Resources and Rights for Complainants and Respondents

To foster an environment free of harassment and violence, all University members are encouraged to take reasonable prudent actions to prevent, stop, and report all acts of prohibited conduct.

Seek Support 

Resources and Information 

There are several University resources and processes available to complainants, including:

  • Confidential personal support and advocacy resources for complainants, whether or not the grievance or informal problem-solving processes are initiated, as described in Resources for Complainants under the “Other Contacts” section of the Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Stalking and Relationship Violence policy.
  • Supportive measures, as described in Section 11.B of the Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Stalking, and Relationship Violence policy, whether or not the grievance or informal problem-solving processes are initiated
  • The grievance process, as described in Section VI of the Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Stalking, and Relationship Violence policy. A complainant files a formal complaint by submitting a document to the campus Title IX office that: (1) alleges that an individual engaged in prohibited conduct toward the complainant; and (2) requests that the University investigate the allegation of prohibited conduct. The document must contain the complainant’s physical or digital signature or otherwise indicate that the complainant is the individual filing the formal complaint. The formal complaint may be filed with the campus Title IX office in person, by mail, by e-mail, or through an online portal provided for this purpose, where available.
  • Informal problem-solving processes, as described in Section V of the Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Stalking, and Relationship Violence policy. A complainant may request informal problem-solving processes by contacting the campus Title IX office.
  • Consultations with the campus Title IX office. A complainant may contact the campus Title IX office to learn more about these options, with or without sharing information about their experience of prohibited conduct or making a formal complaint.
  • Anonymous reporting through the University’s UReport reporting system. Reports of prohibited conduct that are submitted through UReport are forwarded to the campus Title IX office. The campus Title IX office will address anonymous reports to the extent possible given the information provided in the report.

Supportive Measures for Complainants and Respondents

The University will provide supportive measures designed to restore or preserve equal access to the University’s programs and activities, protect the safety of all parties or the educational environment, and/or deter prohibited conduct. Supportive measures are non-disciplinary, non-punitive individualized services provided to a party that does not unreasonably burden another party. They are offered to individuals as appropriate and reasonably available. Supportive measures may include the following:

  • counseling and support services;
  • academic or course-related adjustments, such as extensions of deadlines;
  • modifications of work or class schedules;
  • campus escort services;
  • restrictions on contact between the parties;
  • changes in work or housing locations;
  • leaves of absence;
  • increased security and monitoring of certain areas of campus; and
  • assistance in making a report to law enforcement or obtaining a protective order.

Supportive measures may be implemented because an individual has requested them, the campus Title IX office has recommended them, or a local unit or department has identified a need for them. Supportive measures are available regardless of whether a complainant files a formal complaint with the campus Title IX office or pursues any of the processes made available under this policy.

Complainants and respondents may seek these supportive measures by contacting the campus Title IX office, which is responsible for coordinating the effective implementation of supportive measures. Campus or local victim-survivor advocacy offices may also be able to assist complainants in requesting supportive measures. Alternatively, complainants and respondents may seek supportive measures directly from the departments or individuals with the ability to provide the requested supportive measures, such as the campus housing and residential life office or the appropriate faculty member, supervisor, or human resources representative.

The departments or individuals with the ability to provide the requested supportive measures will determine which supportive measures to take depending on the circumstances of each case and can seek assistance from the campus Title IX office.

The University will maintain the confidentiality of any supportive measures to the extent possible. For more information about supportive measures, see FAQ: Supportive Measures. The campus Title IX office staff are also available to meet with University members to address questions or concerns about the provision of supportive measures.

The campus Title IX office will maintain records of any supportive measures taken in response to a report made to the campus Title IX office, the President, or a Vice President, Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, or Dean. Specifically, the campus Title IX office will document that it has taken reasonable measures designed to restore or preserve equal access to the University’s education program or activity where appropriate.  

For more information, please see Administrative Policy: Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Stalking and Relationship Violence, October 2021.