butler title ix

10 pending bills in Indiana to keep an eye on

“Indiana residents have the ability to contact their local officials regarding concerns with different legislation being passed.”
Campus resources disappoint survivors of dating-based violence

‘“Butler needs to stop protecting violent aggressors.’”
Equality in athletics disclosure report released

“‘I think there are still some people who undervalue women’s sports.’”
Butler’s Title IX office begins turnaround under new leadership

“‘One thing I want to make sure [is that] everyone has an equitable experience.’”
‘I have never felt so alone in my life’: Students express concerns with Title IX turnover

“Since 2015, nine people have served as Butler University’s Title IX Coordinator or Interim Title IX Coordinator. During this time, the university has faced five lawsuits alleging — at least in part — mismanagement of the Title IX process.”
Title IX Coordinator departs Butler after one year in position

Swinford’s departure follows the exit of Title IX Coordinators Georgia Hensley in 2023, Maria Kanger in 2022 and Jamie Brennan in 2018. In the last decade, Butler University has seen eight different Title IX coordinators.
Five things to know about Butler University sex abuse lawsuit

“The lawsuit filed by current and former women’s soccer players against former assistant athletic trainer Michael Howell, his former supervisor and current associate athletic director Ralph Reiff and Butler University continues into its third calendar year.”
New school year, new questions: Getting to know Butler’s Title IX coordinator

Azure Swinford shares her role within the office of institutional equity.
Surviving the red zone

“Although, at the end of the day, sexual misconduct is never the fault of the victim, proper education can help to combat a culture that overwhelmingly prioritizes harmful, patriarchal ideas of sex and romance.”