Meet The NCHERM Group's Experts

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Meet The NCHERM Group’s Experts

Systems-level solutions for safer schools and campuses

TABLE OF CONTENTS The NCHERM Group Partners 3 Associates & Staff 7 Affiliated Consultants

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Consultant w Trainer w Expert Witness

SYNOPSIS

A higher education and school attorney specializing in high-risk campus health and safety issues, Brett A. Sokolow is one of the country’s foremost experts on Title IX and is recognized as a national leader on campus sexual violence prevention, response, and remediation. He is the President and CEO of The NCHERM Group, LLC, which serves as legal counsel to more than 70 colleges and universities, and is one of the country’s largest higher education law practices. Sokolow is the “go-to” consultant when institutions need expert guidance on delicate cases, or when faced with tricky legal and compliance challenges.

TOPICS OF EXPERTISE Ø Title IX, Violence Against Women Act, and Clery Act compliance and administration. Ø Investigation of Title IX, civil rights, and discrimination cases. Ø Certification training for Title IX Coordinators, Investigators, and other staff involved in Title IX compliance. Ø Gender equity policy development and review. Ø Strategic sexual misconduct and alcohol abuse prevention consultation. Ø Sexual assault and harassment case consultation, ongoing litigation, and federal guidance. Ø Training for conduct boards, hearing panels, and discipline committees. Ø Behavioral Intervention Team and targeted violence prevention best practices.

BIO Ø President and CEO, The NCHERM Group, LLC. (www.ncherm.org). Ø Executive Director of ATIXA, the Association of Title IX Administrators (www.atixa.org). Ø Founder, Board Chair, and Past-President, NaBITA, the National Behavioral Intervention Team Association (www.nabita.org) Ø Publisher of Title IX Today, Student Affairs eNews, and TitleIX.com Ø Has consulted with more than 3,000 college campuses over the last 18 years, and trained more than 700 campus conduct hearing boards throughout North America. Ø Has authored the codes of conduct of more than 100 institutions of higher education. Ø Has presented to and trained thousands of Title IX practitioners through ATIXA. Ø Frequently serves as an expert witness in high-profile sexual assault and harassment lawsuits. Ø Has authored 12 books, eight peer-reviewed journal articles, model policies widely used by colleges and universities, and more than 100 articles on a wide range of topics related to higher education, including The ATIXA Playbook. Ø Has provided strategic prevention programs on sexual misconduct and alcohol to students at more than 2,000 campuses.

MEDIA AVAILABILITY

To book a consultation, please call (610) 579-3725. To interview, please call (610) 993-0229 and select option 4 for Media.

The NCHERM Group is the umbrella for linked organizations that serve to advance holistic, proactive prevention and risk management on college, university, and school campuses. It is both a law and consulting practice, having served the education field for more than 15 years.

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BRETT A. SOKOLOW, J.D.

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W. SCOTT LEWIS, J.D.

Consultant w Trainer w Speaker

SYNOPSIS

TOPICS OF EXPERTISE

Ø Sexual assault response and prevention in education. Ø College student discipline processes — specializing in student-athletes and student organizations including fraternities, sororities, and ROTC. Ø Title IX issues in athletics. Ø College discipline for faculty and staff. Ø Threat assessment. Ø Suicide and homicide prevention and response by schools. Ø Classroom management. Ø Title IX investigations and hearings. Ø Education law: • Titles VII and IX and civil rights laws.

• Clery Act and Campus Crime Statistics Reporting.

• Violence Against Women Act. • FERPA. • ADA/Sec. 504.

A former Dean and Faculty Member, Scott is one of the most sought-after speakers in education. He has provided his expertise to nearly 1,000 colleges, universities, and schools. He has also presented to and trained thousands of faculty, staff, and students over the last 20 years. He regularly keynotes conferences, publishes articles and books, and serves as an expert witness. He has been interviewed by The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inside Higher Education, ESPN The Magazine, Time, NPR, NBC, and USA Today.

“Scott Lewis is a tremendous resource, he is very knowledgeable about campus culture and is able to connect to the students, faculty, and staff in a very personal way. He is an expert in the field and we depend on him during our most difficult cases for guidance.”

— Gilbert Fugitt, Ed.D, Dean of Students, Title IX Coordinator, Concordia University Irvine

BIO

Ø Partner, The NCHERM Group, LLC. (www.ncherm.org). Ø Co-founder, Advisory Board Member: • ATIXA, the Association for Title IX Administrators (www.atixa.org).

• NaBITA, the National Behavioral Intervention Team Association (www.nabita.org). Ø Works with college athletics departments, and with the NCAA and the USOC on sexual assault, abuse, harassment, bullying, and equity. Ø Expert witness and litigation consultant in high-profile cases. Ø Faculty member in Education, Law, Political Science, and Business. Ø Former senior administrator at public and private colleges. Ø Consulting work includes: • Department of Justice’s Office of Violence Against Women.

• Office of the Vice President and the White House Task Force on issues of sexual misconduct and Title IX. Ø Author: The Book on BIT, A Faculty Guide to Addressing Disruptive and Dangerous Behavior, The NCHERM Judicial Training Manual, and The ATIXA Playbook.

MEDIA AVAILABILITY

To book a consultation, please call (610) 579-3725. To interview, please call (610) 993-0229 and select option 4 for Media.

The NCHERM Group is the umbrella for linked organizations that serve to advance holistic, proactive prevention and risk management on college, university, and school campuses. It is both a law and consulting practice, having served the education field for more than 15 years.

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Consultant w Trainer w Speaker

SYNOPSIS

A recognized expert in preventive and civil rights law for education, Saundra K. Schuster is widely sought after for her expertise in a broad array of issues, amassed from decades as a college general counsel, senior assistant attorney general, student affairs practitioner, and faculty member. She frequently speaks at conferences, conducts trainings for campus professionals, and offers litigation consultation, expert witness support, and civil rights investigation assistance. She has been interviewed

by The Chronicle of Higher Education, LA Weekly, and other media outlets.

TOPICS OF EXPERTISE

Ø Sexual discrimination, harassment and violence — prevention and response in education. Ø Title IX compliance, including administration, investigations, and hearings. Ø College student conduct policies, procedures, and best practices. Ø Free speech, First Amendment, and campus access issues. Ø Americans with Disabilities Act/Section 504 compliance and program development. Ø General risk management and liability issues. Ø Threat assessment and behavioral intervention. Ø Intellectual property law. Ø Employment law and issues, including Title VII and other civil rights laws. Ø Information sharing and privacy. Ø Intersection of Title IX, the Violence Against Women Act, and Clery Act.

“Saunie Schuster has been invaluable to us over the years as we worked to address the issue of sexual assault on campus and develop the best policy and process as possible. She is extremely knowledgeable and up to date on the critical issues and the law.”

— Chuck Cleveland, VP of Student Affairs/Dean of Students Whitman College

BIO

Ø Partner, The NCHERM Group, LLC (www.ncherm.org). Ø Co-author: The First Amendment: A Guide for College Administrators and The ATIXA Playbook. Ø Contributing Author: The Book on BIT: Forming and Operating Effective Behavioral Intervention Teams on College Campuses; Student Conduct Practice: The Complete Guide for Student Affairs Professionals; and The State of Student Conduct: Current Forces and Future Challenges. Ø Co-founder and Advisory Board Member, ATIXA, the Association of Title IX Administrators (www.atixa.org) Ø Editorial Board Member, Report on Campus Safety. Ø Member, Board of Trustees, Columbus College of Art and Design. Ø 25+ years in college administration and teaching, including as Associate Dean of Students at The Ohio State University and on the faculty at OSU, Miami University, and Columbus State Community College. Ø Past-President of NaBITA, the National Behavioral Intervention Team Association (www.nabita.org); and Former President and Founding Member, Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA). Ø Former General Counsel, Sinclair Community College; Associate General Counsel, University of Toledo; and Senior Assistant Attorney General, representing public colleges and universities, State of Ohio.

MEDIA AVAILABILITY

To book a consultation, please call (610) 579-3725. To interview, please call (610) 993-0229 and select option 4 for Media.

The NCHERM Group is the umbrella for linked organizations that serve to advance holistic, proactive prevention and risk management on college, university, and school campuses. It is both a law and consulting practice, having served the education field for more than 15 years.

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SAUNDRA K. SCHUSTER, J.D.

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DANIEL C. SWINTON, J.D., ED.D.

