Outline of Investigation Process Flow Chart:

1. Complaint submitted to the Department of Civil Rights and Equity Investigations.
2. Title IX Coordinator Reviews Complaint
   • Is this a Civil Rights complaint? Are there immediate safety concerns?
     • If not, refer to alternative University Authority for review
     • If so, assign individual Case Managers to Complainant and Respondent
3. Case Manager invites Complainant to Intake Meeting, where Case Manager reviews the following:
   • Rights, Resources and Options (RRO) of Complainant
     Investigation Process
   • Option to Request Supportive Measures and/or Academic Adjustments
   • Difference between reporting to law enforcement and university investigations
   • Right to Advisor
   • Determines jurisdiction and complaint classification
4. Resolution
   • Informal Resolution:
     • Does Complainant wish to proceed with an Informal Investigation?
       • If the answer is “No,” the matter is closed.
       • If the answer is “Yes,” the matter is resolved informally and case is closed.
   • Formal Resolution:
     • Case Manager invites Respondent to Intake Meeting, where Case Manager Reviews:
       • Rights, Resources and Options (RRO) of Respondent
       • Investigation Process
       • Option to Request Supportive Measures and/or Academic Adjustments
       • Difference between reporting to law enforcement and university investigations
       • Right to Advisor
     • Investigation
       • Evidence collected
       • Investigation Report created
       • Statements and Evidence attached as Exhibits
       • Parties review report and exhibits
     • Decision on Responsibility and Sanctions
     • Appeal
     • Matter is closed