Virginia Tech Reconvenes Student Title IX Advisory Board for Fall Semester
Virginia Tech’s Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education is reconvening its Student Title IX Advisory Board on Wednesday, Oct. 21, to gather student feedback on university policies, procedures, and resources, according to an announcement from the office. The board brings together undergraduate, graduate, and professional students from various fields of study to collaborate directly with campus Title IX experts.
Student board shapes university Title IX framework
The board serves as a direct channel for students to share their experiences, voices, and insights to shape the university’s Title IX framework. Discussions during the semester will cover several core areas designed to improve campus climate and reporting mechanisms.
- The history of Title IX and how it informs current university policies and procedures.
- Strategies to improve student awareness of Title IX and the Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education.
- Available support resources for students across campus.
- University communication and outreach efforts, including the safe.vt.edu portal.
Meetings allow participants to engage in direct dialogue with Title IX professionals, offering recommendations that influence institutional practices.
Students apply for Title IX Advisory Board via email
Membership on the Student Title IX Advisory Board is open to undergraduate, graduate, and professional students across all fields of study and experiences. Interested undergraduate, graduate, and professional students must submit an application via email to Kristin Barnett, assistant director for investigations and deputy Title IX coordinator for investigations.
Applicants need to include a short description explaining why they want to join the advisory board. Additional details regarding the application and office programs are available on the Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education website.
Who can join the Student Title IX Advisory Board?
Who is eligible to join the Student Title IX Advisory Board?
Any undergraduate, graduate, or professional student at Virginia Tech across all fields of study and experiences can apply to join the board.
How do students apply for the board?
Interested students must email Kristin Barnett, the assistant director for investigations and deputy Title IX coordinator for investigations, with a brief description outlining their motivation for joining.
Where can students find more information about campus Title IX resources?
Students can visit the official Office for Civil Rights Compliance and Prevention Education website or check outreach materials on safe.vt.edu.
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