What to Expect from the Process

Institutional Response

The ultimate purpose of an institutional response to a Title IX complaint is to restore access.

How that is accomplished depends largely on the circumstances of the situation, except where federal regulations mandate specific processes. It is coordinated by the Title IX office.

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Process flow chart titled "What to expect from the process." It begins with 3 options. The first is "I want to talk to someone and get some help, but I don't want an investigation." The second is "I don't know whether I want to make a complaint. I need more information and have questions." The third is "I want to make a complaint and ask the school to investigate what happened." Each of those options direct the person to contact Title IX (online, by phone, or in person) and they will explain what supportive measures are available, which policies might apply and how to file a complaint. Based on that, there are 3 more options presented. The first option is "I don't want any action taken. I just want support services." That option ends with "supportive measures only." The second option is "I'm still not sure I want to make a complaint." That option ends with "supportive measures only for now" indicating that there is no time limit for Title IX and more options can be explored at a later date. The third option is "I want to make a formal complaint and  ask the school to investigate." That option advances to supportive measures and investigation, ending with a referral to the discipline process.

Last Updated September 24, 2024