In a lawsuit filed against the school, a former Butler student athlete is alleging that the University’s negligence led to her sexual assault in December 2016.
Title IX coordinator talks policy changes, her first year
Jamie Brennan started as Butler University’s Title IX coordinator Aug. 28. Formerly the deputy Title IX coordinator and investigator at Northeastern University for three years, she focused on education, training and investigations. In a Q&A with the Butler Collegian, she discusses changes she has made with the administration content management system, forms and general policy.
Butler administrators push campus sexual assault prevention programs
The Jan. 29 Indy Star article about a mishandled Butler student sexual assault case sparked conversation about how the University is educating and informing students through prevention programs.
Sexual assault allegation prompts response from students, Butler administration
A past Butler University student filed a civil rights complaint after she claims the university did not inform her of her options following her case of sexual assault. Members of the Butler community respond after the story broke in the Indianapolis Star on Jan. 29.
College of Communication terminates all ties with Triton Brewing Co.
Butler University recently ended its relationship with Triton Brewing Company due to an incident with a student intern. The company is no longer allowed to post opportunities on Handshake. CCOM internship director discusses what the process looks like when a student comes forward about an uncomfortable situation at their internship.
Title IX hearing process eliminated
Campus policy on sex discrimination, seuxal harrassment, sexual misconduct and domestic violence changed. The hearing process is now eliminated from the overall procedure.
Lee: Women’s equality in sports could change dramatically under President Trump
Women’s fight for equality in sports depends on how we see them off the the field. Why achieving equal rights in athletics is harder today, despite the legal protections of Title IX.
“One Policy, One Process”
MARAIS JACON-DUFFY NEWS EDITOR Butler University plans to implement a Title IX policy to cover students, faculty and staff. This policy will follow the guidelines of the “one policy, one process” model many colleges and universities now practice. This model was created by the Association of Title IX Administrators, an association made of K-12 and…
Questions linger about Title IX
The Butler athletics department is still waiting to hear whether it is compliant with Title IX. Title IX is legislation that is meant to ensure equal opportunity in athletics for women. Last May, the university entered into a resolution agreement with the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education to become Title…
Sexual misconduct policies updated in student handbook
Sexual misconduct incidents now must be investigated with or without the involvement of a victim, per new policy changes at a national and university level. The 2012-13 edition of the Butler University student handbook contains updates due to new obligations from the U.S. Department of Education released in April. The harassment and sexual misconduct parts…