The Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Policy utilizes two grievance processes: the Title IX Process and Sexual Misconduct Process. These processes are described in detail in Appendices 1 and 2 of the Policy. Reports of Prohibited Conduct will receive prompt attention under either the Title IX Process (Appendix 1) or the Sexual Misconduct Process (Appendix 2).
A Formal Complaint must be filed by the Complainant or signed by the Title IX Coordinator in order to initiate the informal or formal procedures described in Appendices 1 and 2. The determination regarding which process will be utilized is based on the allegations in the Formal Complaint and the factors as described in Section C.1. and C.2. of the Policy. For additional information regarding Formal Complaints, see Section J of the Policy.
The following flow charts have been developed to further illustrate the initial processing of reports of Prohibited Conduct, determining under which process a Formal Complaint must proceed, and the processing of a Formal Complaint under both grievance processes.
