Formal Title IX sexual harassment complaints involving students will be coordinated by the Title IX Coordinator, with investigation conducted by an impartial investigator and adjudication conducted by a separate, impartial decisionmaker. Non-Title IX student conduct matters will proceed under the applicable Student Judicial System procedures.
Midwestern University will provide for adequate, reliable, and impartial investigation of complaints.
The Title IX Coordinator and designated Deputy or Assistant Coordinators may receive reports and formal complaints and oversee the grievance process. An impartial investigator will gather evidence and prepare the investigative report. Following the investigation, the Title IX Coordinator will arrange for a live hearing before a designated, impartial decisionmaker who did not serve as Title IX Coordinator or investigator in the matter. The decisionmaker will determine responsibility and issue the written determination required by 34 C.F.R. § 106.45(b)(7), including applicable sanctions or remedies. Academic Deans and Human Resources may administer sanctions within their respective authority consistently with that written determination.
In formal Title IX complaints involving employees, including those involving a student and employee, a qualified and impartial individual designated by the University may serve as decisionmaker. The Senior Vice President for Human Resources may serve in that role only if not also the Title IX Coordinator or investigator in the matter and without a conflict of interest, bias, or disqualifying prior participation. Human Resources may administer employment sanctions after the written determination. Complaints involving vendors will be evaluated for Title IX jurisdiction and addressed through applicable University procedures and contractual or other remedies as appropriate.