The Misunderstood Title IX Coordinator: Neutral, Not an Advocate

🎙️ Title IX Insider presents an honest, in-depth conversation with Dr. Sandi Hodgin and Azure Swinford — two experienced Title IX professionals who pull back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood roles in education: the Title IX Coordinator.

In this episode, we dive into what it really means to serve as a neutral party on campus. We explore why so many students, parents, and even administrators mistake the coordinator for an advocate or counselor — and how that misunderstanding can complicate everything from investigations to prevention efforts.

From late-night phone calls to quiet moments of rooting for resolution, Dr. Sandi and Azure share what most people never see:

The behind-the-scenes communication and case management that keeps campuses compliant and safe.

The emotional weight of being the “bearer of bad news” while protecting both the institution and its people.

Why neutrality matters — and what happens when it’s misunderstood.

How coordinators balance empathy, trauma-informed practice, and fairness in every decision.

If you’ve ever wondered what a Title IX Coordinator really does — or why this role is so critical yet so often misjudged — this episode will change your perspective.

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Chapters:
00:43 Introduction
01:48 Neutral by Design
11:13 We Get It- But We Can't Say It
13:31 The Coordinator's Limit
14:06 The Misunderstood Role
16:25 Bearer of Bad News, Guardian of Compliance
20:14 The Constant in the Chaos
24:30 What You Don't See
29:51 Paper Trails and Overlaps
31:37 No Contact Orders
33:16 Conclusion

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