Rights of the Complainant

Complainant – means an individual who is eligible to file a Complaint to report a violation of the Title IX policy.

Generally, Title IX complainants are empowered to make decisions regarding the remedies that they would like to pursue when they experience sexual harassment. We’re here to help you understand the process, your options, and supportive measures.

• Here’s what you can expect…
  • Your wishes and autonomy will be respected.
  • You’ll have your identity kept as private and confidential as required, except when necessary to ensure the safety of any person or as necessary to carry out a Title IX proceeding.
  • You’ll be given a clear choice about whether to file a formal complaint.
  • You’ll be provided with a fair and impartial grievance process, if you choose it.
  • You’ll be protected from being coerced or threatened into participating in a grievance process.
  • You won’t be required to come face-to-face with the respondent during a hearing, we will provide alternative options.
  • You’ll have the right to an advisor of your choosing who may or may not be an attorney. If you do not have an advisor, one will be appointed to assist you in the live hearing.
  • You will have the right to present your own evidence and witnesses.
  • You will have the opportunity to review and respond to all available evidence in advance of the hearing.
  • You’ll have all relevant evidence objectively evaluated.
  • You’ll be treated equitably and provided with remedies any time a respondent is found responsible.
  • You’ll be told what the stated standard of evidence being used is.
  • You’ll receive a written decision and rationale from the institution once the grievance process is completed.
  • You’ll have an equal right to appeal and will receive information about our appeal procedures.

Rights of the Respondent

Respondent -Individual Who Has Been Reported to Allegedly be the Perpetrator of Conduct That Could Constitute Sexual Harassment

Title IX respondents are treated equitably with a presumption of innocence. We’re here to help

Here’s what you can expect…

• You’ll be treated fairly. 
• You’ll have your identity kept confidential as required by law, except when necessary to ensure the safety of any person or as necessary to carry out a Title IX proceeding. 
• You’ll receive written notice of allegations upon receipt of a formal complaint. 
• You’ll be contacted by the Title IX Coordinator and offered supportive measures to restore or preserve equal access to education and protect your safety. 
• You’ll be treated equitably and not have any disciplinary sanctions imposed without the campus grievance process being followed. Any interim supportive measures are separate from this process.
• You’ll be provided with a fair and impartial grievance process administered by trained and impartial school officials. 
• You’ll be protected from being coerced or threatened into participating in a grievance process. You won’t be required to come face-to-face with the complainant during a hearing. 
• You’ll have the right to be accompanied by an advisor of your choosing, who may or may not be an attorney. If you do not have an advisor, one will be appointed to assist you in the live hearing. 
• You will have the right to present your own evidence and witnesses. 
• You will have the opportunity to review and respond to all available evidence in advance of the hearing. 
• You’ll have all relevant evidence objectively evaluated. 
• You’ll be told what the stated standard of evidence being used is. 
• You’ll receive a written decision and rationale from the institution once the grievance process is completed. 
• You’ll have an equal right to appeal and will receive information about our appeal procedures.