Step 1: Issuance of Formal Complaint and Notice of Investigation

Written notice and a copy of the signed Formal Complaint are sent to the Complainant and Respondent. 

Step 2: Process Meeting with Title IX Coordinator

The Title IX Coordinator meets with the Complainant and Respondent separately to discuss the process and supportive/protective measures. 

Step 3: Assignment of Impartial Investigator

Title IX Coordinator assigns an impartial investigator to the case. 

Step 4: Investigator Communication to Parties

The assigned Investigator sends an email to both parties to schedule an interview and to provide evidence and witnesses. 

Step 5: Interviews

Investigator interviews the Complainant, Respondent, and any relevant witnesses. 

Step 6: Preliminary Investigation Report

Investigator sends a Preliminary Investigation Report to the Complainant and Respondent to review and to have the opportunity to provide feedback. 

Step 7: Final Investigation Report

Investigator sends a Final Investigation Report to Complainant and Respondent to review. Any feedback will be sent directly to the Panel Chair in the Adjudication Phase. 

This website describes the investigation process generally and in an abbreviated version. For the full investigation process, please review the Grievance Procedures in their entirety.