Consultant w Trainer w Expert Witness

SYNOPSIS

TOPICS OF EXPERTISE

Ø Sexual discrimination, harassment, and assault prevention and response in education. Ø Title IX administration and civil rights investigations. Ø Threat assessment and behavioral intervention. Ø Student conduct — policies and procedures development and review assistance. Ø Conduct/judicial board training. Ø Hazing prevention/response. Ø Student alcohol and drug use prevention. Ø Bystander intervention training. Ø Academic integrity and honor code development and implementation. Ø Mediation and conflict resolution. Ø Employment issues, including Title VII- and IX-covered situations. Ø Intersection of Violence Against Women Act and Clery Act with Title IX. Ø Unlawful retaliation.

Daniel C. Swinton is a leading risk management expert in a variety of high-stakes areas in higher education, from sex- and gender-based discrimination to threat assessment and behavioral intervention to alcohol and other drugs. A frequent conference speaker, trainer, investigator, and writer, as well as a former student affairs practitioner, Swinton has been interviewed by or featured on a variety of media outlets, including USA Today, The Washington Post, The Chronicle of Higher Education, and Inside Higher Ed.

“Daniel provided an engaging and comprehensive review of Title IX with many practical examples. The workshop brought together faculty, staff and community representatives who learned to conduct effective investigations concerning Title IX incidents to assist the greater community!”

— Debra Hart, Director of Equity Programs and Title IX Coordinator, Marshall University

BIO

Ø Managing Partner, The NCHERM Group, LLC (www.ncherm.org). Ø Senior Associate Executive Director, Association of Title IX Administrators (www.atixa.org); Advisory Board Member, National Behavioral Intervention Team Association (www.nabita.org). Ø External investigator for sexual misconduct and other complex conduct matters. Ø Trainer and consultant to thousands of campus practitioners at institutions across the country. Ø Expert witness and litigation consultant in high-profile cases. Ø Past-President and Board Member, Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA). Ø Former Assistant Dean and Director of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity, Vanderbilt University. Ø Contributing Author, The Book on BIT and The ATIXA Playbook, as well as co-/author of a myriad of peer-reviewed articles and whitepapers. Ø Editorial Advisory Board Member, The Journal of Campus Behavioral Intervention.

MEDIA AVAILABILITY

To book a consultation, please call (610) 579-3725. To interview, please call (610) 993-0229 and select option 4 for Media.

The NCHERM Group is the umbrella for linked organizations that serve to advance holistic, proactive prevention and risk management on college, university, and school campuses. It is both a law and consulting practice, having served the education field for more than 15 years.

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BRIAN VAN BRUNT, Ed.D.

Consultant w Trainer w Speaker w Author

SYNOPSIS

TOPICS OF EXPERTISE

Ø Behavioral threat and risk assessment/intervention. Ø Violence prevention/response. Ø Suicide prevention/postvention. Ø Sex- and gender-based misconduct/violence. Ø Campus mental health — identifying and helping students in crisis, psychological assessments, effective policies, and best practices. Ø Preventative education and programming — violence, sexual misconduct, and alcohol/other drugs. Ø Case management in education. Ø Behavioral Intervention Teams — creation, functioning, best practices, and assessment. Ø Classroom management — disruptiveness vs. dangerousness. Ø Legal issues and best practices for counseling centers. Ø Microaggression in the educational context. Ø Role of social media in threat/ risk assessment.

“Dr. Van Brunt was able to customize an intensive training to meet the specific needs our team, building our confidence and reinforcing best practices to get our team off to a strong start.”

— Amy N. Pennington, Dean of Students, Arkansas Tech University “I find Dr. Van Brunt to be a valuable resource when it comes to behavioral intervention and threat assessment. His willingness to travel far and wide to deliver training and education on this topic is impressive.”

— Carlin C. Hale, Counselor, Flathead Valley Community College

BIO

Ø Senior Vice President for Professional Program Development, The NCHERM Group, LLC. (www.ncherm.org). Ø Past-President and Executive Director, the National Behavioral Intervention Team Association (www.nabita.org). Ø Past-President, the American College Counseling Association. Ø Frequent speaker and presenter at conferences. Ø Trainer, 150,000+ campus and law enforcement practitioners. Ø Author, co-author, or editor: Harm to Others, the Assessment and Treatment of Dangerousness; Ending Campus Violence: New Approaches in Prevention; A Faculty Guide to Addressing Disruptive and Dangerous Behavior in the Classroom; The Assessment of Behavioral Intervention Teams: Core-Q10; and The Journal of Campus Behavioral Intervention. Ø Developer: SIVRA-35, Structured Interview for Violence Risk Assessment; VRAW2, Violence Risk Assessment of the Written Word; DD-12: 12 Risk Factors for Sexual Violence on College Campuses; and R3: Radicalization Risk Rubric. Ø Former campus counseling center director and faculty member.

MEDIA AVAILABILITY

To book a consultation, please call (610) 993-0229, ext. 1015. To interview, please call (610) 993-0229 and select option 4 for Media.

The NCHERM Group is the umbrella for linked organizations that serve to Ø advance holistic, proactive prevention and risk management on college, university, and school campuses. It is both a law and consulting practice, having served the education field for more than 15 years.

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Associates & Staff

An expert on campus violence and mental health, Brian Van Brunt is a highly sought-after conference speaker, trainer, and consultant, providing his expertise to colleges, universities, schools, and law enforcement agencies. He has authored, co-authored, and edited dozens of books, articles, whitepapers, and periodicals. He has been interviewed by The New York Times, National Public Radio, the Los Angeles Times, and USA Today, and has appeared on Headline News and Anderson Cooper 360.

ANNA OPPENHEIM, Esq.

Attorney w Investigator w Trainer

SYNOPSIS

As a former civil rights attorney for a private law firm and an investigator for the City of Philadelphia, Anna Oppenheim brings a unique and diverse skill set to The NCHERM Group. Combined with her lifelong passion for gender equity issues, she has the experience and the sensitivity to handle the most complex cases. Oppenheim provides thorough investigatory and advisory services to reach a speedy and equitable resolution.

Associates & Staff

TOPICS OF EXPERTISE Ø Civil rights law and best practices in the educational and workplace settings. Ø All steps of investigations, from intake to report writing to resolution. Ø Gender equity policy development, review, and implementation. Ø Compliance audits. Ø Employee training on discrimination, harassment, and other misconduct. Ø Litigation experience with a focus on cases involving employment discrimination. Ø Student conduct policies, procedures, and administration.

“Anna is an exceptional attorney and a brilliant investigator. Anna approached every task with an unmatched commitment to quality, accuracy, and diligence. She is able to balance the unbiased pursuit of facts with vigorous and unfaltering advocacy for clients. Always professional, measured, and composed, Anna was an invaluable member of our team.”

— Alexander DeSantis, Deputy Inspector General, City of Philadelphia, Office of the Inspector General

BIO

Ø Associate Attorney, The NCHERM Group, LLC. (www.ncherm.org). Ø Formerly served as an Attorney Investigator for the City of Philadelphia’s Office of the Inspector General, where she investigated claims of employee misconduct, discrimination, and compliance issues, and trained city employees. Ø Worked as an associate attorney at a boutique plaintiff’s employment discrimination firm, with a special focus on advising clients on issues involving sexual harassment and employment contracts. Ø Experience conducting mediation and other forms of alternate dispute resolution, as well as trainings on gender identity and equity, both in the United States and internationally. Ø Received fellowship for work in India, where she led workshops on gender and diversity issues among marginalized groups, and organized and facilitated sessions of a non-governmental alternative dispute resolution system.

MEDIA AVAILABILITY

To book a consultation, please call (610) 579-3725. To interview, please call (610) 993-0229 and select option 4 for Media.

The NCHERM Group is the umbrella for linked organizations that serve to advance holistic, proactive prevention and risk management on college, university, and school campuses. It is both a law and consulting practice, having served the education field for more than 15 years.

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MICHELLE ISSADORE, M.ED.

Prevention Specialist w Advocate w Trainer

TOPICS OF EXPERTISE Ø Title IX and Violence Against Women Act compliance. Ø Gender equity policy development and review. Ø Sexual violence curriculum development, strategic prevention programming, and service delivery best practices. Ø Campus climate and sexual violence prevention audits. Ø Victim advocate and advocacy training. Ø Victim-centered intake training for first-responders. Ø Peer and bystander group education development and strengthening around issues of gender bias, sexual discrimination, misconduct, and consent. Ø Positive media messaging as a prevention tool. Ø LGBT gender violence prevention and response.

