Which Procedures Apply? The specific set of procedures used to respond to Reports and Formal Complaints of Prohibited Conduct is determined by the status of the Respondent’s relationship with the University, as well as the nature of the alleged Prohibited Conduct: Formal Complaints of Sexual Harassment will be addressed pursuant to the Procedures for Resolution of Title IX Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence complaints. Report and Complaints of Sex Discrimination (non-harassment), allegations of Failure to Comply, and allegations of Retaliation against student respondents will be addressed pursuant to the Procedures for the Resolution of Title IX Sexual Discrimination Complaints (non-harassment) Against Students (“Student Procedures”). Reports and Complaints of Sex Discrimination (non-harassment), allegations of Failure to Comply, and allegations of Retaliation against faculty and staff respondents, as well as non-affiliates, will be addressed pursuant to the Procedures for the Resolution of Title IX Sex Discrimination Complaints (non-harassment) Against Faculty, Staff, Affiliates, and Non-Affiliates (“Faculty and Staff Procedures”). Formal Complaints that include allegations of both sexual harassment and sex discrimination (non-harassment) will be addressed pursuant to the Procedures for Resolution of Title IX Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence complaints.
