Dialogue: Nota Bene: Title IX

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Nota Bene: Title IX

August 31, 2016

On April 4, 2011, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights issued the "Dear Colleague Letter" to every institution of higher education defining our responsibilities under Title IX. Whether you are a member of the student body, faculty or staff, understanding our roles in matters involving Title IX is a priority for each of us. Mandatory training related to Title IX is being provided to our campus community and includes the attached presentation.

The following topics associated with Title IX are addressed:

1. What is Title IX?

2. Dear Colleague Letter

3. Sexual Misconduct Offenses

4. Reporting Incidents

5. Virginia laws pertaining to Title IX

6. Q&A Session (Please contact one of our Title IX Coordinators provided below.)

ALL students, faculty and staff are required to review a Title IX presentation and complete our online Title IX test by visiting WebAdvisor.

Students, Faculty and Staff are asked to review the presentation materials and complete the online test no later than Friday, September 9, 2016.

I appreciate your time and attention to this important matter. Should you have any questions directly related to responsibilities under Title IX, you may contact:

Mrs. Karla Rasmussen

Director of Human Resources

Title IX Coordinator
757-455-3316

krasmussen@vwc.edu

Mrs. McCarren Caputa

Director of Residence Life

Deputy Title IX Coordinator
757-233-8709

mcaputa@vwc.edu

Mr. Jason Seward

Dean of Freshmen & Director of the Jane P. Batten Student Center

Deputy Title IX Coordinator
757-455-2124

jseward@vwc.edu