An expert on campus sexual violence prevention and response and other gender-equity issues, Michelle Issadore works with schools, colleges, and community organizations to assess and improve strategic prevention efforts and implement best-practice initiatives. From addressing discrimination, harassment, and violence among special populations to applying a victim-centered approach, Issadore’s expertise can help institutions create safer, more equitable environments.

“I truly appreciated her guidance in helping me improve my knowledge in prevention education, especially around Title IX compliance and the Violence Against Women Act. She is a leader that models the behavior we need to change our culture and advance our society.”

— Katrina A. Fritz, MA, BSN, RN, PERONL Chair

BIO

Ø Vice President for Operations and Public Information, The NCHERM Group, LLC. (www.ncherm.org). Ø Senior Associate Executive Director, ATIXA, the Association of Title IX Administrators (www.atixa.org). Ø Former Executive Director, SCOPE, the School and College Organization for Prevention Educators (www.wearescope.org). Ø Presents online trainings, certification courses, and conference sessions on prevention and response topics. Ø Served as Assistant Director of the Women’s Center at Lehigh University, where she also taught in the Women’s Studies program. Ø Completed 40 hours of advocate training in Pennsylvania’s Northampton and Lehigh Counties. Ø Formerly: Co-chair of the National Women’s Studies Association’s Women’s Centers Committee; Member of the Clery Center’s Advisory Board; Member of the Futures Without Violence Campus Policy Advisory Board.

MEDIA AVAILABILITY To book a consultation, please call (610) 993-0229, ext. 1015. To interview, please call (610) 993-0229 and select option 4 for Media.

The NCHERM Group is the umbrella for linked organizations that serve to advance holistic, proactive prevention and risk management on college, university, and school campuses. It is both a law and consulting practice, having served the education field for more than 15 years.

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Affiliated Consultants Associates & Staff

SYNOPSIS

JOSEPH ALLEN, PH.D.

Consultant w Trainer w Practitioner

SYNOPSIS

TOPICS OF EXPERTISE

Affiliated Consultants

Ø Creating an Online Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards. Ø Developing and maintaining an online Behavior Intervention Team (BIT). Ø Improving customer services in higher education. Ø Establishing and growing a Student Community Standards Committee. Ø Expanding developmental sanctions to include rubric based reflective essays. Ø Development and growth of faculty and staff to support students through personal coaching sessions. Ø Faculty and Staff training for mitigating and resolving escalated and concerning behavior.

Dr. Joseph Allen possesses over ten years of experience in Higher Education, most recently at a predominantly on-line University serving over 45,000 students. Joseph leverages his early-career hospitality experience and foundation in student development theory to provide best in class programs and services to on-line and onground higher education institutions. Joseph recognizes that many students find themselves overwhelmed and frustrated by the processes institutions create. He maximizes available technologies and staff to mitigate those anxieties, including cultural shock, schoolwork-life balance, etc. Not only does this provide students with confidence and stability, it also helps institutions support and retain students frustrated with their online learning experiences.

BIO

Ø Director, Student Services, National University Ø Affiliated Consultant, The NCHERM Group, LLC (www.ncherm.org). Ø Former Director of Student Development & Engagement and Adjunct faculty member, Ashford University, a predominantly online University serving over 45,000 students. Ø Previous roles include Director of Student Affairs & Career Services, Director of Residential Life & Housing, International Student Advisor, Director of Student Development, and Adjunct Faculty member with the Art Institute. Ø Higher education leadership expertise includes managing Student Affairs, Career Services, The Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards, Behavior Intervention, Residential Life, International Student Advising, Clubs & Organizations, Honor Societies, Peer Mentoring, Military Development & Engagement, and New Student Orientation.

MEDIA AVAILABILITY

To book a consultation, please call (610) 993-0229, ext. 1015. To interview, please call (610) 993-0229 and select option 4 for Media.

The NCHERM Group is the umbrella for linked organizations that serve to advance holistic, proactive prevention and risk management on college, university, and school campuses. It is both a law and consulting practice, having served the education field for more than 15 years.

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ERIN BUZUVIS, J.D. Professor w Speaker w Writer

SYNOPSIS

TOPICS OF EXPERTISE Ø Title IX, Title VII, and Violence Against Women Act compliance and best practices. Ø Gender equity issues in college athletics, including as they relate to LGBT individuals. Ø Gender equity policy development and review. Ø Practices to boost inclusiveness and safety of LGBT individuals on campus. Ø Preventing and addressing retaliation on the basis of Title IX and Title VII. Ø Managing the risk of liability for sexual misconduct discipline of students.

BIO Ø Affiliated Consultant, The NCHERM Group, LLC. (www.ncherm.org). Ø Professor of Law, Western New England University School of Law, where she teaches courses on administrative law, employment discrimination, Title IX, torts, and property law and also directs the law school’s Center for Gender and Sexuality Studies. Ø Adjunct Professor of LGBT social policy, Smith College’s School for Social Work. Ø Advisory Board Member, ATIXA, the Association of Title IX Administrators (www.atixa.org). Ø Regular Contributor, Title IX Blog. Ø Editorial Board Member, Sports Law Journal and the Journal of Intercollegiate Sports. Ø Has written book chapters and articles on topics related to Title IX, including on gender equity in athletics and LGBT issues affecting higher education, in scholarly and professional publications. Ø Previously clerked for Judge Thomas Ambro (3rd Circuit Court of Appeals). Ø Former Associate, Goodwin Procter LLP in Mass. Ø Co-founder, Title IX Blog.

MEDIA AVAILABILITY To book a consultation, please call (610) 993-0229, ext. 1015. To interview, please call (610) 993-0229 and select option 4 for Media.

The NCHERM Group is the umbrella for linked organizations that serve to advance holistic, proactive prevention and risk management on college, university, and school campuses. It is both a law and consulting practice, having served the education field for more than 15 years.

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Affiliated Consultants

A professor, scholar, and thought leader on Title IX and other civil rights laws as they apply to LGBT persons and women in athletics, Erin Buzuvis is a frequent and sought-out speaker at national conferences and symposiums, as well as a prolific writer. Her depth of expertise in both legal compliance and the practical application of the law as it relates to gender equity on college and university campuses can help institutions better address discrimination, harassment, and other forms of sex-based misconduct, to boost inclusiveness and create more equitable environments.

“Erin Buzuvis was incredibly helpful. I would recommend her as a featured speaker in the future.”

— A 2015 ATIXA/SCOPE Joint National Conference Attendee

KATIE CLIFFORD, J.D.

Attorney w Consultant w Trainer

SYNOPSIS

Katie Clifford offers a breadth of experience in education law, having advised and represented schools, districts, colleges, and universities of all types and sizes on matters ranging from campus safety to sex discrimination to employment disputes. Whether institutions are seeking rapid-response Title IX investigative support, in-depth policy and legal compliance audits, or training for faculty and staff around critical topics, or when OCR or EEOC come knocking, Clifford can serve as a valuable ally.

“Katie’s experience and expertise is invaluable in helping us catch up on our cases.”

— Bleuzette Marshall, Chief Diversity Officer, University of Cincinnati

TOPICS OF EXPERTISE

Affiliated Consultants

Ø Best practices for campus health and safety. Ø Title IX and Clery Act compliance training for human resources, faculty, staff, and administrators. Ø Title IX Investigator training and investigation support. Ø Compliance audits and policy advising for: • Student conduct codes.

• Employee handbooks and labor matters.

• Title IX offices.

• Clery Act requirements.

• FERPA and state open records laws. Ø Disruptive and dangerous students and classroom management. Ø Office for Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission investigation support. Ø General legal advising for K–12 and institutions of higher education.

BIO

Ø Affiliated Consultant, The NCHERM Group, LLC. (www.ncherm.org). Ø Partner, Schuster & Clifford, LLP. Ø Legal Consultant, Connections Academy and Connections Education, LLC. Ø Has presented to and trained thousands of campus practitioners on a wide variety of legal compliance topics. Ø Broad experience in education law, including: • Advising 53 Ohio public colleges and universities and the Ohio Department of Education, and overseeing litigation for public institutions in the state as the Ohio Attorney General’s Education Section Chief.

• Serving as a Hearing Officer for the Ohio Department of Education.

• Working as Assistant Chief Legal Counsel for the Auditor of State’s Office in Ohio.

• Serving as Legal Counsel for school districts throughout Ohio as part of her employment with Means, Bichimer, Burkholder, and Baler, LLP. Ø Former Legislative Assistant for the Governor of Illinois. Ø School Board Member, Grandview Heights City School District.

