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Interim Director, Office of Civil Rights and Investigations

The director of the Office of Civil Rights and Investigations undertakes necessary investigations and prepares recommendations and written reports. Erin is responsible for Title IX compliance in matters involving faculty, staff and students, including training, education and investigation of complaints. She also works with the Associate Dean of Students to coordinate investigations where the person accused of sexual misconduct is a student.

Lindsay Ewan

Title IX & ADA Coordinator, Director OCRI

Lindsay Ewan

Deputy Director, Civil Rights and Investigations

The deputy director for the Office of Civil Rights and Investigations reviews, investigates, and oversees all civil rights complaints and complaints of discrimination in the workplace and within the University community in accordance with University policy and procedures. Lindsay supervises and directs the work of the civil rights investigators in the course of investigations involving students and employees, ensuring efficient and timely response to complaints and ensures that support and notification protocols are implemented, including identifying and reporting Clery related concerns in compliance with Clery protocol. Lindsay also serves as the Title IX Coordinator in the absence of the Director.

Civil Rights Investigators

The investigators provide administrative, educational, intellectual and compliance leadership to the Office of Civil Rights efforts around investigating alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct and University policies. The investigators also conduct investigations as part of the Title IX investigation team. Additionally, they assist with educational outreach efforts for students, faculty, and staff across the University of Idaho

  • Aug. 17, 2020 - OCR Webinar: Title IX Regulations Addressing Sexual Harassment Webinar Link
  • Sept. 9, 2020 - The First Amendment and Title IX: An OCR Short Webinar - Webinar Link
  • Sept. 9, 2020 - OCR Webinar on New Title IX Protections Against Sexual Assault - Webinar Link
  • Feb. 18, 2021 - Informal Resolution - PowerPoint
  • April 16 & 23, 2021 - Grand River Solutions Hearing Board and Advisor Training - Webinar Link
  • Oct. 4, 2021 - Title IX Hearing Board Training - PowerPoint
  • Aug 15, 2022 - Supporting Student Who Are Parents: Avoid Legal Issues Due to Noncompliance - Slides
  • Feb. 13, 2023 - Alternative Resolutions/Informal Resolutions Training - Training Materials

Amber Feldman

Civil Rights Investigator

Amber Feldman

Trent Taylor

Civil Rights Investigator

Trent Taylor Headshot

  • 9-28-22 - Conducting Timely Investigations and Hearings - Webinar, Slides

Contact Us

Physical Address:
530 S Asbury Street, Suite 5
Moscow, ID 83843

Mailing Address:
530 S Asbury Street, Suite 5
Moscow, ID 83843

Phone: 208-885-4285

Email: ocri@uidaho.edu

OCRI