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Title IX Training: Requirements and Best Practices
January is often a natural pause point for Title IX coordinators and campus leaders in higher education—a moment to reflect on the prior year and consider what’s ahead. Training is one of the most visible and scrutinized components of a Title IX program. It is also...
Title IX Hearings: A Guide to Hearing Facilitation
This article was reviewed by Susanna Murphy, J.D., Lead Investigator and Advisor, Title IX Solutions. This article is Part 2 of our hearings series. In Part 1, Practical Approaches to Scheduling, we covered best practices for setting your hearing date and issuing...
Patrick Mathis Awarded Honorary Doctorate by Illinois College
Patrick Mathis, Co-Founder and Managing Member of Title IX Solutions, was awarded an honorary doctorate by Illinois College during its 192nd Commencement ceremony on May 3, 2026. Mathis was recognized for his 20 years of service on the Illinois College Board of...
Prioritizing Title IX: Educating Institutional Leaders
This article was reviewed by Susanna Murphy, J.D., Lead Investigator and Advisor, Title IX Solutions Board members and senior-level administrators play a central role in deciding how Title IX is resourced and supported on campus. Budgets for staffing, training, and...
Complex Title IX Investigations: Guidance for Investigators
Title IX investigations rarely unfold in a linear way. Allegations may overlap, and questions may arise about how policy applies as a case develops. New information can also shift what evidence should be gathered over time. As a result, decisions around scope, timing,...
Title IX Hearings: Practical Approaches to Scheduling
This article focuses on practical approaches to scheduling Title IX hearings. In a companion piece (to be published this month), we will explore useful strategies for facilitating Title IX hearings. Scheduling a Title IX hearing requires coordinating decision-makers,...
Real-World Guidance for Title IX Coordinators
This article is part of our Building Your Title IX Team series, which explores the critical roles that ensure a fair, compliant, and defensible Title IX process. In this installment, Adrienne Mathis offers real-world guidance for Title IX Coordinators. Being a Title...