Informal resolution may be considered at any point prior to the hearin
Information Received and Outreach
TIX office receives information
TIX office contacts IP to share information on resources, reporting options, and process
Informal resolution may be considered at any point prior to the hearin
Informal resolution may be considered at any point prior to the hearing
Formal Complaint Signed
IP provides full statement and signs formal and process complaint and/or TIXC signs formal complaint requesting resolution through a formal investigation
Behavior reported meets the TIX definition of sexual harassment
Appropriate measures to minimize contact between parties may be provided by the University
RP is placed on notice and given information on process and resources
Parties may have support person and/or advocate throughout process
Informal resolution may be considered at any point prior to the hearing
Informal resolution may be considered at any point prior to the hearing
Active Investigation
Investigator meets with IP, RP, and witnesses separately and collects evidence through interviews and review of documentation and/or materials
Informal resolution may be considered at any point prior to the hearing
Informal resolution may be considered at any point prior to the hearing
Evidence Review and Report Drafting
Investigation concludes and investigator drafts investigative report of all relevant information and is reviewed by Title IX Coordinator
Investigative report and all evidence available for 10-day review and comment by IP/RP (and advisors) before becoming final
Informal resolution may be considered at any point prior to the hearing
Live Hearing
Prior to Hearing
IP/RP and advisors are given all information that will be used at live hearing at least 10 days prior to hearing
IP/RP identify hearing advisor or University appoints one for live hearing
During Hearing
Hearing officer oversees live hearing where parties can ask questions of each other and witnesses through their advisors
Decision
After hearing, determination of responsibility made based upon relevant information present at hearing
Sanctions assigned if RP found responsible and remedies are issued to IP by TIXC
Outcome shared with both parties
Appeal
Under limited circumstances a party may appeal the finding and/or sanction.
