My Exploration of Legal and Ethical Principles for Academic Advisors by Katelyn Fanning https://padlet.com/kfanning3/pxp3qtig2cr3 Katelyn Fanning EDG-6305 en-us 2018-08-25 20:30:45 UTC 2026-02-18 16:10:16 UTC hello@padlet.com My Professional Perspective kfanning3 https://padlet.com/kfanning3/pxp3qtig2cr3/wish/275334067 Upon completion of a Master of Education in Student Development and Leadership, I hope to continue my career in higher education. I currently work as a Pathways Advisor at Midland College in Midland, Texas. I hope to continue working as an advisor for several years. 

]]> 2018-08-25 20:34:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kfanning3/pxp3qtig2cr3/wish/275334067 NASPA kfanning3 https://padlet.com/kfanning3/pxp3qtig2cr3/wish/275334258 The NASPA website focuses on the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965. Title IV is discussed in detail and the history of the reauthorization is described (Hinds, 2018). NASPA has listed priorities that will be impacted by the reauthorization. NASPA provided coverage of the National Students Affairs Day of Action that took place this summer (Hinds, 2018).  

NASPA supports discussion of Title IX and sexual violence on college campuses. The SUNY Spectrum Conference was covered by NASPA (Greenstein, 2018). The Spectrum Conference focuses on prevention and education on sexual violence against LGBTQI+ students. Culture of Respect, one of NASPA’s initiatives to end sexual violence on campuses, was able to host workshops and sessions at the conference (Greenstein, 2018). 

]]> 2018-08-25 20:40:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kfanning3/pxp3qtig2cr3/wish/275334258 AACC kfanning3 https://padlet.com/kfanning3/pxp3qtig2cr3/wish/275334322 The AACC website provides several articles on the recent signing of the Strengthening CTE for the 21st Century Act. AACC’s goals for the Act are listed on the website. AACC will work with Congress to implement the Act and better Career and Technical Education in community colleges (“Congress,” 2018).

AACC provides information on the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018. The BSIRA is a lengthy process that will provide citizenship to a small percentage of the Dream Act population. The BSIRA would impact community colleges and the opportunities to those on the path to becoming citizens (“Analysis,” 2018). 

]]> 2018-08-25 20:42:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kfanning3/pxp3qtig2cr3/wish/275334322 Inside Higher Ed kfanning3 https://padlet.com/kfanning3/pxp3qtig2cr3/wish/275334368 An article in Inside Higher Ed (Whitford, 2018), discusses a recent termination at Brandman University. Christine Zeppos, former dean of the School of Education, was fired this week, possibly for advocating for a harassment-free work environment. 

]]> 2018-08-25 20:43:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kfanning3/pxp3qtig2cr3/wish/275334368 Inside Higher Ed kfanning3 https://padlet.com/kfanning3/pxp3qtig2cr3/wish/275334395 A recent protest at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is covered many times in Inside Higher Ed (Jaschik, 2018). The protest and destruction of a Confederate statue are described. The author discusses the arguments that have been taking place for years and the events that led to the protest. 

]]> 2018-08-25 20:43:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kfanning3/pxp3qtig2cr3/wish/275334395 Legal and Ethical Issue of Interest to Me kfanning3 https://padlet.com/kfanning3/pxp3qtig2cr3/wish/275334477 After exploring legal and ethical issues in higher education, I am interested in the issue of sexual violence on college campuses and what is being done to end it through Title IX. Over the summer, I read many articles about students who have experienced this violence and the little action that colleges are taking to assist these students. 

]]> 2018-08-25 20:45:03 UTC https://padlet.com/kfanning3/pxp3qtig2cr3/wish/275334477 Researching Sexual Violence kfanning3 https://padlet.com/kfanning3/pxp3qtig2cr3/wish/275334497 While searching the Angelo State University Library, I found a book that supports the conversation of sexual violence on American college campuses. In “Campus Sexual Assault”, Lauren Germain focuses on the experiences of college women who were assaulted. Their stories and the reaction of others, including their schools, are shared.  

]]> 2018-08-25 20:45:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kfanning3/pxp3qtig2cr3/wish/275334497 Researching Sexual Violence kfanning3 https://padlet.com/kfanning3/pxp3qtig2cr3/wish/275334516 Know Your IX is a website to inform college and high school students about their rights through Title IX. Know Your IX discusses discrimination, sexual violence, harassment, how to report violence, and the requirements schools must follow. 

]]> 2018-08-25 20:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/kfanning3/pxp3qtig2cr3/wish/275334516 Sexual Violence and Title IX kfanning3 https://padlet.com/kfanning3/pxp3qtig2cr3/wish/275334567 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits sexual discrimination, harassment, and violence in educational institutions (“Title IX,” 2018). Schools that receive federal funding are required to respond to reported incidents of discrimination, harassment, and violence. Title IX will conduct timely investigations of these reports and provide rights to the accuser and accused (“Title IX,” 2018).

Sexual violence continues to be an issue on college campuses. Colleges and universities across the country are under investigation for possible violations of Title IX (Germain, 2016). This issue will continue to grow if these students and incidents are ignored. Colleges must make their campuses safer environments and must provide adequate prevention and education to end sexual violence.  

As an academic advisor, I need to be aware of Title IX requirements and procedures to follow when reporting an incident. Advisors spend a small amount of time with students. However, many students disclose personal information to their advisor during appointments and when communicating through emails. Advisors can be a voice for students who have experienced violence on campus. They can also assist in prevention by providing resources and tools to students and staff. 
]]> 2018-08-25 20:47:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kfanning3/pxp3qtig2cr3/wish/275334567 References kfanning3 https://padlet.com/kfanning3/pxp3qtig2cr3/wish/275334596 Analysis of House Immigration Bill’s DACA provisions. (2018). Retrieved from https://www.aacc.nche.edu/2018/06/21/analysis-of-house-immigration-bills-daca-provisions/

Congress reauthorizes Perkins Career and Technical Education Act. (2018). Retrieved from https://www.aacc.nche.edu/2018/07/27/congress-reauthorizes-perkins-career-and-technical-education-act/

Germain, L. J. (2016). Campus sexual assault : College women respond. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press.

Greenstein, S. (2018). Queering the conversation about sexual violence on campus at the SUNY Spectrum Conference. Retrieved from https://www.naspa.org/rpi/posts/queering-the-conversation-about-sexual-violence-on-campus-at-suny-spectrum

Hinds, T. (2018). NASPA priorities for HEA reauthorization. Retrieved from https://www.naspa.org/rpi/posts/naspa-priorities-for-hea-reauthorization

Jaschik, S. (2018). Protesters tear down Silent Sam. InsideHigherEd. Retrieved from https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2018/08/21/protesters-tear-down-confederate-statue-unc-chapel-hill 

Title IX. (2018). Retrieved from https://www.knowyourix.org/college-resources/title-ix/

Whitford, E. (2018). Departure with a message. InsideHigherEd. Retrieved from https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2018/08/22/dean-says-she-was-fired-fighting-workplace-harassment

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