There Are Far More Title IX Investigations Of Colleges Than Most People Know

A Stanford student carries a timely sign during graduation ceremonies on June 12. “A climate that doesn't take harassment seriously is going to be the same kind of climate where sexual violence cases go wrong.” - A former Notre Dame student who filed a Title IX complaint Spokespersons for these schools largely said they hadn't reached out to their students about the investigations because there was nothing they could share -- beyond the fact that a federal review is happening. Sexual assault survivor activists have used the Education Department's public list of Title IX cases to spur community pressure on schools to make reforms and prioritize sexual violence, Peterson said. The Education Department confirmed that a second Title IX probe was opened at Florida State University on Dec. 23, 2015, for sexual harassment issues, including allegations of "insults, slurs, derogatory expressions, verbal intimidation." Hidden Problems At Notre Dame The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights opened two investigations into Notre Dame's handling of sexual harassment on Sept. 11, 2013, based on complaints filed by female graduate students.