Cody Carmichael

• Lead compliance of University policies and procedures for prohibition of discrimination, sexual misconduct, and retaliation.
• Develop operating procedures and audit protocols for case processing.
• Provide guidance to the Civil Rights & Title IX Office's team of Deputy Title IX Coordinators,Supportive Measures Specialists, and Prevention Specialists.
• Direct and supervise the day-to-day activities of eleven (11) employees when fully staffed.
• Review investigative reports composed by Deputy Title IX Coordinators and provide oversight for USU's investigative processes.
• Fully complete and resolve the DOJ Resolution Agreement of 2020 between the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and USU.
• Utilize Maxient case management software, as a level 5 administrator, to ensure proper preservation of relevant documents while also maintaining compliance with privacy standards and regulations.
• Strengthen relationships with campus partners in Legal Affairs, Student Affairs, Athletics, Risk Management, USU Police, Counseling and Psychological Services, Disability Resource Center, and others.

• Conduct investigations related to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation under university policy.
• Draft investigative reports and issue determinations as to whether university policy was violated.
• Facilitate sexual misconduct training to students and employees.
• Conduct review of employment postings to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
• Utilize Maxient case management software, as a level 5 administrator, to maintain relevant documents and assign cases.

• Serve on the UNT's Clery Compliance Committee.
• Serve on policy drafting and review committees.
• Collaborate with the Pride Alliance and Multicultural Center on divisional messaging, university-wide initiatives, and inclusive communications.

• Maintained a large portfolio of clients in Title VII lawsuits against their respective federal government agencies.
• Developed strategies to resolve cases in the best interest of clients.
• Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in judicial proceedings.
• Developed and maintained knowledge of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) rules and regulations governing claims of discrimination and hostile work environment harassment for federal employees.
• Developed and maintained knowledge of the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) rules and regulations governing claims of wrongful removal and disciplinary actions for federal employees.