North Dakota Colleges and Universities Complying with Title IX with the Help of a Legal Advisor

There are currently more than 35,000 students enrolled in 20 colleges and universities in North Dakota. These educational institutions, like the majority of schools in the United States, are required to comply with Title IX. This amendment was established by the U.S. Department of Education in 1972 to ensure that gender discrimination is eliminated from all federally funded educational programs.

The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) is responsible for enforcing Title IX at the federal level. Educational institutions must establish written policies and procedures to address how to handle complaints of sexual discrimination. Failure to adhere to these requirements may make them ineligible for further federal education funding.

Examples of Sexual Discrimination under Title IX include unwanted sexual conduct such as sexual harassment or violence, which may involve victims who are unwilling or unable to consent legally. Discrimination may also occur by discouraging or denying equal access based on gender identity, orientation, or expression during admission, educational programs, athletics, and other areas.

To ensure compliance with Title IX guidelines at both the state and institutional levels, the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education serves as a resource for schools across the state. However, each school can exercise some discretion regarding its procedures.

Institutions have designated a Title IX Coordinator responsible for promptly investigating complaints while interviewing witnesses and looking into relevant evidence thoroughly during investigations that require nonpartisan judgment from administrators. Schools can choose between two evidentiary standards when assessing allegations –preponderance of evidence or clear-and-convincing-evidence.

While appealing an adverse ruling is not required by federal guidelines, most institutions allow it as they aim to provide fairness and equity among all parties involved. Therefore, all rights and opportunities available must be afforded equally by administration regardless of gender orientation.

Todd Spodek has more than a decade’s worth of experience defending LGBTQ+ students facing allegations such as sexual misconduct at universities and colleges throughout the nation. Now, the stakes are even higher for these students who have faced discrimination in the past. LGBTQ+ individuals represent about 10% of college students in the United States according to research.

Allegations against LGBTQ+ students often result from hastily moved administrators who overlook critical rights ensuring protection during disciplinary processes. These accused people should consider retaining an attorney where necessary to defend their rights and interests.

Most educational institutions allow all parties subject to allegations to choose a suitable advisor, while some may limit advisers’ interaction during proceedings. The involvement of an experienced Title IX attorney improves overall preparedness, confidence when answering questions posed during sessions or issuing statements when facing allegations.

Altogether, North Dakota has over 20 colleges and universities where Todd Spodek can serve as a Title IX advisor for your student or you during hearings, investigations, or appeals.

Todd Spodek is licensed in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York as an attorney and advises on issues specifically related to Title IX nonpartisan disciplinary matters. So if you’re a student in North Dakota facing accusations like sexual misconduct at any educational institution that needs credible support to navigate through the legal process professionally without fear of missing out on your future endeavors due to these charges impacting your reputation negatively employers are likely not very forgiving- contact National Title IX Attorney – Todd Spodek today (888) 535-3686 for assistance!

Below is a table showing colleges and Universities around North Dakota that Todd Spodek can advise on their compliance with Title IX with respect to sexual harassment or assault charges

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University Name
Bismarck State College
Cankdeska Cikana Community Coll
Dakota College at Bottineau
Dickinson State University
Fort Berthold Community College
Jamestown College
Lake Region State College
Mayville State University
Minot State University
North Dakota State Univ Main Cam
Sitting Bull College
Trinity Bible College
Turtle Mountain Community Coll
United Tribes Technical Coll
University of Mary
University of ND
Valley City State University