As noted above, these procedures apply to the investigation and adjudication of allegations of Prohibited Conduct that (a) it determines fall within the scope of Title IX, and (b) do not involve a student as a reporting party/Complainant or a responding party. All complaints meeting the requirements of the Policy (“Complaints”) received or filed by the Title IX Coordinator will be reviewed by the Title IX Coordinator, who will determine whether the allegations meet the aforementioned criteria. The Title IX Coordinator may consult with other Institute officials for purposes of making this determination. If it is determined that the allegations fall within the scope of these Procedures, the Title IX Coordinator will:
- Offer, and if applicable provide or arrange for, resources and/or supportive measures in accordance with the Policy;
- Evaluate the complaint for potential dismissal in accordance with the Policy;
- If appropriate offer, and if agreed upon by the Parties and the Title IX Coordinator arrange for, an informal resolution process in accordance with the Policy; and
- If warranted, refer the complaint to the Office of Human Resources for investigation and adjudication in accordance with these Procedures.
To the extent information is discovered during the course of carrying out these Procedures suggesting that other College policies and/or procedures may have been violated, the Institute may either (a) address such potential violations in accordance with these Procedures, or (b) initiate a separate and independent investigation that is outside the scope of these Procedures that will handled in accordance with applicable College policies and procedures. If it is determined that a complaint does not fall within the jurisdiction of these procedures, the Institute will consider whether an alternative College policy or procedure is more applicable.
