Seeking Volunteers to Participate in the Sexual Misconduct Grievance Process

By Colleen Barnes, September 5, 2023

Seeking Volunteers to Participate in the Sexual Misconduct Grievance Process

We are seeking volunteers to serve as College Trained Advisors and/or Board Members for cases of sexual misconduct. Both Advisors and Board Members play a critical role in protecting student rights and enacting due process measures.

College Trained Advisors are part of a pool of college employees made available, through the Title IX Office, to complainants and respondents as they go through the investigative and student conduct processes. Advisors are an invaluable supportive measure for participants of the sexual misconduct process, as they offer support, knowledge, and a helping hand throughout the process.

Board Members will be called upon for Conduct Review Boards to review all evidence collected during an investigation and presented by Complainants and Respondents during the hearing. This board will present a finding based on the preponderance of evidence. Conduct Review Board members are an essential part of the decision-making process and ensure a fair and equitable experience for all involved parties throughout the duration of the hearing.

There will be comprehensive training offered that will cover Title IX Regulations and its impact on our Policy and Procedure. The first half of the training will be offered as a module for independent, virtual learning, to be completed by September 27th. This will be followed by a Skill Building Workshop on September 28th from 1:00-2:30 in Textor 101 OR September 29th from 10:00-11:30 in Textor 102.

Please contact Leonardo Wise at lwise@ithaca.edu by September 15th, if you are interested in serving as a Board Member or an Advisor for the upcoming year or have questions about the position or training. 

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Leonardo Wise at lwise@ithaca.edu or (607) 274-5136. We ask that request for accommodations be made as soon as possible.