Policy Statement
It is the policy of the Michigan School of Psychology (“School” or “MSP”) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in the School’s education programs or activities.
This policy applies to Sexual Harassment as defined in Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations (see 34 C.F.R. § 106 et seq.). Accordingly, the MSP prohibits Title IX Sexual Harassment further defined below that occurs within its education programs or activities (defined below). Title IX Sexual Harassment includes Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment, Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking as defined below.
Conduct falling outside of the purview of this policy may be addressed under the MSP Academic Catalog.
Title IX Coordinator
The Title IX Coordinator at MSP shall oversee implementation and enforcement of this policy on Title IX Sexual Harassment (“Title IX Policy”).
Reports or complaints made under the Title IX Policy and inquiries about the policy and procedures may be made to the Coordinator, or in their absence, either Deputy Title IX Coordinator:
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Amanda Ming, Director of Human Resources & Institutional Effectiveness
248.476.1122, ext. 119
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Candi Wilson, Director of Communications & Educational Technology
248.476.1122, ext. 129
Sexual Assault/Abuse Resource
MSP does not have or provide on or off campus counseling services, however MSP has identified a need for resources and support for students who are victims of sexual violence/abuse. HAVEN provides a direct line of referral for services for MSP students and staff who are actively, or have previously, experiencing sexual violence through their 24/7 support line, in-person and telehealth counseling services, criminal court and Title IX advocacy, and forensic medical examinations. All services provided by HAVEN are offered at no charge.
2023-2024 Title IX Trainings
MSP has offered the following Title IX trainings to employees and Title IX staff during the 2023-2024 academic year.
| Title IX Trainings | Date | Presentation File |
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Title IX Training Lin-Chi Wang, Esq. Rebecca Leitman Veidlinger, PLLC |
March 1, 2024 |
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Title IX Coordinator Training: Athletics Equity National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) |
December 7, 2023 |
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Title IX Coordinator Training: Anatomy of an OCR Investigation National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) |
November 14, 2023 |
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Title IX Coordinator Training: Conducting a Title IX Investigation National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) |
October 24, 2023 |
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Title IX Coordinator Training: Definitions, Jurisdiction and Preliminary Matters National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) |
October 17, 2023 |
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Title IX Coordinator Training: Jurisdiction & Other Threshold Topics National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) |
October 2023 |
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Title IX Coordinator Training: Formal Complaints, Investigations & Grievance Procedures National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) |
October 2023 |
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Title IX Coordinator Training: Policy & Training Obligations National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA) |
October 2023 |
2022-2023 Title IX Trainings
MSP has offered the following Title IX trainings to faculty and staff during the 2022-2023 academic year.
| Title IX Trainings | Date | Presentation File |
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Title IX Training Rebecca Leitman Veidlinger Title IX Coordinator |
March 3, 2023 |
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Refresher Training on Title IX Regulations Rebecca Leitman Veidlinger Title IX Coordinator |
October 25, 2022 |
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Introduction to Title IX Anika Awai-Williams Interim Title IX Coordinator |
September 21, 2022 |
