Post-8/14/2020 SVSH Resolution Process Flowchart

Post-8/14/2020 SVSH Resolution Process Flowchart. Text description below the image.

Is the alleged conduct DOE Sex-Based Harassment?

  • Is the alleged behavior conduct that meets the definition of Sexual Assault Penetration? OR
  • Does the alleged behavior include intentional touching of the Complainant’s intimate body part (genitals, anus, groin, breast, or buttocks) without the Complainant’s consent (as defined in Section II of the Policy)? OR
  • Is the alleged behavior conduct that meets the definition of Relationship Violence in Section II of the Policy? Is the alleged behavior conduct that meets the definition of Stalking in Section II of the Policy? OR
  • Is the alleged behavior sexual intercourse with a person under the age of 18? Is the alleged behavior conduct that meets the definition of Invasion of Sexual Privacy in Section II of the Policy, and that a reasonable person would determine was so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denied the Complainant equal access to the University’s programs or activities? OR
  • Is the alleged behavior conduct by an employee that meets the definition of Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment in Section II of the SVSH Policy? OR • Is the alleged behavior unwelcome sexual or other sex-based conduct (as defined in Section II of the Policy) that a reasonable person would determine is so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denied the Complainant equal access to the University’s programs or activities (i.e. SH –Hostile Environment)?

Text Description of Post-8/14/2020 SVSH Resolution Process Flowchart

  1. START: Did the alleged conduct occur on or after August 14, 2020?
    1. If no, Continue assessment under Section V.A.3 of the policy. END. 
    2. If yes, answer #2. 
  2. Did the Title IX Officer receive a DOE Formal Complaint? The complainant submitted a written complaint; is participating or attempting to participate in a University program or activity; and is requesting an investigation; AND the allegation is made against a Respondent as defined by SVSH Policy.

If the answer to #2 is YES

  1. Is the alleged conduct DOE Sex-Based Harassment?
  1. Did the alleged conduct occur in a University program and was the complainant in the US at the time of the alleged conduct?
  1. Alleged conduct is DOE-Covered Conduct received via Formal Complaint. Begin the DOE Grievance Process or Alternative Resolution. END.
  2. Dismiss Complaint. Continue assessment under Section V.A.3 of the policy. AND Inform parties of dismissal decision, with opportunity for appeal. END. 

If the Answer to #2 is No

  1. Is the alleged conduct DOE Sex-Based Harassment?
  1. Did the alleged conduct occur in a University program and was the complainant in the US at the time of the alleged conduct?
  1. Continue assessment under Section V.A.3 of the policy. END.
  2. Alleged conduct is DOE-Covered Conduct but was not received via a Formal Complaint Title IX Officer must either close the report, “sign” a formal complaint themselves and open either a DOE Grievance Process or Alternative Resolution, or open an Other Inquiry (if it applies). END.