Title IX Supportive Measures

Supportive measures are immediate actions the university can help coordinate for students to eliminate a hostile environment and address effects from incidents of sexual misconduct, discrimination, or harassment prior to the initiation of any investigation and/or formal complaint. The university shall provide, without fee or charge, supportive measures (temporary and/or ongoing) as reasonably available. These measures may not unduly burden a respondent. Supportive measures can be implemented regardless of whether or not the complainant pursues a formal complaint. Supportive measures are typically put in place when the initial report is filed. Supportive measures are available to all parties in the report, and are not considered sanctions in the university conduct process. 

Who Can Request Supportive Measures?

The person who reported experiencing an incident (the 'Complainant'), the person named in the report (the 'Respondent'), and when needed, witnesses or other parties who made the report.

What Are Some Possible Supportive Measures?

Some examples may include:

• Facilitating access to counseling and medical services;
• Guidance in obtaining a sexual assault forensic examination;
• Short-term emergency housing accomodations or housing changes;
• Extracurricular and Student Organization Assistance
• Assistance in arranging rescheduling of exams and assignments and extensions of deadlines;
• Academic support;
• Assistance in requesting long-term academic accommodations through Accessibility Services if the individual qualifies as an individual with a disability;
• Change in class schedule, including the ability to transfer course sections or withdraw from a course;
• Changes to university work schedules and/or job assignments
• Mutual No Contact Order

What Is A No Contact Order?

A No Contact Order is a directive issued by the university that officially instructs parties not to interact. This "contact" is prohibited in person, in writing, through electronic means (Snapchat and other social media platforms, text messages, emails, etc.), and through a third party (such as a family member or friend). A No Contact Order can be requested by either party, and is a bilateral directive- meaning all parties are held to the same standard for complying with the order. It is important to know that an allegation of violating a No Contact Order is referred to Student Conduct for investigation and potential disciplinary sanctions.