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The Title IX Implementation Team (TIXIT) aims to strengthen our Title IX/DHR program by strategically addressing key recommendations outlined on pages 4-6 of the CSU Channel Islands Cozen O’Conner report. This phased approach centers on budget allocation to sustain current initiatives and bolster ongoing efforts. With a focus on personnel, infrastructure, records management, general oversite of Title IX/DHR activities, and continuous training for campus leadership and Title IX professionals, this plan endeavors to create a robust and comprehensive framework to ensure the well-being of our campus community in the realms of Title IX/DHR.

Tasks

1. Work with the Chancellor’s Office to develop a project plan for addressing gaps and implementing recommendations.

• Description

  • Priority Level: 1
  • Anticipated Project Completion: 8/31/2024
  • Notes: This Title IX Implementation Plan is being utilized as the strategic plan for the Title IX & Inclusion office.

2. Share existing budget line information with the Chancellor’s Office, including historic and anticipated annual fees for external investigators, hearing officers, and other Title IX/DHR related resources, as well as budget line information related to the confidential campus advocates, prevention and education specialists, and respondent resources (recognizing that these resources are typically outside of the Title IX/DHR budget).

• Description

  • Priority Level: 1
  • Anticipated Project Completion: 12/20/2024
  • Notes: Information was shared with the Chancellor’s Office on November 27, 2024, after the FY24/25 budget was developed and completed.

3. Map functions within the Title IX/DHR program to ensure sufficient personnel to cover all core functions, including intake and outreach, case management, investigations and hearings, informal resolution, sanctions and remedies, prevention and education, training, data entry and analysis, administrative tasks, and additional resources to support legally-compliant, effective Title IX/DHR programs, as well as the essential care side of campus responses.

• Description

  • Priority Level: 1
  • Anticipated Project Completion: 8/31/2024
  • Notes: The Title IX & Inclusion office mapped all current position description responsibilities to ensure all core functions are covered among the five positions. Minor gaps have been addressed with updated position descriptions. Also, the campus, in Summer 2024, filled two positions: (1) Education, Prevention, & Compliance Specialist and (2) Title IX & Inclusion Administrative Assistant.

4. Based on benchmarking and recommendations from the Chancellor’s Office, identify recurring baseline (or line item) funding (both source and amount) for the Title IX/DHR program.

• Description

  • Priority Level: 2
  • Anticipated Project Completion: Dependent upon CO
  • Notes: Includes: operational memberships & technology, staff training, professional development, programming (workshops, events), and three full investigation hearings annually ($150,000). Implementation of student assistants is a goal for the 24-25 academic year.

5. Work with the Chancellor’s Office to implement an enterprise-level case management system and develop protocols for consistent collection and retention of data.

• Description

  • Priority Level: 1
  • Anticipated Project Completion: 5/30/2025
  • Notes: Awaiting recommendations from CO for the systemwide case management system. However, we currently utilize Maxient, which provides consistent collection and retention of data on Cal State Channel Islands’ campus.

6. Ensure an adequate supervisory model that includes a routine cadence of supervisory meetings, guidance about how to ensure effective oversight and accountability measures, an appropriate level of detail for review, development, integration and tracking of decision-making frameworks, and balancing implementers’ independence and autonomy with the need to identify and elevate critical issues and concerns about safety/risk.

• Description

  • Priority Level: 1
  • Anticipated Project Completion: 8/15/2024
  • Notes: Weekly check-ins between ED-TIX and general counsel, Chancellor’s Office Title IX Liaison, and Chancellor’s Office Civil Rights Lawyer to discuss ongoing case management. Monthly Executive Report meeting with VP of Business Finance and Administration, Chief of Staff, and Chancellor Office Liaisons. The Executive Director of Title IX & Inclusion has a weekly 1:1 with her supervisor to communicate office needs and update on case management as appropriate.

7. Commit to the consistent investment in professional development and continuous learning for Title IX and DHRprofessionals and senior leaders who oversee the Title IX/DHR program (CLEs, conferences, system training, etc.).

• Description

  • Priority Level: 1
  • Anticipated Project Completion: 8/15/2024
  • Notes: The ED-TIX will utilize The SUNY Student Conduct Institute (SCI) membership to assign regular training and attend live virtual training as a team. Training topics include due process, trauma-informed investigations and adjudications, questioning and weighing of evidence, and other crucial best practices in the investigation and conduct process that comply with Title IX, and the Clery Act. As well as exploring webinars for pregnant and parenting, ADA, discrimination, harassment, and inclusion.

8. Identify a sustainable model to provide respondent support services.

• Description

  • Priority Level: 3
  • Anticipated Project Completion: 1/15/2026
  • Notes: The TIXIT is currently evaluating other CSU campus models for Respondent Advisor programs. The current Executive Director and Deputy Coordinator in Title IX & Inclusion have experience with the STARSSA program designed to address sexual harm in a college student population. Training for STARSSA is required, and the development of an advisor program will be necessary if resources are available to implement. Toward this end, we will investigate possible collaborations with other CSU campuses. In the meantime, the Prevention, Education, Compliance, Specialist will work to identify community and national resources to expand the support available for respondents.

9. Consider moving EIO to a more centrally-located office space that is readily accessible to university community members.

• Description

  • Priority Level: 1
  • Anticipated Project Completion: 8/1/2024
  • Notes: In Summer 2024, the Title IX & Inclusion office moved to a new wing on Lindero Hall’s first floor. This wing features additional space, a dedicated front office allowing for more confidentiality and gatekeeping, and an accessible layout.