2
Initial
Report
7
Appeal
3
Title IX
Interview
1
Intake
4
Title IX
Investigation
6
Final Report
5
Findings
of Fact
Intake
• If someone discloses misconduct to you…
• Staff and faculty (except those designated
as a confidential resource) who become
aware of sexual misconduct or harassment
are required to report such information to
a Title IX Official.
• We know that conversations surrounding
sexual misconduct and harassment are
sensitive in nature.
• We recommend you use the BHSU Title IX
Intake Form which was created to support
faculty and staff responding to disclosures.
Initial Report
• Immediately report all matters of
sexual misconduct to a BHSU Title IX
Official
• Filed directly with a Title IX Official
from the reporting party
• Intake information forwarded to
the Title IX Official from any
responsible employee
• State law requires notification to law
enforcement of any felony acts.
Title IX
Interview
• Title IX Administrator meets with
reporting party to discuss reporting
options. Interim measures and
referrals to support services offered.
• Title IX Administrator determines if a
Title IX investigation is warranted
• Several factors considered here…if
the reporting party does not want
the University to investigate, this
will be balanced with community
safety.
Title IX
Investigation
• An investigation will be completed by a
specially trained Title IX Investigator. The
investigator will conduct the initial
interview with the reporting party.
• If necessary, witness interviews and
follow up interviews are conducted.
• During this process, updates are
provided to all parties by the Title IX
Coordinator. The reporting party and
responding party may receive interim
measures and referrals to support
services.
Finding of
Fact
• The Title IX Investigator
will make a finding of
fact.
• The finding of fact is
determined using the
preponderance of
evidence standard (more
likely than not)
Final Report
• Findings are shared with VPSLE (if
responding party is a student) or HR
(if responding party is an employee)
to determine next action.
• Title IX Administrator also provides
written notification to both parties.
• Both parties review final report at
the time they are informed of the
finding of fact and sanctions/job
action (if applicable).
• Either party may appeal
Appeal