Quinnipiac Appointed New Interim Title IX Lead
The university named Joanna Wayton to the role following the departure of Patricio Jimenez.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in People
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Quinnipiac University announced on September 16, 2026, that Joanna Wayton has been appointed as the interim Title IX coordinator. The leadership change follows the departure of the former coordinator, Patricio Jimenez.
Why it matters
The university is restructuring its Title IX office to improve student education and address scrutiny the department faced during the previous spring semester. These changes are intended to foster a more accessible and supportive environment for students.
Joanna Wayton has been a member of the Title IX office since 2020, previously serving as the deputy coordinator for faculty and staff. The office also added a new Title IX and Bias Response Case Specialist role to its staff.
The players
Joanna Wayton
She is the newly appointed interim Title IX coordinator at Quinnipiac University.
Patricio Jimenez
He is the former Title IX coordinator who recently left his position at the university.
Shi Malcolm
She serves as the Title IX and Bias Response Case Specialist at the university.
Shannon Boddie
He is the Sexual Misconduct and Bias Incident Investigator for the office.
The details
The Title IX office, located on the back side of the Irmagarde-Tator Residence Hall, is being updated with better signage and new interior layouts. The team, which includes Sexual Misconduct and Bias Incident Investigator Shannon Boddie and new hire Shi Malcolm, plans to increase its campus presence through training events.
Timeline
Joanna Wayton began serving as deputy Title IX coordinator in 2020.
The Title IX office faced student scrutiny during the spring semester of 2026.
The search process for the case specialist role began in late summer 2026.
General Counsel announced the leadership changes on September 16, 2026.
Shi Malcolm officially started in the new case specialist role on October 5, 2026.
Market Landscape
The university's administrative expansion follows the national trend of institutions bolstering Title IX compliance offices to meet complex regulatory burdens. This shift reflects a strategic move to improve internal transparency and service delivery in response to evolving student demand for campus safety.
Students can expect a more visible Title IX office with improved signage and new campus outreach initiatives. These changes aim to make the process of reporting or seeking education on misconduct policies more straightforward for the campus community.
The takeaway
Institutions are increasingly refining their internal support structures to better engage with student feedback and improve transparency. Students should monitor university communications for future opportunities to participate in Title IX training and awareness programs.
What happens next
Quinnipiac University intends to conduct a future search for a permanent Title IX coordinator.
Further reading
For more information on university staff transitions, visit the Hamden People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Quinnipiac Chronicle.
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