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Investigation Foundations for Higher Education (2020 Regulations)

The Critical Competencies for a Full- or Part-Time Investigator

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Recommended Prior Learning: 

2020 Title IX Fundamentals pre-learning eTraining or existing knowledge of those concepts. If you have completed 2020 Title IX Fundamentals for another ATIXA course, you are not expected to complete it again.

ATIXA recognizes the daunting task of navigating the ongoing regulatory changes. To help you navigate this uncertainty, ATIXA offers both 2020 and 2024 Regulations-focused certification courses. To view the 2024 Regulations focused version of this course, please click here.

Conduct Comprehensive Title IX Investigations Fairly and Equitably

This course equips individuals with the essential skills to carry out investigations of sex- and gender-based violence, harassment, and discrimination complaints. It also includes a comprehensive examination of the Title IX Formal Grievance Process and the role that the investigation, investigator, and investigation report play in it. Participants can easily customize the concepts and investigation framework to investigations under other civil rights laws, such as Title VI, Title VII, the ADA, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

In addition, the course offers the 2020 Title IX Fundamentals online pre-learning experience that satisfies both Title IX and VAWA Section 304 training requirements for participants.

Topics Covered

  • Federal Regulatory Compliance Requirements Specific To Title IX
  • Title IX Formal Grievance Process
  • Intersection of Title IX and Title VII
  • Formal Investigation Process and Strategy
  • Potential Policy Violations
  • Interviewing Approaches

Key Takeaway

With a focus on trauma-informed, culturally competent, and professional investigations of sexual violence, harassment, and discrimination on campus, you will be a proficient resource for assisting in the response to a formal complaint.

After completing this training, participants will be able to:

  • Identify and uphold federal regulatory compliance requirements specific to Title IX investigations
  • Understand the value of the investigation and report within the overall Title IX grievance resolution process
  • Explain the steps of a formal investigation
  • Develop an investigation strategy after receiving a formal complaint
  • Recognize potential policy violations and the need for updating a NOIA
  • Articulate strategies for managing a variety of investigation-based challenges and obstacles
  • Differentiate interviewing approaches based on the needs and demeanor of the interviewee
  • Describe how the Investigator and Title IX Coordinator roles work together during the investigation process

Who Should Attend?

  • Title IX Coordinators
  • Deputy Title IX Coordinators
  • Title IX or Civil Rights Investigators
  • Decision-makers
  • Appeal Decision-makers
  • Intake/Case Coordinators
  • Human Resources Professionals
  • Student Conduct Professionals
  • Legal Counsel
  • Law Enforcement/Campus Safety/School Resource Officers
  • Compliance and Risk Management Professionals (Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA/Section 504, AA, EEO, Clery)
  • Hearing/Process Advisors
  • Attorneys Serving as Advisors
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Professionals

Upcoming Sessions

In-Person
Asynchronous
Virtual
Schedule Member Non-Member

March 3 - 4
10:00am - 5:00pm ET
$1,299 $1,689 Register Now

The pricing above is effective if purchased today. Take advantage of our Early Bird Pricing to secure your spot at a reduced rate until typically 10 weeks prior to the event. After the Early Bird pricing ends, our Regular Pricing takes effect, typically available up to 2 weeks before the event begins. Last Chance Pricing is your final opportunity to register, typically during the last 2 weeks before the event start date.

Register yourself or your team for two to four courses and receive a 15% discount; register for five or more and receive a 25% discount. Please create your order, click the 'Pay Later' option upon checkout, and reach out to events@atixa.org for the discounts to be applied.

Contact events@atixa.org to learn more about multi-registration discounts.

To obtain certification from ATIXA, you will need to sign-in to your Event Lobby each day of training and attend the whole event. It is our expectation that you are present for the entire duration of your training course. Certification will only be provided once ATIXA has verified attendance through the Event Lobby.

Please allow 7-10 days following the completion of the course and then log in on our website and visit the My ATIXA page to access the Continuing Certification Credit (CCC) program system. Please follow the instructions on the webpage to obtain your certification. Our CCC program allows those certified by ATIXA to track, maintain, and extend their professional development through our programs.

PLEASE NOTE: Certification refers to attendance at a qualifying event; TNG cannot speak to individual attendees’ knowledge, expertise, or command of the material.

Training & Certification Course registration fees include:
  • Attendance for each day of training or access to eTraining course for three months
  • An extensive course-specific selection of articles, customizable forms and templates, case studies, videos, and more
  • Instructional slides or transcript for eTraining
  • Access to ATIXA content experts
  • Ability to interact with faculty and attendees via course discussion and activities
  • Certification upon corresponding course completion