Title IX

Title IX Investigation

If you request that the university pursue a formal investigation or other responsive action, you can submit a signed, formal complaint.
During an investigation, the assigned Investigator will interview the Complainant, Respondent and any relevant witnesses. The Investigator will also collect relevant evidence from the parties.
Both parties can appoint an advisor at any point in the process.

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Title IX Hearing

At the conclusion of a formal investigation, a conduct hearing will be scheduled with the Complainant, Respondent and their advisors. Witnesses who participated in the investigation, as well as the assigned Investigator and Title IX Coordinator will also be present.
Both Complainants and Respondents are required to have an advisor present if a hearing occurs to conduct a cross-examination of the other party. If either party is unable to find an advisor, Manhattan Tech will provide one to the party.
The preponderance of the evidence standard, “more likely than not,” is used to determine if a policy violation did or did not occur.
Complainants and Respondents will receive a written determination after the hearing is held.

Title IX Sanctioning

Upon the determination of a policy violation, appropriate sanctions are promptly issued to the Respondent.

Manhattan Tech may also take responsive action to address any verifiable claims of retaliatory behavior towards any individual who complains of or is involved in the filing, investigation or resolution of a sex-based harassment or discrimination claim.

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Informal Resolution

When the parties agree to resolve the matter informally, in a manner agreeable to all parties;
When the Respondent accepts responsibility for violating policy and desires to accept a sanction and end the resolution process; or
When the Title IX Coordinator can resolve the matter informally by providing supportive measures to remedy the situation.