More on Title IX at Stony Brook and beyond

Additional interviews, documents and pieces

Q&A with Title IX lawyer Wendy Murphy

In April 2014, Wendy Murphy came to Stony Brook University to speak at a Title IX panel. An adjunct professor of sexual violence law at New England School of Law, Murphy spoke candidly to students about the law, problems universities have complying with it and her opinions regarding Stony Brook. She expanded upon those ideas in this Q&A interview.

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Coverage of “deliberate indifference” lawsuit against Stony Brook University

Plaintiff Sarah Tubbs is suing Stony Brook University for “deliberate indifference” in handling her sexual assault case. Since the lawsuit was filed in late January 2015, The Statesman has been covering the case. Click here to view the coverage.

Title IX Documents

For a look at the raw documents related to Title IX at Stony Brook and within the State University of New York system, click here. Included are:

  • The letter notifying SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher of a SUNY-wide Title IX investigation opening in 2010 and the letter notifying her of the investigation’s completion in 2013, as well as the voluntary resolution agreement reached between both parties.
  • SUNY’s Sexual Violence Victim/Survivor Bill of Rights
  • SBU’s Complaint Procedure for Allegations of Discrimination
  • SBU’s Student Code of Conduct

Sexual Assault Awareness Month at SBU

April was Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the Stony Brook University community recognized it by hosting several events, such as panel discussions, trainings and workshops.

NPR’s “A closer look at sexual assaults on campus”

As the issue of sexual assault on college campuses became a national issue, NPR began broadcasting stories to its audience. Ones with a broad angle, at right, are well worth the listen for those interesting in learning more about the issue and how higher education institutions and state and federal governments are working to alleviate it.

For the complete series, click here.