Informal Resolution Informal resolution is voluntary and includes a third-party intervention- having a liaison( University representative) address your concerns with the respondent. The informal process can be ended at any time to begin the formal resolution stage. For information about how to address third party intervention, please contact the Title IX Coordinator.
Formal Resolution Formal resolution concerning a complaint of sexual harassment including sexual violence is initiated by submitting a written and signed complaint to the Title IX Coordinator. The complaint should include the following:
• Name of respondent
• When the harassing behavior occurred
• Description of behavior
• What effect the behavior had on the complainant
• Any witnesses
• To whom the complainant spoke to about the behavior
At any point, a report of sexual harassment, sexual violence can be made to law enforcement authorities either in conjunction with a formal report or separately.
The Title IX Coordinator or investigative designee will work as expeditiously as possible to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation. The Title IX Coordinator or designee will give the respondent a reasonable opportunity to be heard, orally and / or in writing. Subsequently, a written report regarding findings will be provided by the Title IX Coordinator or designee to both the complainant and the respondent. If applicable, the involved parties may file an appeal. A typical investigation may take approximately 60 calendar days following the receipt of the written complaint. However, this time frame may vary depending on the complexity, severity and extent of the harassment.
Confidentiality will be maintained for everyone involved, in so far as possible. Only those persons who have a“ need to know” within the investigation and resolution of complaints are entitled to information regarding a complaint.
Filing a formal complaint may result in sanctions against the respondent. Sanctions( if warranted) will be determined on a case-bycase basis, and the University will take reasonable steps to foster consistency for similar violations and circumstances within the University. Possible sanctions and remedial actions include but are not limited to:
• Participation in education sessions on harassment;
• A warning placed in the respondent’ s file; or
• Separation from University
Please follow this link for the full Sexual Misconduct Policy: https:// www. gmercyu. edu / about-gmercyu / policies / title-ix Special Events
Allowances are made for special events for those 21 or older who receive permission from the Vice President for Student
Services and Dean of Students and who follow these guidelines: a. No event may include the sale of alcoholic beverages. b. Individuals sponsoring an event must implement precautionary measures to ensure that alcoholic beverages are not accessible to or served to persons under the legal drinking age or to persons who appear intoxicated. Serving alcoholic beverages to a minor, or to a visibly intoxicated person, potentially exposes the events individual sponsors and the University to civil penalties as well as criminal penalties. c. At social functions where alcoholic beverages are provided by the sponsoring organization, direct access should be limited to a person( s) designated as the server( s). d. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is permitted only within the approved area designated for the event. e. Nonalcoholic beverages must be available as prominently as the alcoholic beverages. f. Reasonable portion of the budget for the event shall be designated for the purchase of food items. g. No social event shall include any form of“ drinking contest” in its activities or promotion. h. Advertisements for any University event where alcoholic beverages are served shall mention the availability of non-alcoholic
i. beverages as prominently as alcohol. Alcohol will not be used as an inducement to participate in a campus event. Promotional materials including advertising for any University event shall not make reference to the amount of alcoholic beverages( such as the number of beer kegs) available. j. Institutionally approved security personnel shall be present at all time during the event. k. Alcoholic beverages may not be sold or consumed at any athletic event sponsored by the University.
Note: To request to hold an event that includes serving alcohol, the requisite application must be completed. Forms are available in the Office of Student Services and Campus Life.
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