The University of Nevada, Reno says it's looking into the current practices of its Title IX office.
It comes following a student protest we reported on Thursday.
So, what exactly is Title IX and how is it supposed to protect students?
Title IX is a federal law that's required for all colleges and universities that receive federal funding.
The law started back in the 70's to give equal gender rights and opportunities to women athletes.
Since then, it's grown into more.
Other than putting all sexes on the same playing field, Title IX also helps to address issues such as sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking.
Students and staff are encouraged to reach out to the Title IX office if they are dealing with any of these concerns.
The office will then investigate and give the right resources on how to handle the situation.
Some include, no contact orders, adjustment of class schedules and police escorts.
However, the office must hear both sides before making a decision.
"We work very hard to ensure that everyone gets the due process needed and that's what Title IX truly is making sure both sides have due process," said Zeva Edmondson, Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX at UNR.
Schools can get into trouble if they don't follow the federal law.
"The risk can be that we can be fined if someone comes in and finds that we are not doing our job equitably," Edmondson said. "We can be sued."
Edmondson took the job as director in July.
While she's new, she's already looking for ways they can improve.
"We're adding staff and we're going to build the office out not just with investigators, but we have some additional clerical staff and things like that, that can structure our office," Edmondson said.
Edmondson says they are also looking to add a prevention and education position, but the office still has some catching up to do.
"We've had a backlog, but we also have currently a contracted group helping us with those old cases so we can catch up," she said.
UNR president Brian Sandoval says that the Title IX review is an encompassing approach.
In a statement, Sandoval writes in part, "The University is committed to consistently evaluating our strengths, our weaknesses and our available resources in ensuring we provide an environment where all individuals at the University of Nevada, Reno can engage in a positive and safe learning experience."
Sandoval says an annual report on Title IX data should be released and shared with the Nevada System of Higher Education, as well as student leaders, in the coming months.
