Charlotte, NC – The NJCAA has finalized an agreement with ATIXA to become the Official Title IX and Risk Management Partner of the NJCAA. ATIXA, an independent not-for-profit organization, will coordinate with the NJCAA to develop training and seminars for NJCAA regions.
"As the exclusive provider for Title IX and risk management for the NJCAA, ATIXA and TNG will be able to provide top tier training and advice to the membership in a variety of areas in athletics and beyond," stated W. Scott Lewis, TNG Partner and ATIXA and NaBITA Co-Founder. "This is an exciting opportunity for the NJCAA, ATIXA and TNG. It is a great partnership between the leading voice in junior college sports, the leading voice in Title IX, and the leading firm in higher education risk management."
ATIXA, the Association of Title IX Administrators, brings campus and district Title IX coordinators, investigators, and administrators into a professional collaboration to explore best practices, share resources, and advance the worthy goal of gender equity in education and athletics.
"Partnering with ATIXA will ensure that our member colleges have premier resources to comply with and commit to Title IX and professional development," stated Dr. Christopher Parker, NJCAA President & CEO. "ATIXA's experience and knowledge within equity and risk management will keep the NJCAA on top of the latest Title IX changes and policies."
For more information, visit: https://atixa.org/
About ATIXA
ATIXA provides a professional association for those who are interested in serving their districts and campuses more effectively in Title IX. Since 1972, Title IX has proved to be an increasingly powerful leveling tool, helping to advance gender equity in schools and colleges. Title IX's benefits can be found in promoting equity in academic and athletics programs, preventing hostile environments on the basis of sex, prohibiting sexual harassment and sexual violence, protecting from retaliation and remedying the effects of other gender-based forms of discrimination.
About TNG
TNG's mission is to enhance the safety of schools and workplaces by offering systems-level solutions for eliminating violence, discrimination, and misconduct. The holistic solutions reduce violence, misconduct, and discrimination through proven methods of education, training, and prevention. TNG is the association management firm for ATIXA.