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Announcing the 2018 ATIXA Annual Conference

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Subject: Announcing the 2018 ATIXA Annual Conference
Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2018 13:48:39 -0400

Dear colleagues,

Apologies for any cross-postings.

ATIXA is excited to announce the 2018 ATIXA Annual Conference, scheduled for October 9^th-12^th, 2018 at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel in Philadelphia, PA. ATIXA is proud to welcome Tyler Kingkade, National Reporter from Buzzfeed, as our Opening Keynote Address. Tyler will dispel myths, reveal insight and motivations, and explain methods for how journalists approach reporting on Title IX cases. Other featured sessions include:

• When Title IX Comes Knocking at the School Door: Who are You Going to Call?

◦ David Hinojosa, Director of the Intercultural Development Research Association’s (IDRA) Equity Assistance Center-South

◦ Jan Perry Evenstad, Ph.D., Director of the Western Educational Equity Assistance Center located at Metropolitan State University of Denver

◦ Susan Shaffer, President, Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium, Inc.; Executive Director, Center for Education Equity

◦ Seena Skelton, Ph.D., Director of Operations of the Midwest and Plains Equity Assistance Center

• LGBTQ Equity

◦ Jocelyn Samuels, Executive Director, The Williams Institute, UCLA School of Law

• Monitoring Athletics Title IX Compliance

◦ Donna Lopiano, Ph.D., President, Sports Management Resources

• Learning the Correct Lessons from Sex Abuse Scandals

◦ Scott Schneider, Esq., Partner, Fisher Phillips LLP

• Informing Sexual Consent: Recent Research and Implications for Prevention

◦ Jason Laker, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Counselor Education and Ed.D. Program in Educational Leadership, San Jose State University

◦ Erica M. Boas, Ph.D., Instructor, Child Studies Program, Santa Clara University; Instructor, Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, San Jose State University

• Role and Current Climate for Defense Attorneys

◦ Theresa Conroy, Partner, Harter Secrest & Emery LLP

• Limiting the Liability in Athletics

◦ Valerie Bonnette, President, Good Sports, Inc.

• Faculty and Policy

◦ Michele Landis Dauber, Professor, Stanford Law School

• OCR Guidance and the Future of Title IX and Sexual Misconduct

◦ Brett Sokolow, J.D., President & CEO, The NCHERM Group; President, ATIXA

◦ Saundra Schuster, J.D., Partner, The NCHERM Group Advisory Board Member, ATIXA

◦ W. Scott Lewis, J.D., Partner, The NCHERM Group; Advisory Board Member, ATIXA

◦ Daniel Swinton, J.D., Ed.D., Managing Partner, The NCHERM Group; Vice President, ATIXA

• Retaliation

◦ Susan Daria Landino, Founder, Allies Reaching for Equality

Call for Programs

In addition to our keynote and featured speaker sessions, the Conference Committee welcomes program proposals for concurrent sessions for the 2018 ATIXA Annual Conference. The Call for Programs closes on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. We look forward to reviewing your proposals and submissions!

Pre-Conference and Post-Conference Sessions

Looking to complete certification training, along with a great networking opportunity? We have an amazing line-up of Pre- and Post-Conference Opportunities available, including a brand new Title IX Compliance and Athletics Training & Certification Course!

Mentoring Program

ATIXA is pleased to continue its mentoring program at this year’s conference for attendees. Our goal is to help those conference attendees interested in or new to the field, or those attempting to move up in the field, meet with more experienced Title IX and advocate/prevention colleagues to ask questions, get advice, network, etc.

Student Poster Submissions

The ATIXA Annual Conference Committee is soliciting student poster session proposals.

Scholarship Applications

In service to the field, ATIXA welcomes the submission of scholarship applications for the upcoming Annual Conference and ATIXA Training Courses as part of our pre-conference and post-conference opportunities. These scholarships aim to assist our colleagues in their professional development and commitment to their chosen profession. Scholarships will be awarded to applicants based upon written responses to application questions. Applications must be received by Friday, July 6th, 2018 for full consideration.

Registration/Hotel Information

We look forward to your attendance in Philadelphia! Register today for the 2018 ATIXA Annual Conference! Early Bird rates are available through July 27^th, 2018, and the general registration deadline is September 21^st, 2018. ATIXA has secured a discounted room block at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, rates ranging from $199/night – $239/night, plus applicable taxes and fees. The ATIXA discounted room block is open through September 15 or until availability runs out, whichever comes first. Make your reservations online today. Reservations can also be made by contacting the hotel directly at 1-866-716-8134 and mentioning the ‘2018 ATIXA Annual Conference.

Stay tuned as we will have forthcoming announcements about our Closing Keynote Session! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.