After having nearly completed the course, there is probably a lot of new information that you have learned, as well as a refresher of information that you already know. One of the goals of Title IX, the Clery Act, and the Violence Against Women Act, is to create a safe environment for all.  One of the results that many adaptations and reinterpretations of these acts and laws have shown is how…

As it relates to trade and career schools, the Violence Against Women Act can pose some difficult challenges because of the following: These schools typically do not have on-campus police or dedicated security forces. The Title IX coordinator at these schools is often the director or another administrator whose primary job functions pertain to school operations. Given the size of the student body, lack of residential student housing and limited school-sponsored…

As you begin to delve further into some of these topics, there may be some ideas that are familiar to you, as well as others that may be completely new. Was there any information that you reviewed from any of the resources so far that was surprising to you? Why? This could relate to the broadness or narrowness of certain definitions and include the scope of responsibilities for a certain party involved…

Various government departments and initiatives have supplied helpful materials regarding Title IX, VAWA, and the Clergy Act. In this activity, you will explore the course resources page to discover information that can not only be beneficial for you as an educator but also for your institution as a whole, including fellow educators, administrators, staff, and the students. After reviewing the information, consider and respond to one or more of the following…

The items below are some helpful, external resources regarding Title IX, VAWA, and the Clergy Act. One of your Learning Activities will focus on investigating these resources, but feel free to use this page all throughout your studies. If you would like a copy to save offline or to save after you complete this course, download the Microsoft Word document or the PDF version below. Helpful Resources – [.docx]  [.pdf] Please note…

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Instructions: Complete the following activity to complete the Life Lesson 6 Unit. Materials: Notebook paper, construction paper to create a card or nice note, an envelope, and stamps.   Offline Steps Brainstorm possible mentors or guides who might be able to help you toward your goal Write a rough draft of a nice note to a possible mentor or guide who might be able to help you toward your goal. Be…

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Instructions: Complete the following activity to complete the Life Lesson 5 Unit. Materials: Large poster paper (2’ x 2’), printed pictures from magazines or the Internet, printed pictures of yourself, and adhesive notes.   Offline Steps Find pictures from magazines or printed out from the Internet that represent various aspects of your goals. Decorate your poster paper with the images that represent your goals. Place your image in the various scenes on…

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Instructions: Complete the following activity to complete the Life Lesson 4 Unit.   Offline Steps Think of an outing that would be of interest to you. For instance, if the you are an artist, you can go to an art store, art studio, museum, or library to look at art supplies or art. If you have thought about being a lawyer, attend a trial or hearing at your local courthouse. If…

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Instructions: Complete the following activity to complete the Life Lesson 3 Unit. Materials needed: Large butcher paper (5’ x 3’), markers in various colors, and adhesive notes   Offline Steps Post your piece of paper on a wall Create two columns and title one “love” and the other “loathe” Write five to ten things you love Write five to ten things you loathe. Reflect What do you think your friends would have …

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Instructions: Complete the following activity to complete the Life Lesson 2 Unit. Materials needed: Paper shopping bag, clean water in a clean bucket or sink, small-to-medium objects that can get wet, and adhesive notes.   Offline Steps We are all burdened with labels that no longer help move us forward. Think of some labels or things that hold you back. Write those items on adhesive notes. Write your name on an empty…