Non-Investigatory Measures Available Under the Title IX Grievance Policy

1. Supportive Measures for Complainants

Complainants who report allegations that could constitute Covered Sexual Harassment under this Title IX Grievance Procedure have the right to supportive measures from the University, regardless of whether they file a Formal Complaint or participate in this Title IX Grievance Procedure. Supportive measures are non-disciplinary and non-punitive. 

As appropriate, supportive measures may include, but are not limited to:

a. Counseling 

b. Academic support, including extensions of deadlines or other course-related adjustments 

c. Modifications of work or class schedules 

d. Campus escort services 

e. Safety planning 

f. No contact directives 

g. Changes in work or residential locations 

h. Excused absences 

i. Leaves of absence 

j. Late or retroactive course withdrawals, or grades of “I” or “Incomplete”, without negative impact to academic standing 

k. Increased security and monitoring of certain areas of the campus 

2. Supportive Measures for Respondents and others

 Respondents and others, including witnesses or roommates, who are impacted by allegations that could constitute Covered Sexual Harassment under this Title IX Grievance Procedure have the right to receive the supportive measures listed above, if appropriate, regardless of whether they participate in an investigation. 

3. Emergency Removal of Student or Employee

a. The University may remove a Respondent from the University’s program or activity on an emergency basis when the University (1) undertakes an individualized safety and risk analysis and (2) determines that an immediate threat to the physical health or safety of any student or other individual exists related to the allegations of Covered Sexual Harassment. Such removal may include academic or other suspension, and/or removal from the University’s premises, if the Respondent is a student, or the placement on a leave of absence, if the Respondent is an employee. 

b. Emergency Removal of a Student Respondent

i. The Title IX Coordinator or designee will advise the student and other appropriate persons in writing of the emergency removal, its terms and the justification for it. 

ii. The Respondent may respond in writing to the Title IX Coordinator within three working days of the date of the communication advising of the emergency removal. Within three (3) working days of receipt of any responses, the Title IX Coordinator will meet with the Chief Student Affairs Officer or designee to review the response and jointly recommend to the Provost or designee that the emergency removal is affirmed or revoked. 

iii. Within three (3) working days of receipt of the recommendation, the Provost or designee will make the final decision to affirm or revoke the emergency removal. If the suspension is revoked, other interim measures may be imposed. The Title IX Coordinator or designee will inform all relevant parties of the determination of the review of the emergency removal. 

c. Administrative leave. The University retains the authority to place a non-student employee respondent on administrative leave during the Title IX Grievance Procedure, consistent with applicable policy or collective bargaining agreement. 

d. The decision-maker on the issue of the need for emergency removal or interim administrative leave or the appeal of such removal or leave, shall not be otherwise involved in subsequent proceedings of the matter pursuant to this Title IX Grievance Procedure.