Individuals reporting an incident of sexual misconduct are entitled to supportive measures, with or without the filing of a formal complaint. Supportive measures are non-disciplinary, non-punitive individualized services offered as appropriate, as reasonably available, and without fee or charge to reporting parties and the accused party. These measures are designed to restore or preserve equal access to the University’s education programs or activities. The Title IX Coordinator will work collaboratively with other University officials to provide supportive measures.
Supportive measures may include, but are not limited to:
- Access to counseling services and assistance in arranging an initial appointment;
- Rescheduling of exams and assignments;
- Change in class schedule;
- Change in work schedule or job assignment;
- Residential accommodations, including but not limited to arranging for new University housing or for a temporary change in University housing;
- Arranging for medical services;
- Imposition of mutual restrictions on contact between the parties, known as a “no contact order”; a no contact order is an administrative remedy designed to curtail contact and communications between two or more individuals; no contact orders are not disciplinary in nature, though violation of no contact orders could result in University discipline;
- Providing the Complainant assistance with filing a criminal complaint and seeking an order of protection;
- Assistance in obtaining a sexual assault nurse examination
- Other academic accommodations, such as extensions of deadlines or other course- related adjustments, course changes or late drops, or other arrangements as appropriate;
- Campus escort services and safety planning steps;
- Leaves of absence;
- Increased security and monitoring of certain areas of campus;
- Referral to resources which can assist with financial aid, visa, or immigration concerns;
- No trespass notices prohibiting the presence of an individual on University property; and
- Other similar measures that can be used to achieve the goals of this policy (e.g., interim suspension or campus restriction pending the outcome of the investigation/process).