The employee designated by KSU to coordinate its efforts to comply with its responsibilities under Title IX and its implementing regulations.
This section outlines the procedures KSU will follow for reporting, investigating, and resolving allegations of sexual harassment under Title IX. These procedures are designed to be prompt, fair, and impartial, and to comply with the requirements of 34 C.F.R. Part 106, specifically §§ 106.44 and 106.45. The 2020 Title IX Regulations mandate a highly structured, almost quasi-judicial grievance process. This necessitates significant institutional resources for training personnel (including investigators, decision-makers, and any advisors provided by the institution for cross-examination purposes), managing live hearings (which may involve technology or remote participation), and maintaining meticulous records of all proceedings. The complexity of this process may, in some cases, lead to longer resolution times despite regulatory mandates for promptness. The Title IX Coordinator plays a pivotal and demanding role in overseeing this entire process.
Encouragement of Reporting: All members of the KSU community are strongly encouraged to report incidents of potential sexual harassment or retaliation promptly. However, reports may be made at any time following an alleged incident, although a significant delay in reporting may impact KSU's ability to gather information or respond effectively.
How to Make a Report: A report can be made to the KSU Title IX Coordinator or the Title IX Office through various means:
In person at the Title IX Office.
By mail to the Title IX Office.
By telephone to the Title IX Coordinator or Title IX Office.
By electronic mail to the Title IX Coordinator or Title IX Office.
Through KSU's online reporting system.
To any KSU official with authority, which includes any employee who has the authority to take corrective action regarding the reported behavior, or whom a student or employee could reasonably believe has such authority or responsibility.
Contact Information: Specific contact information for the Title IX Office and the KSU Police Department is provided in the “CONTACTS” section of this policy. Up-to-date contact information can also be found on KSU's Title IX webpage.
With the exception of individual designated as confidential resources (see below), all KSU employees are considered “responsible employees.” Any responsible employee who, in the course of their employment, witnesses or is made aware of an incident or information that reasonably constitutes potential sexual harassment or retaliation under this policy must promptly report all known information to the Title IX Coordinator. This report must be made within 72 hours of the employee becoming aware of the information, barring extraordinary circumstances.