Title IX office works to prevent discrimination and sexual assault

By: Justin Worthing~Staff Writer~ Since its formation over the summer, Xavier’s Title IX office has been working to prevent and raise awareness about sex discrimination and sexual assault on campus. Title IX Coordinator Kate Lawson and her team have worked to make Xavier a safer and fairer place for students, focusing especially on increasing publicity and founding a stable advocacy network for students on campus. During her first 150 days, Lawson has spoken to over 1,850 students, including the entire first-year population, in order to increase awareness about her office’s role. According to her observation, Lawson believes the increased publicity … Continue reading Title IX office works to prevent discrimination and sexual assault

Xavier introduces new Title IX Coordinator

By: Sabrina Brown Xavier Newswire: What is Title IX, and why is it pertinent to have a Title IX coordinator on campus? Kate Lawson: Having a full-time Title IX Coordinator on campus: 1) provides a central resource for students, faculty, staff and the broader community on Title IX-related issues; and 2) allows for the high level of attention, coordination, collaboration, leadership and accountability required to comprehensively and proactively address Title IX-related issues on campus. XN: What services does the Title IX Office provide for students? KL: The Title IX Office serves as a resource for questions or concerns on sex … Continue reading Xavier introduces new Title IX Coordinator