At Integrity Solutions Group, we are dedicated to promoting fairness and transparency in educational investigations and workplace environments through independent Title IX investigations and solutions. Our mission is to provide thorough Title IX services, including audits conducted by a qualified Title IX external investigator, to uphold the integrity of these critical settings.
ISG members possess extensive education and training in higher education and workplace investigations, particularly in the realm of educational investigations. We are dedicated to conducting all independent investigations with integrity, privacy, and respect for every situation, student, or staff member we engage with. Our goal is to provide resolution in a timely and ethical manner, instilling confidence in our clients regarding our processes and people.
External Investigation Services:
- Title IX Investigator
- Civil Rights Investigator
- Decision-Maker
- Hearing Officer
As a trusted Title IX external investigator, we offer comprehensive Title IX services tailored to meet the needs of educational institutions.
Kara brings over ten years of experience conducting Title IX investigations and independent investigations for institutions and organizations involving sexual misconduct, non-discrimination, workplace misconduct, and NCAA compliance. She currently serves as a Title IX Coordinator and Clery Compliance Officer, leading both virtual and in-person investigations for institutions across Minnesota, providing essential Title IX services.
Before founding ISG, Kara held senior leadership roles at the University of North Dakota, including Senior Woman Administrator, Senior Associate Athletics Director for Internal Operations, and Deputy Title IX Coordinator. As part of the campus BIT team, she led the university’s NCAA compliance investigations and education initiatives, while also conducting Title IX investigations and workplace investigations.
With a deep understanding of campus culture and organizational dynamics, Kara adopts a practical, collaborative, and informed approach to help workplaces, institutions, and school districts meet their compliance and investigative needs, serving as a reliable Title IX external investigator.
Kara earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and her law degree from Tulane University Law School. Her early career experience includes roles as a compliance coordinator at Fresno State and a summer enforcement intern at the NCAA. Additionally, she serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of North Dakota, teaching Sports Law and related courses.
Title IX Investigations and educational investigations play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with civil rights standards. Our independent investigations include comprehensive Decision-Maker Services and Hearing Officer Services tailored for Title IX proceedings. We also provide expert advisors for Title IX services to guide institutions through the process. Additionally, we conduct audits and climate studies to assess and improve the educational environment.
Investigator:
Conducted educational investigations remotely, including over 12 interviews to review student allegations against faculty regarding sexual harassment. Managed an independent investigation into the actions of a faculty member's workplace misconduct. Conducted remote investigations into allegations of misconduct involving faculty and staff from different institutions at an out-of-state conference. Performed in-person investigations into sexual harassment and workplace misconduct by faculty and staff members. Led in-person investigations focused on discriminatory harassment and maintaining a respectful workplace among staff members. Engaged in in-person investigations regarding NCAA compliance violations.
Decision-maker:
Reviewed a student conduct case involving a faculty allegation against a student related to freedom of speech and classroom disruption issues. Evaluated a faculty respectful workplace conduct case regarding allegations of misconduct by a peer faculty member. Assessed a sex discrimination case involving a student in an academic program against a faculty member, ensuring thorough consideration of Title IX services.