department of …

July 1, 2020 - In early May, the U.S. Department of Education issued a new rule on Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, related to sexual discrimination and harassment. These regulations are expected …

June 04, 2020 - As we face some of the most difficult challenges of our lifetime—a global pandemic and widespread civil unrest across the nation—presidents, boards, and campus communities face some of the most onerous decisions: if, how, and when to begin the next …

In early May, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) issued a new rule on Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Spanning roughly 2,000 pages, these regulations are expected to have far-reaching implications for colleges and universities due to …

The first edition of this AGB best-seller made the case that board members must collaborate effectively with institutional leaders to assess and manage an array of operational and strategic risks. The new edition from United Educators CEO Janice Abraham and …

Pennsylvania Grants $1 million to 36 Colleges to Combat Sexual Assault Pennsylvania governor Thomas Wolf created the “It’s On Us PA” campaign four years ago to help promote safety on college campuses. As part of this campaign, Wolf announced in January …

Once Congress passes legislation and the president signs it into law, federal agencies must write the regulations that turn legislative intent into operational reality. This means that government regulation is an essential, if rarely loved, feature of American democracy. Even in …

Dear Secretary DeVos: On behalf of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), we welcome the opportunity to respond to the call for public comment regarding the Department of Education’s (the Department) new proposed federal regulations, “Nondiscrimination on …