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, decision-makers, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution process are available on this webpage.
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
- Becky Chiao, November 2021
- Michele Toppe, September 2021
- Kristi Kang, March 2021
- Clair Pickerton, December 2020
- Garrison Greenwood, December 2020
- Nicolle DuPont, December 2020
Investigator Training
- Becky Chiao, 2023 (Level Four)
- Taylor Burke, 2022
- Albert Roberson, 2019 (Level Four)
Coordinator Training
- Taylor Burke, June 2024
- Becky Chiao, September 2022
- Michael Walsh, December 2020
Policy & Procedure Training
- Michael Walsh, February 2021
OCR Title IX Regulations Certification
- Albert Roberson, October 2019
Intermediate Interviewing Techniques & Strategies for Higher Education Certification
- Albert Roberson, June 2024
Title IX Compliance & Athletics for Higher Education Certification
- Albert Roberson, June 2024
Informal Resolution Level One: Foundations Certification
Investigation Foundations for Higher Education Certification
Investigation Report Writing
Protecting Gender Diversity in Education Workshop
AWI - Workplace Investigation Basics On-Demand Seminar Series
- Nizhoni Betley, November 2025
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
Campus Public Safety Office Annual Title IX Training
- Willie Halliburton, July 2020
- Marci Jackson, July 2020
- Gary Smeltzer, July 2020
Required Annual Trainings