The Title IX and Civil Rights Podcast

Dan Schorr and Jenna Farrell discuss challenges and best practices to consider when investigating alleged misconduct involving college athletes and athletic programs (Episode 104)

Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Madison Bolotin are joined by Inside Higher Ed Federal Policy Reporter Katherine Knott to discuss her recent article on how students are feeling about the current Title IX regulations, the delay in the Biden administration's revised Title IX regulations, and institutional response to sexual misconduct (Episode 103)

Dan Schorr and Jade Colon discuss the recent Connecticut Supreme Court decision that allowed a defamation lawsuit to proceed against a Title IX Complainant based on statements made at a University hearing (Episode 102)

Dan Schorr and Madison Bolotin discuss the Education Department's recent decision to grant a Title IX religious exemption to Baylor University, and what this means for LGBTQ+ students and employees at Baylor and other religious institutions (Episode 101)

On the 100th episode of The Title IX and Civil Rights Podcast, Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by Jackie Wernz, partner at Thompson & Horton and former OCR attorney, to discuss the upcoming Title IX regulations, the state of the Title IX field, and much more (Episode 100)

Dan Schorr and Jenna Farrell discuss the text messages allegedly written by actor Jonah Hill that were publicly disclosed by his ex-girlfriend Sarah Brady, and the various ethical and relationship issues involved (Episode 99)

Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Dan Schorr are joined by Brittani Williams and Gabriel Montague from The Education Trust to discuss their research on the student parent affordability gap in higher education and government and institutional changes that can alleviate the gap (Episode 98)

Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn discuss a new Minnesota law that exempts sexual harassment and abuse settlements from state income taxes (Episode 97)

Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jade Colon are joined by Daan Braveman - President Emeritus of Nazareth College, former Dean of Syracuse University College of Law, and Senior Higher Education Counsel at Harter Secrest & Emery - to discuss the recent Supreme Court affirmative actions decisions (Episode 96)

Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell discuss the investigation into hazing within the Northwestern football program, the University's decision to fire coach Pat Fitzgerald, and best practices for investigating and preventing hazing in college sports (Episode 95)

Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell discuss Revised Notices of Investigation and Allegations, including when to revise the original notice, what to include in the amended version, and how to best communicate with the parties about the updated notice (Episode 94)

Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell discuss the pros, cons, and appropriateness of sex positivity during Title IX trainings and communication with students and others in the campus community by Title IX officials (Episode 93)

Dan Schorr and Madison Bolotin discuss the decision by law firm Lewis Brisbois to publicly release offensive emails written by two ex-partners who were seeking to form their own firm (Episode 92)

Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by Michelle McDevitt, Assistant Director for Title IX and Compliance & Deputy Title IX Coordinator at the University of Toledo, to discuss how she developed and trained an advisor pool for Title IX investigations and hearings (Episode 91)

Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jade Colon discuss the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights delaying the release of the much-anticipated new Title IX regulations to October (Episode 90)

Dan Schorr and Jade Colon are joined by Dr. Lori Bednarchik to discuss her work with college and university students regarding consent education, trauma-informed communication, and more (Episode 89)

Dan Schorr and Madison Bolotin discuss what the Title IX field has learned over the past three years about the pros and cons of using videoconference services for investigative interviews and hearings (Episode 88)

Dan Schorr and Jenna Farrell discuss factors to consider when determining whether Title IX allegations involving multiple parties should be all adjudicated in one hearing or separated into two or more hearings (Episode 87)

Dan Schorr and Alyssa-Rae McGinn are joined by ESPN investigative reporter Paula Lavigne to discuss a new It's On Us survey which found that male college athletes are largely unaware and mistrustful of their campus sexual misconduct reporting process (Episode 86)

Dan Schorr and Jade Colon discuss how to approach misconduct investigation interviews with current and former employees who have signed non-disclosure agreements or non-disparagement clauses (Episode 85)

Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Madison Bolotin are joined by Lanie Bandell to discuss her experience serving as a Title IX advisor for complainants and respondents, the differences between courtroom and TIX proceedings, assisting advisees during hearings and informal resolution processes, and more (Episode 84)

Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Madison Bolotin discuss the importance of conducting climate investigations, how they differ from investigations into specific misconduct allegations, and how institutions can utilize the findings of climate investigations to strengthen and support their community (Episode 83)

Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Jenna Farrell discuss this week's U.S. Department of Education notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on athletic eligibility under Title IX, which addresses rules regarding transgender student participation in school sports (Episode 82) 

Dan Schorr and Jenna Farrell are joined by Daisy Alpert Florin to discuss her novel My Last Innocent Year, its depiction of campus sexual misconduct allegations, and other issues (Episode 81)

Alyssa-Rae McGinn and Madison Bolotin discuss various considerations for determining which witnesses to interview during a misconduct investigation (Episode 80)