Title IX Resources

As you go through the Title IX process, remember that this experience can cause a range of emotions, including confusion, distress and feeling overwhelmed. Below are resources to support you through the process. Please remember, you are not alone.  

General Resources

St. Edward's University Title IX Team-Pool Membership: The formal grievance process relies on a pool of trained administrators to carry out the process.

St. Edward's University VAWA Brochure (Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act):  VAWA requires that campuses have information readily available to assure an understanding of campus policies, procedures and survivor services.  

Student Resources

Title IX Student Advisory Board:  The board is made up of eight diverse members of the student body to identify opportunities for improvement of the Title IX and sex/gender misconduct policy, process and resources in service of students participating in the sexual misconduct process.  The board will provide the Title IX Coordinator with a student perspective that focuses on student support and helps to foster institutional accountability.  Students can share ideas and feedback with the student board at T9StudentBoard@allveer.com.   

A Letter to Reporting Parties: Find out what constitutes a Title IX offense, how to report, and what a reporting party can expect from the process, as well as self-care options and resources.

A Letter to Responding Parties: Learn more about the university’s commitment to a safe community, what constitutes a Title IX offense, what a responding party can expect from the process, and support in the form of common reactions as well as encouragement to seek support.

Title IX Case Procedures: Title IX cases involving students are handled by a trained professional staff of the university. They serve as hearing officers, investigators, and advocates.  Here’s the process.

Case Procedures for Sex/Gender Misconduct (not Title IX):  Some complaints will not meet the standards of Title IX but can be resolved through an alternative student conduct process.

Survivor's Circle:  A safe space where survivors can learn coping skills and connect to one another in their path to healing.  

It's On Us: FAQs about It's On Us, a national campaign to end sexual assault on college campuses.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: Provides crime statistics, policies, and programs to inform you about campus safety.

Addressing Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment - Off-campus Internship Sites:  Provides information about resources and how to report concerns.

Faculty and Staff Resources

Sexual Misconduct/Mandatory Reporting Language for Syllabi: Get the abbreviated statement regarding the nature of Title IX offenses and a faculty member’s role in addressing all such offenses.

Mandatory Reporting of Title IX: Learn about mandatory reporting, including the legal context, the nature of reportable incidents, and procedures for mandatory reporters to follow.

Title IX Case Procedures for Faculty and Staff: Here’s how the process unfolds. 

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: Provides crime statistics, policies, and programs to inform you about campus safety.

Where to Turn for Help on Campus

Confidential Resources

The following resources can provide support and assistance without any requirement to report what you tell them.

Non-Confidential Resources

We take violations against Title IX very seriously. These offices can assist you with formal reporting to begin the investigation. Only people who need to know as part of the formal investigation process will be told.

Where to Turn for Help Off-Campus

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