More Likely Than Not: An ATIXA Podcast

More Likely Than Not, an ATIXA podcast, is for general information, educational, and discussion purposes only. It’s not legal advice. If you’re dealing with a specific issue, consult your institution’s general counsel or a qualified attorney familiar with Title IX and applicable state laws. Facts, policies, and jurisdiction matter. In Episode 19 of More Likely Than Not, Kayleigh and Joe welcome TNG and ATIXA colleagues Alisha Carter Harris, M.S., and Lauren Starnes, J.D., to discuss the skills Title IX practitioners need to get stuff done.Are snacks the answer? Maybe. But knowing the key players and understanding your institution’s politics (with a lowercase “p”) is where the real work begins.Alisha and Lauren remind listeners that not everyone will “like” the Title IX Coordinator, and that isn’t the goal. Advocating for the autonomy and authority to do the work, practicing good customer service, having difficult conversations that leave people feeling heard, understanding the audience, and building credibility across the institution are enduring skills that remain essential even as regulations change. Just as important is building relationships with the people whose partnership makes the work possible, like those you may need to call on to implement supportive or safety measures, navigate institutional barriers, or leverage their own authority and influence to move necessary action forward.They also walk listeners through how to explain the “why” behind compliance expectations, connect Title IX work to institutional priorities, communicate complex requirements in ways different audiences can understand, and make a stronger case for additional resources.If you’ve had to relearn how to get stuff done through multiple regulatory environments, or you’re looking to strengthen the skills that endure through all of them, we are more likely than not covering it in this week’s episode.

More Likely Than Not, an ATIXA podcast, is for general information, educational, and discussion purposes only. It’s not legal advice. If you’re dealing with a specific issue, consult your institution’s general counsel or a qualified attorney familiar with Title IX and applicable state laws. Facts, policies, and jurisdiction matter.In Episode 18 of More Likely Than Not, Kayleigh and Joe unpack the Supreme Court’s decision to hear Crowther v. Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and Joseph v. Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, two cases that may decide whether employees can bring sex discrimination claims under Title IX or whether Title VII is the exclusive avenue for those lawsuits.Their conversation explores the circuit split that prompted Supreme Court review and how changes in the litigation landscape could affect institutional compliance efforts.The Court’s decision is still many months away, but Title IX Coordinators and administrators need to understand why this case could become one of the most consequential decisions impacting the intersection of Title IX and employment law in decades.If you’ve ever wondered whether school employees can sue their institutional employers under Title IX, we are more likely than not covering it in this week’s episode.

More Likely Than Not, an ATIXA podcast, is for general information, educational, and discussion purposes only. It’s not legal advice. If you’re dealing with a specific issue, consult your institution’s general counsel or a qualified attorney familiar with Title IX and applicable state laws. Facts, policies, and jurisdiction matter. Safety and well-being are shared institutional responsibilities, and Title IX and Behavioral Intervention Teams (BITs) work best when they communicate rather than operate in silos.In this episode, TNG Consulting and NABITA colleagues Tim Cason, M.Ed., and Makenzie Schiemann, Ph.D., M.S., join Kayleigh and Joe to explore how campuses can coordinate across Title IX and BIT/CARE teams to assess risk, support students, and respond more holistically to complex situations.The conversation examines when Title IX Coordinators should loop in the BIT/CARE team, how institutions can share information appropriately without compromising privacy, and why early coordination matters. Tim and Makenzie also discuss the risks of isolated decision-making, the role of FERPA in information sharing, and how campuses can build stronger systems of support before concerns escalate.If you have ever wondered how institutions can balance compliance, care, and campus safety responsibilities effectively, we are more likely than not covering it in this week’s episode.

More Likely Than Not, an ATIXA podcast, is for general information, educational, and discussion purposes only. It’s not legal advice. If you are navigating a specific issue, always consult with your institution’s general counsel or a qualified attorney familiar with Title IX and applicable state laws. Your specific facts, policy, context, and, of course, state laws matter.After what felt like a torrential downpour of Title IX-related developments, practitioners may be enjoying a brief reprieve. But the landscape is anything but calm. The Department of Education’s functions are being distributed to other federal entities, including the Department of the Treasury. This raises a key question: what does this fragmentation mean for enforcement?For some, states are filling the gaps. Following New York’s lead in enacting a law requiring a Title VI coordinator and other mandates, states like Georgia, Missouri, and Colorado are introducing similar legislation. This signals a shift toward state-driven civil rights enforcement. Ongoing litigation, such as the federal government suing Harvard, California suing the federal government, and continued legal battles in Maine, continues to complicate the push-and-pull over authority.Against this backdrop, we turn to a lively ATIXA listserv debate: should victim advocates serve as advisors in the Title IX grievance process? Under the 2020 regulations, parties have the right to choose an advisor of their choice. On one hand, advocates bring trust, familiarity, and a strong understanding of institutional processes. At the same time, the advisor role can become adversarial, raising concerns about confidentiality, dual roles, and how advocacy support is perceived. The conversation explores three main schools of thought and lands, unsurprisingly, somewhere in the middle.If you have ever wondered whether an advocate can step into the advisor role without creating confusion, conflict, or unintended harm, we are more likely than not covering it in this week’s episode.

More Likely Than Not, an ATIXA podcast, is for general information, educational, and discussion purposes only. It’s not legal advice. If you are navigating a specific issue, always consult with your institution’s general counsel or a qualified attorney familiar with Title IX and applicable state laws. Your specific facts, policy, context, and, of course, state laws matter.In this episode of More Likely Than Not, Kayleigh and Joe welcome Dr. Mikiba Morehead of TNG Consulting, and Adam Dodge, J.D., founder of endtab.org, an organization dedicated to ending technology-facilitated abuse. Together, they explore the rapidly evolving landscape of sexual misconduct in online spaces, from non-consensual intimate image (NCII) sharing and sextortion to AI-generated “undressing” apps and synthetic nudes.They underscore a critical point: the harm is real, even when the images are not.Though the tools have changed, the behaviors of coercion, humiliation, stalking, harassment, and abuse persist. Adam and Mikiba examine Title IX implications, jurisdiction challenges when conduct occurs off campus or on personal devices, and how to evaluate escalation in digital contexts. They also share practical prevention strategies centered on bodily autonomy, digital consent, and institutional preparedness, reminding practitioners that you do not need to be a tech expert to respond effectively.If you have ever wondered whether you are overreacting or not reacting quickly enough, we are more likely than not covering it in this week’s episode.