Title IX and Safer Spaces Personnel Training Materials

Calvin University Safer Spaces staff are trained using Thompson and Coburn Title IX Training Series Materials, Katherine Nash TrainED Solutions, Atixa Training (Coordinator), and other internal training materials.  

To see TrainED materials, click the links to the TrainED website, then enter your name and email to view the training materials.  

Title IX Coordinator 

The TrainED Title IX/VAWA Investigator Training  provides an overview of the Investigator role according to the new 2020 Title IX rules and regulations. The training covered the following topics: Overview of Title IX process, Practicing Objectivity, Legal requirements, Stages of the Investigation, and Drafting Investigation Reports.  

The TrainED Title IX/VAWA Hearing Panel Training provides an overview of the Hearing Panel role according to the new 2020 Title IX rules and regulations. The training covered the following topics: Overview of Title IX process, Practicing Objectivity,  Hearing/Decision-Making process, Legal requirements, Stages of Adjudication Process, and Live Hearings. 

  • Atixa Title IX Certification (June 2022) 

The content and discussion in this course will necessarily engage with sex- and gender-based harassment, discrimination, and violence and associated sensitive topics that can evoke strong emotional responses. ATIXA faculty members may offer examples that emulate the language and vocabulary that Title IX practitioners may encounter in their roles including slang, profanity, and other graphic or offensive language. 

Deputy Coordinator: 

  • Thompson and Coburn Title IX Training Series Materials  
    The Thompson and Coburn Title IX Training Series provides a detailed instruction on each component of the Title IX process and highlights changes in the new 2020 Title IX rules and regulations.   

Title IX Adjudicator/Decision-Maker:  

The TrainED Title IX/VAWA Hearing Panel Training provides an overview of the Hearing Panel role according to the new 2020 Title IX rules and regulations. The training covered the following topics: Overview of Title IX process, Practicing Objectivity,  Hearing/Decision-Making process, Legal requirements, Stages of Adjudication Process, and Live Hearings.  

  • Thompson and Coburn Title IX Training Series Materials  
    The Thompson and Coburn Title IX Training Series provides a detailed instruction on each component of the Title IX process and highlights changes in the new 2020 Title IX rules and regulations.
  • TrainEd Title IX/VAWA Hearing Panel Training (October 2021)
  • Atixa Consent Workshop: A Comprehensive Understanding of Consent Theory and Practice (September 30 2021)
  • Atixa Rationale Writing Workshop for Decision Makers and Investigators (December 9, 2021)
  • Atixa Title IX Hearing Officer and Decision Maker (June 9, 2022) 

    Title IX Investigator 

    • Campus Security Authority Training (September 2021) 
      The Calvin University Campus Security Authority Training through SafeCollegesc. The Clery Act requires all colleges and universities to report specific types of crimes that occur on or immediately adjacent to college owned properties along with properties leased to or used by the college for educational purposes. This includes educational programs that are located in other states as well as other countries. The video training reviews the roles, responsibilities, and importance of a Campus Security Authority. 
    • Thompson and Coburn Title IX Training Series Materials (September 2021) 
      The Thompson and Coburn Title IX Training Series provides a detailed instruction on each component of the Title IX process and highlights changes in the new 2020 Title IX rules and regulations.   
    • Internal Investigator Training: Training 1: Overview of the Safer Spaces Process at Calvin University. Training 2: Practicing Objectivity, Trauma Informed Interviewing, Guidelines for Questions, and working with Complainants and Respondents. Training 3: Steps and Stages in an Investigation 

    Title IX Advisor: 2021-2022 Advisor Training  
    This training provides a summary of the expectations and requirements for Advisors.