Pregnant and Parenting Student Rights: What Campus Administrators Need to Know Under Title VI & IX Webinar

Description

ASCA is proud to welcome a new Business Partner, Title IX Consulting Group, who is sponsoring a member-benefit (FREE!) webinar as  "Extra Credit" in our Summer School webinar series! Join expert presenters to learn about pregnant and parenting student rights under Title VI and Title IX. 

This informative and practical webinar is designed specifically for school and campus administrators to deepen their understanding of the rights of pregnant and parenting students under federal law—specifically Title IX and Title VI. Participants will explore how legal protections intersect with institutional responsibilities and how to translate those requirements into equitable campus practices.

This webinar is essential for campus leadership seeking to ensure compliance, foster equity, and promote academic success for pregnant and parenting students.

Learning Outcomes:

• Participants will be able to identify and promote at least two key resources or communication strategies that effectively connect pregnant and parenting students with accurate information about their rights, support services, and academic options. (CSAEd™ Domain: Leadership)
• Participants will be able to articulate the legal protections afforded to pregnant and parenting students under Title IX and Title VI, and evaluate whether their institution’s current policies align with federal requirements. (CSAEd™ Domain: Leadership)

Knowledge & Skills:

Continuing Education Credits:

Continuing Education Credits for those Certified through the Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification:

• CSAEd™- 557
• CSAEd™-SC 140

Pricing:

• Members: Free
  
  
• Non-Members: $29.00

Please ensure to review ASCA's Refund and Cancelation Policy prior to completing your registration.

Please note registration will close at 11:45 PM EST the day prior to the event.  

A Zoom link will be provided the morning of the meeting.  If you need accommodations for this event, please contact the ASCA Central Office at asca@theasca.org or 979-589-4604 as soon as possible.

All registrants will receive a recording. Groups can log on together as long as all in the group are ASCA members. For non-member group rates, contact asca@theasca.org.

Presenter Information & Bio:

Dr. Sandi Hodgin
Dr. Sandra (“Sandi”) Hodgin is a nationally recognized leader in sexual violence prevention, gender discrimination analysis, and Title IX compliance, with over 20 years of experience in transforming institutions through education, policy development, and systemic change. Holding dual PhDs in Political Science (Public Policy) and Education, Dr. Sandi combines academic rigor with practical application to help institutions address sexual violence, foster equity, and uphold federal civil rights compliance standards.

As the Founder and CEO of Title IX Consulting Group, Dr. Sandi provides strategic consulting, expert witness testimony, and institutional training to educational institutions nationwide. Certified in all adjudication roles—including investigator, hearing officer, mediator, and Title IX coordinator—Dr. Sandi is uniquely equipped to guide schools and universities through the complexities of Title VI and Title IX investigations, hearings, and conflict resolution.

For Dr. Hodgin's full bio, please visit: https://titleixconsultinggroup.com/title-ix-coordinator/leadership-team/

Attorney Lanie Bandell
Lanie Bandell is an attorney at Lorium Law and a dedicated consultant with Title IX Consulting Group, specializing in Title IX hearings. With extensive legal expertise and over two decades of courtroom experience,  Ms. Bandell brings a sharp legal acumen and a deep understanding of Title IX matters to her role.

Ms. Bandell’s work focuses on assisting educational institutions in navigating the complexities of Title IX regulations. She serves as a Title IX advisor nationwide, providing guidance to K-12 schools, colleges, and universities on compliance, investigations, and hearings. Her vast litigation experience ensures that she is well-equipped to handle high-stakes and sensitive cases, helping institutions maintain compliance while fostering equity and fairness in their processes.

Prior to joining Title IX Consulting Group, Ms. Bandell served as a prosecutor in Florida’s 17th Judicial Circuit (Broward County) for 22 years. As a Deputy Chief of the Homicide Trial Unit and a highly skilled trial attorney, she led and supervised cases ranging from misdemeanors to capital crimes. This unparalleled courtroom experience translates seamlessly to her work with Title IX, where she applies her skills to manage complex investigations, advise on procedural compliance, and participate in live hearings.

For Lanie's full bio, please visit: https://titleixconsultinggroup.com/title-ix-coordinator/leadership-team/

Attorney Amber Nesbitt
Amber Nesbitt is a highly skilled investigator and legal expert specializing in Title IV, Title VI, and Title IX compliance, civil rights enforcement, and institutional accountability. As a consultant for Title IX Consulting Group, she leverages her extensive background in complex investigations, regulatory compliance, and litigation to support schools, universities, and organizations in meeting federal civil rights mandates.

Amber built and led the Sexual Allegations Unit (SAU) for the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Office of Inspector General (OIG), the nation’s only independent investigative body dedicated to handling sexual misconduct allegations involving K-12 staff and students. Under her leadership, the SAU was recognized as a best-practice model for investigating and responding to Title IX violations and civil rights abuses in educational settings.

For Amber's full bio, please visit: https://titleixconsultinggroup.com/title-ix-coordinator/leadership-team/