* This training, by its nature, addresses issues of sexual harassment, misconduct, and violence. UMB understands that the training may trigger an emotional response, especially if you have experienced or been impacted by these issues or behaviors.
If you have concerns, questions, or would like additional information regarding the training, including alternate training offerings for impacted individuals, please contact Stephanie Suerth, UMB’s Acting Title IX Coordinator, 410-706-2281, titleix@umaryland.edu
** If you know or suspect a member of the UMB community has experienced, or has perpetrated, sexual misconduct, including harassment, assault, stalking, or other sexual violence, that violates UMB policy, please use the UMB Hotline (866-594-5220) to report the incident(s). If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911.
Training FAQs
Training FAQs are available on the Title IX FAQs page (updated Aug. 1, 2024).
Title IX Resolution Training Materials (Pre August 1st, 2024)
The Department of Education Office of Civil Rights requires the personnel involved in the receipt and resolution of complaints of sexual misconduct under Title IX receive training specific to their roles in the process, as well as to promote due process. UMB utilizes ATIXA and Thompson Coburn for initial certification trainings. Click the link for a full list of ATIXA training materials associated with certifications.
The titles of the certification courses taken by UMB personnel serving in the following roles are:
- Title IX Coordinator:
- ATIXA Coordinator Materials One and Two (January – June 2023)
- ATIXA Civil Rights Investigator Level Two (January – June 2023)
- ATIXA Informal Resolution Level One (January – June 2023)
- ATIXA Coordinator Materials (January – June 2020, July – December 2018)
- Title IX Investigator:
- Title IX Panelists:
*Individuals who are participating in the resolution process will attend initial certification training based on when they are appointed to serve or provide services. The dates included above indicate which certification cohorts were attended by individuals serving or expected to serve in those roles.
For individuals who may be serving in the role of Advisor, UMB's training will be provided using the following materials to train on our Policies and Procedures related to the Title IX grievance process:
