Sexual assaults that occur a block from campus could be a block too far for the Office of Equal Opportunity to investigate. This is one of many changes to Title IX, proposed by the Trump Administration, that sparked concern among members of the Cal Poly community. Students and faculty at Cal Poly have spoken out […]
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How Betsy DeVos’ Title IX revisions could change sexual assault reporting at Cal Poly
U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos proposed changes to Title IX, the federal law which protects against sex-based discrimination, gives defendants more rights and could reduce university liability for investigating sexual misconduct claims. The proposed changes were released Nov. 16 and the public comment period is open until Jan. 28. Comments submitted will be reviewed by […]
Public comment begins for federal Title IX policies
Despite national changes to Title IX, Cal Poly policy will remain unchanged for the time being.
2017 Annual Security Report shows upward trend in reports of sex crimes since 2011
Last academic year, Safer saw 135 people through their crisis services.
Chancellor White responds to OCR rescinding Title IX guidance
White said the CSU system’s current policies will remain in full effect and comply with federal and state law.