“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.”
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.”
Judge denies motion to dismiss sexual assault lawsuit against university
A fourth Jane Doe joins lawsuit against Butler alleging years of sexual assault and grooming.
Three Butler women’s soccer players allege sexual abuse by former athletic trainer, sue the university
The student athletes were allegedly groomed, illicitly photographed and sexually assaulted by their assistant athletic trainer Michael Howell.
Roe v. Purdue sparks outrage
Students at Purdue call for the removal of two administrators for perceived mishandling of a 2017 sexual assault case.
Title IX coordinator position open, duties still being fulfilled
SARP specialist Jules Arthur-Grable explains that former coordinator is still maintaining duties until permanent replacement is hired.
‘Casual sexism’: Butler men’s basketball on-court management program excludes women
While women are not precluded from joining the on-court management program, they are discouraged from applying — being directed instead to back-office work
Timely Warnings alert Butler community to deeper issues
Legal structures like the Clery Act require universities to report crimes to the campus community. A Timely Warning may offer an entrance into the ongoing conversation of sexual violence in our community, but the Butler community shouldn’t let it end there.
Butler University’s Sexual Misconduct Prevention Task Force accepting applications
Applications to join the Sexual Misconduct Prevention Task Force are being accepted from now until April 19. The task force hopes to include a diverse staff in order to reach and represent all groups on campus.
Impact of 98 Seconds: Get to know Butler Title IX Coordinator Maria Kanger
Maria Kanger arrived s in June amidst changes to Butler’s Division of Student Affairs. After the departure of former Title IX coordinator Jamie Brennan in May, Kanger stepped in to take on the role of addressing sexual misconduct in the Butler community.