MEDIA AVAILABILITY

To book a consultation, please call (610) 993-0229, ext. 1015. To interview, please call (610) 993-0229 and select option 4 for Media.

The NCHERM Group is the umbrella for linked organizations that serve to advance holistic, proactive prevention and risk management on college, university, and school campuses. It is both a law and consulting practice, having served the education field for more than 15 years.

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MAUREEN CONNOLLY, MBA, ED.D. Administrator w Researcher w Trainer SYNOPSIS Having focused much of her career on emergency preparedness and crisis response and with experience in higher education administration, Connolly is well positioned to assist schools, colleges, and universities become more disaster resistant and resilient learning and work environments. For campuses seeking to reduce risk related to unforeseen incidents and events, Connolly is a valuable resource.

BIO Ø Affiliated Consultant, The NCHERM Group, LLC. (www.ncherm.org). Ø CEO, Crisis Response Planning. Ø Author, Campus Emergency Preparedness: Meeting ICS and NIMS Compliance. Ø Broad experience in higher education administration, including serving as: • Dean of External and Summer Programs, Wagner University.

• Assistant Dean of Contract, Training, and Seminar Programs, Long Island University’s School of Continuing Studies.

• Communications and Special projects Director, Long Island University. Ø Has taught strategic market management, brand identity, public relations, and business communications at the college level. Ø U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliarist and Suffolk County Community Emergency Response Team Member. Ø Served as a Federal Emergency Management Agency Training Manager following Hurricane Katrina. Ø Has conducted extensive research into and written about campus emergency preparedness and emergency response in various scholarly and professional publications, including in the Journal of Emergency Management and the Community College Journal of Research and Practice.

MEDIA AVAILABILITY To book a consultation, please call (610) 993-0229, ext. 1015. To interview, please call (610) 993-0229 and select option 4 for Media.

The NCHERM Group is the umbrella for linked organizations that serve to advance holistic, proactive prevention and risk management on college, university, and school campuses. It is both a law and consulting practice, having served the education field for more than 15 years.

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Affiliated Consultants

TOPICS OF EXPERTISE Ø Higher education leadership and policy. Ø Crisis management and emergency preparedness planning for colleges and universities. Ø Development and implementation of allhazards plans. Ø Creating a campus-based Community Emergency Response Team. Ø Memorandums of understanding and other partnerships with external first-response agencies. Ø Tabletop exercises for active shootings, evacuation, shelter-in-place, and other scenarios. Ø College curricula on catastrophe readiness and response. Ø Continuity of operations plans.

DAVID J. DENINO, LPC, NCC Professor w Trainer w Speaker

SYNOPSIS

TOPICS OF EXPERTISE

Affiliated Consultants

Ø Counseling services delivery and leadership best practices. Ø Legal compliance issues for campus counseling centers. Ø CAS standards implementation for college and university counseling centers. Ø Mental health crisis response. Ø Behavioral intervention and threat/violence risk assessments. Ø Suicide prevention and response. Ø Change implementation and management. Ø At-risk student processes and case management.

With more than four decades of experience in higher education and college counseling, and having assisted with relief efforts following major natural disasters and the Sandy Hook school shootings, Denino’s expertise in campus mental health issues, counseling services administration, and crisis response make him uniquely suited to help educational institutions navigate situations that leave their campus populations vulnerable, implement services delivery best practices, and ensure their students have the kinds of mental health supports they need to succeed in the classroom.

BIO Ø Affiliated Consultant, The NCHERM Group, LLC. (www.ncherm.org). Ø Director Emeritus of Counseling Services at Southern Connecticut State University, where he is also an Adjunct Faculty Member, teaching in the Clinical Mental Health Program. Ø Spent more than 30 years serving as a Director of Counseling Services. Ø Has taught graduate courses in counseling theory, student affairs, crisis counseling, lifespan/career development, and internship supervision. Ø Master Trainer, Question Persuade Refer (QPR) suicide prevention program. Ø Instructor, Mental Health First Aid; Red Cross Mental Health First Responder; and Mental Health Lead for Connecticut and Rhode Island. Ø Former Member, Executive Board, Connecticut Counseling Association; and Secretary and Treasurer, American College Counseling Association. Ø Has received numerous awards, including the College Counseling Association’s Distinguished Professional Award (2015); SCSU’s J. Philip Smith Outstanding Teaching Award (2007); and the Red Cross Hero’s award for service as a first-responder to Hurricane Katrina. Ø National Behavioral Intervention Association (www.nabita.org) Advisory Board member.

MEDIA AVAILABILITY

To book a consultation, please call (610) 993-0229, ext. 1015. To interview, please call (610) 993-0229 and select option 4 for Media.

The NCHERM Group is the umbrella for linked organizations that serve to advance holistic, proactive prevention and risk management on college, university, and school campuses. It is both a law and consulting practice, having served the education field for more than 15 years.

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D. MATTHEW GREGORY, PH.D.

Campus Practitioner w Speaker w Consultant SYNOPSIS

Matt Gregory brings more than 16 years of experience in student affairs administration, including the areas of residence life, fraternity and sorority life, student conduct, and campus law enforcement. He is a sought-after speaker, consultant, and thought leader, having served in various roles within ASCA, including as its former President.

Ø Student conduct policies, procedures, and administration. Ø Conflict resolution and mediation training. Ø External reviews. Ø Classroom management for faculty. Ø Behavioral Intervention Team best practices. Ø Threat and violence risk assessment. Ø Crisis management training for student affairs administrators and staff. Ø Critical incident response for student affairs personnel. Ø Fraternity and sorority life and student organization risk reduction strategies. Ø Training for fraternity HQ staff, student, and volunteer leaders. Ø Title IX training. Ø Work with men’s student groups to bolster dialogue on advocacy against sexual violence. Ø Housing and residence life staff training needs.

BIO

Ø Affiliated Consultant, The NCHERM Group, LLC. (www.ncherm.org). Ø Dean of Students, Texas Tech University. Ø Past-President and Past-Secretary of the Board of Directors, Past Membership Committee Chair, and Donald D. Gehring Academy Director or Aspiring Director Track Coordinator for the Association for Student Conduct Administration. Ø Member, NCHERM-CR, The NCHERM Group’s conflict resolution branch (www.ncherm.org/services/conflict-resolution-services/). Ø Has presented to thousands of campus practitioners on highinterest student affairs topics Ø Served as District Governor for his national fraternity and as Chapter Advisor for two national fraternities, and has worked with numerous Greek organizations to address behavioral concerns, engage in male advocacy against sexual coercion, and reduce organizational risk. Ø Trained Mediator and Instructor of the Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) program. Ø Broad professional experiences in higher education, including: • Associate Dean of Students and Director of the Student Advocacy and Accountability Office, Louisiana State University.

• Greek Area Director, College of William & Mary.

• Housing & Residence Life Staff, Western Kentucky University.

• Campus Law Enforcement Officer, Southern Illinois University.

MEDIA AVAILABILITY To book a consultation, please call (610) 993-0229, ext. 1015. To interview, please call (610) 993-0229 and select option 4 for Media.

The NCHERM Group is the umbrella for linked organizations that serve to advance holistic, proactive prevention and risk management on college, university, and school campuses. It is both a law and consulting practice, having served the education field for more than 15 years.

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“Dr. Gregory's approach is authentic, genuine, and responsive. He used appropriate humor as a means of creating an intentional space where students and staff of all levels felt welcomed and encouraged to engage in dialogue. His wide array of experiences and connections across the nation provided diverse thought and contributions to systematic issues.”

— Kourtney Barrett, Associate Director, Student Conduct and Integrity, Indiana State University

BELINDA GUTHRIE, M.A. Practitioner w Trainer w Speaker

SYNOPSIS

Affiliated Consultants

TOPICS OF EXPERTISE Ø Title IX coordination and investigation. Ø Title VII compliance and best practices. Ø Americans with Disabilities Act/Section 504 compliance and program development. Ø Student conduct and hearing boards. Ø Faculty/employee conduct and hearing boards. Ø Governance reviews. Ø Faculty and student handbook review. Ø Responding to students at risk and with severe psychological disorders. Ø Coordinated campus response to sexual misconduct. Ø Bias incident/hate crime campus response and policy development. Ø Mediation/informal resolution for student, faculty, and employee grievances.

With more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience in higher education, Belinda Guthrie offers a wide range of student affairs expertise, from disability law compliance and accommodation best practices to how to conduct Title IX and Title VII investigations.

