Human Relations and Risk Management

In general, when a report is made to the Title IX Coordinator, it is considered an informal report. 

• The Title IX Coordinator will meet with the Complainant to discuss the nature of the informal report, options for resolution, the availability of supportive measures, and the University's policy prohibiting retaliation.
• While a report may be resolved as an informal report, to proceed with the Formal Grievance Process, the Complainant or the Title IX Coordinator must complete and sign a written Formal Complaint.  Supportive measures continue to be available to the Complainant after a Formal Complaint is filed.  
• The Title IX Coordinator will provide notice to the Respondent of the Formal Complaint.  The Respondent will be offered supportive measures, will be advised of the University's policy prohibiting retaliation, and will be advised about negotiated resolution options.
• The Title IX Coordinator will assign a qualified investigator to investigate the report.
• Following investigation, the case will proceed to a hearing before an independent hearing officer.
  • If the Respondent is found responsible for a policy violation, sanctions will be issued. 
  • If the Respondent is found not responsible for a policy violation, the parties will resume all normal activities, but a no contact order will remain in place.
• At any time in the Formal Grievance Process, the parties may request a Negotiated Resolution, which may mean mediation to resolve their matter.  They also may rescind the Negotiated Resolution process and return to the Formal Grievance Process at any time.

 

Disclaimer: The content of this webpage is designed to provide general guidance, which does not create, modify, or rescind any provision of the University’s policies. Any questions may be clarified by reading the Title IX Policy or by contacting the Associate Vice President for Human Relations & Risk Management, who has been designated as the University’s Title IX Coordinator.