Mid will act upon any report or formal complaint of a violation of the Non Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct and other Prohibit Conduct Policy that the Title IX/Civil Rights Coordinator, Deputy or any other Official with Authority receives.
Resolution processes outlined below are designed to provide a prompt, fair, impartial, and reliable determination whether a violation of College policy has occurred.
The informal process does not involve a full investigation and adjudication process, and will still act to end the misconduct, prevent its reoccurrence and remedy its effects; lessor sanctions may be imposed. Examples of Informal Resolution processes include:
Supportive Resolution. When the Title IX/Civil Rights Coordinator can resolve the matter informally by providing support measures (only) designed to remedy the situation. Supportive Resolution involves only the party who opts for it.
Accepted Responsibility. When the Respondent accepts responsibility for violating College Policy and accepts the recommended sanction(s), and the Complainant and Title IX/Civil Rights Coordinator are agreeable to the resolution terms.
Alternative Resolution. When the Parties agree to resolve the matter through an alternative resolution mechanism, such as shuttled negotiation, facilitated dialogue etc. The Parties may agree, as a condition of participation in the alternative resolution process, on what statements made or evidence shared during this process will not be considered in the Formal Grievance Process, should the Alternative Resolution process not be successful.
This process is applicable to Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking that occur within the College’s educational program or activity. This process provides for an investigation, live hearing, and cross examination.
Process B is utilized to resolve allegations that fall outside of the scope of the Title IX Sexual Harassment. Typically, this is because:
Process B is applicable to Complaints of alleged Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, or Stalking that fall outside of Mid’s Education Program or Activity. This process is administrative in nature and includes an investigation and determination of responsibility.
To learn about these resolution processes please see the College’s Non Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, and Other Prohibited Conduct Policy.