Gain the practical tools and confidence to effectively and fairly assess credibility.
Overview
It’s not uncommon for someone to have imperfect or inconsistent recall and just because something doesn’t make sense to you doesn't necessarily mean it is untrue. How can Title IX decision makers effectively and fairly assess credibility throughout the course of a case?
Join us for a deep-dive virtual training that will help make the practice of assessing credibility—often a nebulous concept—more concrete and tangible. You will learn which factors you need to consider, how to assess the credibility of statements, documents, and other information gathered in a case, and how to communicate this in your decision rationale, all in a fair and impartial manner.
Who Should Attend
This program is designed specifically for Title IX case decision makers, especially hearing board/panel members.
Limited Attendance
In order to ensure a high-quality learning experience, we have intentionally designed this Virtual Training to have a limited number of total attendees. To ensure access from both paying participants and also from those who have an All-Inclusive membership, when the membership cap is reached, only paying participants can register after that point (while spaces are still available). If you have questions about whether this program is right for you, please contact us.
The Academic Impressions Online Learning Experience
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Online Learning
Our virtual trainings go far beyond just replicating PowerPoint presentations online: these experiences are intentionally designed to give you the kind of robust and dynamic learning experience you’ve come to expect from Academic Impressions. These trainings provide you with an active learning environment and an online space where you can explore ideas, get inspired by what your peers are doing, and understand the range of possibilities around a certain topic. You will leave these sessions with practical solutions that you can take back to your team or task force.
What you will get:
- A dynamic, interactive, and high-touch virtual learning experience designed to engage and set you up for growth
- Seamless online face-time, networking, group work, and Q&A opportunities from the comfort of your own workspace
- Practical takeaways and hands-on knowledge
- Guidance from vetted subject matter experts
- Unlimited access to all recorded online sessions
AGENDA
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Eastern
Welcome and Introductions
Part 1: Considering Credibility
During this first part of the training, we will discuss:
- Which factors are used to assess credibility.
- How to ask effective and balanced questions about credibility concerns.
- Strategies to better understand and mitigate bias to uphold a fair and equitable process.
Part 2: Assessing Credibility
Our expert speaker will provide examples, tools, and resources for an effective credibility assessment based on facts presented in a hearing− and you'll have the opportunity to practice!
Break
Part 3: Writing about Credibility in Your Decision Rationale
Here we will explore how to apply credibility assessment tools when writing your decision rationale. You will gain insight on what to include in the rationale section of the decision.
Final Q+ A and Wrap-Up
SPEAKER
Jill Thomas
Educator/Trainer
Jill Thomas has been a national educator and trainer specifically for Title IX in Higher Education. She was formerly the Title IX Coordinator and Director of Equity Investigations at Stanford University. In that role, she oversaw the investigations and three-person panel hearings. Jill came to Stanford in 2018 after a career as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) where she prosecuted child exploitation cases, including cases involving sex trafficking, sextortion, sex tourism, and online exploitation.