The University of Hawaiʻi successfully conducted a week-long series of Title IX training sessions in October, underscoring its commitment to fostering safe, equitable and inclusive environments for students and employees across its 10-campus system. The four-day training at UH Mānoa drew over 110 participants, including leadership, campus executives, and Title IX personnel, from across the state.
The training follows the implementation of UH’s new interim Title IX policy and administrative procedures, effective on August 1, 2024, as required by the 2024 Title IX regulations under the U.S. Department of Education’s Final Rule. The policy and training was developed with assistance from higher education attorneys at Thompson Coburn.
Feedback from post-training surveys was overwhelmingly positive, according to the UH Office of Equity Assurance who organized the training. The participants praised the practical, real-world approach of the sessions and the expertise of the facilitators. The training initiative was a collaborative effort involving Thompson Coburn, Vice President for Administration Jan Gouveia, the Office of Equity Assurance, and the Office of Legal Affairs and University General Counsel.
Executive Director of the Office of Equity Assurance Jenn Rose explained that the training initiative is a critical component of the broader effort to comply with new federal regulations.
“We sincerely thank our Title IX Coordinators and their teams for collaborating to make this training a success,” said Rose. “Their hard work and adaptability in navigating all the recent changes have been truly invaluable.”
UH plans to build on this success by offering additional training opportunities regarding the new interim policy and procedures, and strengthening resources and support to increase safety across its campuses.