Whether needing assistance addressing students’ at-risk behavior or determining if institutional policies and procedures are in compliance with the law and Office for Civil Rights guidance, Guthrie is well positioned to help institutions create campus environments that support student success while also minimizing institutional liability.

“Belinda Guthrie crafted strong educational programs with exactly the right tone. Belinda can be relied on for her vast subject matter expertise, and also her practical application skills.”

– Natalie Brouwer Potts, Title IX Officer, San José State University

BIO Ø Affiliated Consultant, The NCHERM Group, LLC. (www.ncherm.org). Ø Advisory Board Member, ATIXA, the Association of Title IX Administrators (www.atixa.org). Ø Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator, Santa Clara University. Ø Has presented to and trained hundreds of campus practitioners on student conduct, sexual misconduct, and other student affairs topics. Ø Broad experience in student affairs, including as Associate Dean of the College and Director of Equal Opportunity at Vassar College and Director of Disability and Support Services at Vassar College and Coordinator of Disability and Support Services at Smith College.

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The NCHERM Group is the umbrella for linked organizations that serve to advance holistic, proactive prevention and risk management on college, university, and school campuses. It is both a law and consulting practice, having served the education field for more than 15 years.

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JEREMY INABINET, PH.D.

Campus Practitioner w Speaker w Consultant SYNOPSIS

BIO Ø Affiliated Consultant, The NCHERM Group, LLC. (www.ncherm.org). Ø Associate Dean of Students for Disciplinary Affairs, University of Chicago. Ø Trained mediator and a facilitator of the Alcohol Skills Training Program. Ø Former Board of Directors Member, Association for Student Conduct Administration. Ø Technical Assistance Provider through the Mississippi Coalition Against Sexual Assault for campus grants through the Office on Violence Against Women and the Department of Justice. Ø Broad professional experiences in higher education, including: • Director of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution and Judicial Affairs Program Coordinator, Loyola University, Chicago.

• Residence Hall Director, University of South Carolina.

• Adjunct faculty, teaching public speaking, first-year seminar, and critical thinking.

• Leadership Consultant, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, managing 37 chapters nationwide. Ø Has contributed to scholarly journals and trade publications for student affairs practitioners.

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The NCHERM Group is the umbrella for linked organizations that serve to advance holistic, proactive prevention and risk management on college, university, and school campuses. It is both a law and consulting practice, having served the education field for more than 15 years.

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TOPICS OF EXPERTISE Ø Conflict resolution and mediation. Ø Title IX investigations skill development, best practices implementation, and investigative support. Ø Hearing/judicial panel member competencies and education. Ø Student conduct policy and procedure review and best practice implementation. Ø Resolution system design. Ø Intersection of policy and procedure as it relates to issues of violence against women. Ø Alcohol and other drug programming. Ø Housing and residence life administration.

Jeremy Inabinet routinely works with individuals and institutions on issues of Title IX compliance, risk management, student conduct, fraternity and sorority life, and institutional policy and procedure development. With more than a decade of experience in higher education administration, he is well-positioned to help institutions seeking to ensure compliance and embrace best practices.

“Jeremy’s presentation is fresh and engaging. He meets the students where they are and is extremely patient with their questions.”

-Ivette Velez Bohlen, M.Ed., Associate Director of Counseling, National Cathedral School

JASON LAKER, Ph.D.

Professor w Scholar w Consultant w Speaker

SYNOPSIS

Jason Laker has taught across various disciplines and held progressively more complex student affairs positions, earning him several awards for his teaching, research, and service. With extensive expertise in gender issues in higher education and broad experience in student affairs administration, he is well poised to assist campuses create more inclusive and supportive learning environments by addressing everything from student development and conduct to organizational development and strategic leadership issues.

Affiliated Consultants

TOPICS OF EXPERTISE Ø Engaging men in ending violence against women. Ø Research on students’ beliefs and lived experiences of sexual consent. Ø Effective judicial affairs work with male students. Ø Supporting men in groups (e.g., fraternities, athletic teams, etc.). Ø Developing institutional alcohol strategies. Ø Community service learning pedagogy. Ø Student affairs organizational development, planning, supervision, and assessment. Ø Facilitation of executive, division, department, and collaborative planning retreats. Ø Diversity and cross-cultural communication programs and ally development. Ø Academic and student affairs collaborations. Ø Student leadership strategies. Ø Student peer advisor/resident assistant training. Ø Town-gown relations.

“Jason is an excellent educator and anti-sexist male activist. His educational style is one in which he creates safety for diverse audience participants. His presentations and workshops are interactive and thought provoking around hard-to-discuss topics such as men and masculinities, and sexual violence. In addition, his consulting skills are comprehensive — he allowed us to utilize his time and talent in a variety of ways — touching the lives and enhancing the knowledge of faculty, staff, students, and community members.”

— Marlene Kowalski-Braun, Associate Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Inclusion, Western Michigan University

BIO

Ø Affiliated Consultant, The NCHERM Group, LLC. (www.ncherm.org). Ø Tenured, Full Professor, Department of Counselor Education and Ed.D. Program in Educational Leadership, San José State University. Ø Has trained thousands of campus practitioners on student affairs and development issues, gender, community leadership, and related topics. Ø Co-editor of several books, including, Citizenship, Democracy and Higher Education in Europe, Canada, and the USA; Civil Pedagogies in Higher Education: Teaching for Democracy in Europe, Canada and the USA; and Masculinities in Higher Educations; as well as author, co-author, and contributor of many professional publications. Ø Has served as Vice President for Student Affairs, San José State University; as Chief Student Affairs Officer, Queens University in Ontario; and as Dean of Campus Life, Saint John’s University. Ø Founding Chair, National Association for Student Personnel Administrators’ Men and Masculinities Knowledge Community, recipient of MMKC’s Newly Published Research Award (2012) and Namesake, Jason Laker Scholarship for Men and Masculinities. Ø Served on the American College Personnel Association’s Executive Council, as Chair of the Standing Committee for Men; and recipient, ACPA Diamond Honoree Award (2010).

MEDIA AVAILABILITY

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The NCHERM Group is the umbrella for linked organizations that serve to advance holistic, proactive prevention and risk management on college, university, and school campuses. It is both a law and consulting practice, having served the education field for more than 15 years.

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JOHN WESLEY LOWERY, Ph.D.

Professor w Consultant w Speaker w Author SYNOPSIS

A renowned speaker on a variety higher education issues, Professor John Wesley Lowery is often the highlight of conferences for student affairs practitioners, blending a practical orientation of key issues with his expertise of the legal and regulatory landscape, student development theory, and emerging trends. He has helped colleges across the country embrace best practices, and has authored, co-authored, and edited numerous articles, journals, and book chapters. He has been interviewed

by The Huffington Post, Inside Higher Ed, and other media outlets.

Ø Legislative issues, including history and new developments. Ø Student conduct and judicial affairs best practices. Ø Policy and procedures review for student conduct, judicial affairs, and residential life. Ø Legal and regulatory compliance related to: • The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act; • The Jeanne Clery Act; • The Violence Against Women Act; and • Title IX. Ø Legislation and legal issues surrounding firearms on campus, including concealed carry. Ø Classroom management for faculty and training on dealing with disruptive students. Ø Council for Advancement of Standards for student affairs practitioners. Ø First Amendment campus issues and best practices.

“Dr. Lowery was very attentive ... and provided a final report that we have been able to use as a guiding tool in updates and improvements to the code and our processes.”

— Valerie Randall-Lee, Assistant VP for Student Affairs/ Dean of Students, Salisbury University

BIO

Ø Affiliated Consultant, The NCHERM Group, LLC. (www.ncherm.org). Ø Full Professor and Student Affairs in Higher Education Department Chair, Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Ø Frequent speaker and presenter at conferences. Ø Student Conduct Administrator, and Residence Life Director. Ø Past Board of Directors Member, NASPA and ASJA. Ø Past ASJA (now ASCA, the Association for Student Conduct Administration) Council for Advancement of Standards Director, and Chair of the Legislative Issues and Resolutions Committee. Ø Past Co-Chair, Interassociation Task Force on the National Baseline Study on Campus Sexual Assault. Ø Former Member, Core Council on Outreach and Advocacy and Directorate Body of Commission 15: Campus Judicial Affairs and Legislative Issues, ACPA, the American College Personnel Association. Ø Co-Author: “Navigating Past the ‘Spirit of Insubordination’: A Twenty-First Century Student Conduct Code.” Ø Member, Board of Contributors, and Past Department Editor, About Campus: Enhancing the Student Learning Experience.

