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Professional Training & Education

In accordance with PSU's obligations under the U.S. Department of Education's Final Title IX Rule of May 19, 2020, all training materials used to train Title IX Coordinators, investigators, decisionmakers, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution process are available on this webspace. OEC has also developed a pathway for members of the university community to request professional trainings. 

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Request a Professional Training

Faculty, Staff, and Students within the PSU community may engage with OEC on providing training and professional development on issues related to sexual harassment and other sexual misconduct. These trainings are set start October 2024.

Our Training

Administrators within the PSU community are constantly engaged in ongoing training and professional development on issues related to sexual harassment and other sexual misconduct. Here is a list of trainings and certifications that have been gained by OEC staff and parties that provide support for our efforts.

Professional Training

Hearing Officer Trainings

  • Nicolle DuPont, December 2020
  • Garrison Greenwood, December 2020
  • Clair Pickerton, December 2020
  • Kristi Kang, March 2021
  • Michele Toppe, September 2021
  • Becky Chiao, November 2021

Investigator Training

Coordinator Training

Policy & Procedure Trainings

Oregon Annual Title IX Training

  • Michael Walsh, February 2021

OCR Title IX Regulations Certification

Intermediate Interviewing Techniques & Strategies for Higher Education Certification

Title IX Compliance & Athletics for Higher Education Certification

Informal Resolution Level One: Foundations Certification

Policy & Procedure Trainings, cont'd.

Investigation Foundations for Higher Education Certification

Investigation Report Writing

Protecting Gender Diversity in Education Workshop

Internal PSU Trainings

2022 Title IX Student Conduct Committee Training

  • Christopher Campbell
  • Eva Nunez
  • Kristi L. Kang
  • Michael Smith
  • Perla Pinedo
  • Heather Petzold
  • Randi Petrauskas Harris

CPSO Annual Title IX Training

  • Willie Halliburton, July 2020
  • Marci Jackson, July 2020
  • Gary Smeltzer, July 2020

Required Annual Trainings

Vector Solutions | Title IX Training for Faculty and Staff

  • Albert Roberson, 2024

Former Employee Training

Visit our Former Employee Training page for a list of former university employees who have completed sexual harassment and other sexual misconduct professional development.