Tiera Mason, M. Ed Email and Phone Number

• Investigate reports of Student Organization Misconduct and Hazing• Work collaboratively with the University Police Department, Student Conduct and Community Standards, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student Organizations and Involvement, and other campus partners.• Author thorough, unbiased investigative reports in a timely manner• Assist in tracking trends in student organization behavior and report for university decision makers• Review relevant case law and collaborate on writing and updating policies and procedures• Recruit and train faculty and staff for the Volunteer Investigator Program

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert in SCCS to oversee the procedural standards for cases involving the University's Title IX Policy and the Anti-Sexual Misconduct Policy while assisting with the managerial and administrative responsibilities within the department• Serve as an unbiased, neutral, fact finder in incidents that did not have a formal university investigation.• Ensure students receive the highest level of safeguard while maintaining their right to due process and other constitutional rights• Serve as a liaison to the Title IX office, Victim Advocate Program, and the University Police Department.• Provide interpretation and ensure compliance of the University’s Board of Governors regulations and Title IX policy; as well as local, state, and federal regulations• Coordinate actions, referrals, and responses from report.fsu.edu submissions and cases referred from FSUPD and external law enforcement agencies• Train hearing officers• Present on Student Conduct to various campus groups and stakeholders• Work in the Maxient Software system for correct documentation and organization of information

• Supervise Campus Care Team; Run weekly meetings to discuss students in crisis and develop plans for intervention and support• Oversee professional staff on call rotation; required to have a duty phone and respond to emergencies on campus; take calls from professional and student staff for crisis situation management, issue directives for problem solving and appear on scene to assist when necessary• Supervise Director of Counseling and Health Services and indirectly supervise all counseling and health staff.• Respond to student complaints to the College and/or Student Life Department• Assist FSL and Athletics staff in hazing investigations into athletic teams and fraternity/sorority life organizations• Serve on the College Expanded Cabinet which includes the President, Vice Presidents, and other high-ranking college officials; report on areas of responsibility, stay updated on college business, strategically plan for the future of the institution• Disability Serviceso Stay up to date on Government guidelines on ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Fair Housing Act, and any other relevant laws or regulations. o Update policies and procedures as needed.o Review and process student requests and documentationo Make recommendations, and coordinate reasonable accommodationso Educate faculty and staff on relevant policies and practiceso Collaborate with Faculty for specific class related accommodationso Supervise Emotional Support Animal committeeo Collaborate with Registrar, Dining, Housing, Financial Aid, and Facilities partners related to accommodationso Coordinate with financial aid office for billing adjustments o Purchase software or technology needed for specific accommodationso Manage budget of roughly $5,000

o Conduct thorough, unbiased investigations of Sexual Misconduct and Gender Discrimination complaints. Communicate with all parties in a timely mannero Stay up to date on guidelines and regulations from the Department of Education Office of Civil Rights including VAWA, Campus SAVE Act and Title IX of the Education Amendments Act.o Collaborate with local law enforcement officials, victims’ advocates, community partners, and hospitals for criminal reporting and sexual assault exams for students support services.o Update Title IX Policy annually or as needed to stay in compliance with federal laws and/or regulationso Work with Campus Safety to enforce No Contact Orders and Trespass Orders as well as collect data for Cleary/Annual Security Report o Train hearing panel and advisors for the Title IX hearing processo Communicate hearing decision and relevant outcomes to students and necessary campus partnerso Manage budget of approximately $8000o Provide training for all faculty and staff for mandatory reporting for Title IXo Work with Human Resources to investigate and resolve sexual misconduct reports involving employees

• Participate in on call rotation; required to have a duty phone and respond to emergencies on campus• Reside on campus for quick emergency response and frequent weekend and evening programming• Create a curriculum for diversity and inclusion programming• Advocate for underrepresented student populations• Analyze campus data for demographic information and track trends• Develop and/or implement trainings to educate students and staff to work towards a more inclusive campus• Research policies and best practices to help the college be supportive of students of different identity groups• Established Bias Incident Reporting system and responded to student complaints• Work Closely with Ambassadors of Diversity and other Student organizations for support and programming• Manage a budget of approximately $3000

Assist director in grant writing process for a McNair Scholars proposal Research data for specific categories of the grant process) Conduct student focus groups for need of grant Work with approximately 2-3 undergraduate students who are first generation, low income, and/or have a documenteddisability for experience on best practices in TRiO work Assist Learning Specialist in planning a state wide First Generation Conference coordinated with three otherUniversities in the state

Develop and implement Executive Board of Directors training Coordinate staff selection for six to eight undergraduate staff Establish professional development activities for undergraduate staff to grow as student leaders and learn importantskills in teamwork. Supervise six to eight undergraduate staff members in planning and promoting campus wide programming anddeveloping partnerships with campus and community partners. Develop program structure and learning outcomes for executive board Oversee the student budget of approximately $75,000 Formulate documentation to assist Resident Directors in establishing hall governments in 16 residence halls

Created campus wide programming for all students who lived in residence halls Worked in a variety of positions as National Communications Coordinator, Treasurer, Vice President, and President Managed the $75,000 budget Attended State (Kentucky Association of Residence Halls, KARH), Regional (South Atlantic Affiliate of College andUniversity Residence Halls, SAACURH), and National (National Association of College and University ResidenceHalls, NACURH) conferences as a representative of the University of Kentucky Coordinated conference details for the UK delegation Facilitated General Assembly meetings to meet with an elected representative body of students to share information,collaborate and programs and approve funding requests for building specific programming. Creates agendas for meetings Communicated effectively with the Resident Directors of 22 Residence Halls to maintain active hall government teams,encourage programming and offer advice Planned fundraisers to offer services to community organizations and bring in more funds for campus programming. Oversaw the elections of over 200 hall government members and assisted in coordinating the training of 200+ hallgovernment members Worked with campus partners to promote programming that enriched our campus community

Managing front desk operations. Enforcing University policyChecking in residents and guests.Checking identification to ensure safety

(summers Only)Planned and implemented nightly programming for students to educate and expose them to diverse ideas andexperiences Supported a group of 12-16 students to develop a group bond and offer encouragement and guidanceMason2 Planned and coordinated large scale events for 200+ students Served as an on call Residential Counselor in a 6 day, 24-hour rotation for 200+ students.