The Four Corners of Title IX Regulatory Compliance

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce that it will host a 3-day intensive and updated training titled “The Four Corners of Title IX Regulatory Compliance for Institutions of Higher Education.”  This updated training will provide essential guidance on the evolving complexities of Title IX compliance.

The 2020 regulations are now in force; the 2024 regulations have been rejected in the courts and by the current federal administration. Personnel at colleges and universities implementing all aspects of the Title IX grievance system must be trained in accordance with these regulations and be prepared to demonstrate that they have this training if called to do so by legal authorities.

The current Trump administration has engaged in major reform efforts with respect to the Department of Education (ED), indicating an interest in closing that Department entirely. However, Title IX enforcement has not, and will not cease: indeed, enforcement efforts have shifted and will intersect with other federal agencies.

Although there has been a great deal of federal regulatory energy directed at Title VI enforcement, no campus should be complacent about Title IX obligations. The federal government has engaged in significant regulatory actions and enforcement, particularly with respect to athletic participation; Trump administration regulatory initiatives related to DEI also impact Title IX efforts. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court and federal courts remain active in ways that impact Title IX practice on campus, and more impacts are likely to come. 

Professor of Law and practicing attorney Peter Lake, an expert on Title IX and a well-known scholar in higher education law and policy, has developed a model for a well-ordered Title IX response system and continues to tune that model to recent Title IX legal developments. This training is essential for both new personnel entering Title IX roles and experienced professionals seeking to stay current with evolving regulations.

Lake’s Four Corners of Title IX Regulatory Compliance addresses the following metrics:  

• Organization and management—appropriately trained and positioned staff, website design, and self-evaluation of the system.
• Investigation, discipline, and grievance procedures—including fairness to both the complainant and respondent, potential challenges to our systems in court, appeals, review, and grievance procedures for staff and students.
• Supportive measures—support services for complainants and respondents, including advocacy.
• Culture and climate management—surveys and “checks,” ” hostile environment”, violence prevention, and “voluntary compliance” with the spirit of Title IX.

By attending this training, you will learn how to develop and maintain a robust, comprehensive Title IX system that complies with both the letter and spirit of the law. The course covers essential legal foundations, including key recent rulings from the Supreme Court, emerging trends, and the current regulatory landscape. You will gain the tools to prepare your campus for regulatory enforcement in the current administrative context.

Don't miss this opportunity to stay compliant, understand emerging legal developments, and ensure your institution is equipped to manage Title IX responsibilities effectively.

This three-day intensive training class is designed for Virginia Title IX coordinators, deputy Title IX coordinators, Title IX investigators, Title IX decision-makers, campus conduct administrators, residence life administrators, mediators, and campus police and campus security administrators and officers who have responsibility for conducting, assisting, or overseeing Title IX investigations and compliance on their Virginia college campuses.  

Partial In-service Credit:

Partial In-service Credit for law enforcement is available.

Training Time and Details:

Registration begins at 8:30 am

Training begins at 9:00 am and concludes at 4:30 pm on day 1 and 2.

Training begins at 9:00 am and concludes at 4:00 pm on the last day.

Travel, Lodging, and Meals:

Participants are responsible for transportation, meals, lodging arrangements, and related expenses.  

Cost and Registration:

There is no registration fee to attend this training; however, pre-registration is required.

Please note that the DCJS registration system does not have the capacity to sort eligible from ineligible registrants. Therefore, anyone who registers will receive a confirmation. It is the responsibility of the DCJS assigned course director to review the roster and make a final determination on acceptance into the course. Registrants not accepted will be notified via the email address provided during registration.