WFU committee working to implement new Title IX regulations
Wake Forest University has established a Title IX 2020 Implementation Task Force led by Vice President for Campus Life Penny Rue and Associate Provost for Academic Initiatives Kami Chavis.
The group, which held its first meeting on June 3, was established following changes announced in early May by the U.S. Department of Education regarding how colleges and universities must handle sexual-assault and sexual-harassment complaints. The new regulations increase protections for accused students and employees and take effect Aug. 14.
Among the most notable changes, institutions must now hold live hearings and allow cross-examination when deciding sexual-misconduct complaints. The new federal regulations are the first regulatory revisions in 45 years to the federal gender-equity law and will also limit the scope of complaints colleges and universities are required to investigate.
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University's Legal Department announces staff changes
Wake Forest announced staff changes in the Legal Department, recently:
Dina J. Marty, an attorney in the Legal Department, has been promoted from Counsel to Deputy General Counsel. She joined the department in 2001 as Assistant Counsel, was promoted to Associate Counsel in 2006 and then to Counsel in 2011.
While at Wake Forest, her work has focused on a variety of practice areas, including Title IX, student affairs, privacy and security, and many other higher education regulatory and compliance matters.
Before coming to Wake Forest, Marty clerked for Judge Trevor Sharp in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina. She graduated from Drake University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communications, and she earned her law degree from Wake Forest School of Law.
Peter J. Paukstelis joined the University as Associate Counsel in the legal department, where his duties focus on issues involving intercollegiate athletics. Since 2008, he served as associate general counsel at Kansas State University. Prior to working in higher education, he managed his own law firm, served as a senior associate at Latham & Watkins in Los Angeles, and worked as an associate at Stinson LLP in Kansas City.
He graduated from the University of Kansas with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and biology and earned his law degree from the University of Michigan Law School.
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A message from Provost Kersh and Executive Vice President Milam
This message was emailed to staff and faculty on April 26 by Wake Forest Communications and External Relations on behalf of Provost Rogan Kersh and Executive Vice President Hof Milam:
Dear Colleagues,
In keeping with a broader Wake Forest security initiative, the Physical Security Technology and Deacon OneCard (PST/DOC) office, a division of Residence Life and Housing, has been charged with oversight responsibility for the selection, purchase, installation, maintenance and operation of card readers, cameras, and alarm devices.
Offices with upcoming physical security technology projects or needs should contact James Byrd in the PST/DOC office. James will also be contacting appropriate offices directly to discuss steps that would better integrate those offices’ existing physical security technology with more extensive technology systems on campus.
PST/DOC will be advised by a team that includes Steve Adams – Athletics, Mike Draughn – Facilities, Rob Smith and Rick Tomlinson – Information Services, August Vernon – University Police, Donna McGalliard – Residence Life and Housing, Wendy Logan – Campus Life, Dina Marty – Legal, Ken Overholt – Properties, and Kami Chavis – Academics. James Byrd will serve as team leader.
We are confident that this central oversight approach will improve the functionality and compatibility of the Reynolda campus physical security technology and best safeguard the people, assets, and information at Wake Forest. Your cooperation and assistance are greatly appreciated.
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June 2016 faculty and staff milestones
See a list of faculty and staff milestones in June 2016:
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Rue establishes Police Accountability Task Force
To support and advance Wake Forest’s commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for every member of the campus community, Vice President for Campus Life Penny Rue has established the Police Accountability Task Force.
The Task Force, which includes faculty, student and alumni representatives, is charged with overseeing the implementation of recommendations related to University Police made in a report by independent consultants following a review in Spring 2014 of concerns regarding racial bias.
In addition, the Task Force will work to identify other initiatives related to University Police that could contribute to a safe and inclusive environment.
“In our ongoing work to build community, the formation of this group is an important step,” said Rue.
Professor of Law Kami Simmons has been named chair of the Task Force.
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