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GENTRY MCCREARY, Ph.D.

Consultant w Scholar w Trainer w Speaker

SYNOPSIS

With experience as a student affairs practitioner, scholar, and trainer, Gentry McCreary is a sought-after consultant and problem-solver for campuses grappling with hazing, risk management, and substance abuse issues. He is a nationally recognized expert in conducting organizational investigations, particularly involving fraternities and sororities and other closed communities; and has trained thousands of campus staff on a wide range of student development and risk management issues.

TOPICS OF EXPERTISE

Affiliated Consultants

Ø Hazing prevention: • Campuswide strategy development and implementation.

• Policy development and review.

• Training for athletics personnel.

• Investigation protocol development.

• Investigator training. Ø Title IX compliance: • Investigation support.

• Policy and procedures review. Ø Social event policy development/review and risk management consultation. Ø Substance abuse prevention within fraternities/sororities. Ø Organizational investigations, particularly involving fraternities/sororities. Ø Ethical leadership for student groups. Ø Moral development within the fraternity/sorority context.

“I was very impressed with Dr. McCreary's experience in Greek Life and his commitment to advancing fraternal values. His respectful, educational approach in working with staff and students allowed us to address tough issues and raise the expectations for our Greek system.

He is a professional devoted to fostering a student-centered educational environment.

— Dr. Laura Boren, VP for Student Affairs, Tarleton State University

BIO

Ø Affiliated Consultant, The NCHERM Group, LLC. (www.ncherm.org). Ø Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner, Dyad Strategies. Ø Serves on the faculty of the Gehring Academy for Student Administration, as well as the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors’ Title IX and Fraternal Conduct Institute. Ø Spent 14+ years working as a campus practitioner, including as: • Associate Dean of Students/Deputy Title IX Coordinator and Adjunct Professor of Student Affairs Administration, University of West Florida.

• Director of Greek Affairs, University of Alabama; and Director of Greek Life, Middle Tennessee State University.

• Title IX Investigator on multiple campuses. Ø Served as Assistant Executive Director of the Southeastern Interfraternity Conference. Ø Recipient of numerous awards, including the Dr. Charles Eberly Oracle Award for Outstanding Scholarly Publication from the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors; and the Dissertation of the Year Award from the University of Alabama for his research on the impact of moral judgment and disengagement on hazing attitudes and bystander behavior in college males.

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The NCHERM Group is the umbrella for linked organizations that serve to advance holistic, proactive prevention and risk management on college, university, and school campuses. It is both a law and consulting practice, having served the education field for more than 15 years.

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LESLEE MORRIS, J.D. Title IX Practitioner w Trainer w Speaker

SYNOPSIS

Having trained thousands of campus practitioners on Title IX and other civil rights compliance mandates applicable to schools, colleges, and universities, Leslee Morris is a highly knowledgeable and engaging trainer and speaker. She’s also a skilled investigator who can be counted on to get to the bottom of even the most complex cases of genderbased discrimination, sexual harassment, and assault, involving students, faculty, and staff members, helping institutions reach the right decisions while also protecting the rights of all parties involved in complaints.

Ø Title IX, Title VII, Clery Act, and Violence Against Women Act compliance and administration. Ø Investigation of Title IX-related cases using a civil rights model. Ø Trauma-informed investigative practices and processes. Ø Gender equity and sexual misconduct policy development and review. Ø Coordinated campus response to sexual misconduct. Ø Bias incident/hate crime campus response and policy development. Ø Mandatory reporting requirements. Ø Mediation/informal resolution for student, faculty, and employee grievances when appropriate. Ø Confidentiality and informationsharing considerations in Title IX cases.

“She was great and so very approachable! We all really liked her. She took the direction that we needed and was just marvelous. We told her our concerns she addressed all of them. It was just GREAT!” — Elisabeth Davidson, Program Specialist, Office of Equity and Inclusion, Portland Community College

BIO

Ø Affiliated Consultant, The NCHERM Group, LLC. (www.ncherm.org), and former Associate Attorney. Ø Title IX Investigator, San Diego Community College District. Ø Former Advisory Board Member, ATIXA, the Association of Title IX Administrators (www.atixa.org). Ø Broad experience in campus compliance roles, including serving as: • Former Research Associate, Office of University Counsel at the University of Colorado, specializing in employment discrimination cases.

• Investigator, Student Conduct Office at the University of Colorado, specializing in civil right-based grievances.

• Title IX Compliance and Grievances Coordinator, National University.

• Former Policy Analyst, Children’s Rights, Inc., specializing in child welfare and juvenile justice issues.

• Co-Author, Youth Involvement in the Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Systems: A Case of Double Jeopardy? Ø Former Contributing Editor, Title IX Today, an ATIXA publication.

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The NCHERM Group is the umbrella for linked organizations that serve to advance holistic, proactive prevention and risk management on college, university, and school campuses. It is both a law and consulting practice, having served the education field for more than 15 years.

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AMY MURPHY, Ph.D.

Professor w Trainer w Speaker

SYNOPSIS

A higher education practitioner, student affairs generalist, and wellregarded speaker and trainer, Amy Murphy brings dry, compliance-based topics to life, engaging diverse stakeholders to ensure they have the information needed to comply with relevant legal mandates and embrace best practices. Her unique blend of deep expertise on everything from Title IX investigations to behavioral intervention and threat assessment, and her enthusiasm for the work of higher education administration, makes for valuable and memorable training opportunities.

TOPICS OF EXPERTISE

Affiliated Consultants

Ø Title IX and Violence Against Women Act compliance and administration. Ø Gender equity policy development and review. Ø Strategic sexual misconduct prevention programming and service delivery best practices. Ø Behavioral intervention team operations and threat/violence risk assessments. Ø Oversight of student organizations, including closed communities (e.g., fraternity and sorority life). Ø Student leadership skill development, and accountability. Ø Student conduct policies, procedures, and administration. Ø Change implementation and management. Ø At-risk student processes and case management.

“Amy is a voice of calm in the storm of uncertainty related to the fluid issues of higher education compliance. Her passion for student growth, safety, and purpose is at the core of her message.”

— Randal Dement, Vice President for Student Affairs, Lubbock Christian University

BIO

Ø Affiliated Consultant, The NCHERM Group, LLC. (www.ncherm.org). Ø Assistant Professor, Angelo State University, focusing on higher education and student affairs. Ø Has presented to and trained thousands of campus practitioners on student conduct, sexual misconduct, behavioral intervention, threat and violence risk assessment, and other student affairs topics. Ø Broad experience in student affairs, including: • Administrative involvement in student conduct, disability services, counseling, and enrollment management.

• Administering co-curricular and extracurricular student involvement and leadership activities, including advising 450+ student organizations and 50+ fraternities and sororities.

• Serving as Dean of Students and graduate faculty member in higher education at Texas Tech University.

• Overseeing prevention and response activities for genderbased violence and discrimination as a Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students.

• Investigating Title IX complaints involving students and employees.

• Coordinating a Campus Behavioral Intervention Team for 15 years.

MEDIA AVAILABILITY

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The NCHERM Group is the umbrella for linked organizations that serve to advance holistic, proactive prevention and risk management on college, university, and school campuses. It is both a law and consulting practice, having served the education field for more than 15 years.

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RICHARD T. OLSHAK, M.S.

Campus Practitioner w Consultant w Speaker SYNOPSIS Richard T. Olshak is an expert on managing campus conflict, steering all parties to the best possible outcome while minimizing the potential for disruption to the learning and working environment. As an expert in conflict resolution and mediation, Olshak has shares his experience and expertise with campuses through his consulting work, conference presentations, and scholarly publications. And as a longtime campus practitioner, he has applied this knowledge to a wide variety of positions across student conduct, residential life, and Title IX.

Ø Conflict resolution and mediation training, from basic to advanced. Ø Conflict system assessment and evaluation. Ø Conduct policies and procedures reviews, and conduct/judicial board training. Ø Crisis management for student affairs and critical response team best practices. Ø Alcohol and drug educational programming development and implementation. Ø Title IX compliance, policies and procedures review, and program implementation. Ø Fraternity and sorority issues, oversight, hazing response, and sanctioning. Ø Implementing change and transition management.

