Sexual misconduct incidents remain a major problem on college and university campuses. Despite its prevalence, higher learning institutions are still grappling with establishing the best approach for addressing or minimizing sexual misconduct practices on their campuses. While previous scholars have explored Title IX compliance, it is not clear how the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) interprets Title IX noncompliance in higher education institutions. The purpose of this qualitative content analysis (QCA) study is to explore how OCR interprets Title IX noncompliance in New Jersey's higher education institutions. This content analysis study used social constructionism theory (SCT) to frame the problem, research questions, and design. To conduct the policy analysis, secondary data from the OCR's investigative office were used. Concerning data collection procedures, a sample of 23 Letters of findings (LOFs) and resolution letters (RL) were gathered through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The findings indicated that the following strategies were recommended to improve compliance: training employees, improving grievance procedures, designation of Title IX Coordinator, complaint reviews, notice of non-discrimination, climate checks, and information sessions. The following strategies were recommended to improve compliance in sex-based discrimination: provision of facilities, provision of publicity, and provision of support services, survey female students about athletic opportunities, and travel and per diem allowance. The study may be useful to education stakeholders responsible for training employees. Improving grievance procedures, designation of a Title IX Coordinator, complaint reviews, drafting notices of non-discrimination, and information sessions may be used to strengthen compliance resolutions. Future research should be conducted to determine how training can impact non-discrimination Title IX compliance. [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://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]