Jurisdiction

Under the Campus Non Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, & Other Prohibit Conduct Policy, jurisdiction applies to Mid’s Education Program and Activities, with conduct that takes place on property owned or controlled by Mid, at Mid-sponsored events, and in any building owned or controlled by a Mid.

Jurisdiction may also extend to the effects of off-campus misconduct that limit or deny a person’s access to Mid’s Education Program or Activities. Mid may also extend jurisdiction to off-campus and/or to online conduct when the conduct affects a substantial Mid interest, which includes

Any action that constitutes a criminal offense as defined by law. This includes, but is not limited to, single or repeat violations of any federal, state, or local law.
Any situation in which it is determined that the Respondent poses an immediate threat to the physical health or safety of any Student, Employee, or other individual.
Any situation that significantly impinges upon the rights, property, or achievements of others, significantly breaches the peace, and/or causes social disorder.
Any situation that substantially interferes with Mid’s educational interests or mission.

Jurisdiction under Title IX Sexual Harassment pertains to situations when

The alleged conduct occurred within Mid’s educational program or activities and defined as locations, events, or circumstances where Mid exercises substantial control over both the Respondent and the context in which the sexual harassment occurs; this may include off-campus buildings owned or controlled by the College
Mid has control over the Respondent at the time of the complaint
The alleged misconduct occurs against a Complainant who is in the United States
A Formal Complaint is filed and at the time of filing, the Complainant is participating in or attempting to participate in Mid’s education program or activity

In instances where the alleged sexual harassment does not meet the above jurisdiction, the Title IX/Civil Rights Coordinator or Deputy will dismiss the complaint under the provisions of Title IX Sexual Harassment and may reinstate/reissue under other provisions of this policy, the Student Code of Conduct, or the Employee Nondiscriminatory Harassment Procedure.

Jurisdiction of Discrimination, Harassment, Non-Title IX Sexual Harassment, and Other Prohibited Conduct

Pertains to situations that do not meet the above, relative to Title IX sexual harassment and include situations when

Discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, or other prohibited conduct occurs on college property, at college-sponsored activities or events, and/or when both the Complainant and Respondent are a student, faculty, or staff member
Acts of misconduct occurring off college property when a definite, legitimate and substantial College interest exists or at non-college sponsored activities or events if the Complainant and Respondent are members of the campus community and the alleged misconduct has the potential to create a hostile environment when on campus