Ø Affiliated Consultant, The NCHERM Group, LLC. (www.ncherm.org). Ø Director, Title IX Compliance, Texas A&M University System. Ø Chair, NCHERM-CR, The NCHERM Group’s conflict resolution branch (www.ncherm.org/services/conflict-resolution-services/). Ø Advisory Board Member, ATIXA, the Association of Title IX Administrators (www.atixa.org). Ø Past-President, Association for Student Conduct Administration. Ø Has provided program and needs assessments, conduct board training, conflict resolution, and mediation training across the country. Ø Author, Mastering Mediation: Training Mediators in a College and University Setting. Ø Has been published in myriad trade and scholarly publications and is a frequent conference presenter. Ø More than 20 years of experience in student affairs, including as: • Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student Dispute Resolution, Illinois State University.

• Assistant Director of Residential Life for Judicial Programs, State University of New York College at Cortland.

• Coordinator of Student Judicial Services, Georgetown University.

MEDIA AVAILABILITY

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The NCHERM Group is the umbrella for linked organizations that serve to advance holistic, proactive prevention and risk management on college, university, and school campuses. It is both a law and consulting practice, having served the education field for more than 15 years.

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BIO

MARY ELLEN O’TOOLE, Ph.D. Author w Speaker w Consultant

SYNOPSIS

TOPICS OF EXPERTISE

Affiliated Consultants

Ø Targeted school and workplace violence, including mass shootings. Ø Threat assessment and behavioral intervention. Ø The intersection of personality disorders and other mental health concerns with criminal behavior and campus misconduct. Ø Forensic crime scene analysis and interprettation. Ø Criminal investigative and offender behavior analysis, including sexual and highly unusual behavior. Ø Hostage negotiation.

A retired senior profiler for the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Behavioral Analysis Unit, Mary Ellen O’Toole has spent her career studying the criminal mind. She has worked on some of the agency’s most high profile cases, and today brings deep expertise on violent and criminal behavior, including mass shootings and sexual violence, to her forensic behavioral consulting work with schools, campuses, and workplaces. A leading consultant in psychopathy, she’s often the go-to expert for entities wishing to understand why offenders do what they do and stop them before they act.

BIO

Ø Affiliated Consultant, The NCHERM Group, LLC. (www.ncherm.org). Ø Program Director, George Mason University’s Forensic Science Department. Ø Editor in Chief, Violence and Gender, a quarterly journal. Ø Lead Researcher and Author, The School Shooter: A Threat Assessment Perspective, the FBI’s seminal work on school violence. Ø Lead Author, Dangerous Instincts: How Gut Feelings Betray Us. Ø Retired Senior Profiler, FBI; and former Criminal Investigator, San Francisco’s District Attorney’s Office. Ø Has provided assistance to law enforcement and prosecutors on a wide range of violent and criminal behavior, including murder, sexual violence and deviancy, kidnappings, product tampering, arsons and bombings, and extortions. Ø Has served as adjunct faculty to the FBI’s Prestigious Leadership Development Institute and continues to lecture at the FBI Academy. Ø Has lectured on numerous occasions at the Smithsonian Museum about her work in the Behavioral Analysis Unit. Ø Serves as a Fellow with the American Academy of Forensic Sciences.

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The NCHERM Group is the umbrella for linked organizations that serve to advance holistic, proactive prevention and risk management on college, university, and school campuses. It is both a law and consulting practice, having served the education field for more than 15 years.

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AARON “CHIP” REESE, ED.D. Consultant w Trainer w Speaker

SYNOPSIS

TOPICS OF EXPERTISE

Ø Nearly 30 years’ experience in higher education. Ø Oversight in the areas of Student Health Services, Disability Services, Campus Police, Residence Life, Student Life, Student Conduct, Campus Recreation, and Enrollment Services, including Marketing, Recruitment, Admissions, Financial Aid, and the Office of the Registrar. Ø Created the De-Escalation Decision Tree (D2T) tool, designated to assist BITs in developing, managing, and implementing team policies and practices. Ø Best practices for developing, administering, and evaluating effective BITs.

BIO

Ø Affiliated Consultant, The NCHERM Group, LLC. (www.ncherm.org). Ø Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Student at Columbus State University Ø Serves on the graduate faculty teaching in the Doctorate in Curriculum and Leadership program. Ø Associate Executive Director and Advisory Board member of the National Behavioral Intervention Team Association (NaBITA; www.nabita.org). Ø 2016 President of NaBITA. Ø Chair of Columbus State University’s behavior intervention team and a Deputy Title IX Coordinator. Ø Frequent speaker and presenter, both regionally and nationally, often consults with other college and university behavioral intervention teams (BIT) around the country on best practices for developing, administering, and evaluating effective BITs. Ø Serves on the editorial board for The Journal of Campus Behavioral Intervention (J-BIT). Ø Faculty member at The NaBITA Campus Threat Management Institute. Ø Past-chair of the University System of Georgia, Regents Advisory Committee for Student Conduct Officers. Ø Founding member of the Georgia College Suicide Prevention Coalition. Ø Serves on the University System of Georgia’s Public Safety Committee.

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Before moving into higher education administration, Dr. Reese was a college baseball coach at the NCAA I, NCAA II, NAIA, and NJCAA levels. He served as chair for the NCAA II, All-American Selection Committee, has over 400 wins as a head coach, and was twice named the College Coach of the Year. This, along with his experience in student conduct and Title IX investigations and training, provides Dr. Reese with a unique perspective for college athletics. He has spent the last 14 years as dean of students.

JYL SHAFFER, M.A. Practitioner w Trainer w Speaker

SYNOPSIS

TOPICS OF EXPERTISE

Affiliated Consultants

Ø Violence prevention and crisis response strategies for higher education. Ø Training on personal and professional bias for Title IX and student affairs personnel. Ø Implementing a traumainformed response to Title IX processes. Ø Victim advocacy best practices. Ø Conflict management. Ø Gender equity policy development and review. Ø Strategic sexual misconduct prevention programming and service delivery best practices. Ø Conducting Title IX investigations.

A higher education practitioner in the area of Title IX, Jyl Shaffer brings a wealth of knowledge and experience on how to prevent and address campus sexual misconduct, how to implement a trauma-informed approach to Title IX processes, and how to conduct campus investigations that respect the civil rights of all parties involved. Her background in victim advocacy and conflict management expertise provide her a unique perspective for carrying out the often sensitive work that occurs in Title IX offices, and supporting staff whose roles place them at high risk of secondary trauma.

“I highly recommend Jyl for campus-wide training, prevention and/or professional development. Her extensive experience with Title IX efforts at several universities, coupled with her specific work in advocacy, protected class discrimination, and harassment gives her a unique, holistic approach.”

– Cathy Pettid, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, University of Nebraska at Omaha

BIO

Ø Affiliated Consultant, The NCHERM Group, LLC. (www.ncherm.org). Ø Director, Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX Coordinator, Montana State University. Ø Advisory Board Member, ATIXA, the Association of Title IX Administrators (www.atixa.org). Ø Broad experience in the administration of civil rights mandates on college and university campuses, including having served as: • Title IX Coordinator, University of Cincinnati.

• Equal Opportunity Specialist, University of Houston.

• Assistant Dean of Students for Sexual Assault Prevention and Response, Reed College.

• Coordinator of Victim Services, Vanderbilt University’s police department.

MEDIA AVAILABILITY To book a consultation, please call (610) 993-0229, ext. 1015. To interview, please call (610) 993-0229 and select option 4 for Media.

The NCHERM Group is the umbrella for linked organizations that serve to advance holistic, proactive prevention and risk management on college, university, and school campuses. It is both a law and consulting practice, having served the education field for more than 15 years.

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CATHERINE SPEAR, J.D.

Consultant w Trainer w Practitioner

SYNOPSIS

Ø Almost 20 years’ experience in the Office for Civil Rights. Ø Title IX requirements. Ø Investigation and resolution of civil rights complaints in education involving sex/gender, disability, race, national origin, and age. Ø Prevention, education, and response efforts.

BIO

Ø Affiliated Consultant, The NCHERM Group, LLC. (www.ncherm.org). Ø Associate Vice President for the Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights (EOCR) at the University of Virginia. Ø Oversees the University’s prevention, education, and response efforts in multiple areas involving students, faculty, and staff, including Title IX, Title VI, and Section 504 and the ADA. Ø Served as the University of Virginia’s Acting Title IX Coordinator, May 2015-2016. Ø Former Title IX Coordinator, Stanford University. Ø Worked in the Cleveland office of the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) for 19 years, the last four as Director of that office. Ø Co-chaired OCR’s internal, national sexual and gender-based violence network. Ø ATIXA Training & Certification Course Faculty.

