Investigations and Disciplinary Procedures - The institution is responsible to conduct an investigation even if no criminal charges are filed. The Title IX investigation is totally separate from any (if any) criminal or civil cases that may be happening concurrently. The rules are different. Each party must be treated fairly and equally, if one is allowed an attorney present, the other must also be allowed an attorney, the same with witnesses. The parties should not be allowed to question or cross-examine each other directly. Conduct off-campus is included, including sorority/fraternity houses, field trips, athletic team travel, club events, as well as cyber stalking by someone who is not a student of a student via their student email account. ...
