Title IX
Law School Rolls Out New Student Title IX Process
The new process was finalized over the summer and detailed to students on Aug. 28. Law School students seem largely unaware of what it entails.
Posters About Sexual Assault Crop Up in Sever
On Wednesday night, posters that seemed to criticize Harvard's handling of sexual assault cases appeared in Sever Hall with the tagline "#justharvardthings."
New Title IX Process Released at Law School
Harvard Law School informed its students of Title IX policy changes on Aug. 28, after being finalized over the summer.
Law Students Hopeful About New Dean of Students
Students say that Marcia Sells, who will soon take over as Harvard Law School's dean of students, has student administrative and human resources experience.
After Federal Feedback, Law School Implements New Title IX Standards
Harvard Law School made final changes to its school-specific Title IX procedures this summer, and they will go into effect this fall.
A Call to Arms
Law School professor Janet Halley is pushing back against Harvard and the government's approach to Title IX.
The Politics of Drew Faust
In a year of campus challenges to her leadership, Drew Faust’s tactical side was on full display. The strategy of public non-engagement favored by Harvard’s eighth-year president has supporters fawning but some campus constituencies feeling disrespected.
Caught Between Criticisms
As fervor and debate on Title IX increase, Harvard cannot please all critics.
Harvard’s Legal Defenders: Behind OGC
As Harvard faces increased regulatory pressure, the influence of its internal legal apparatus grows.
A Seat at the Table
After two Mass. Hall decisions prompt controversy, some Harvard professors are calling for a centralization of faculty governance.
Halley's Books
A collection of books—including her own—on topics including law, gender, and sexuality sit on Harvard Law School professor Janet Halley's desk.
Central Title IX Office Hires Second Investigator
Almost a year after its creation, Harvard’s central sexual harassment investigation office has hired a second full-time investigator, Ilissa Povich, although it still remains understaffed.
Janet Halley Portrait in Wasserstein Hall
A portrait of Harvard Law School professor Janet E. Halley hangs in Wasserstein Hall next to images of other faculty members.
Halley on Steps
Janet E. Halley poses in front of the Harvard Law School library; Halley is a professor at the Law School who has pushed back against Harvard’s central Title IX policy.
Law School Library
Janet E. Halley poses inside the Harvard Law School library, a place she defines as a quintessential location in the Law School experience.
52 Percent of Students Complete Sexual Conduct Climate Survey
The survey is a Harvard-specific version of an Association of American Universities poll being conducted at 28 schools across the country to gather data on sexual conduct.
Karvonides Speaks About New Policy
Mia Karvonides, the TItle IX coordinator at Harvard, spoke to the Crimson on 5/21 about Harvard's first year enforcing a new sexual harassment policy.
Title XI at Harvard
Mia Karvonides, the Title IX coordinator at Harvard, spoke to the Crimson on 5/21 about Harvard's first year enforcing a new sexual harassment policy.
College Appoints Full-Time Title IX Coordinator
Miller previously served as a case manager on the Administrative Board in addition to working part-time as the College’s Title IX coordinator.
Law Students Emphasize Diversity in Dean of Students Search
Students involved in the process said that they hope to hire a new dean who has had professional experience with diversity and inclusion.
Government Releases Guidance on Title IX Coordinator Position
The federal government published guidance on Friday that could strengthen the role of Title IX coordinators at many schools, including Harvard.
Civil Rights Office Interviews Students for Title IX Probe
Attorneys from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights are soliciting student input on sexual violence on Harvard’s campus this week as part of the government’s nearly year-long investigation into the College’s compliance with anti-sex discrimination law Title IX.