Lehigh Appoints New Title IX Officer
Brigid Benicasa will start as Lehigh's new Equal Opportunity and Title IX Officer on Wednesday, according to an email from Provost Nathan Urban.
Benicasa has previously worked at the U.S. Department of Justice as a Senior Trial Attorney in the Educational Opportunities Section of the Civil Rights Division for six years.
- 10 years of experience in civil rights, education, family and children’s law
- Experience in public service, higher education and non-profit sectors
- Previously a Title IX Investigator for the University of Washington
Her responsibility will be to adhere to federal policies, including Title IX and Title IV, as well as other university-related policies.
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Author's summary: Lehigh appoints Brigid Benicasa as new Title IX officer.