Our department follows University policies on this matter. EPSS Diversity committee has a website with information on available resources and anonymous feedback.
Who do in-person and online reports go to? The Title IX Office or DPO (Discrimination Prevention Office) receives a report of prohibited conduct. Reports arrive as brief anonymous phone calls, emails, and in-person conversations. The flowchart below describes the general process. After receiving a report, the Title IX Office will make an initial assessment, including a limited inquiry when appropriate, to determine how to proceed. Title IX responses may include: Administrative Closure, Alternative Resolution, Formal Investigation, or Other Inquiry.
Who has access to see reports? Not publicly listed/unknown
Are police included in the process? When and how? Are individuals accompanied by an advocate or someone from the organization? Not publicly listed/unknown
What are the outcomes or consequences for reported individuals?
Explained in PHADHR. IX. Overview of Resolution Processes: the reports of Prohibited Conduct may be addressed through “Alternative Resolution,” “Formal Investigation,” or a separate employee or other grievance or complaint process.
Are repeated complaints escalated to a disciplinary board? What is the process? Not publicly listed/unknown
Automatic or requested investigation of potential impact on grades or evaluations. Not publicly listed/unknown
Protection against retaliation or repercussions, accomodations for continuing work/courses, option for pass/fail or outside assessment. Not publicly listed/unknown
