Mid is committed to offer a work and learning environment where individual’s rights are protected from unlawful Discrimination, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct, including dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Mid has adopted a zero tolerance for any acts of discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. The below policies reinforce these principles and provides recourse for those individuals whose rights may have been violated. It defines community expectations in the workplace, classroom, college facilities, and in other off-campus sponsored activities and events. The policies establish a standard for determining when expectations have been breached and how the College will respond.
The Title IX Coordinator is the official that is designated and authorized by Mid to ensure compliance with Mid’s Title IX/Civil Rights Program and corresponding policies. Primarily, the Coordinator shall oversee Mid’s response efforts when reports of discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct are made. This includes coordination of intake, investigation, resolution processes and the implementation of supportive measures designed to stop, remediate, and prevent prohibited conduct under Mid’s policies. The Coordinator is expected to act with independence and authority free from bias and conflicts of interest.
Mid has established a pool of individuals that when called upon, may serve as Investigators, Decision-Makers, Appellate Panel members, or Advisors. Mid may also contract with external third-party contractors to serve as team members. All members of this team (internal and external), who are involved in a particular case, are vetted and trained to ensure that they are not biased for or against any party in a specific case or Complainants/Respondents, generally or individually.
Members of the Title IX/Civil Rights Team, including the Coordinator and Deputy, receive yearly training, based on their role. Topics include, but are not limited to
Title IX regulations require that information on completed trainings be posted, with training materials publicly available for inspection. Mid’s Title IX Team participate in yearly trainings through organizations such as ATIXA (Association of Title IX Administrators), D. Stafford and Associates, and NACCOP (National Association of Clery Compliance Officers and Professionals).
Trainings completed through ATIXA include, but are not limited to
Trainings completed through NACCOP
9 on IX Web Series
To review and inspect training materials please visit the ATIXA and/or NACCOP websites or email compliance@midmich.edu .
