Integrity Solutions Group, LLC
We provide independent, external investigations and audits for schools, universities, and workplaces.
Our Mission
At Integrity Solutions Group, we are dedicated to promoting fairness and transparency in educational investigations and workplace environments through independent investigations for Title IX, Title VI, Title VII & workplace misconduct. ISG also does student conduct & hazing investigations for colleges & universities.
About Integrity Solutions
Who We Are
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 external investigator and service provider, we offer comprehensive Title IX and other services tailored to meet the needs of educational institutions. Additionally, ISG conducts student conduct and hazing investigations for colleges and universities.
Kara S. Helmig, JD
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. Kara is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of North Dakota, teaching Sports Law and related courses in the Nistler College of Business.
How we partner:
ISG offers flexible engagement models tailored to the unique needs of institutions and organizations. Services may be provided on a case-by-case contractual basis or through annual retainer agreements with colleges and universities. Retainer partnerships are designed to provide ongoing support across a range of services and may be renewed annually or established on an interim basis to address temporary staffing gaps, including extended leave situations such as parental leave, sabbaticals, or other administrative absences. ISG strives to partner with institutions in a way that reflects the values and mission of the university community, providing support that is collaborative, responsive, and student-centered.
Examples of Clients & Partners:
- Large, private, R1: Doctoral University seeking investigative help for student cases involving student code violations & stalking.
- Small college in southwest USA looking for Title IX support while a staff member is on extended leave.
- Division II college seeking an investigator for an athletics-based sexual harassment allegation.
- Mid-sized midwest Polytechnic college seeking investigative support for a series of cross workplace complaints by faculty
- National, leading company in higher education seeking to partner on a project based agreement.
External Title IX Investigation Services:
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 provide services from the beginning of a complaint, at intake through supportive measures as needed by our partners.
External Title VI & VII Investigation Services:
At Integrity Solutions Group, we specialize in conducting thorough investigations for educational institutions. In addition to Title IX, our services include Title VI & VII, ADA, and workplace investigations. We are committed to ensuring fair and unbiased processes that uphold the integrity of your organization. Additionally, we do student conduct and hazing investigations for colleges & universities.
Examples of cases:
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.
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.