MEDIA AVAILABILITY

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Catherine Spear is a civil rights attorney who has dedicated her career to government and higher education service. While at the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, she regularly provided training to schools and colleges on Title IX requirements. Catherine also conducted and/or oversaw the investigation and resolution of civil rights complaints in education involving sex/gender, disability, race, national origin, and age. She now applies her experience and expertise on the ground as a campus practitioner, as well as a trainer for her peers and colleagues.

SHEILAH D. VANCE, J.D.

Consultant w Trainer w Attorney

SYNOPSIS

Complex situations and challenging compliance matters call for legal expertise, the ability to unite people and perspectives around common goals, and a proven record negotiating politics and navigating sensitive issues at all levels. With a background that includes private practice, higher education administration, and consulting, Sheilah D. Vance brings a varied and unique skill set to help postsecondary institutions with everything from Title IX compliance to general risk management issues.

TOPICS OF EXPERTISE

Affiliated Consultants

Ø Higher Education law, including: • Titles VII and IX and civil rights laws.

• Clery Act and Campus Crime Statistics Reporting.

• Violence Against Women Act. • FERPA. Ø Equity issues training, including on best practices related to sexual discrimination, harassment, and misconduct; gender equity in athletics; and Title IX administration and oversight. Ø Campus climate, diversity initiatives, and inclusion. Ø General risk management and assessment. Ø Campus safety and mental health concerns. Ø Policy and procedure development and review. Ø Advising and communication on political and sensitive issues.

“Attorney Vance understands the practical and the legal aspects of compliance, and she provides excellent counsel, guidance, training, and strategic analysis to administrators at all levels.”

— Michelle Howard-Vital, Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost, Florida Memorial University; Former President, Cheyney University

BIO

Ø Affiliated Consultant, The NCHERM Group, LLC. (www.ncherm.org). Ø Advisory Board Member, ATIXA, the Association of Title IX Administrators (www.atixa.org). Ø Adjunct Professor, Villanova University’s School of Law, teaching Education Law; formerly Assistant Dean for Academic Support. Ø Principal, Law Offices of Sheilah D. Vance, Esq., with a focus on education law, among other areas. Ø Publishes and presents extensively in the areas of public and legal education, and legal compliance for higher education. Ø Past Chief of Staff and Deputy to the President at Cheyney University, where she was also the Title IX Coordinator and Social Equity Officer. Ø Former President and General Counsel of the Institute for Educational Equity and Opportunity. Ø Served as Special Assistant to the Pennsylvania Secretary of Education; Project Manager for the American Cities Foundation Best Practices in Urban Education Project; Hearing Officer for the Pennsylvania Department of Education; and Editor of Higher Education Publications for the National Education Association Ø Worked as Press Secretary for Former Pennsylvania Governor Robert P. Casey, and consultant for the Democratic National Committee.

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The NCHERM Group is the umbrella for linked organizations that serve to advance holistic, proactive prevention and risk management on college, university, and school campuses. It is both a law and consulting practice, having served the education field for more than 15 years.

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CAROLYN REINACH WOLF, J.D. Attorney w Consultant w Speaker

SYNOPSIS

BIO Ø Affiliated Consultant, The NCHERM Group, LLC. (www.ncherm.org). Ø Executive Partner, Abrams Fensterman, LLP in Long Island; Director of the Firm’s Mental Health Law practice. Ø 2017 President, National Behavioral Intervention Team Association (www.nabita.org). Ø Developed seminars, published a myriad of scholarly articles, and lectured extensively in many areas of health care law, including those related to the college setting. Ø Admitted to practice law in New York State and federal courts, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court. Ø Served as a Hospital Administrator and Director of Risk Management prior to practicing law. Ø Has and continues to hold elected positions in the Association for Healthcare Risk Management of New York State; Chairperson of the Education Committee; New York State Bar Association, Health Law Section, Co-Chair of Subcommittee on Mental Health Law; Nassau County Bar Association; and National Behavioral Intervention Team Association, President-Elect. Ø Co-Chairperson, New York State Bar Committee on Mental Health Issues.

MEDIA AVAILABILITY To book a consultation, please call (610) 993-0229, ext. 1015. To interview, please call (610) 993-0229 and select option 4 for Media.

The NCHERM Group is the umbrella for linked organizations that serve to advance holistic, proactive prevention and risk management on college, university, and school campuses. It is both a law and consulting practice, having served the education field for more than 15 years.

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Affiliated Consultants

TOPICS OF EXPERTISE Ø Mental health and healthcare law, including mental health warrants and involuntary treatment for psychiatric issues. Ø Incapacity determinations in misconduct cases involving alcohol and other drugs. Ø Informed consent best practices. Ø Confidentiality laws, matters related to the release of records, and parental notification best practices. Ø Civil and criminal litigation and negotiation specific to mental health issues. Ø Legal interventions in the inpatient, outpatient, and campus counseling treatment settings. Ø The intersection of mental health with campus behavior and law enforcement matters. Ø Legal and risk management issues related to mental illness on campus and student suicide. Ø Managing institutional liability and professional liability of campus staff and administrators.

As a former Hospital Administrator and Risk Management Director and current practicing attorney in the area of mental health law, Carolyn Reinach Wolf is uniquely positioned to help educational institutions navigate complex scenarios involving students experiencing acute mental health issues. Her legal expertise spans everything from involuntary treatment of psychiatric cases to confidentiality laws and record-sharing matters. Having represented mental health care professionals, hospitals and hospital systems, outpatient programs, higher education counseling centers, individuals, and families, she brings experience and perspective to the table.

ERICA WOODLEY, M.S.

Administrator w Trainer w Speaker

SYNOPSIS Erica Woodley brings to her career in student affairs a dedication for identifying and addressing obstacles to student success. Expertise in threat and violence risk assessment techniques, using case management as a support and intervention tool, and support services delivery make her an ideal resource for campuses seeking to better prevent and attend to everything from mental health crises to campus violence in ways that balance the needs of the community with those of the individual.

TOPICS OF EXPERTISE

Affiliated Consultants

Ø Case management implementation for higher education. Ø Case management program creation, including through retrofitting of existing resources. Ø Behavioral Intervention Team creation and functioning. Ø Threat and violence risk assessment. Ø Supporting students in crisis through the provision of appropriate resources, interventions, and follow-up. Ø Policies and procedures for high-risk students and campus violence. Ø Emergency preparedness, and critical incident response and recovery for student affairs personnel. Ø Sex and gender violence.

BIO Ø Affiliated Consultant, The NCHERM Group, LLC. (www.ncherm.org). Ø Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Assistant Dean of Students at Tulane University, where she has also served as Director of Residential Education and Community Standards, and Area Director for Housing and Residence Life. Ø Adjunct Instructor at Tulane University. Ø Broad experience in student affairs, including: • Leading student evacuation team during Hurricane Katrina in 2005; helping to set up a call center for displaced students, faculty, and staff; and assisting with recovery efforts on campus.

• Helping create a case management program and the Student Resources and Supper Services unit she currently oversees.

• Establishing the Behavioral Intervention Team, which she currently chairs, at Tulane. Ø Former Advisory Board Member, NaBITA, the National Behavioral Intervention Team Association (www.nabita.org). Ø Has presented on a wide variety of topics, including on implementing case management; effective interventions for mental health distress; and critical incident response and recovery. Ø Recipient, Woodley/Powell (Inaugural) Award for Outstanding Contributions and Leadership, Higher Education Case Managers Association (2011); and Bob E. Leach Award for Outstanding Service to Students, NASPA (2008).

MEDIA AVAILABILITY To book a consultation, please call (610) 993-0229, ext. 1015. To interview, please call (610) 993-0229 and select option 4 for Media.

The NCHERM Group is the umbrella for linked organizations that serve to advance holistic, proactive prevention and risk management on college, university, and school campuses. It is both a law and consulting practice, having served the education field for more than 15 years.

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The NCHERM Group, LLC is a law and consulting firm that offers systems-levels solutions for safer schools and campuses. The NCHERM Group is a repository for models to enhance and advance campus risk management and preventive law efforts. The NCHERM Group emphasizes best practices for policy, training, and prevention as proactive risk management. The NCHERM Group specializes in advancing culture change strategies and problem-solving for the tough wellness, compliance, and liability issues colleges and universities face today. When schools engage our services, they benefit from the collective wisdom, experience, and constant collaboration of our attorneys and consultants.

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