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In this study, students' perceptions of Title IX were examined before and after a training session on Title IX. Conducted at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the southeastern region of the United States, the goal of this qualitative study was to explore how Title IX training affected the students' perceptions of sexual assault and sexual misconduct reporting. Influenced by the Community of Practice/Change Theory (CoP), twenty-three (23) participants took part in this qualitative study to analyze the content of the pre- and post-tests developed by Lave and Wenger (1991). CoP is the theory that brings communities together to implement change by quantifying the influence on students' knowledge of Title IX through pre- and post-tests data analyses. The goal of this research was to see whether there are any elements that may be used to increase the likelihood of students reporting sexual misconduct on HBCU campuses. The training's goal is to raise students' awareness and knowledge of sexual misconduct, victimization, barriers, and stereotypes with the aim of reducing these barriers and stigmas. The purpose of the training was to gather information and to educate students. It is imperative that we are equipping our students with the necessary knowledge base to protect themselves against sexual misconduct victimization and from becoming, yet, another statistic. The findings of the study are captured in the following three major themes summarized from the data collected: the training increased their knowledge, their willingness to report, and their willingness to participate. Notwithstanding the fewer number of students' response to the post-test, there was still a significant increase in the themes identified, indicating to the researcher that the training was beneficial for these students, and that the training impacted their knowledge and awareness in a positive manner. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]