Title IX Disclosure

Any student, university employee or third party may report sex or gender-based discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual assault.  Reporting initiates the Title IX process. At the University of Alaska all staff, all faculty and Residence Life student employees are required to report incidents of sexual harassment and assault to their Title IX Coordinator within 24 hours. A Title IX response includes:

Outreach:
Title IX personnel will contact the complainant to inform him or her of their rights and their options. Title IX personnel will work with the individual to tailor a plan that makes it possible to continue their education and/or employment.

Interim Measures:
Access to counseling and various educational or institutional modifications can be made. These could include classroom changes, dorm changes, mentoring, tutoring, or even a no-contact order.

Informal or Formal Resolution:
The complainant can request an informal resolution, or a formal resolution that includes an investigation.  If it is found that there has been a violation of university policy, the accused individual will be subjected to consequences as defined in policy.

Privacy:
Complainants may request confidentiality, including that their name not be shared with the respondent, that the respondent not be notified of the report of complaint, or that no investigation occur. The Title IX office will consider such requests but cannot guarantee confidentiality. Title IX staff will weigh the request against the university’s obligation to provide a safe, non-discriminatory environment for all members of the university, including the complainant. If the Title IX staff concludes they can honor the request for confidentiality consistent with its obligations, it will do so, but this may limit Title IX’s ability to investigate and respond to the complaint. If the Title IX staff conclude they cannot honor the request for confidentiality, they will inform the complainant before starting an investigation, and will make all reasonable efforts to maintain the complainant’s privacy.

Title IX procedures are clearly outlined in policy and regulation. (P01.04 – Sexual and Gender-based Discrimination)