If you and your college-bound teen spent part of spring break touring campuses, they may have expressed interest in joining a fraternity, sorority or other club. Maybe they’ll be trying out for a team or already have a scholarship. It’s certainly understandable to be...
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What evidence is admissible in Title IX hearings?
Title IX hearings can overwhelm students. Many wonder what evidence counts and what does not. Learning about the types of evidence schools allow helps students prepare for what lies ahead. How schools decide what to allow Schools that receive federal funding must...
What parents need to know about proposed Title IX changes
Most parents have some familiarity with what’s commonly referred to as Title IX. It’s the federal law that addresses discrimination based on gender in education, but it also covers how accusations of sexual misconduct are investigated by colleges and universities. The...
College student rights and responsibilities with campus police
College is a time of new and different experiences for young adults. Unfortunately, they aren’t always positive ones. Some college students have a difficult time adjusting to their new freedom – especially if they’re away from home. If your child is starting college...
New rules issued for campus allegations of sexual assault
As home to James Madison University, Harrisonburg is understandably proud of its role in higher education. Even prestigious universities have scandals and controversies, however; few are more serious than when one student accuses another student of sexual assault....
College student in trouble with the law? Know your rights
When a Virginia college student is facing criminal charges, there is a lot at stake. In addition to the potential for a conviction of a crime, other important factors are at stake as well. If you are a young student who is in trouble with the law, you understand the...
