Effective Response to Sexual Violence Claims On Campus Under Title IX
A Conversation with the Office For Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education

November 7, 2014
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Wesleyan University
Beckham Hall (Fayerweather)
45 Wyllys Avenue
Middletown, CT

Hosted by: Wesleyan University and
Shipman & Goodwin LLP

Effective Response to Sexual Violence Claims On Campus Under Title IX

A Conversation with the Office For Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education
November 7, 2014, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Wesleyan University, Beckham Hall, 45 Wyllys Avenue, Middletown, CT

Wesleyan University and Shipman & Goodwin LLP invite you to join us for a discussion with Jane E. Lopez, Team Leader and Civil Rights Attorney for the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.  Discussion topics will include:

What are the trends and themes that OCR is hearing from complainants?
What does OCR look for in terms of policies and procedures?
What are some “best practices” for investigation and response to claims under Title IX?
What type of technical assistance does OCR provide?
What is OCR’s process for investigation of complaints under Title IX?

This forum is complimentary, and we invite you to bring a guest or colleague. Please register by October 31st. If you invite a guest, please be sure to register your guest separately.
Lunch will be served and there will be an opportunity  for discussion with forum participants during the lunch break.
Registration:
Registration and lunch are complimentary. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/k7etbnz.

Directions and Parking: 
From I-91 South: 
Follow I-91 South to Route 9 South, Exit 22S on the left toward Middletown/Old Saybrook.
Bear slight right onto Exit 15, and then take a slight right onto Washington Street. Proceed .4 miles and turn left onto High Street. Turn right onto Wyllys Avenue. 45 Wyllys Avenue will be on your left.

From I-91 North: 
Follow I-91 North to Route 66 East, Exit 18 toward Middlefield/Middletown. Proceed 6.6 miles and turn right onto High Street (about .1 miles past Veteran’s Way).  Proceed .2 miles on High Street and turn right onto Wyllys Avenue. 45 Wyllys Avenue will be on your left.

From Route 9 North: 
Follow Route 9 North to Exit 15 toward CT-66W/Middletown. Follow Route 66 West about .5 mile and turn left onto High Street. Turn right onto Wyllys Avenue. 45 Wyllys Avenue will be on your left.

From Route 9 South:
Follow Route 9 South to Exit 15, and then take a slight right onto Washington Street. Proceed .4 miles and turn left onto High Street. Turn right onto Wyllys Avenue. 45 Wyllys Avenue will be on your left.

Parking: Instructions will be emailed to all registrants after registration.

Registration:
http://tinyurl.com/k7etbnz or scan the QR code. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Jade Tarca at 860.251.5777 or jtarca@goodwin.com.

Agenda

Conference Registration – 9:30 – 9:45 AM
Introduction – 9:45 -10:00 AM
Antonio FariasChief Diversity Officer
Wesleyan University
Recent Developments in the Law and Policy – 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Linda L. YoderEducation Attorney
Shipman & Goodwin LLP
A Conversation With the Office for Civil Rights – 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Guest Speaker: Jane E. Lopez
Team Leader/Civil Rights Attorney
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
Moderated by: Leander A. DolphinEducation Attorney
Shipman & Goodwin LLP
Buffet Luncheon – 12:30 – 1:30 PM
During the luncheon, there will be an opportunity for discussion with forum participants about the challenges and issues facing colleges and universities in regards to this important topic.

Closing Remarks – 1:30 PM

Wesleyan University and Shipman & Goodwin LLP