Non-disciplinary, non-punitive individualized services are offered as appropriate, as reasonably available, and without fee or charge to the Complainant or Respondent before or after the filing of a Formal Complaint or where no Formal Complaint has been filed. Supportive measures are available with or without the filing of a Formal Complaint. Such measures are designed to restore or preserve equal access to the University’s education program or activity without unreasonably burdening the other Party, including measures designed to protect the safety of all Parties or the University’s educational environment, or deter sexual harassment.
While potential Title IX Complainants seeking assistance under Title IX are not required to disclose the identity of the Respondent, they need to disclose some information about their experience so that the Title IX Coordinator can assess whether they qualify for assistance under the Title IX policy and determine the appropriate supportive measures that are available. Students should contact the Office for Civil Rights directly to request assistance. Students who wish to speak to discuss options with an advocate before contacting the Title IX office may contact professional staff from CARE. Examples of Supportive Measures include, but are not limited to, the following:
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
Students who have missed classes or deadlines due to a Title IX related incident should contact the Office for Civil Rights. Examples of academic assistance may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Course accommodations that might include reasonable adjustments to coursework and class schedules
- Changing class schedules so that parties do not have to share classes
- Absence notifications or requests for Incompletes
All academic accommodations are provided with the highest level of privacy possible and only with the permission of the student.
HOUSING SUPPORT
Students who are living on campus and feel unsafe in their housing accommodations due to a Title IX related concern may contact the Title IX office to request an accommodation. Housing accommodations may include:
- Relocating a student to a different on campus housing location
- Roommate adjustments
Any housing accommodations are subject to availability.
LONG-TERM ACCOMMODATIONS
Title IX accommodations afford the University the opportunity to act quickly on behalf of the health, well being, and safety of impacted students. While they are a helpful resources in the aftermath of a Title IX incident or during an investigation, these accommodations are intended to serve as short-term remedial measures.
Students dealing with continuing mental health challenges or other difficulties should seek longer-term support through the Disability Resource Center (DRC). In addition to being available on a permanent basis, DRC accommodations are not up to the discretion of individual faculty members. Students who fail to notify instructors of approved DRC accommodations may not be able to fall back on Title IX accommodations later.