Informal Resolution


Definition of acronyms

  • TIX = Title IX
  • TIXC = Title IX Coordinator
  • IP = Impacted Party
  • RP = Responding Party
  • Parties = IP/RP
Download the Informal Resolution Process Flowchart (PDF)

Informal Resolution process (after the formal complaint has been signed):

Resolution through Title IX Programs and Gender Equity

  1. Parties request to pursue an informal/voluntary resolution through TIX Programs and Gender Equity
  2. Based on available information, investigator/TIX Coordinator determines informal/voluntary resolution is appropriate
  3. Investigator works separately with parties to identify an agreed upon resolution
  4. Investigator drafts informal/voluntary resolution document
  5. Parties approve and sign informal/voluntary resolution
  6. TIX staff monitor compliance

Restorative Resolutions through Conflict Resolution Services

If, at any point, parties choose not to proceed further or Conflict Resolution Services determines Restorative Resolution is no longer appropriate, the case will be referred back to Title IX to resume the complaint process.

  1. Parties choose and are referred to Conflict Resolution Services
  2. Conflict Resolution Services meets with IP to discuss resolution options
  3. IP signs participation consent form Conflict Resolution Services meets with RP to discuss resolution options
  4. RP signs participation consent form
  5. Conflict Resolution Services coordinates and facilitates restorative process with IP/RP, working toward an agreed-upon resolution.Confidentiality applies. Conflict Resolution professionals exempt from Responsible Employee reporting requirement. 
  6. Conflict Resolution Services drafts a Restorative Agreement containing the terms parties have collectively decided upon.Confidentiality applies. Conflict Resolution professionals exempt from Responsible Employee reporting requirement. 
  7. Parties approve and sign final Restorative Agreement.Confidentiality applies. Conflict Resolution professionals exempt from Responsible Employee reporting requirement. 
  8. Copy of Restorative Agreement will go to Title IX to monitor compliance.Confidentiality applies. Conflict Resolution professionals exempt from Responsible Employee reporting requirement.