Whenever one student accuses another of sexual assault or other sexual misconduct, Title IX requires their educational institution to act promptly to protect their right to an education. In many cases, that action takes the...
Thu 25 Feb, 2021
Cross-Examination in Campus Disciplinary Hearings
The Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution grants certain rights to all defendants in criminal cases, including the right to a timely public trial, an impartial jury, legal representation, and knowledge of the accuser’s...
Thu 25 Feb, 2021
How Disciplinary Proceedings Differ From Criminal Trials
When students are accused of campus sexual misconduct, they may imagine a scene out of “Law & Order,” with a presiding officer seated on a dais above lawyers at large tables. The reality is quite different –a...
Thu 25 Feb, 2021
How Can Inappropriate Sexual Behavior Lead to Disciplinary Action?
Few students imagine they will be accused of campus sexual misconduct. The frequency of on-campus assault suggests otherwise, with one in five women and one in 16 men experiencing assault during their college years. When...
Fri 12 Feb, 2021
What Is Responsible Sexual Behavior
In college, what sexual behavior is and isn’t responsible? College brings new relationships and experiences, including those of a sexual nature. Navigating these encounters is challenging, because the federal regulations...
