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with the Title IX Coordinator or their designee, may combine all related and
relevant allegations of sexual misconduct into one investigation and
resolution process.
5.2.3 Notification of the Respondent and Selection of Process
Once a formal complaint is received by the TIX Coordinator or their
designee, the TIX Coordinator will promptly notify the respondent, assign a
Respondent Resource to the case, and provide the respondent with the
opportunity to review a copy of the written formal complaint.
Additionally, the TIX Investigator will provide written notice to both parties
that contain:
● Notice of the University’s process for resolving the formal
complaint, including the informal resolution process;
● Notice of the specific allegations of sexual misconduct, including
sufficient details known at the time to allow the parties to prepare a
response before any initial interview by the TIX Investigator, which
includes, but are not limited to, the identity of the parties involved,
the conduct allegedly constituting sexual misconduct, and the date
and location of the alleged incident, if known;
● A statement that the respondent is presumed not responsible for the
alleged conduct and that a determination regarding responsibility is
made after the grievance process;
● Notice that each party may have an advisor of their choice who may
be, but is not required to be, an attorney;
● Notice that all parties may inspect and review evidence; and Notice
of any provisions in the University’s student code of conduct, or
applicable faculty or staff handbook, that prohibit knowingly
making false statements or knowingly submitting false information
during the grievance process.
The TIX Investigator will then communicate with each party separately to
discuss the pertinent avenues for resolution as set forth below. If the parties
provide written consent to informal resolution, the TIX Investigator, in
consultation with the Title IX Coordinator or their designee, will then
determine whether informal resolution is an appropriate means to resolve
the formal complaint, instead of the formal process. The TIX Investigator
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