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This page outlines the steps of the resolution process for Title IX reports. More details regarding each portion of this process can be found in the Student or Employee Sexual Misconduct Policy.

• Informal Report

• Resource Guide and meeting Requirements
• Initial Meeting to discuss process and supportive measures
  • No Formal Complaint
    • Closed
  • Formal Complaint
    • Dismissal
      • Formal Process
    • Notice of Allegations
      • Formal Process
      • Informal Process
        Mutually agreed upon
        Can end without resolution
        • Agreed resolution
          • Closed
        • No agreement
          • Formal Process

• Formal Process

  • Investigation
  • Hearing
  • Hearing Report
    • No Appeal
      • Final Decision
    • Appeal
      • Final decision

Dismissal of Case

A complaint claim must be dismissed if:

1. it occured outside the institution’s jurisdiction as defined by the Sexual Misconduct Policy.
2. if proven wouldn’t meet definition of sexual misconduct.

A complaint may also be dismissed if the complainant withdraws the complaint, the respondent leaves their role at the university i.e. student, faculty, staff, etc., or there are specific circumstances that prevent the University from gathering evidence sufficient to reach a determination.

Steps in an Investigation

Once the formal investigation begins the following steps are taken:

1. Meet with the complaintant.
2. Meet with the respondent.
3. Meet with witnesses who are presented by either party and/or identified through interviews.
4. Gather other evidence as able which could include social media posts, text messages, and other information.
5. Investigator will provide a preliminary report to both parties for review and response.
6. Investigator issues a final report of facts gathered, and statement of whether the complaint will be dismissed or proceed to a hearing.

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