Sexual misconduct reports, investigations dropped again at UMD in 2019-20 academic year
It is the fewest number of documented sexual misconduct investigations that the university has carried out in a single year.
US Education Department extends Title IX protections to transgender students
The department justified the decision by referring to a Supreme Court case that ruled it is impossible to discriminate against a person based on their sexual orientation or gender identity without discriminating against that person based on sex.
UMD Senate approves revisions to clarify campus Title IX guidelines
The policy and procedures now await approval from university President Darryll Pines.
UMD needs dedicated sexual misconduct investigators
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UMD community is optimistic the Biden administration will revitalize Title IX regulations
Biden has signaled a desire to overturn the Trump administration’s regulations.
Preventing Sexual Assault group petitions for revisions to UMD’s Title IX guidelines
PSA launched a petition and set of demands in late August.
UMD revises policy for sexual misconduct investigations as federal regulations take effect
Community members have openly opposed the new regulations.
More than 900 UMD students signed PSA’s petition protesting Betsy Devos’ Title IX changes
The petition calls on UMD to take action beyond the new regulations.
Sexual assault survivors won’t get justice under the new Title IX regulations
The new Title IX regulations only hurt survivors.
UMD President Wallace Loh criticizes new Title IX regulations
Loh says survivors shouldn't have to be cross-examined.