title ix – Greek University

SiennaMarísa Brown & Kevin L. Murphy: How to Respond to a Disclosure of Abuse in College

By admin on July 16, 2026

SiennaMarísa Brown, M.S. is a PhD candidate, author, and survivor advocate dedicated to increasing awareness of campus sexual violence and institutional accountability. Kevin L. Murphy, Esq. is an attorney, co-author, and advocate for survivors’ rights who successfully represented Brown in a federal Title IX lawsuit.

In episode 690 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out about SiennaMarísa’s story and why she decided write “I Am the 1 in 4”, what made this particular case so important that Kevin wanted to help tell the story in a book, what misconceptions students have about sexual assault on college campuses, advice for student leaders who genuinely want to create safer environments for everyone, what is the gap between what students assume happens after a report is made and what can actually happen, why some survivors lose trust in the investigative process, what what role counseling, supportive relationships, and purpose play in the healing journey, how education becomes part of the healing process, how to respond to a disclosure on a college campus, how to build a culture where members feel safe reporting concerns, and what they hope readers will do differently after finishing the book, “I Am the 1 in 4”. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ki2xtbmIkU

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Nicolena Nino-Rosato & Timothy Rosato: Building Consent Cultures in College

By admin on June 12, 2026

Attorney Nicolena Nino-Rosato has a unique and diverse background. Having started her career in the District Attorney’s office while completing her master’s degree In Healthcare Ethics and Bioethics, she understands all sides of a criminal case. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Washington and Jefferson University in 2005. She then earned her joint JD/MA at Duquesne University and in 2008 Nicole went on to complete her residency program for her PhD at Duquesne University at Mercy Hospital. After working for a large firm in downtown Pittsburgh, Attorney Nino furthered her education by attending Saint James School of Medicine, to which she attributes her ability to grasp difficult medical concepts that come up in her cases. We also have with us co-Founder Timothy Rosato of an app called The NotME App.

In episode 682 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out common legal situations that college students find themselves in unintentionally, why communication is so complicated today, what was the inspiration behind The NotME App, healthy ways that college students can communicate their boundaries, how technology has changed the way college students communicate, what role alcohol plays in clouding communication, what is Title IX, how fraternities and sororities can create consent cultures in college, and how being a parent changes the way you think about student safety. Learn more about the app at: https://www.thenotmeapp.com

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Mary Simeoli: What is the correlation between our fraternity values & sexual assault prevention?

By admin on April 21, 2023

Our next guest is Mary Simeoli, Esquire. She is an organizational development leader known for DEI transformations as nexus of strategy, policy, education, and culture. She is a constant study of evolving trends and best practices, with a commitment to data-infused narratives that resonate with key stakeholders. She has the unique ability to guide executives, board members, staff, and college students in highly matrixed environments with a focus on shared goals, operational efficiency, and compliance.

Mary is a member of the Massachusetts and Connecticut Bar, an experienced speaker and facilitator, and a certified Civil Rights investigator. She is prepared to engage in the tough conversations and trainings from compliance to conduct. She’s been given the gift of great mentors, she is passionate about leadership and development, and she’s a loyal sister of Alpha Delta Pi sorority where the motto is: “We live for each other”.

In episode 355 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Mary decided to go to Quinnipiac University, why she joined (and stayed) at Alpha Delta Pi sorority, what it was like working as a Leadership Consultant for Alpha Delta Pi, what made her want to practice law, what is Title IX, how campuses can better engage with students in crisis utilizing trauma-informed practices, what are Title IX adjudicative processes and why that’s so important to follow, what is the correlation between our fraternity/sorority values and commitments to sexual assault prevention on our campus, and when the new regulations are coming from the Federal Government on Title IX policies. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2CZamt0_pU

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Susan Stone and Kristina Supler: How can we ensure due process in college sexual assault cases?

By admin on August 1, 2022

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23929926/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]We have a couple of guests from the legal side on our show today that will help shed a light on Title IX investigations, student disciplinary matters, as well as current policies and training to navigate Title IX cases.

Susan Stone’s life work is to help students in crisis and to meet their legal needs. Recognizing the need for legal services dedicated to protecting students, professors and individuals with disabilities, Susan C. Stone handles matters ranging from special education issues to student disciplinary matters and Title IX investigations. Kristina Supler has achieved great success protecting students and professors in campus Title IX proceedings, which has garnered her a national reputation. Her services are particularly sought after to navigate Title IX cases involving a parallel criminal investigation. In addition to being a skilled Title IX attorney, Kristina also helps students of all ages facing academic misconduct, research misconduct and other types of discipline.

In episode 275 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Kristina chose Boston University, why Susan decided to join Alpha Phi at Miami University, whether consent and bystander intervention trainings continue to be the best ways to prevent a sexual assault from happening, why due process is so important, what are some of the unintended consequences of colleges when they adjudicate these cases, how we can be more transparent in the handling of these cases on campus, what fraternities and sororities can do to prevent sexual assaults, how students should handle disclosures, and where to go for more resources.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u8atMclbjE

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James Wilkerson: How does alcohol and/or drugs factor into college sexual assault?

By admin on February 17, 2022

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/22169447/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]James Wilkerson is a native of New Albany, Indiana. He holds his master’s degree from Bellarmine University. He also holds a Bachelors in English and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Louisville. While in law school, Wilkerson founded Greek Law as a student government project that developed sexual assault education directed specifically for fraternity and sorority members. Wilkerson would combine his personal experiences as a fraternity man, with elements of the law to deliver lectures that were not only educational, but also captivating, entertaining and practical. Wilkerson currently serves as Indiana University Southeast’s Director of Staff Equity and Diversity as well as their Deputy Title IX officer. He is a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon board of advisors for the Omicron Sigma chapter in New Albany. He was also named on of Louisville Business First’s “20 People You Should Know in Law” in 2020.

In episode number 217 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why the University of Louisville was the right choice for James, what was special about the brothers of Tau Kappa Epsilon that made him want to join, why he decided to get involved with sexual assault prevention, what things he writes about in his column called “The Title IX Guy”, how drugs and/or alcohol factors into college sexual assaults, the mechanics of consent on a college campus, ways college students can intervene if they see a drunk couple heading to the bedroom at a college party, how we can achieve healthy masculinity in our fraternity chapters, and the types of things he does in his role as Deputy Title IX Coordinator at IU Southeast. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsFgLHbHugk

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Adam Hollmann: How can we encourage students with disabilities to participate in our events?

By admin on August 17, 2020

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/15643610/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]Welcome to episode #74 of Fraternity Foodie! Get ready for another incredible guest. Today we have on our show Adam Hollmann. Adam is the Assistant Director of Student Life – Programming at University of Detroit Mercy. We talk to Adam about why he chose Indiana University in Bloomington, his recommendations for other future higher education professionals about getting a Masters in Higher Education, why University of Detroit Mercy is a special place, how he plans campus wide programming, how he became Deputy Title IX Coordinator for the University, information about the Evans Scholars, how he navigates life with a disability, how he uses captioning media for videos, how we can ensure students with disabilities participate in our events, how we can help members with social disabilities such as anxiety, and how we can increase disability awareness on campus. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_GmY_5NviE